Loving My Handi Quilter Pro-Stitcher

My mom gave me this gorgeous quilt top to quilt. It is going to be a gift for my aunt. She didn't have anything specific in mind, so I used this quilt top to get to know my Handi Quilter Pro-Stitcher.

Here is a closeup of the quilting:

My mom was a bit short on backing fabric, so she used some leftovers from the borders. I think the end product is even better than if she had had enough of her original backing planned fabric. I love pieced backings! 

Moxie Quilt Top

Tula Pink is like a fine wine...she gets better every year - and every fabric line! This free pattern from Tula Pink called Moxie features her latest line Fox Fields. It is a wonderful color wheel inspired quilt top that shows off her new line. 

I made this quilt over the course of a few days. Loved the pattern and - although there are curved seams - I loved putting this top together. I can't wait to get this finished and hung up in my quilting room!

Cotton and Steel

Cotton and Steel made quite the splash at Spring 2014 Quilt Market in Pittsburgh this year. I couldn't be more excited for these fabulous five ladies - Melody Miller, Rashida Coleman-Hale, Alexia Abegg, Kim Kight, and Sarah Watts. Here's a link to their website (which I stalk daily waiting impatiently for project sheets and more photos to be added!) www.cottonandsteelfabrics.com

I am particularly in love with Melody Miller's Mustang line:

To be clear, my credit card was waiting for the minute I could pre-order this line....which I did through Amanda's Westwood Acres shop - www.westwoodacresfabric.com

I also couldn't resist ordering a couple of the Cotton + Steel Basics bundles - magical.

Expected shipping date for these bundles I believe to be in July...which suddenly seems like a lifetime away!

Crochet Hook Holder

Made this cute little patchwork crochet hook holder for my grandmother. She is always crocheting me and my family the cutest things.

Home Mug Rug

I made my first mug rug...and I think I'm hooked. What a fun project! I can start and finish all in one sitting! How awesome is that!? 

This one turned out a little bigger than a typical mug rug, I think it's close to 10x13".

I made this mug rug for a friend at work. We all struggle to find the right work-life balance, and I made this to bring a little of her life into work....she has two lab dogs, loves to garden, and her and her husband have a yurt they vacation at frequently. So I dug through my scraps and found fabrics with dogs and flowers. I have yet to find yurt themed fabric, so I thought this camping themed print would be perfect for the backing.

Can't wait to make another mug rug!

Simple Patchwork - The Girl Edition

The boy version turned out so cute, I HAD to make a girl version.

I just love simple patchwork...especially in low volume prints, with pops of brightness.

 

These are just 4" finished squares. Finished size is 32x40. 

Binding and backing....turned out perfect!

And my very reliable photo bomber...

 

Simple Patchwork

Sometimes simple is best...especially when it uses up scraps!

Been loving all the simple patchwork quilts that have been popping up lately on Instagram and in the blog universe...particularly those that use low-volume prints. 

This one uses 4" finished squares, so it measures somewhere around 32x40...makes a great baby quilt and only needs one yard of backing fabric =)

 

This little quilt is a gift for a co-worker who is expecting a boy in the fall. Working on a girl version as well for another co-worker.