Trees and stars topper

Hello I am back, the week has went so fast once again!  Yesterday I picked up leftovers from the second craft show of the season and it was better than last year, so I am happy about that.  I did have some Holiday table runners left so they will go to the last show in a couple weeks.

I do have a new topper to show you today. Its from a pattern by Suzanne's Art House called Winter Stars(not affiliated, I just liked the pattern).   As I was making it I thought I will probably not do another one as some of the pieces were small.  However, now that it is all done I really like it and will probably do more!!   I think that starching my fabrics first would have helped, I will do that next time.

And wouldn't cha know-I made more snowman runners, LOL   I know you are all shocked that I would do that :D  I bound 8 of them this past weekend, listed 3 on Etsy and sold 2 of them yesterday!!  Good thing I made extra's and I still have 2 more cut out.  

I am really liking using Jodie Robinson's ruler, I have an addition to this design I will try on another border some day.

And more skinnies too!  They are only 14" wide, so that is why I call them skinny as most of my runners are 18" wide.

Same design, different fabrics.  If I had time I would go back and count up the number of snowmen table runners I have made this year-it's a lot!!

Linking with some favorite Tuesday and Wednesday linky parties whose links are on the left side bar.

Star, geese and a critter

This is the first time I have made this star table topper. Love how it came out, but it sure is big at 36".  The pattern, by Far-Flung Quilts, is also for a tree skirt at 44".  It came together pretty quickly once I set my mind on what fabrics I wanted to use.  I kept the quilting simple to let the star shine through.

When it came time to bind it I found some cute stripe in just the right color in my stash.

I fell behind in getting my October project done for Island Batik, so today I dedicated all afternoon to it.  Making great progress.  Can you guess what these parts will become?  I am hoping to get at the quilting on it tomorrow after finishing up the last border, so check back soon!  The challenge is for Borders and Bindings.

As I was working on the above project, I glanced out the window into the backyard and here was this guy.  When I first saw him he was only 12 feet from the house, right in the corner by the deck.  Then he decided he needed a drink so he moved out 5 feet to the birdbath.  You can still see the deck in the bottom of the picture.

Have a great inspiring week everyone!

Linking with MCM, Monday Making, Move it Forward Monday and Linky Tuesday

WIP Wednesday

I ran across this tutorial from a Missouri Star you tube video. So last night I made up these 2 blocks.  the pattern is called disappearing hourglass. Super easy to do. My older stash of greens are going to get used (I didn't say used up tough) in this quilt. I will use the same cream tone on tone for the background.  This might be a WIP for a while as I have lots I want to do and so I might have a few more projects in the works at the same time. The plan is for this to be a donation quilt.

On Sunday I made an announcement that I was starting my Craftsy pattern store with this cute little table topper. 

And here is a sneak peek at the next pattern I will be working on!

Joining in WIP wednesday at Freshly Pieced and Srcaptastic tuesday-links on the side bar.

I took the plunge-Craftsy store open!

Yep I did it, I finally opened my Craftsy Pattern store today!!!  After years of friends both local and online buddies telling me I should write up a pattern for something I created I did it. I only have the one pattern up there yet, but hope to do another up soon. I have more rambling around upstairs too, LOL.  After writing this one it sure makes me appreciate all those who are designers even more.

This pattern is very quick and easy to whip up in just a few hours. I made 3 in one day last week! It's good for a beginner or just something easy and quick for a more seasoned quilter.  Makes great gifts too, perfect for a hostess gift for the Holidays coming up.

Here's the first one...http://www.craftsy.com/user/579344/pattern-store

I'll be linking up with several of the wonderful linky parties this week-please go check them out using the links on my left side bar. There is always such inspiration and sharing, the net is a wonderful place!

New ruler fun time

Recently I discovered Cheryl Phillips had a new ruler out called the Perfect 7 and being the ruler junkie I am I had to order it. These are what I made with it. So fun!!!  Included with the ruler are 7 different round toppers you can make. These finish at 23"  You make strips sets first and then using the guide lines on the ruler you cut your wedges, using 14 wedges for each topper. Then you applique the little circle in the middle. That circle kinda puffed up a bit after I quilted the wedges and they remind me of the old metal buttons you cover.  I am addicted to making them!!  I did find a mistake in one of the diagrams on the instruction sheet-the second diagram for the Chubby Spinner(my snowman one below).  You have to lay the ruler for both strip colors the same way. I alerted Cheryl about it and she apologized and said they would pull those instructions asap and fix.

I'll be linking up with other inspiring bloggers at some of the neat linky parties!!  Have a great week everyone;-)

A 3rd quarter goal finished

I am happy to report I finished my third goal for the 3rd quarter, only 3 more goals to go!  This is a pattern from Village Creek. I actually finished 2 of them, but only the top one is entered for my goal. At the end of the Month I will be linking up with On the Windy Side where you will see tons of finishes from a lot of creative busy people!

On a personal note, this is what we have been up to for the last 5 days. Fun times celebrating our 33rd Anniversary in northern MN. Biking, hiking, kayaking and camping-ahhhh so relaxing. We also had some fun with our son and daughter-in-law.

 St. Louis River

 Me and my honey!

 Campground at the Buffalo House

 St. Louis River

Jay Cooke State Park

Linking up with Freemotion by the River and Let's Bee Social this week.

What's on my frame today...

This is what is on my frame this morning, almost done quilting it. It will then live in my 'binding pile' for a while. I am in a quilting mood right now so I will take advantage of that in hopes of quilting up about 10 more this week. Then I will make myself get their bindings all on, LOL

Linking up with Connie's freemotion by the River and Lorna's Let's Bee Social, links on the left sidebar!  Also Quilt Story and Freshly Pieced