Halloween 12 inch Quilt

  Since I am not getting out as much these past few months, I decided to try some online quilting classes. There is always something to improve on in my quilting. The class I recently finished is Precision Piecing by Philippa Naylor. 

Since I am a beginning quilter, I know I have lots to learn and Philippa is a fabulous teacher. Halloween fabrics were used for my project. Twelve inch quilts are fun to make; they allow you to finish pretty quickly and they are easy to display. 

Hope you enjoy my project - Judy.

Linking to:

Love Your Creativity Link Party @ Life and Linda on Sunday at 2pm

Busy Monday @ A Pinch of Joy on Sundays at 5pm

Monday Making @ Love Laugh Quilt on Sunday 

BOMs Away Monday @ What a Hoot Quilts

Move It Forward @ Em's Scrap Bag
What I Made Monday @ Pretty Piney

Linky Tuesday @ Free Motion by the River

Wednesday Wait Loss @ The Inquiring Quilter
Let's Bee Social @ Sew Fresh Quilts on Wednesday
Midweek Makers @ Quilt Fabrication

Grace at Home @ The Charm of Home
Thankful Thursday @ It's A Small Town Life
Put Your Foot Down @ For the Love of Geese

Little Things Thursday @ Random-osity

Thursday Favorite Things @ Follow the Yellow Brick Home

Funtastic Link Party @ Two Chicks and A Mom on Thursday

The Peacock Party @ Wendy's Quilts and More on Friday
Beauties Pageant @ From Bolt to Beauty on Friday
Off the Wall Friday @ Creations, Quilts, Whatever
Sweet Inspirations @ the Boondocks Blog
Finished (or not) Friday @ Alycia Quilts 
Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hands Quilts
Can I Get a Whoop Whoop Friday @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict
Flaunt It Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring
Friday Foto Fun @ Powered by Quilting
TGIFF @ ChrisKnitsSews
Saturday Sparks Link Party @ Pieced Pastimes on Friday

Farmhouse Friday @ The Painted Hinge

Pink Saturday @ How Sweet the Sound on Friday

Witch Hat Applique and Embroidery

 I'm getting ready for a Halloween Bunco Party at my house in just a couple of days. I wanted to make a hand-towel for the bathroom that would work for Halloween.

The project was fast and not too difficult. It is always a little tricky trimming around the fabric before the final satin stitch begins.

The dining room table is just about done for the party. I put together a spooky centerpiece that I can share. The tablescape will be posted on my other blog later this week. (Life in Kentucky)

I have snapped a few good pics of the pelican and gull migration on Kentucky Lake over the last few weeks that I hope you will enjoy.

Thanks for stopping by - Judy.

Linking to:

Monday Making @ Love Laugh Quilt on Sunday 

BOMs Away Monday @ What a Hoot Quilts

Move It Forward @ Em's Scrap Bag
What I Made Monday @ Pretty Piney

Linky Tuesday @ Free Motion by the River

Wednesday Wait Loss @ The Inquiring Quilter
Let's Bee Social @ Sew Fresh Quilts on Wednesday
Midweek Makers @ Quilt Fabrication

Grace at Home @ The Charm of Home
Thankful Thursday @ It's A Small Town Life
Put Your Foot Down @ For the Love of Geese

Little Things Thursday @ Random-osity

Thursday Favorite Things @ Follow the Yellow Brick Home

Funtastic Link Party @ Two Chicks and A Mom on Thursday

The Peacock Party @ Wendy's Quilts and More on Friday
Beauties Pageant @ From Bolt to Beauty on Friday
Off the Wall Friday @ Creations, Quilts, Whatever
Sweet Inspirations @ the Boondocks Blog
Finished (or not) Friday @ Alycia Quilts 
Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hands Quilts
Can I Get a Whoop Whoop Friday @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict
Flaunt It Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring
Friday Foto Fun @ Powered by Quilting
TGIFF @ ChrisKnitsSews
Saturday Sparks Link Party @ Pieced Pastimes on Friday

Farmhouse Friday @ The Painted Hinge

Pink Saturday @ How Sweet the Sound on Friday

Sundays at Home @ My Soulful Home on Saturday

Scrap Happy Saturday @ Superscrappy  

Love Your Creativity Link Party @ Life and Linda

Jelly Snowflake Quilt & An Update

I started sewing along with the Jelly Snowflake Mystery Quilt at A Quilting Life last week. I am a little late joining the sew along but wanted to make a quilt for our local quilting bazaar in November. This sew along seemed perfect for me with just four different blocks to make (four of each block).
Here is the layout:

I have blocks one and two complete.

Block 1

Block 2

I'm hoping to work on Block 3 tomorrow. Wish me luck in getting caught up! 

Block 3 Update: I had a great day and was able to get Block 3 pieces together.

