Show & Tell Tuesday

Show & Tell Tuesday

I have two quilts to share today.  I hope you like them.

American Patriot

I purchased this American Patriot Kit from Olde City Quilts in Burlington, NJ a few years ago.  I finally dug it out and completed it in 2011.

This was a free pattern offered by Marcus Fabrics and it is available HERE.

It was designed by Jean Ann Wright.

My American Patriot quilt measures 65" X 65".

Mosaic Star

Mosaic Star was another Strip Club quilt offered by 

The Village Quilter in Mt. Holly,  NJ.  

Deborah Borsos designed this quilt and the pattern is available for purchase HERE.  

The pieced border on Mosaic Star is stunning!

I completed my version of Mosaic Star in 2010 and it measures 60" X 60".

Until Next Time.....Happy Stitching!!!

Sharyn

Make-A-List Monday

What a BUSY, BUSY time of year.  I am having a

 hard time finishing much on my list lately.  I 

will continue to plug along hoping that I can get 

a few things done each week.


The Week of December 2, 2013

(In review)

1.  Finish the first clue for Bonnie Hunter's new online mystery

Celtic Solstice 

and start working on the second clue to be released on Friday.

I have finished sewing the first clue and I have made a few units for the second clue.

I love these green, yellow and neutral chevrons.

2.  Finish the Make It Snappy scarves started last week.

Not finished yet

3.  Finish the Christmas tree skirt recently quilted on my long arm quilting machine, Annie.

I've waited 32 years for a real tree skirt.  I'm so glad that I finished this one just in time for Christmas.

4.  Bind the Christmas Tree Log Cabin wall hanging recently quilted on Annie.

Not finished yet.

5.  Work on the center block for Wildflower Rhapsody.

No progress.

6.  Continue to work through my Flylady inspired Christmas Control Journal.

Everything is on track for a peaceful and joyous Christmas in our home.

7.  Complete the next two blocks for the Byrne $5 quilt.

No progress.

8.  Work on some hemming and mending of garments. 

No progress.

9.  Cut up a bag of scraps I've accumulated over the last few weeks.

No progress

10.  Prepare month 3 for the Civil War Tribute quilt.

No progress.

11.  Work on the following BRODY Projects:

Four-Patch Stacked Posies...Small Print

*Four-Patch Stacked Posies...Large Print

Blue Palace

Meadow - A Christmas Quilt

Jungle Fever

Civil War Tribute

Two Flag of Valor Quilts

I did a little work on the Large Print Four-Patch Stacked Posies and I finished piecing Jungle Fever.

Jungle Fever has been added to my Git-R-Done quilting List. 

 I was able to piece a backing from my stash of batik fabrics.

12.  Work on the quilt currently loaded on Annie - 

All Hand Dyes Go Together.

I've made a little progress on All Hand Dyes Go Together but it is not done yet.

13.  Add some more hexies to my Bonnie Hunter inspired

 Christmas Hexie Quilt. 

No Progress.

14.  Work on the shawl I am crocheting for 

the Prayer Shawl Ministry at St. David the King Church.

No Progress.

15.  Spend three days with my main guy, Ryder...including a sleepover!

Yay Me!!!

Ry Bear and I had oodles and oodles of fun together this past week.

16.  Attend the Quilts for Kids workshop held at Pennington Quilt Works.

I attended the workshop and turned in my quilt.  We will donate approximately 20 quilts this month.

17.  Attend the annual Holiday Craft Show at 

West Windsor-Plainsboro High School.

Every year I volunteer 4 hours at the annual Holiday Craft Show.  I work at the table that gives out coffee, doughnuts and bagels to all of the crafters.  When I am done with my volunteer shift I always take a loop or two around the school to see if there are any new ideas.  I rarely purchase anything because I always think I could make the craft myself.  I still enjoy looking and catching up with neighborhood friends that I only seem to see once a year, at the show.


The Week of December 9, 2013

1.  Finish the second clue for Bonnie Hunter's new online mystery

Celtic Solstice 

and start working on the third clue to be released on Friday.

