Custom Wall Hanging

28" x 36"

This was a custom request from my shop and I just wanted to post some info about in case I need it later. I am always forgetting and wishing I had it wrote down somewhere or forgetting where I wrote it down. Must be getting old!

1. Remember to reverse any letters/numbers before you trace on Heat n Bond Lite!!!
2. Shorten stitch length on raw edge applique.
3. For satin stitch I used the settings 3.5 and 0.3 and thread matches top fabric.
4. Corner hangers are cut 4" square and sewn on with a needle position of 4.7.

Nope, I have no idea why they wanted that appliqued other than it is a gift for a wedding. I did a straight stitch on the black letters and a satin stitch on the all the red pieces. The background was quilted first so that I wouldn't have to stitch around the applique. I thought I had seen Vicki do that before, but the stitching lines can be seen (not the thread, but the texture) under the applique. Maybe it looks better if you wash it?

Pixelation Quilt

32 x 32

Pixilated Rainbow is a new quilt pattern from Myra at Busy Hands Quilts. I love the ombre effect that is created with these blue fabrics!  This pattern comes in many sizes, but I made the baby size. Now I am wishing I had made a lap quilt because I just love this one. Strip piecing make this quilt come together very quickly.

I quilted mine with wavy lines to mimic the water feel of this quilt. It was fast and easy and who doesn't love that?

I chose a medium blue print from my stash that matched the center of the quilt for both the back and the binding. 

Myra's got several quilts in this pattern to show you on her blog today. Hop on over there and see what other fabrics look like in her new pattern. You can buy Pixelation here.

Matrix

50" x 70"

This quilt pattern is called Matrix. Isn't it awesome in a rainbow of colors? I actually made one of these for myself a couple years ago. I had it listed in my shop as a made to order quilt and someone purchased it. You can find the pattern here.

The quilt I made for myself had a scrappy back which I just love, but for this one I just used a gray paisley print.

Rose asked to see my quilt holder helpers, so I snatched this photo when we were taking pictures of my Ships and Sailors quilt. It was so windy that week that it took all 5 of these guys to hold the quilt for me. Oops, I mean 6. There is one hiding under the quilt! I had said, "Drop the quilt!" My husband was the last one to hear me I guess. The kids had already figured out what I was doing. 

Linking with Busy Hands Quilts and Crazy Mom Quilts.

Cookie Cutter Quilt

56" x 72"

A customer asked me to make this quilt. It's called Cookie Cutter by Jaybird Quilts. It's a beautiful quilt and full of color. I didn't realize how many pieces were in this quilt until I received the pattern. They are all cut with a special ruler called the Super Sidekick Ruler. It was easy to use and the directions were clear.

I was nicely surprised how easily the blocks came together...and with no pinning! I didn't have to pin until sewing the blocks together so it went much faster than expected.  It looks lovely in the original Kona cotton colors Bubble Gum, Nectarine, Papaya, Canary, Chartreuse, Leprechaun, Bahama Blue, Water, Surf, Regal, Tulip, and Wisteria. The back is Bahama Blue.

Linking with Busy Hands Quilts and Crazy Mom Quilts.

Key to My Heart

55" x 72" 

Myra from Busy Hands Quilts has completely updated her Key to My Heart pattern. I made the large lap size in Lilly and Loom Daisy Delights fabric.  Myra's pattern writing skill has greatly developed since she started over 3 years ago. If you haven't bought this pattern yet, I think you will like the simplicity of the directions.

You can use yardage or a layer cake to make this beautiful quilt. I think there may even be a price discount later today so be sure to check out her pattern shop.  You can see a different version on Myra's blog today using batiks and a dark background. It's stunning!

Linking with Busy Hands Quilts and Crazy Mom Quilts.