Dream Big.
This quilt sat in my almost done pile for about 6 months. I assembled it in August, finishing the quilt top while we were at the beach.
It went promptly off to my LAQ quilter it in September who did an all over quilt pattern called Double Bubble.
And then it sat in my sewing room waiting until I put the binding on it this weekend here in March.
Isn't it fun? I've decided to call the quilt Dream Big. It was made with Moda Sweetwater Noteworthy and has the fun text fabric about planning for the future. It is being sent off to the daughter of a family friend who is going through a bit of a rough patch right now. I hope the quilt hug helps her.
For the label, I was able to use a Sweetwater label. Fun stuff.
Happy Stitching!
I got my two quilts back from the LAQ - aka the quilt 'spa'.
For my quilt based on Noteworthy fabric, I chose a quilt pattern called Double Bubble. I just love it!
For my quilt based on Tapestry fabric, I chose a quilt pattern called Clover which echoed one of the designs in the fabric.
Now onto the binding and then I'll do an official photo shoot.
Happy Stitching!
I'm sending off two quilts to the 'spa' later today.
The spa is my LAQ!
The first is Summer. I used a layer cake of Noteworthy for these Lemonye star blocks made with HST. I just love what snowballing the corners have done to the block.
This quilt finished roughly 70 by 88. I went without a border on this one. I choose one of the cream prints from the line for the backing. This was my design although I found inspiration galore over the internet.
The second quilt is called Middle Sister.
This was made from a layer cake of Tapestry. The pattern can be found here - this is the second time I've made this pattern.
I chose backing fabric to be the same as the outer border. Binding will also be in this fabric. This is a gift for my sister - although I won't be gifting it for a few months!
Happy Stitching!
Snowballs in July? Quilting style!
I did a trial run at snowballing 4 of my 20 lemonye star blocks just to make sure my proportions are going to be correct.
I am using this same blue print for the snowballs. And then for the cornerstones, I fussy cut a series of 2" squares to capture some of my favorite sayings!
I am thinking of using the green for a thin inner border followed by more of the blue Noteworthy for a wider outer border. Without a border, the quilt will finish at 70 by 88.
The blocks unfinished are16 1/2 inches, the sashing and cornerstones are 2". I used 3" squares to make the snowball corners.
Finishing this quilt top is my goal for August or Another Lovely Year of Finishes!
Happy Stitching!
My July goal for Another Lovely Year of Finishes was to make the 320 HST that I need for my summer quilt project.
The good news, turns out I only needs 240 HST. Each of the 20 blocks, needs 12 HST plus 4 corner squares.
I got them done!!!
And the blocks are assembled!! (Not yet pressed)
The next step is to snowball (idea found here in demo from Missouri Star Quilt Co (here) and to add sashing with cornerstones. I'll be using a blue print from the fabric line.
The fabric is Sweetwater Noteworthy paired with some Bella Solids.
Assembling this quilt top will be my ALYOF goal for August.
Happy Stitching!
Happy July!
My July goal for Another Lovely Year of Finishes is to make the 320 HST that I need for my summer quilt project.
I am using Noteworthy and have the squares cut and ready to go.
I am making the Lemonye Star the easy HST way. Here is my first and only block - these will be 16" blocks finished.
While I am not using this method shown in demo from Missouri Star Quilt Co (here), I am going to use the idea to snowball the corners of the block.
And - note to self - by 'done', you mean 320 HST pressed and trimmed!!! (Bonus points for having the blocks assembled.)
Tomorrow is my day in the Stamp On It Blog Hop. Thearica and Madm Samm have done a great job cheering everyone on. There have been many beautiful entries. To see the full schedule, please go to Pigtales and Quilts or visit Sew We Quilt.
Happy Stitching!
