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Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Summer Blossom Blocks and NTT

Welcome to Needle and Thread Thursday, y'all.  I've been sewing these Summer Blossom blocks all week and just loving the way they're coming together!


The original version of this flower block is in my book, Scrappy Improv Quilting, as a single-block mini quilt.  The denim blue background in the mini version makes the colors really pop, but since I was making a whole garden of Summer Blossoms with lots of different colors, I opted for a subtle low volume print to allow every color to stand out.


I am going to try to get this top put together this evening, but I might have to come back to them next week, because I need to pack!  Tomorrow morning, I'll be flying out to visit the Quilters of South Carolina for their annual spring meeting.  This group is comprised of guilds all over the state of South Carolina, and I love that they gather together each year.  I'll be teaching two full-day classes, and will be presenting a trunk show during the meeting.  I won't be home until Monday night.  

Okay friends!  Let's get this party started, but first, check out these highlights from last week.  This soft, pretty finish is from Anne-Marie at Stories From the Sewing Room-


Alycia at A Quilty Girl showed off this fresh quilt top-


I love this simple, yet sweet quilt from Quilting Gail-


This little hummingbird mini from Julie's Quilts and Costumes is just awesome!


And just look at this fun round robin quilt from Daryl at Patchouli Mood Studio-


Y'all!!!  I could have easily chosen several more features because the links last week were just THAT GOOD.  But alas, I have to stop somewhere.  If you missed last week's party, scroll back and check it out!  I can't wait to see what you have going on this week.  I'll be ogling from South Carolina!

1. You can link finished projects or WIP's , but just keep it about quilting and sewing!
2. Link to your specific post (not to your home page!) to make it easier for others.
3. Please remember to spread the word and post my button or a text link within your 
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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Blues and Purples Added and NTT

Welcome to Needle and Thread Thursday, y'all.  This past weekend, I had the pleasure of having my parents and grandmother in town for a visit, so much of my week was consumed with that.  Even still, I did get a little sewing in and added some blue and purple scraps to the big rainbow on my design wall.

To be clear, I had SO many blue scraps, and this is not nearly all of them; but I pulled out enough for this project.  I'll just have to deal with the rest later.  Other than a couple of large scrap chunks, these two panels did finish off my purples though.

I've finally decided what I'm going to do with all of these, and I can't wait to see it take shape!

Without further ado, let's take a look at some of the highlights from last week's party.  Jocelyn at Happy Cottage Quilter linked up this cute spring table runner-


This pretty quilt top is from Alycia at Quiltygirl-


I love this fun quilt from Anne-Marie at Stories From the Sewing Room-


This scrappy quilt from Deb at A Scrappy Quilter is so fun-


And finally, Gretchen's Little Corner shared this fresh, lovely quilt-


Wow!  Y'all made it really hard to narrow down the highlights!  I can't wait to see what you have going on this week!  Let's do it!

1. You can link finished projects or WIP's , but just keep it about quilting and sewing!
2. Link to your specific post (not to your home page!) to make it easier for others.
3. Please remember to spread the word and post my button or a text link within your 
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4. Spread the comment love far and wide!
5. Following me is not a requirement to link, but is so very appreciated!

*If you're new to the party, here's a helpful tip for linking up- select "Auto Crop"  when selecting your thumbnail photo.  For some reason, trying to crop your own image results in the dreaded "white question mark box," and we definitely want to see your awesome work!  :)




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Wednesday, February 26, 2025

The Scrappy Improv Continues and NTT

Welcome to Needle and Thread Thursday, y'all.  This week, I've been methodically working through my scrap jars and have made really good progress.


Keep in mind that these scraps are the remainder after finishing my Fractured Logs quilt, which used up a LOT (on the front and back).  Even so, I'm a little surprised at how few scraps were really left, especially the yellows.  I'm still not exactly sure what I'll do with them yet, but that's a question for another day.

On another note, my Land Ahoy trip to San Diego with Stitichin' Heaven is coming up in just a few short weeks!  This is the trip where I'll be teaching my Starfire quilt, along with another teacher who will be teaching a beautiful quilt called Riptides.


If you're wondering, a Land Ahoy trip operates exactly like a cruise, but instead of boarding a cruise ship, the entire event happens at a fancy hotel in a destination city.  There is even an excursion day built into the itinerary.

There are just a few spots left for this amazing experience, so come spend the week with me!  You can find more information and register HERE.