2.  Finish the Make It Snappy scarves started a few weeks ago.

3.  Bind the Christmas Tree Log Cabin wall hanging recently quilted on Annie.

4.  Work on the center block for Wildflower Rhapsody.

5.  Continue to work through my Flylady inspired Christmas Control Journal.

6.  Complete the next two blocks for the Byrne $5 quilt.

7.  Work on some hemming and mending of garments. 

8.  Cut up a bag of scraps I've accumulated over the last few weeks.

9.  Prepare month 3 for the Civil War Tribute quilt.

10.  Work on the last block for the Paper-Pieced Heart Sampler.

11.  Pull fabric for three quilts I will start in 2014

Tell it to the Stars - Patchwork Times

Fit for a Hero - Patchwork Times

Delightful Stars - The Quilting Gallery

12.  Work on the following BRODY Projects:

Four-Patch Stacked Posies...Small Print

Four-Patch Stacked Posies...Large Print

Blue Palace

Meadow - A Christmas Quilt

Civil War Tribute

Two Flag of Valor Quilts

13.  Work on the quilt currently loaded on Annie - 

All Hand Dyes Go Together.

14.  Add some more hexies to my Bonnie Hunter inspired

 Christmas Hexie Quilt. 

15.  Work on the shawl I am crocheting for 

the Prayer Shawl Ministry at St. David the King Church.

16.  Spend a day with my little Ryder...including a sleepover!

17.  Attend Saturday Sampler at Pennington Quilt Works.

I will certainly not get bored with this extensive list.

Until Next Time.....Happy Stitching!!!

Sharyn

Show & Tell Tuesday

Show And Tell Tuesday

I have two quilts to share today.  I hope you enjoy them.

Trip Around the World

This is the second Trip Around the World that I have made.  You can find my blog post about the first one HERE.

I made this quilt from a pattern by Pat O'Brien in 2007.  

This is one of the first quilts I ever made from a pattern.  

It measures 42" X 42".


Wonky Gumdrops

Wonky Gumdrops is a classic Wonky 9 Patch pattern.  I made this quilt in a class with Pat O'Brien.  
I altered the name slightly because the colors I used reminded me of gumdrops.

I completed this quilt in 2009.  I love the very colorful backing fabric I found.  The finished quilt measures 46" X 65".


I hope you enjoyed these quilts I made early in my quilting career.

Until Next Time.....Happy Stitching!!!

Sharyn

Make-A-List Monday

The Week of November 25, 2013
(in review)

1.  Choose a winner for the Blog Hop Party with Give Aways.

Patricia is the winner of the two charm packs.

Patricia wrote:  "Happy Thanksgiving!  Thanks for a great giveaway.  I'm a new follower."

Congratulations Patricia! 

 Patricia has been notified and these lovely charm packs will be off to the post office in the near future.

2.  Start working on the first clue for Bonnie Hunter's new online mystery

Celtic Solstice.

Here are a few of the blocks I have finished so far.  For the first clue we are making triangle in a square units in a blue/neutral colorway and a blue/orange colorway.  I am doing the smaller quilt so I  will need 96 blue/orange units and 92 blue/neutral units.

 I haven't finished all of the units for this clue yet, but hopefully they will be done before the next clue is released on Friday.

3.  Finish writing the Show & Tell Tuesday posts that were unfinished last week.

I was able to finish eleven Show & Tell Tuesday posts. 

 Watch for them over the next few months.

4.  Finish the Make It Snappy scarves started last week.

My scarves are almost done.  I will post pictures as soon as they are all complete.

5.  Work on two more Wildflower Rhapsody blocks.

I have now finished twelve blocks for this quilt.

6.  Continue to work through my Flylady inspired Christmas Control Journal.

I did a lot of decorating this weekend for Christmas and
 I baked quite a few chocolate chip and snicker-doodle cookies.

Yum, Yum!!

