Shooting Star

  To much time has past.  I must apologize for getting sidetracked and forgetful.  Since the last posting, I have been busy with several quilts and helping in the shop.  The 6" block quilt has been quilted and bound.  Next step is to take a picture.  Then, it will be posted to the blog to show it off.  I must admit it is much better then I expected.  Until then, here is another block for you.
  The block is called Shooting Star.  Sew the 2" light sq. to the end of the rectangles at an angle similar to making flying geese.

Shooting Star

Cutting
  Light fabric
    twelve  2" sq.

  Medium fabric
    four  2" sq.
    four  2" x 3 1/2" rect.

Keep quilting,
  Terry

Shoofly

  If you live in cold country like I do, mother nature reminded us that it is still winter.  We did not need a groundhog to tell us.  The good thing is that you don't have to go outside to quilt.  Quilting is what I have been doing, mainly getting the UFOs finished.  Over the weekend a couple of small UFOs were completed.  One was a pillow top that my sister brought back from Panama a couple of years ago.  It is reverse applique with a man holding a pair of scissors.  Now, it is a usable pillow on one of my chairs.
  Today's block is Shoofly.  This is an oldie but goody.

Shoofly

Cutting
  Light fabric
    two  2 7/8" sq. for HST
    four  2 1/2" sq.

 Medium/ Dark fabric
    two  2 7/8" sq. for HST
    one  2 1/2" sq.

Keep quilting,
  Terry

Hither & Yon

  There is nothing like going to a Middle school band concert.  The middle schoolers are not ready for Carnegie Hall but it is better.  It is better because they are kids from the neighborhood, kids of friends or the best, grandkids.  Of course, my grandson was the best sax player there.
  Today's block is--Hither & Yon.  It looks like a spool with pinwheels.

Hither & Yon

Cutting
  Light fabric
    six  2 3/8" sq.  cut diagonally once
    two  2 3/4" sq.  cut diagonally twice for the pinwheels

  Medium fabric
    two  2 3/4" sq.  cut diagonally twice for the pinwheels

  Dark fabric
    two  2 3/8" sq. cut diagonally once
    one  3 7/8" sq.  cut diagonally once

Hope you get the chance to attend a school concert.
  Terry

Capital T

  Most quilts that we make are of 100% cotton.  I have a friend that uses whatever it takes to create the look that she wants  for her quilt.  She has used satin, liquid lame, burlap, tissue lame and many other mediums.  She doesn't make those very artsy quilts but they are a great twist on the everyday quilt.  My point being, step outside the box sometimes.
  Today's block is Capital T.  It has flying geese and HST.

Capital T

Cutting
  Light or Light Medium fabric
    two  2 7/8" sq.  cut diagonally once for HST
    one  2 1/2" sq.
    eight  1 1/2" x 2 1/2" rect. for flying geese

  Medium fabric
    two  2 7/8" sq. cu diagonally once for HST
    sixteen  1 1/2" sq. for flying geese

Step outside your box,
  Terry

No Name Patch

  For Christmas, my daughter gave me a book that is a quilter's mystery.  She thought that it would be something that I would enjoy.  She was right.  I enjoy quilting and also a good mystery.  What more could one ask for in a book.  Anyway, I started reading Forget Me Knot by Mary Marks over the weekend. So far so good.
  Today's block is No Name Patch.   It is made of 4-patches and square in a square.

No Name Patch

Cutting
  Light fabric
    one  2 1/2" sq.
    four  1 7/8" sq.  for the sq. in a sq.

  Light Medium fabric
    eight  1 1/2" sq.  for 4-patch

  Medium fabric
    four  1 1/2" sq.  for 4-patch
    eight  1 7/8" sq.  cut diagonally once for the sq. in a sq.

  Dark fabric
    four  1 1/2" sq. for outer corners in sq. in a sq. 

  Have fun and find a good book.
  Terry 

A Nation....Tired.

I'm not one to comment on the political process.  I believe both sides have some ideas worth value and some that should be tossed in the trash.  God in heaven rules and nothing is a surprise to him.  But wow, am I tired!  Are any of you taking a huge breath of relief that it's all over?  What will we ever fill our time with now?  

I know!  Let's fill it with quilting.

How cute is this?!

A customer of ours from Virginia sent us this picture.  She used our panels to make an adorable baby gift.  I love these Northcott Connector Playmat panels.  The kiddos can even run their cars and planes and boats on them.  It's like a soft, portable train table!   

Need some ideas for home decor for the holidays?  Come look at our Thanksgiving and Christmas items.  Currently on sale.  Saving money on gifts just means you can make more gifts, right?  I'll also let you in on a little secret.  We still have a few Halloween items in stock.  They are 50% off.  Want to plan ahead?  Or just like Halloween?  Pick up a few things before they are sold out.

Terry has posted a brand new YouTube tutorial.  If you have a bunch of scraps laying around, this might be your ticket to de-cluttering.  You can watch this quick, 7 minute video here:

I hope that this week brings you interesting things to create, a friend or family member that loves your work, and the energy to get it all done!