April Quilting Projects

I've been working on a birthday quilt for my grandson. His birthday isn't until September but I wanted to finish the quilt and enter it in our local Art Hop here in Murray.

The panel is by Robert Kaufman, "Starry Night".

I added the yellow border then pieced Snail Trail blocks to surround the panel and border. Time was short, so I quilted it myself using free motion on the panel.

My 12 inch quilt project for May is now complete. This one features a flower pot and lots of colorful spring flowers and a butterfly.

I stayed up late last night and finished quilting and adding the binding.

Thanks for stopping by to see my April projects - Judy.

Linking to:

Monday Making @ Love Laugh Quilt on Sunday

Oh Scrap @ Quilting is More Fun than Housework on Sunday
BOMs Away Monday @ What a Hoot Quilts on Sunday

Main Crush Monday @ Cooking Up Quilts on Sunday

Creative Mondays @ Claire Justine
Move It Forward @ Em's Scrap Bag on Monday

To Do Tuesday @ Stitch ALL the Things on Monday

Beautifully Made Link Party @ My Husband Has Too Many Hobbies on Tuesday

Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life 
Linky Tuesday @ Free Motion by the River

Almost Finished @ Silly Mama Quilts on Wednesday

Let's Bee Social @ Sew Fresh Quilts on Wednesday

Wednesday Wait Loss @ The Inquiring Quilter

Midweek Makers @ Quilt Fabrication on Wednesday

Grace at Home @ The Charm of Home

Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation on Wednesday

Grace at Home @ The Charm of Home

Thankful Thursday @ It's A Small Town Life

Little Things @ Random-osity

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage on Thursday evening

Sweet Inspirations @ the Boondocks Blog

Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hands Quilts

Can I Get a Whoop Whoop Friday @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Finish It Up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts

Flaunt It Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring

Saturday Sparks Link Party @ Pieced Pastimes on Friday
Beauties Pageant @ From Bolt to Beauty

Pink Saturday @ How Sweet the Sound on Friday

Scrap Happy Saturday @ Superscrappy

Oh Scrap @ Quilting is More Fun Than Laundry on Saturday

Saturday Shuffle Blog Hop @ Strawberry Butterscotch on Saturday

February Quilting Projects

At our local quilt guild in-town return, one of our members demonstrated how to make a log cabin house using one inch strips. Mine is not perfect but I wanted to learn the technique. 

Log Cabin Pattern - 12 in quilt

Section 1 - Gypsy Wife Quilt

March bench pillow

Irish Chain 12 in mini quilt

Mystery Medallion Quilt - progress

Thanks for stopping in; happy quilting - Judy. 

Linking to:

Monday Making @ Love Laugh Quilt on Sunday

Oh Scrap @ Quilting is More Fun than Housework on Sunday
BOMs Away Monday @ What a Hoot Quilts on Sunday

Main Crush Monday @ Cooking Up Quilts on Sunday

Creative Mondays @ Claire Justine
Move It Forward @ Em's Scrap Bag on Monday

To Do Tuesday @ Stitch ALL the Things on Monday

Beautifully Made Link Party @ My Husband Has Too Many Hobbies on Tuesday

Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life 
Linky Tuesday @ Free Motion by the River

Almost Finished @ Silly Mama Quilts on Wednesday

Let's Bee Social @ Sew Fresh Quilts on Wednesday

Wednesday Wait Loss @ The Inquiring Quilter

Midweek Makers @ Quilt Fabrication on Wednesday

Grace at Home @ The Charm of Home

Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation on Wednesday

Grace at Home @ The Charm of Home

Thankful Thursday @ It's A Small Town Life

Little Things @ Random-osity

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage on Thursday evening

Sweet Inspirations @ the Boondocks Blog

Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hands Quilts

Can I Get a Whoop Whoop Friday @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Finish It Up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts

Flaunt It Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring

Saturday Sparks Link Party @ Pieced Pastimes on Friday

Saturday Sparkles @ Pieced Pastimes on Friday

Pink Saturday @ How Sweet the Sound on Friday

Scrap Happy Saturday @ Superscrappy

Oh Scrap @ Quilting is More Fun Than Laundry on Saturday

Saturday Shuffle Blog Hop @ Strawberry Butterscotch on Saturday

Medallion Mystery Quilt - progress

Months ago, I started the Medallion Mystery Quilt but didn't keep working on it. A couple days ago, I decided to start working on it again. I have made some progress that I'll share with you.