7.  Finish the Christmas tree skirt recently quilted on my long arm quilting machine, Annie.

No progress

8.  Complete the next two blocks for the Byrne $5 quilt.

No Progress

9.  Work on some hemming and mending of garments that has been piling up.

No Progress

10.  Bind the Christmas Tree Log Cabin wall hanging recently quilted on Annie.

No Progress

11.  Cut up a bag of scraps I've accumulated over the last few weeks.

No Progress

12.   Work on the following BRODY Projects:

Blue Dresden Plate Quilt

Four-Patch Stacked Posies...Small Print

Four-Patch Stacked Posies...Large Print

Blue Palace

Meadow - A Christmas Quilt

*Jungle Fever

*Civil War Tribute

Aunt Josephine's Pride Mini Quilt

Two Flag of Valor Quilts

I worked on my Jungle Fever quilt and I finished four Civil War Tribute blocks.

I have decided not to do the Blue Dresden Plate Quilt and the Aunt Josephine's Pride Mini Quilt.

I will donate the blocks I have finished so far to Quilts for Kids.

13.  Work on the quilt currently loaded on Annie - 

Quilts for Kids  9-Patch on Point.

My 9-Patch on Point quilt is complete.

I will drop this cuddle quilt off at our Quilts for Kids Workshop this week.

14.  Add some more hexies to my Bonnie Hunter inspired

 Christmas Hexie Quilt. 

I was able to add a handful of hexies this week.

15.  Work on the shawl I am crocheting for 

the Prayer Shawl Ministry at St. David the King Church.

Just a little progress.

16.  Spend Thanksgiving at my dear in-law's house with one of my children, my DD Shea.  My two sons will be on opposite coasts...Kyle in Boston and JT in California.  I will miss you both, as well as Heather and Ryder terribly, but I am sooooo thankful to have you in my life.  

Kyle, Heather and Ryder had a great time in Boston visiting Heather's relatives.

Kyle, Heather and Ryder



JT and Kaela traveled to California to visit Kaela's family.

They enjoyed a wine tour in the Napa Valley.

This is the redwood in Kaela's front yard.

JT enjoying the sights around AT&T Park...where the San Francisco Giants play baseball.

Kayaking in McCovey Cove.

A beautiful California sunset.

All of my family is back home safe and sound and now I can stop worrying.....as if!

The Week of December 2, 2013

1.  Finish the first clue for Bonnie Hunter's new online mystery

Celtic Solstice 

and start working on the second clue to be released on Friday.

2.  Finish the Make It Snappy scarves started last week.

3.  Finish the Christmas tree skirt recently quilted on my long arm quilting machine, Annie.

4.  Bind the Christmas Tree Log Cabin wall hanging recently quilted on Annie.

5.  Work on the center block for Wildflower Rhapsody.

6.  Continue to work through my Flylady inspired Christmas Control Journal.

7.  Complete the next two blocks for the Byrne $5 quilt.

8.  Work on some hemming and mending of garments. 

9.  Cut up a bag of scraps I've accumulated over the last few weeks.

10.  Prepare month 3 for the Civil War Tribute quilt.

11.  Work on the following BRODY Projects:

Four-Patch Stacked Posies...Small Print

Four-Patch Stacked Posies...Large Print

Blue Palace

Meadow - A Christmas Quilt

Jungle Fever

Civil War Tribute

Two Flag of Valor Quilts

12.  Work on the quilt currently loaded on Annie - 

All Hand Dyes Go Together.

13.  Add some more hexies to my Bonnie Hunter inspired

 Christmas Hexie Quilt. 

14.  Work on the shawl I am crocheting for 

the Prayer Shawl Ministry at St. David the King Church.

15.  Spend three days with my main guy, Ryder...including a sleepover!

Yay Me!!!

16.  Attend the Quilts for Kids workshop held at Pennington Quilt Works.

17.  Attend the annual Holiday Craft Show at 
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School.

Until Next Time.....Happy Stitching!!!

Sharyn