Pattern Release-Falling For You

Falling For You is my newest pattern release on Craftsy.  I loved how this design worked up and blog friend Wendy offered to test it for me should I decide to write it up.  Decision made:)  I wrote it up last week, she tested it over the weekend.  And it is now in my Craftsy shop.

Here are my 2 versions, both in Batiks.  But you could use any fabrics of course.  I really want to make one with regular cotton quilting fabric soon.

So many of us like the fall season for various reasons, cooler weather, kids are going back to school. Or we love the sight of leaves falling to the ground in gorgeous oranges, golds and browns.  These can be made in so many color schemes, in batiks or not.   This is a quick easy pattern to whip up if you need something ready for fall which is only a month away!!  It measures 16" x 43".

Use up some scraps for your leaves!  My leaves are raw edge appliqued on after all the quilting is done. However you decide to applique it you will enjoy having this on your table for the entire fall season!

And here is Wendy's version-thanks,Wendy, for testing.  It came out fabulous!!  Love that main fabric choice.

Linking with: 

Finished Or Not Friday

Can I Get a Whoop Whoop

TGIFF(Friday Foto Fun)

Silly Mama Finishes

NTT

Oh Scrap

MCM

Monday Making

Linky Tuesday

Are you ready for snowmen?

No, no, no I didn't mean for the real thing, I meant the quilted kind!!  Personally the real thing can hold off for many many months:)

These are made from my very own pattern that I have for sale in my Craftsy shop that you can find HERE.

How could you resist these cutie pies, I am in love with them!  This time I used Tsukineko ink to stencil on the snowflakes, then I heat set them so the table runner can be washed. 

I was able to get a batch of these guys all done for the fall craft shows and also I put one on Etsy. So if you don't want to make your own you can find one already to go HERE

They are all backed with the same red and black polka dot.  When I have several runners that can use the same backing, I load my quilting frame with a long piece which saves me some time.

I hope you all have a productive quilty week-I am hoping to as well.

Linking with MCM, Monday Making, Linky Tuesday

Christmas table toppers

I, literally, bring you Christmas in July!  Those that follow me might have seen me do these table toppers before. But, I assure you these are indeed new ones, made this year.

Holly leaves all around.  On this one, after piecing the black center background, I machine stitched on the green bias stem.  After adding the borders, I quilted it and then machine appliqued on the green wool felt leaves.  Also machine stitched on were the buttons for the holly. 

These runners are from a tutorial found on Freemotion by the River blog HERE.  But instead of the hearts I used holly leaves, which I appliqued on with green felt after the quilting was done.

 These are from my Around and Around We Go pattern found in my Craftsy shop HERE.  I am going to list one of these in my Etsy shop soon, which you can find HERE

And Christmas in July continues next week as we begin the 12 Days of Christmas in July Blog Hop hosted by Sarah at Confessions of a Fabric Addict.  There are 34 of us participating-that is a lot of Christmas inspiration to check out!  My day is Saturday July 15th, so be sure to plan on stopping by. There will be a list with links for all of our blogs published.  I will be releasing a new snowman pattern!

Linking with several of the linky parties on my side bar.

Gobble It Up pattern is ready

Gobble It Up! turkey table runner pattern is now availabe in my Craftsy store. Your Thanksgiving table will look so festive with the addition of this cute runner!  This is for the 17" x 42" table runner only, it does not include the pumpkin.

 I used batiks, but you certainly don't have to. In fact, I really need to make another with regular quilting cottons.

 
This is a quick easy pattern to whip up. There are 8 pages of instructions which include pictures of the steps.

This is the Island Batik one I did a couple weeks ago. They are just so fun to make and quilt!

Linking with several of the great linky parties listed on my left side bar. Please visit some of them for wonderful inspiration!

12 Days of Christmas in July Blog Hop

July 14th-July 25th there is a very fun Christmas blog hop happening. When Sarah @ Confessions Of A Fabric Addict asked if anyone would like to participate I jumped at the chance. I love decorating and making things to display for the Holidays!

Today is my day to give you an idea for Christmas, maybe it is a present for yourself or a gift for someone else. But it sure is a happy project, how could you not fall in love with this snowman runner!  It's no secret I love to decorate with snowmen for Christmas, but you can keep him out all winter too, what a versatile project.  And I will have the pattern for sale in my Craftsy shop soon.
It is 18 1/2" x 41 1/2", with a little piecing and a little applique.

Edited to say---The pattern is now up in my Craftsy Shop!

And for a little more Christmas inspiration, here are a few of my other decorating ideas.

You can click on each picture for a larger view.

I am sharing the day with fellow blogger Jennifer @ inquiringquilter, so be sure to check out what she has for you also.  You might also want to check out Sarah's each day too as she is having a quilt along that doesn't require a lot of time but turns out oh so cute!



So be sure to check out all the other fun ideas at the following bloggers.