With three blocks completed, I am able to lay them together and get a nice visual of the layout. I'm not sure on the direction of Block 2 in the layout, so this is a guess.

On to Block 4 tomorrow! 

Blooms on my porch this week.

Thanks for stopping by - Judy.

Linking to:

Monday Making @ Love Laugh Quilt on Sunday 

BOMs Away Monday @ What a Hoot Quilts

Move It Forward @ Em's Scrap Bag
What I Made Monday @ Pretty Piney

Linky Tuesday @ Free Motion by the River

Wednesday Wait Loss @ The Inquiring Quilter
Let's Bee Social @ Sew Fresh Quilts on Wednesday
Midweek Makers @ Quilt Fabrication

Grace at Home @ The Charm of Home
Thankful Thursday @ It's A Small Town Life
Put Your Foot Down @ For the Love of Geese

Little Things Thursday @ Random-osity

Thursday Favorite Things @ Follow the Yellow Brick Home

Funtastic Link Party @ Two Chicks and A Mom on Thursday

The Peacock Party @ Wendy's Quilts and More on Friday
Beauties Pageant @ From Bolt to Beauty on Friday
Off the Wall Friday @ Creations, Quilts, Whatever
Sweet Inspirations @ the Boondocks Blog
Finished (or not) Friday @ Alycia Quilts 
Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hands Quilts
Can I Get a Whoop Whoop Friday @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict
Flaunt It Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring
Friday Foto Fun @ Powered by Quilting
TGIFF @ ChrisKnitsSews
Saturday Sparks Link Party @ Pieced Pastimes on Friday

Farmhouse Friday @ The Painted Hinge

Pink Saturday @ How Sweet the Sound on Friday

Sundays at Home @ My Soulful Home on Saturday

Scrap Happy Saturday @ Superscrappy  

Love Your Creativity Link Party @ Life and Linda

Lake Life Bench Pillow

We have enjoyed boating on the lake all summer and to pay tribute to Kentucky Lake, I made a bench pillow.

Andover Fabrics Sail Away were used for the pillow. 

Blooms in my gardens this week:

There you have it, my Kentucky Lake Bench Pillow. Thanks for stopping by - Judy.

Linking to:

Thankful Thursday @ It's A Small Town Life
Put Your Foot Down @ For the Love of Geese

The Peacock Party @ Wendy's Quilts and More on Friday
Beauties Pageant @ From Bolt to Beauty on Friday
Off the Wall Friday @ Creations, Quilts, Whatever
Sweet Inspirations @ the Boondocks Blog
Finished (or not) Friday @ Alycia Quilts 
Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hands Quilts
Can I Get a Whoop Whoop Friday @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict
Flaunt It Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring
Friday Foto Fun @ Powered by Quilting
TGIFF @ ChrisKnitsSews
Saturday Sparks Link Party @ Pieced Pastimes on Friday

Farmhouse Friday @ The Painted Hinge

Pink Saturday @ How Sweet the Sound on Friday

Sundays at Home @ My Soulful Home on Saturday

Scrap Happy Saturday @ Superscrappy  

Love Your Creativity Link Party @ Life and Linda

Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life on Monday 

Wonderful Wednesday @ Oh My Heartsie Girl on Monday pm

Lou Lou Girls Fabulous Party @ Lou Lou Girls at 8 pm on Monday

All About Home Link Party @ Common Ground on Tuesday

Lou Lou Girls Fabulous Party @ Lou Lou Girls at 8 pm on Monday

Image-in-ing @Wordless Wednesday on Tuesday 

Classy Flamingo Blog Party @ Poinsettia Drive on Tuesday pm

Linky Tuesday @ Free Motion by the River

Wednesday Wait Loss @ The Inquiring Quilter
Let's Bee Social @ Sew Fresh Quilts on Wednesday
Midweek Makers @ Quilt Fabrication

Tuesday Turn About @ My Wee Abode

Charming Homes & Gardens @ Dabbling & Decorating on Wednesdays

To Grandma's House We Go DIY Link Party @ Grandma's House DIY on Wednesday

Share Your Style Link Party @ French Ethereal on Wednesday at 6pm

Patriotic Throw Ready for Quilting

I am thankful that I have my patriotic throw pieced and ready for me to quilt. The borders and stars were sewn on tonight.

I hung it at the top of my stairs on the landing just to get these pics. My goal has been to have a seasonal quilt hung for each season. As you can see, I am really cutting it close with this one. 

Hopefully, I can take it down tomorrow, make my sandwich and start quilting. 

Blooms in my gardens this week 

I love when my flowers are blooming, it makes me happy and brings me peace in these troubling times. Look closely at the purple coneflowers in the second row. There is a beautiful swallowtail butterfly doing his job. 

I have noticed Japanese Beetles on some of my flowers and rose bushes the past few days. I have sprayed some of my flowers but want to let the pollinators work.

Thanks for stopping by - Judy.

