Happy Half Square Triangles Quilt

This happy quilt was inspired by a quilt I saw while browsing Pinterest,  who had it as a pattern listing from etsy.  But as soon as I saw it I knew I wanted to make it from a charm pack so that each HST would finish at 2".  I used a crisp bright white floral for my plain fabric and a lavender pattern for the rings.  This pattern is known by the name Single Wedding Ring. 

Here is the etsy link: 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/236545715/robins-nest-quilt-pattern-traditional

Completed in 2021 and signed and dedicated for the nurse VICIA who retired with me. 

Baby Chunky Bow Ties Quilt

I got the idea for the color placement based on a pin I saw on Pinterest and the collection of a charm pack I had that divided up the colors in a good proportion.  It used 42 colored charms and 21 white/beige charms.  I made the bow tie blocks a little chunky (Cut the charm into 2 (2 1/2") squares and 2 (2") squares) add 2 (2 1/2") neutral squares per block.)

The layout is what makes this magic!  I got the inspiration from this blog:

http://quiltsandcostumes.blogspot.com/2014/02/design-wall-monday-2314.html

This quilt is for sale on etsy.  I am asking $40.  It is 31 x 35 inches. Cotton batting, stitch in the ditch every 4".

Summer Napping Quilt

I watched a tutorial and decided I liked the layout shown at the end, which arranged the blocks in groups of 4 forming a star.  And I had a nice set of  fabric 1/8 ths that I thought would be a perfect selection for this pattern.

Some of the lights were too light, and didn't offer enough contrast, but overall I am pleased with this quilt.  The blocks finished at about 18" each, and I had 12 eighths,  so it makes a nice 54 X 72.  I used a thin poly bat for a soft fluffy light weight summer quilt.  I work nights and sleep days and it can get warm in the summer.  I like to sleep with just a light cover, but I like it to be cuddly too. 

https://quiltingtutorials.com/tutorial/make-a-snowballed-disappearing-four-patch-quilt-with-jenny-doan-of-missouri-star

Cross Cut Quilt

I ran across a tutorial for this technique.  It's called Cross Cut.  (I found it on Pinterest!) It just looked so interesting!  An idea formed for the color story.  I used black and bright scraps, starting with 7 1/2 inch squares of the blacks and each 1" bright strip was around 10" long to begin.  It's really an interesting block to make! 

https://aquilterstable.blogspot.com/2016/07/crosscut-quilt-along.html

Hey Kitty Kitty Granny Squares Quilt

A charm pack with each charm cut into 2 1/2 inch squares and a background of 2 1/2 inch squares.  I made some 16 patches, split them diagonally and reassembled them.  Each block uses the equivalent of 3 charms worth of 2.5" squares PLUS the background 4 squares.  1 1/2 inch sashing.  A 4 1/2 inch border of a medium grey print and a fluffy batting.  Baby Quilt!

I grouped like colors together.  If made again, I would randomize the colors instead.  Now I know!

Sold on etsy.

Hexies Baby Quilt

I made this quilt following a tutorial on the Missouri Star WEB site.  I had the template already, since the hexie pattern is one I am very inspired by.  It is made with a charm pack of reproduction fabrics and a yard plus of Kona Snow.  I quilted it in rows and 3 columns.  I feel like I should spill some coffee on it to stain it so it looks more authentic!

Baby Doll for a Little Girl

First birthdays are very special!  This is a darling doll pattern, simple, easy to put together.  She is 10 1/2" tall, so a nice small size for a small child.  Made for Teresa on her first birthday.

That was so fun I decided to do it again!  This time it is a gift for a three year old Big Sister to Be!  Made for Avery at her Mom's Baby Shower.