Jelly Roll Magic continues

Here is a picture of one more Project Linus quilt that I was able to make using the final strips of a Jelly Roll.  Our weekly Sewing Group is in the midst of sandwiching as many quilts as we can prior to Project Linus Day in our town.

Jelly Roll Magic 3

Get It Done in April

What happened in March?  It doesn't seem like I accomplished as much as I did in February and then I remembered why....
Chipper (our new Smooth Fox Terrier) arrived in late February and then our household was turned up side down.  Thankfully, she is not a puppy.  She will turn 2 years old in late May.  We are slowly getting to know each other.  She is so adorable and sweet, we find it hard to scold her if she misbehaves because we know she is trying her best to be good.  Her main goal in life is to be a full-time "Lap Dog".

In March, I decided to join our guild's Mystery Quilt challenge that began in January.  Over 45 people signed up.  Since I was a couple months late signing up, I spent an entire day cutting up several yards of fabric and another day sewing to get caught up to date.

I look forward to getting back on track and working on my UFO projects and making sure the projects I begin do not end up on the UFO list.

APRIL'S GET IT DONE CHALLENGE
1)  Hand quilt (2) blocks on 1989 Quilt--this is beginning to sound like a broken record
2)  Finish back of MTSU Quilt, so it can be sent to long arm quilter
3)  Continue to sort and cut scraps from overflowing bins, tables, and floor
4)  Keep up to date on Guild Mystery Challenge
5)  Finish making (7) Shop Hop Blocks

See what others have done by visiting Judy Laquidara's Blog at:   Patchwork Times.com

Jelly Roll Magic

What a difference a Jelly Roll can make!  I was given a Jelly Roll called Meadow Friends by Moda.  I had never used a Jelly Roll before and didn't realize what a delight they are to use.  All fabrics coordinate and many I would never choose, however they definitely jazzed up these Square in a Square blocks.  To top it off, I was able to make (2) Project Linus Quilt tops, each 44" square.  Plus there is still a good amount of Jelly Roll fabric left.  Oh, and it was great that all the fabric was pre-cut at 2.5 inches.

Jelly Roll Magic 1

Jelly Roll Magic 2

Design Wall Monday

The same week I accepted the Tumbling Blocks, I was given (23) Square in a Square blocks.  The challenge was to jazz them up a bit by using some of the strips from a jelly roll.  First thing I decided to do was square them up by cutting them to 8 1/4" square and yes, that cuts off some of the seam allowances.  I was hoping to get this sewn together before tomorrow morning.  We shall see.....

Project Linus Square in a Square Quilt

 

Project Linus Quilt Top Complete

At our weekly Sewing Group, several weeks ago, little partial kits were being offered.  It looked like fun to see what I could make with (70) Tumbling Blocks.  After sewing them together, they were not big enough for a quilt, so I dug through my stash and discovered these two cute cat panels.  The beige and floral borders made the top just the right size.

Project Linus Quilt Top with Tumbling Blocks

Design Wall Monday

A Finished Project for March is done!  Hooray!

Livin the Tweet Life

Design Wall Monday

Last Friday, the 15th, I started cutting out all the pieces for Denise Russart's "Livin' The Tweet Life".  Her Blog address is:  justquiltin.wordpress.com
As of this evening, the pattern is still available for downloading but I'm not sure how long it will be available.
I just love this pattern, and the wall hanging was very easy to sew and every piece came together nicely.
The flowers were part of a panel, which I thought would make a nice back for this wall hanging.  It's not quite big enough, so I will add borders with the gold fabric.  Oh, and I still need to add an eye to the bird.

Back and Front of Wall Hanging