Block 8

Only Five more to go!

Doll Quilt

I am usually pretty terrible about using scraps and small pieces of fabric. But a few months ago Amanda Jean posted about some doll quilts she had been making. I simply couldn't resist. I made the girls one each for Christmas, along with matching pillows and cases. I used scraps and bright fabrics they loved. Then, I was asked to come up with a basic sewing project for a mini class at church, and a doll quilt was perfect. They come together so fast, don't take too much fabric, and are great for practicing new quilting stitches. All fabric used in the above quilt were scraps and leftovers from other things. I free motion quilted little daisies and loops, I love they way they look. The white fabric actually has little shiny polka dots on it-LakeHouse I believe. And the big flowers are Michael Miller. I backed it with a fat quarter that is pink with white polka dots.

Sophie has been using this quilt all over the place. She tucks in all sorts of dolls and action figures. Covers up the play kitchen sink with it, and uses it as a lap quilt when she is in her stroller. It is about 16" x 20".

Block 7

There are three different fabrics in this block despite the picture. For some reason I couldn't quite capture the difference between the white fabric and the grey.

Even close up it is hard to tell that the middle triangle is not completely white. But I assure you, it is a cloudy grey and there is contrast. This block puts me over half way finished with all the blocks. I am getting really excited about finishing this project up.

Block 6

I think this post may be late? Is it Jess? We've had guests this week, so I have been a little distracted. I did finish my Lila Tueller Peasant Blouse. I will post about it later. I have gone to three fabric stores this week and thus far, bought no fabric! I don't know if that is good self control, or if I am really just anxious to work on this quilt. I really want to have it ready for Jack's birthday, so I may work ahead the last few weeks. I am almost settled on a backing, and I have a lot of the navy blue left over, so I will probably bind with that.

Block 5

For Henry

Wandering through the fabric store a few weeks ago I noticed all these fabulous brown and green fabrics. Something about them reminded me of my friend Crystal and I thought-perfect, she is having a baby anytime. I have seen a few zigzag quilts around and really wanted to make one. I must say, I love how it turned out. I definitely want to make another one. I think I may do a few for the kids in twin size once I finish my quilt-a-long quilt.

I held off on posting this until I knew the momma and baby had received the package, and it sounds like they like it! Yay!

Valentine Loot Bags

On impulse I bought this fabric last Wednesday. I have a habit of frequenting the fabric store while B is at gymnastics. These are just simple drawstring bags to hold all the valentine treats the kids got. The were filled with treats-so of course, they were a hit. I have a friend who is making a quilt with this fabric (it's Moda), and I can't wait to see it all finished.