HAPPY SCRAPPERS HAVE LOTS TO SHOW

Today I want to show you the rest of the goings on at The Happy Scrappers when they met last Saturday at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.    Stephanie (of Peas In A Pod) showed us this darling wall hanging that she made.  I think this is what she referred to here  where she talked about her project that was in the Emag. 

Here is a closer look.  What a clever idea to use the pleated fabrics on the ornaments. I love this piece and think it is so cleverly done.  What a talented lady!

Above is Janalee showing us her Mageyes.  I figure whatever works to help you get the stitches you want.  I love these Mageyes.

Rosa is back from her Christmas vacation and busy working on her paper pieced focus squares with this darling fabric that I posted about here.

Stephanie, Adrienne and Peggy try to figure out some things on the computer.

Judy made this lovely Huswif.  I’m so sorry I didn’t get a picture of Judy.  Isn’t this a lovely piece!

Above Peggy, Paula, and Janalee work away.

Here is Adrienne pressing her beautiful string pieced bright squares.

This is a close up of Adrienne’s blocks.  This quilt is going to be stunning!

Adrienne was also working on this lovely piece.  She said that she made the blocks on New Year’s Day.  She explained that the Merry Mayhem’s had a mystery quilt-a-thon that day.  This quilt is called A Modern Twist.  Adrienne said that the day before the New Year, you get fabric details and cutting instructions.  Then, on New Year’s Day you make your quilt. The sewing starts at 10 a.m. with the first instructions.  Then, every hour on the hour until 4 p.m. you get instructions for the next step.  Adrienne said she had all her blocks finished that day and Saturday she was busy putting the blocks together.  What a fun way to spend New Year’s Day!

On Another Note:  MMM Crafts has a tutorial for a four leaf pillow cover with piping.  Check it out.

Until next time,
♥
Stay Calm! Stay Kind! Stay Positive!
Caroll

JUDI IS CRAZY ABOUT STITCHING

Today I’d like to introduce you to Judi A.  You’ve seen her before as she attends events and classes at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  She is our “go-to” gal when we at the Knotty Girls Stitching Bee want to learn a new stitch.  This past Saturday Judi brought some crazy quilt blocks to the Happy Scrapper’s Quilt Bee and I want to share them with you. 

Judy does such excellent work that I’m just going to let the pictures speak for themselves.

 How do you like that spider?

 Look at those gossamer wings on the dragon fly.

Judi is an awesome quilter and does fantastic stitching, and I thank her so much for sharing these with us.  It sure has me inspired and I’m thinking and planning and wondering how would these stitches look on solid fabrics?  Do you think it would look more modern?

DON’T FORGET the monthly weekend STITCH-IN.  The first one is this coming weekend.  You can come and finish those UFO’s or pick a special project at the shop.  Times are Friday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; and if you want you can also come on Sunday from 1 – 5 p.m.  Seating is limited so reserve your space now!

On Another Note:  Speaking of modern, check out Pink Please for a wonky improve Circle Block tutorial.

Until next time,
♥
Stay Calm! Stay Kind! Stay Positive!
Caroll

RUTH MAKES UGLY BEAUTIFUL!

I’d like to introduce you to Ruth and her awesome quilt.  She was at the Happy Scrappers Quilting Bee Saturday at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  She said making this pattern is a great way to use those scraps, especially those fabrics you consider old or ugly.

This quilt turned out to be rather large.  Ruth said she is unable to visualize dimensions and just kept making blocks and using her scraps.  I don't see any ugly fabrics, do you?

This is a close up of the quilt.  Ruth said that the biggest challenge in making this quilt was cutting the numerous small pieces (you need 904 of one size of dark fabrics and 452 of a smaller size of those ugly fabrics and 113 of the red centers).  She did most of the cutting while sitting in front of the TV.  She said the sewing was what she calls “mindless sewing.”    Ruth made this quilt for the Gitchee Guemee Bible Camp at Eagle River, MI.  Great job Ruth!  I’m inspired and have already started cutting my 1 ½” X 3 ½” pieces.  Wonder how long it will take me to get to the 904?

On Another Note:  Living With Punks has a tutorial for a re-useable market bag.  These are so much nicer that those blue or green things you get at the markets.  Check it out.

Until next time,
♥
Stay Calm! Stay Kind! Stay Positive!
Caroll