It's not done but I'll keep working - Judy.

Linking to:

Monday Making @ Love Laugh Quilt on Sunday

Oh Scrap @ Quilting is More Fun than Housework on Sunday
BOMs Away Monday @ What a Hoot Quilts on Sunday

Main Crush Monday @ Cooking Up Quilts on Sunday

Creative Mondays @ Claire Justine
Move It Forward @ Em's Scrap Bag on Monday

To Do Tuesday @ Stitch ALL the Things on Monday

Beautifully Made Link Party @ My Husband Has Too Many Hobbies on Tuesday

Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life 
Linky Tuesday @ Free Motion by the River

Almost Finished @ Silly Mama Quilts on Wednesday

Let's Bee Social @ Sew Fresh Quilts on Wednesday

Wednesday Wait Loss @ The Inquiring Quilter

Midweek Makers @ Quilt Fabrication on Wednesday

Grace at Home @ The Charm of Home

Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation on Wednesday

Grace at Home @ The Charm of Home

Thankful Thursday @ It's A Small Town Life

Little Things @ Random-osity

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage on Thursday evening

Sweet Inspirations @ the Boondocks Blog

Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hands Quilts

Can I Get a Whoop Whoop Friday @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Finish It Up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts

Flaunt It Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring

Saturday Sparks Link Party @ Pieced Pastimes on Friday

Saturday Sparkles @ Pieced Pastimes on Friday

Pink Saturday @ How Sweet the Sound on Friday

Scrap Happy Saturday @ Superscrappy

Oh Scrap @ Quilting is More Fun Than Laundry on Saturday

Saturday Shuffle Blog Hop @ Strawberry Butterscotch on Saturday

12 inch Irish Chain Quilt

At one of our monthly quilt guild meetings, one of our members showed several of her gorgeous Irish chain quilts. Some were antique quilts and some more recently made. I was so impressed and new I wanted to attempt to make an Irish chain quilt. I ordered Eleanor Burns "Irish Chain, Quilt in a Day" book.

Well, my intentions were high but I didn't think I was ready for Eleanor's pattern so I started a block using an Irish Chain block pattern that I saw online. Fabric that would be appropriate for St. Patty's Day were selected. 

I made several of the 4 patches for the above block.

I finished one block and my mind told me to quilt and bind it to hang on my 12 inch hanger for St. Patrick's Day. 

So why not, I needed a new 12 inch for March and now it is done. I may attempt a bigger Irish Chain quilt at another time.

I thought my light green was a little too light so I'll keep that in mind for my next Irish Chain. Thanks for stopping in - Judy.

Linking to:

Monday Making @ Love Laugh Quilt on Sunday

Oh Scrap @ Quilting is More Fun than Housework on Sunday
BOMs Away Monday @ What a Hoot Quilts on Sunday

Main Crush Monday @ Cooking Up Quilts on Sunday

Creative Mondays @ Claire Justine
Move It Forward @ Em's Scrap Bag on Monday

To Do Tuesday @ Stitch ALL the Things on Monday

Beautifully Made Link Party @ My Husband Has Too Many Hobbies on Tuesday

Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life 
Linky Tuesday @ Free Motion by the River

Almost Finished @ Silly Mama Quilts on Wednesday

Let's Bee Social @ Sew Fresh Quilts on Wednesday

Wednesday Wait Loss @ The Inquiring Quilter

Midweek Makers @ Quilt Fabrication on Wednesday

Grace at Home @ The Charm of Home

Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation on Wednesday

Grace at Home @ The Charm of Home

Thankful Thursday @ It's A Small Town Life

Little Things @ Random-osity

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage on Thursday evening

Sweet Inspirations @ the Boondocks Blog

Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hands Quilts

Can I Get a Whoop Whoop Friday @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Finish It Up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts

Flaunt It Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring

Saturday Sparks Link Party @ Pieced Pastimes on Friday

Saturday Sparkles @ Pieced Pastimes on Friday

Pink Saturday @ How Sweet the Sound on Friday

Scrap Happy Saturday @ Superscrappy

Oh Scrap @ Quilting is More Fun Than Laundry on Saturday

Saturday Shuffle Blog Hop @ Strawberry Butterscotch on Saturday

Valentine Table Topper - finished

Another project that is "done" for 2019. Although it is not perfect, it is done. My corners are getting a little better.

You can see my tabletopper used in a tablescape on my other blog. Click here.