Alrighty!  Let's get to a few highlights from last week's party.  You know, I say it every week, but y'all really amaze me.  These scrappy rose blocks are from Melisa at Pinker n Punkin Quilting and Stitching-



This fun finish is from Viridian's Blog-



Rebecca Grace Quilting showed off these stunning finished blocks, and I can't wait to see them sewn up into a quilt!



This pretty one is from Maggie at Making a Lather-


And finally, just LOOK at this gorgeous finish from Sandra at mmmquilts-



Okay, friends.  Let's see that eye-candy!

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*If you're new to the party, here's a helpful tip for linking up- select "Auto Crop"  when selecting your thumbnail photo.  For some reason, trying to crop your own image results in the dreaded "white question mark box," and we definitely want to see your awesome work!  :)




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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Starfire Encore and NTT

Hey there, friends!  Welcome to Needle and Thread Thursday!  This week, I finished my Starfire class sample and all of the step-outs, so it's a relief to check that off my to-do list.  We've been having lots of dreary weather lately, but boy does this quilt bring the warmth and sunshine!


Since it's for a class sample, I didn't want to compete with the piecing, so I quilted with an allover stipple, which still adds plenty of texture.


You may have noticed that this finished quilt looks a bit smaller than the blocks appeared on my design wall last week.  And you'd be right!  The quilt kit for this trip is for the twin size, and I definitely wanted to test the kit to make sure there were no issues, but twin quilts are cumbersome for air travel.  So, I made all of the blocks, but sized the quilt down to the lap size (also included in the pattern).

If you know me, then it's no surprise what happened to all of those extra blocks.  They went on the back, of course!  Waste not, want not!


Did you realize that a twin size quilt is almost double the size of a lap size quilt?  Of course this depends on the individual pattern, but in this case, the extra blocks make up almost the entire back!  I just needed a little extra purple fabric to widen it out, and this pretty Grunge fabric is just perfect.


The binding fabric was included in the quilt kit too, and the purple complements the star points so well.  This trip to San Diego, CA is coming up in just under six weeks, which may seem like a long way off, but my spring is jam-packed with travel.  I'll be traveling to South Carolina just before that, and family coming into town to visit in a couple of weeks.  So, all in all, I'm glad to get this off my plate.

Okay, y'all!  Let's take a look at some of my favorite projects linked up at last week's party.  Maggie at Making a Lather linked up this pretty top-


I love this sweet quilt from Linda at Kokaquilts.  Those blocks just sing against the pink background-


These TWO queen sized quilts are from Nancy at Grace and Peace Quilting-


And finally, this beauty is from Sandra at mmmquilts-


It's so tough to choose highlights every week!  Seriously, y'all share so much eye-candy week after week.  Are you ready to show off your latest projects?  Let's see them!

1. You can link finished projects or WIP's , but just keep it about quilting and sewing!
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5. Following me is not a requirement to link, but is so very appreciated!

*If you're new to the party, here's a helpful tip for linking up- select "Auto Crop"  when selecting your thumbnail photo.  For some reason, trying to crop your own image results in the dreaded "white question mark box," and we definitely want to see your awesome work!  :)




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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Interrupting the Scrapping and NTT

Hey there, friends!  Welcome to Needle and Thread Thursday.  I've been sewing like crazy this week, but not sewing scraps, as I had intended.  Some important quilty mail arrived and I had to switch gears.  

You may remember that I'll be teaching my Starfire pattern on a Stitchin' Heaven Land Ahoy trip in San Diego this spring.  I actually made the original quilt way back in 2016, and it has long been at its new home.  So, I knew that in addition to making step-outs for class, I would need to make a whole new sample quilt!   


It's coming up soon, so I knew that once my kits arrived from Stitchin' Heaven, I would need to drop everything and crank it out.  We'll be making the twin size on the trip and I've gotten all of the blocks pieced and laid out on my design wall.  I really love this pattern.  It only has three basic block units, but the way they go together creates such a satisfying pattern, and the placement of lighter and darker fabrics keeps your eye moving around the quilt.

Needless to say, scrap sewing is on hold until I get this one finished, along with all of my step-out pieces.  So, let's get to some highlights from last week's party.  Quilting Gail linked up this pretty quilt-


This lovely pineapple quilt top is from Vicki's Crafts and Quilting-




Anorina at Samelia's Mum shared this super cute pillow-




And finally, Yvonne at Quilting Jetgirl linked up this gorgeous quilt-


Okay y'all!  It's party time!