July 14th:     Sharon Vrooman @ Vrooman’s Quilts

                    Carole Carter @ From My Caroline Home

July 15th:    Yanicka Hachez @ Finding Myself As An Artist

                   Chris Dodsley @ made by ChrissieD

July 16th:     Marsha Hodgkins @ Quilter in Motion

                    Leanne Parsons  @ Devoted Quilter

July 17th:     Tonia Conner @ All Thingz Sewn

                    Selina @ Selina Quilts

July 18th:     Lara Buccella @ Buzzin Bumble

                    Soma Acharya @ Whims and Fancies

July 19th:     Joanne Harris@ Quilts by Joanne

                    Suzy Webster @ Adventurous Applique and Quilting

July 20th:     Vicki in MN @ Vicki’s Crafts and Quilting

                    Jennifer Fulton @ The Inquiring Quilter

July 21st:     Michele Kuhns @ Crayon Box Quilt Studio

                    Jan Ochterbeck @ The Colorful Fabriholic

July 22nd:     Alla Blanca @ Rainbows. Bunnies. Cupcakes.

                     Zenia Rene @ A Quilted Passion

July 23rd:     Joanne Hubbard @ Everyone Deserves a Quilt

                    Paige Alexander @ Quilted Blooms

July 24th:     Carolyn Jones @ …by CJ

                    Tisha Nagel @ Quilty Therapy

July 25th:     Susan Arnold @ Quilt Fabrication

                    Beth Sellers @ Cooking Up Quilts

                    Linda Pearl @ One Quilting Circle


Linking with Freemotion by the River, Let's Bee Social, NTT, Whoop Whoop, Fabric Frenzy Friday

Craftsy Sweetens Up My Quilt Life Blog hop... and a give away

My blog buddy Sandra asked me if I would be interested in joining in on the Craftsy Sweetens Up My Quilt Life blog hop with her and friends.  Sure I could do that and tell you about some fabric I purchased at Craftsy. I must tell you I am in no way affliated with Craftsy and receive no compensation if you click through any links on my page to Craftsy.

As quilters we all love color and the feel of fabric. For a long time, on other people's blogs, I kept seeing all the wonderful fabric deals they had purchased at Craftsy. Finally I had to go see for myself, and yep I discovered Craftsy had some wonderful fabric bargains. I just love going there and looking around. And you can shop in your jammies if you want to!

I found some amazing Northcott Winter Stonehenge strips on sale that just happened to jump into my cart! I am planning on making a jacket to warm me up;-)

Look at how pretty these are, oooh I think a matching purse is in order too.  

No I am not done yet, this Christmas fat quarter bundle jumped into my cart too!!  Hey, whats a girl to do but buy it;-)  It's Holiday Flourish by Peggy Toole for Robert Kaufman.

I know you want a better look at these yummy fat quarters don't you!  All that glitz and gold-oh so pretty.

I had fun making this table runner using some of these beautiful fat quarters.

Here is what Craftsy is giving away during this blog hop:

1- Boundless Solids Crown Jewels by Amy Gibson Quilt Kit 

1-Boundless Solids Modern Brights Pre-Cuts 6" Strips

1-Boundless Solids Modern Brights 10" Squares

Click here to Enter the Giveaway.   Entry stays open until Sunday, February 21, 2016, 11:59pm MST. Winners will be notified Feb. 22.

Please hop on over to Craftsy and check out their current fabric deals, go ahead you know you want to!  Just click HERE and treat yourself to some gorgeous fabric!

And to check out other areas within Craftsy click HERE.  They have loads of classes of all sorts, supplies and patterns too.  I have patterns for sale there also-my link is on the top of right side bar.

Here are all the stops on the Craftsy Blog Hop-

Wednesday, Feb. 10

Judy at Quilt Paradigm: Review of classes "Design It Quilt It" and "Machine Quilting Wholecloth Quilts" both with Cindy Needham 
Helen at Midget Gem Quilts: Review of class "Creative Quilting With Your Walking Foot" with Jacquie Gering
Thursday, Feb. 11
Cindy at Stitchin At Home: Review of class "Quilting With Rulers on a Home Machine" with 
Amy Johnson
Vicki(ME) at Vicki's Crafts and Quilting: Review of fabric purchases:  Stonehenge Strips and Christmas Fat Quarter Bundle
Friday, Feb. 12
Zenia at A Quilted Passion: Review of classes "Start FMQ" with Elizabeth Dackson; "Secrets of FMQ" with Christina Cameli; "Help! How Do I Quilt It?" with Angela Walters
Jayne at Twiggy and Opal:  Review of quilting supplies: Pressing/cutting mat and mini iron 
Saturday, Feb. 13
Tish at Tish's Adventures in Wonderland: Review of classes "Dot to Dot Quilting" with Angela Walters; "Product Photography at Home" with Jessica Marquez"; Shoot It! A Product Photography Primer" with Caro Sheridan,
Anja at Anja Quilts: Review of patterns  Postcard from Sweden; 1 Hour Basket; Star Bright; Reusable Handwarmers
Sunday, Feb. 14
Beth at Cooking Up Quilts: Review of Amanda Murphy's class "20 Fresh Appliqué Techniques"
Preeti at Sew Preeti Quilts: Review of fabric purchases:  Kaffe Fassett Classics Design Strip  
Monday Feb. 15
Julie at Pink Doxies: Review of class: "Color Play for Quilters" with Joen Wolfrom
Sandra at Musings of a Menopausal Melon - mmm! quilts: Review of Classes "Machine Quilting: Small Changes, Big Variety" and "Free Motion Quilting With Feathers" with Angela Walters; review of fabric purchases: 10-yard bundle and fat quarter bundles; review of patterns: Sea Glass and Snowflake