French Short Story Topper

I haven't had many finishes lately, as I'm still hand quilting the pyramid quilt.  I've been saving French fabrics to make a table topper for my kitchen table.  This weekend I finished it.  It sure brightens up the kitchen.  I usually work with reproduction fabrics, but come spring and summer I need more color in my life.   It's a Schnibbles pattern from Miss Rosie's Quilt Company.  I found it in the book Schnibbles Times Two.  I just love Carrie Nelson's instructions.  They are so clear and easy to follow. 

School's almost out for the summer, so I should be getting a lot more accomplished during the next two months.  

Two finishes this week!  The first quilt is my version of Lori's (Humble Quilts) Abundance doll quilt.  I've been a fan of Lori's blog for a few years now, but this is the first time I've joined in her SAL.

My next finish is a bargello quilt using Good Vibrations, a music themed line.  This is not my usual style, but I was asked to make it to auction for fundraising purposes.  The proceeds will go to the band program at a local high school.  It was fun to piece, but I did very little machine quilting.  I don't really like to machine quilt because I stink at it.  Fortnately, this quilt is so busy, you can't see my sorry attempt.

Of course, no quilt is complete until Jack, the resident quilt inspector, gives it his approval.  I don't know how he knows, but the minute I finish a quilt, he hops right on to check it out.

I also basted and started hand quilting a pyramid quilt this week.  I'll post pictures later.  Happy Sunday everyone.



Easy Street & First Ever Post

I've just started this blog to share my Easy Street.  Forgive the amatuer look, but I will add things as I learn more about this program.    I just finished my Easy Street Mystery quilt today and I'm really happy with it.  I chose very different colors than Bonnie, as I am an 1800s kind of girl.  There isn't a lot of contrast in some of the star blocks, but then many old quilts didn't have much contrast either.  I'd like to make this quilt again with planned fabrics.  I love the pattern.    I just love Bonnie Hunter.  She is so talented and willing to share with others.


I hope you will check back again, as I plan to use the blog and add things on a regular basis.