Friday, August 31, 2012

Quilt Class # 11.........

Had our 2nd to last class today- going to be making a ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAIN BLOCK in deep rusty red, dark blue and tan. 

Now, how is usually goes is this..... an easy block so I will make a mistake!

Our instructor warned us that next month will be hard....therefore I should do well!

Will post a pic of the finished block as soon as I make it.
I did purchase the backing for this quilt.  I had to estimate since I really don't know the actual size until I put it together, but it will basically be a lap quilt.  Its a deep rust with black and tan and the tone goes well with all the fabrics.

Oh, did I mention that I took apart the barn block?  I never really liked it, so I am going to replace all the white with the deep yellow you see on my borders.  Hopefully that will help it to go with the rest of the blocks.

I also signed up for the next class which starts in Oct.  I am so excited to continue this, I only wish it was not an hour away!

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Annuals in a little red wagon......


This year we pulled out our kids little red wagon, its about 20 years old, and filled it with annuals.  Hubby drilled some holes in the bottom for drainage.  I had 6 tiny plants and they really took off.

 I love this look and will do it again next Spring.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Mini Selvage Heart.....

Before:
 
 
I like this t-shirt because it is a nice dark green color and fits me very well.  However I really don't want to advertise whiskey or any other liquor on my clothing so I came up with this selvage heart patch:
 




I think it is very cute and I am no longer giving away free advertising!

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Blue Wall-Hanging...Not Quilted.....


The pencil can I made for my friends daughter Jennifer, should match this nicely!

This was actually a lap quilt that I was making a few months back, however I hated the way the quilting was coming out so I stashed it in my pile of UFO's.

A few days ago I found out that Jennifer was looking for a wall hanging to fill up a space in her new classroom and I remembered this piece.  So, I ripped out all the quilting stitches, just sewed the back on, added 3 tabs for hanging and now it it heading over to a fourth grade classroom.

I love it when the Lord provides a place for one of my pieces. Makes me feel blessed to pass it along!

Friday, August 10, 2012

Gift for a first time teacher......



This is for a friend's daughter who will be starting her first teaching job teaching 4th grade.  Her favorite color is blue so I made her this pencil jar.  It is a recycled peanut can so it has a cover and she can use it for other things too.

First time I ever lined my containters and I really like the look of it!  


He is.....


My Teacher
My Protector
My Comforter
My Guardian
My Redeemer
My Big Brother
My Mother
My Father
My GOD

When everyone else fails you...He will not.  His love goes deep and is never ending.

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Baby Block for Judah David.....



This one is for a 'yet to be born' little boy named Judah David.  I hope mom & dad like it!

These are so much fun to make and although it is hard to make it truly square, they are still fun to play with even as an adult!  Nice and squishy!!

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Baby Blocks......



This is the first time I ever made blocks and I think this one came out cute!  I need a bit more practice to sharpen the corners, but overall I am well pleased.

I know a few babies, some born and some yet to be born, that will be receiving these.