Pictures From My Walk

I am hand stitching the binding to the teachers quilt, must get it done before school lets out for the summer. Here are a few things I saw on my walk today.

Mini Quilt #1

This is great fun, trying new techniques on a small scale. I am using Jan Mullen's book Free and Easy Circles to make a few colorful flowers, stems and leaves. This was also my first opportunity to use my fusible thread, not sure if I did it right, guess I will know when it is all done.

Then I created a flower box by fusing white fabric strips onto black fabric, I am pleased with the way it turned out. I even made my first yo yo for the center of the yellow flower.

I think this need some purple! Not sure yet if I am going to make another flower, or maybe use purple for the binding. Think I will be adding a butterfly and as time permits a few other bugs.

Quilt for the Teacher

A friend asked me to make a gift for her nine year old son's teacher. Each student drew a picture on a 6.5" square of fabric and I sewed them together with red and white gingham sashing. Don't look too close, the sashing ended up a tad crocked.

The sashing and the backing are from the Dick and Jane Line, so cute and appropriate.

Now I am off to start my mini quilt!

Catching Up

Well, I have not been a very good blogger lately, I was preparing for the Bernardo Winery Arts and Crafts Show and logged in alot of hours at my "real" job. The show was great fun. Thanks to all of you that stopped by,I really enjoy talking to everyone. Here are a few pictures from the show.

This quilt made from the Flourish line by Valorie Wells went to a new home, where I am certain it will be loved.

Did you notice the banner on the side? I have joined my first quilt swap, I am so excited! Now what can I make into a mini quilt? I have a few ideas, one is using Jan Mullen's reverse applique technique to make some spring flowers. I will keep ypou posted.