1. You can link finished projects or WIP's , but just keep it about quilting and sewing!
2. Link to your specific post (not to your home page!) to make it easier for others.
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4. Spread the comment love far and wide!
5. Following me is not a requirement to link, but is so very appreciated!

*If you're new to the party, here's a helpful tip for linking up- select "Auto Crop"  when selecting your thumbnail photo.  For some reason, trying to crop your own image results in the dreaded "white question mark box," and we definitely want to see your awesome work!  :)




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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Still Scrapping and NTT

Hey there, friends!  Welcome to Needle and Thread Thursday.  It's been a busy week at my house, but even still, I've had a little time to start sewing through my remaining scraps.  After the riot of color of my Fractured Logs quilt, I decided to sew the rest by color for a more controlled quilt.  I don't really have a plan for them yet, but I'm sure something will come to me.  So far, I've gotten through pinks and reds.


Sewing through each color is my plan for the foreseeable future, and by the time I get through everything, I am sure I'll be struck with a fun idea for them.

Okay friends!  It's almost time to link up, but before we do, let's take a look at some of my faves from last week-

Nancy at Grace and Peace Quilting showed off SIX completed baby quilts!  Each one is quilted a little differently, and if you visit her post, you can see individual shots of each quilt.


This soft, sweet quilt top was shared by DonnaleeQ-


Finally, I love this scrappy blue quilt top from Deb at A Scrappy Quilter-



Okay, friends!  Let's do this!

1. You can link finished projects or WIP's , but just keep it about quilting and sewing!
2. Link to your specific post (not to your home page!) to make it easier for others.
3. Please remember to spread the word and post my button or a text link within your 
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4. Spread the comment love far and wide!
5. Following me is not a requirement to link, but is so very appreciated!

*If you're new to the party, here's a helpful tip for linking up- select "Auto Crop"  when selecting your thumbnail photo.  For some reason, trying to crop your own image results in the dreaded "white question mark box," and we definitely want to see your awesome work!  :)




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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Fractured Logs and NTT

Hey there, y'all!  Welcome to Needle and Thread Thursday.  Today, I have a brand new quilt finish to share, and it's so fun and happy!

If you missed my last post, these log cabin blocks were made entirely from scraps of varying width.  I just kept adding strings until they were 13" square, and then pressed them, quartered them, and shuffled them.  The result is wonderfully busy and loud, and lots of fun.


With all of the busy pattern in the piecing, I wanted to add allover texture with the quilting that wouldn't add to the mayhem.  A nice, easy stipple fit the bill nicely.  


I mentioned in my last post that I was running out of the longest strings to make more 13" blocks, so I wasn't really sure what I was going to do on the back.  It occurred to me that rather than sew a full 13" log cabin block and quarter it, I could just make 6.5" log cabin block quarters with the shorter strings I had left.  The block centers are a little chunkier this way, but I still like the look.


For the main backing fabric, I chose a medium gray polka dot fabric.  I just love the way that black and gray look with scrappy quilts, and the small polka dots keep the quilt fun, without looking overly busy.


Every time I bind a quilt, I end up with extra binding pieces.  Sometimes they're short, and sometimes I end up with a piece that is almost a full strip.  As it turns out, I had plenty of leftover binding pieces to completely bind this quilt, and it perfectly disappears into all that scrappiness.

I'm calling this one Fractured Logs, which is perhaps not my most creative name, but it's definitely descriptive of the pattern.  The finished quilt measures 60" x 72".

Okay then, friends!  Let's take a look at a few of the amazing projects linked up at last week's party!  Sew Preeti Quilts shared this pretty finish-


These sweet little quilts are from Nancy at Grace and Peace Quilting-


And finally, this ombre' finish by Yvonne at Quilting Jetgirl is just so soothing to look at-


Alrighty, y'all, let's get this party started!

1. You can link finished projects or WIP's , but just keep it about quilting and sewing!
2. Link to your specific post (not to your home page!) to make it easier for others.
3. Please remember to spread the word and post my button or a text link within your 
    post.  
4. Spread the comment love far and wide!
5. Following me is not a requirement to link, but is so very appreciated!

*If you're new to the party, here's a helpful tip for linking up- select "Auto Crop"  when selecting your thumbnail photo.  For some reason, trying to crop your own image results in the dreaded "white question mark box," and we definitely want to see your awesome work!  :)




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