Here is a link to the pattern for this 4-Patch Mini Heart quilt. 

Time to move on to a few projects for March. Thanks for stopping by - Judy.

Linking to:

Monday Making @ Love Laugh Quilt on Sunday

Oh Scrap @ Quilting is More Fun than Housework on Sunday
BOMs Away Monday @ What a Hoot Quilts on Sunday

Main Crush Monday @ Cooking Up Quilts on Sunday

Beautifully Made Link Party @ My Husband Has Too Many Hobbies on Tuesday
Move It Forward @ Em's Scrap Bag
To Do Tuesday @ Stitch ALL the Things

Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life 
Linky Tuesday @ Free Motion by the River

Almost Finished @ Silly Mama Quilts

Let's Bee Social @ Sew Fresh Quilts on Wednesday

Wednesday Wait Loss @ The Inquiring Quilter

Midweek Makers @ Quilt Fabrication on Wednesday

Grace at Home @ The Charm of Home

Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation on Wednesday

Grace at Home @ The Charm of Home

Thankful Thursday @ It's A Small Town Life

Little Things @ Random-osity

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage on Thursday evening

Sweet Inspirations @ the Boondocks Blog

Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hands Quilts

Can I Get a Whoop Whoop Friday @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Finish It Up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts

Flaunt It Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring

Saturday Sparks Link Party @ Pieced Pastimes on Friday

Saturday Sparkles @ Pieced Pastimes on Friday

Pink Saturday @ How Sweet the Sound on Friday

Scrap Happy Saturday @ Superscrappy

Oh Scrap @ Quilting is More Fun Than Laundry on Saturday

Saturday Shuffle Blog Hop @ Strawberry Butterscotch on Saturday

It's A Start - Valentine Table Topper

I haven't had much time to work on my Valentine Table Topper. Block 1 is just about done. Just have to applique the heart on to finish the block.

Update: I have the heart appliqued and ready to start block 2.

Thanks for stopping by - Judy.

Linking to:

Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation

Grace at Home @ The Charm of Home

Thankful Thursday @ It's A Small Town Life

Little Things @ Random-osity

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage on Thursday evening

Sweet Inspirations @ the Boondocks Blog

Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hands Quilts

Can I Get a Whoop Whoop Friday @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Finish It Up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts

Flaunt It Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring

Saturday Sparks Link Party @ Pieced Pastimes on Friday

Saturday Sparkles @ Pieced Pastimes on Friday

Pink Saturday @ How Sweet the Sound on Friday

Scrap Happy Saturday @ Superscrappy

Oh Scrap @ Quilting is More Fun Than Laundry on Saturday

Saturday Shuffle Blog Hop @ Strawberry Butterscotch on Saturday

January Quilting Projects

This month was a little slower quilting month for me. I finished a couple of projects to share with you today.

My February bench pillow is complete and on the pillow for February 1. The pattern "Be My Valentine" is by Kimberbell Designs. I did free motion quilting on the white background with some hearts and swirls and loops. 

This 12 inch quilt was a coloring book page I found online. Three fabrics cut into 4.5 squares were used for the background. I may not be completely done with this one. I think I need to add something else to it. What do you think?

I started cutting 2.5 in strips with  my Accuquilt Cutter for a another Valentine project. Not sure if I can get this project done by Valentine's Day but I'll give it a try. I have six greens, six pinks, and 6 reds. Now these strips have to be cut into 2.5 in squares.

Just so you don't have a bit of anxiety wondering what I'm going to sew, I'll give you a pic of one of the blocks.

My quilting guild in having an in-town retreat this weekend so I'm hoping to make some progress on this project. Thanks for stopping by - Judy. 

Linking to:

Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation

Grace at Home @ The Charm of Home

Thankful Thursday @ It's A Small Town Life

Little Things @ Random-osity

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage on Thursday evening

Sweet Inspirations @ the Boondocks Blog

Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hands Quilts

Can I Get a Whoop Whoop Friday @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Finish It Up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts

Flaunt It Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring

Saturday Sparks Link Party @ Pieced Pastimes on Friday

Saturday Sparkles @ Pieced Pastimes on Friday

Pink Saturday @ How Sweet the Sound on Friday

Scrap Happy Saturday @ Superscrappy

Oh Scrap @ Quilting is More Fun Than Laundry on Saturday

Saturday Shuffle Blog Hop @ Strawberry Butterscotch on Saturday