Linking to:

Thankful Thursday @ It's A Small Town Life
Put Your Foot Down @ For the Love of Geese

The Peacock Party @ Wendy's Quilts and More on Friday
Beauties Pageant @ From Bolt to Beauty on Friday
Off the Wall Friday @ Creations, Quilts, Whatever
Sweet Inspirations @ the Boondocks Blog
Finished (or not) Friday @ Alycia Quilts 
Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hands Quilts
Can I Get a Whoop Whoop Friday @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict
Flaunt It Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring
Friday Foto Fun @ Powered by Quilting
TGIFF @ ChrisKnitsSews
Saturday Sparks Link Party @ Pieced Pastimes on Friday

Farmhouse Friday @ The Painted Hinge

Pink Saturday @ How Sweet the Sound on Friday

Sundays at Home @ My Soulful Home on Saturday

Scrap Happy Saturday @ Superscrappy  

Love Your Creativity Link Party @ Life and Linda

Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life on Monday 

Wonderful Wednesday @ Oh My Heartsie Girl on Monday pm

Lou Lou Girls Fabulous Party @ Lou Lou Girls at 8 pm on Monday

All About Home Link Party @ Common Ground on Tuesday

MMM Block Party @Keeping It Simple

Lou Lou Girls Fabulous Party @ Lou Lou Girls at 8 pm on Monday


Image-in-ing @Wordless Wednesday on Tuesday 


Classy Flamingo Blog Party @ Poinsettia Drive on Tuesday pm

Tuesday Turn About @ My Wee Abode

Charming Homes & Gardens @ Dabbling & Decorating on Wednesdays

To Grandma's House We Go DIY Link Party @ Grandma's House DIY on Wednesday

Share Your Style Link Party @ French Ethereal on Wednesday at 6pm

Patriotic Throw Progress

A little progress has been made on my patriotic throw. I am piecing the star blocks together now and have a couple done to share.

There are 14 stars that will go around the Robert Kaufman panel. I still have 12 stars to get done but thankfully the flying geese are all made so it is just a matter of sewing the stars together and the time to get it done.

Below is a cross stitch patriotic design that was a gift from a friend a number of years ago. I recently sent her a pic to see if she remembered it. She said she did and now says her vision isn't as good and is unable to do cross stitch. I am thankful I have this gift from her.

Blooming on my porch this week:

Thanks for stopping by - Judy

Linking to:

Thankful Thursday @ It's A Small Town Life
Put Your Foot Down @ For the Love of Geese

The Peacock Party @ Wendy's Quilts and More on Friday
Beauties Pageant @ From Bolt to Beauty on Friday
Off the Wall Friday @ Creations, Quilts, Whatever
Sweet Inspirations @ the Boondocks Blog
Finished (or not) Friday @ Alycia Quilts 
Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hands Quilts
Can I Get a Whoop Whoop Friday @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict
Flaunt It Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring
Friday Foto Fun @ Powered by Quilting
TGIFF @ ChrisKnitsSews
Saturday Sparks Link Party @ Pieced Pastimes on Friday

Farmhouse Friday @ The Painted Hinge

Pink Saturday @ How Sweet the Sound on Friday

Sundays at Home @ My Soulful Home on Saturday

Scrap Happy Saturday @ Superscrappy  

Love Your Creativity Link Party @ Life and Linda

Cutting, Piecing, Making Flying Geese

I started a patriotic throw the last week of May. This kit is a Robert Kaufman design "Patriots Americana Eagles". 

We have been so busy in the yard, my piecing has been slow. I have mostly been using evenings to work in my sewing room. 

It has been cutting, piecing, and making lots of flying geese for the fourteen stars that surround the panel.  

I love patriotic fabric so always enjoy any project that involves this type of fabric.

My daylilies started blooming this week so I'll share a couple pics with you.

I hoping to make some more flying geese tonight. I'll keep you posted.Thanks for stopping by - Judy.

Linking to:

Thankful Thursday @ It's A Small Town Life
Put Your Foot Down @ For the Love of Geese

The Peacock Party @ Wendy's Quilts and More on Friday
Beauties Pageant @ From Bolt to Beauty on Friday
Off the Wall Friday @ Creations, Quilts, Whatever
Sweet Inspirations @ the Boondocks Blog
Finished (or not) Friday @ Alycia Quilts 
Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hands Quilts
Can I Get a Whoop Whoop Friday @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict
Flaunt It Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring
Friday Foto Fun @ Powered by Quilting
TGIFF @ ChrisKnitsSews
Saturday Sparks Link Party @ Pieced Pastimes on Friday

Farmhouse Friday @ The Painted Hinge

Pink Saturday @ How Sweet the Sound on Friday

Sundays at Home @ My Soulful Home on Saturday

Scrap Happy Saturday @ Superscrappy  

Love Your Creativity Link Party @ Life and Linda