Spool Stars Lap Quilt

 I made this quilt following a tutorial by Jenny Doan. Like so many of her tutorials after watching it I cannot wait to try making the blocks. In this particular tutorial which she made with a jelly roll, she ended it by asking the question what would it look like if done in just two colors? Well I could not wait to answer that question and so I went out to the studio and grabbed red and blue and of course white muslin.

This set of two blocks is made by creating a strip set and then cutting it diagonally and sewing pieces back together. Just one strip set renders both unique blocks!

It's easy enough, but a little labor-intensive. However it delivers some very dramatic results. I made the quilt taller with some two and a half inch strips.

Using this technique to create nine blocks I had these leftovers which I used to make the backing wider. This quilt finished at 44 inches by 58 inches.

Finally I am getting better at free motion quilting and this was the biggest project so far I've used the technique on. I think it's my new favorite 

Update: SOLD on etsy

Acorns To Oaks Bear Paw Quilt

 Made to auction off in Camp Stevens annual Autumn fundraiser, Acorns To Oaks.  I have never made a bear paw quilt and I'm really pleased with how it turned out. 

I used designer fabrics, 100% cotton batting, and a colorful back for this quilt. This is the first larger quilt I decided to do some free motion quilting in a swirly pattern. 

I cut my fabrics into 2 1/2 inch strips. The fabrics were a curated collection of 1/8 yards. I needed 2 strips to complete 4 paws, and I paired 2 paws with 2 of a contrasting color. There were 12 Autumn colors in the collection, which I purchased several years back in a fabric of the month club.  All light neutrals were from stash. Each neutral strip could finish  4 paws.... minus 4 pieces. That means if you search, you will find rich substitutions hidden in many blocks!

I have a substantial stash.....

Since this quilt is for a fundraiser, I went with a colored backing,  remaining in the Autumn theme. I'll sign, date, and inscribe the camp's fundraiser name on the label. 

The blocks tutorial can be found by searching on Missouri Star You Tube Video.

Dog Quilt For A Fund Raiser

 My cousin Patty is making a basket to be raffled for a fundraiser at her church. She was telling me it's to be DogThemed. Treats, toys, all sorts of dog goodies. I offered to add a dog QUILT to the basket!

Jazzy models the new dog quilt. 

The fabrics have been collected over many years. Dogs, cats, alligators and a few birds. Favorite dog FOODS, like BBQ and burgers. Animal skins, paw prints, and even Snoopy's Joe Cool all turn up on this little quilt. 

The back is a soft flannel. It reads, My favorite people are dogs! 

I stitched it down 1\4 inch from the ditch. One of my favorite go to easy quilting techniques. Works nicely when the blocks are tumbler shaped. 

Solids HST Baby Quilt for Min

 A delightful nurse I worked with for several years in the NICU is expecting her third baby. This will make three boys! Min has a beautiful style that includes solids,  dark colors and classic shapes. I made this quilt after starting and rejecting two others,  and I think she's going to love it. I added two receiving blankets including one halloween-themed for her October baby.

I went exciting for the back because I just can't restrict myself too much when making a quilt!

Dr Seuss Baby Quilt

 Not my usual style! This quilt has large blocks but that allows the fabric to take Center Stage. Figaro's with half store triangles as a byproduct let this quote come together quickly. I followed a tutorial from Missouri Star Quilt the title was One Direction.

https://youtu.be/1yRdSkvFnec?si=-B17KcpK6s7V8VKT

The blue of the body of this quilt is a blue and white weave very effective. How about that bright red binding? And the back is a simple soft white muslin.

I used an all-over loose stipple to Freemotion quilt this quilt

December 2023 SOLD on etsy

Cheerful Yellow Double Square Star

 My goodness look at this bright yellow pinwheel in this beautiful lap quilt! I started this quilt with a friend in mind (Lisa Gagne retirement)  then Janice suggested the Road to Oklahoma  for Lisa. and I changed my mind so it's now ready to offer for sale. The quilting is a wavy lazy horizontal line about every 2 to 3 inches, and then some loopy designs on the top and bottom borders. 

The blocks are on  either crisp white or the palest of yellows backgrounds. The back is a different shade of yellow widened with a scrap from the beautiful pink with tones used in the borders.  The pinwheels just pop off of this quilt! After pinning I realized it was about 1 inch too thin! I added a strip onto each side without unpinning it. Problem solved! 

You can see the tiny additional width I needed to add...

SOLD!

Abstract Nine Patch

 This was so fun to make! It's freestyle cut and put back together then trimmed to size.  I quilted it with the walking foot every 2 to 3 inches. 

Update: SOLD on Etsy!