Wednesday, August 31, 2011

just in time....


i have to admit, i got frustrated at the end trying to sew this block together. i think because there are so many curves and corners to try and match up...however, the 3-d concept is cool.

anyway after much seam ripping, i have a finished product.

ENJOY!




Tuesday, August 30, 2011

June Quilt Top



While on vacation in Arkansas to visit Joey and Rachel and Avery and Ansley, the thought to do this hit me and Rachel and I did the V-8 forehead smack..."Why didn't I think to bring all the squares to show you....and she said, "yeah and we could put it together!" So my dear husband mailed them to us and luckily they got there over the weekend and me, Joey and Rachel rearranged the squares like those little puzzle games where one square is missing and you shuffle them till you have them in the right order. We tried all blues on one end and all greens on the other, we tried mixing it all up we tried alternating blues and greens. Finally we realized we had enough greens to be the corners and went with that as our basis and kept moving blues around till it looked balanced. Perhaps some of you experienced quilters have a better eye and would see a better way but this is what we three came up with. We also chose the backing for the quilt but I will wait till we get it all done to show that....my heart felt thanks to Rachel and Joey for their input and to Rachel for thinking out the measurements and logistics for this old brain of mine. It was so fun! If only all the steps to put this together could be that fun!!! I want to mention I do have two extra squares....that came in from Roseanne and Roslyn (sorry if they are not spelled right), that came after we got it put together....so I am going to make pillows to go wtih the quilt out of those two and that will be an amazing set!!! Can't wait to complete it! love and thanks to you all!!!

Monday, August 29, 2011

Love Your Block...Beckstead

I love your block and I think they are unique however the block ends up. For anyone who has not done the August block. I started putting together my blocks from the center and then worked out and it matched up. Just a clue. Should have done that on the block with the stripes and it would have worked out better.

My August Block

Here's my block for August. I liked putting it together until the very end when I noticed my center circle, which really needs to line up, obviously does not line up.
I normally would have tried to fix this, but it was a problem from the very beginning in cutting my circles.
So, I'm SO sorry - can I say it is truly a "drunkard" path?



Saturday, August 27, 2011

Here's the Deal

Ok I have not gotten feed back from everyone but I think its decided we'll go ahead and let Robyn do September while Rochelle finds a pattern she likes.  If you are behind on your blocks, don't worry I'm normally one of the ones who finishes it by the end of the month but doesn't get it sent until the next;(  sorry about that as long as we're all trying our best right?!?!  & Abigail may be exempt in Oct. or I may make hers cause she will be having Baby Beckett!!!!!!!!  She is due Oct. 24 right?

Anyways Happy Quilting Ladies!

Monday, August 22, 2011

I can't comment....so I am posting!!!

I agree. Let's do Robyn's and then Rochelle's in October. I just love doing the quilt blocks. I have all but two blocks for my quilt and they are all absolutely great!!! Thanks to everyone!!!

Saturday, August 20, 2011

What if?!?!

SOme of us are a lil disappointed!!!!!  We were looking forward to the next block!!!!  So, what if the person who has October wanted to go ahead and post their block that way we can finish in December?  Would that be ok with everyone?  Thoughts please!!!!!!

Or we could just all make our fav quilt square and send it to Rochelle and you could do what you want with them?  What do y'all think?!?!

Friday, August 19, 2011

September Blocks

So since...I've been a slacker - and my mom has done all my blocks (Give her props for being so awesome and doing double the work on something I dragged her into doing - Plus it's her birthday today!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!! 35 right? ) she decided to forgo getting a second quilt - so we will give you guys all a break in September.  This will help get you caught up on all your blocks, especially those having to remodel their house :), and get ready for the remaining few months of blocks

And...again I would love to see these blocks together once you have them all - just a quick picture.  Coming from a person who hasn't done anything at all these months - I guess I have no room to speak - but I would love to see all our your hardwork put together!  

Thanks girls!!!

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

July and August Girls

Ladies with the blocks for July and August: I am apologizing about not completing these blocks. My house flooded on July 4th and I have had to move everything out into storage while we have had the floors replaced and walls repaired. Needless to say, my sewing machine has been inaccessible during this time! But Good News! : new floors are in, paint is on the walls, and trim is getting put back today! So I am hoping to get my workroom up and running the last few weeks of this month to get back to sewing and other projects.

Thanks for the understanding,
Rachel Smith Loerts

Friday, August 12, 2011

Beckstead...Got your Block Today!

I love the block! I put the seven I have together on the floor and they look absolutely fantastic. They all go together real well!

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Sewing Frenzy

My mother in law (Beki) was here for a week and between the two of us I am now caught up (with both my quilting groups) and she is now ahead!  Here is mine for July!
Hope you like it Mom:)

Here is Beki's for August!
 (now that I watched her do hers, I'll be able to do mine much quicker-- yes, before the 31st!)
 & we got her quilt top completed excluding the border.
She used a white sashing for the rows but somehow we forgot to get a pic:(
The 2 other blocks not pictured are going to be matching throw pillows
 I'm SOOOOO PROUD of our group!  After trimming down our squares to get them all the same this is the pile of excess.  Not much- Yes, we novice quilters ROCK!


Saturday, August 6, 2011

Drunkard's Path question

A question about seam allowances. In the initial post for this month's quilt block - the seam allowance for sewing around the circle says - %" - what does this mean? I noticed for stitching the circle quarters to the squares there is an 1/8" seam so it can be hidden when you put the other squares together for the block, but what are we using for sewing the circle?
Thanks.

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Here is Rochelles and a couple of sample fabrics


I am going to use the other fabrics for a quilt square also.  I thought it might help with the fabric selection.

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Drunkards Path

Drunkard Path is the quilt pattern I chose for August.

This is a 3-D quilt square

Fabrics Cuts:

Dark KT - Purple Bright –Purple
I Light KT- Green    Brights - Green
Color of fabric – Purple and Green


4- 5 in circles in the both colors of fabric

16- 3 ½  squared in both colors of fabric

Unit #1-

 See the remainder of the document for pattern instructions.
     


Place 2 matching 5 V2". Pin at the quarters.




Sew scant%" seams around the circle. Use the heads of the pins to help rotate and control the fabric. This can help sew a rounder seam.



Cut sewn circles in half 2 times to create 4 equal pieces.



(Try folding drde  alf and marking the edges at the fold.  DCut the circle in half using the marks. \1) Fold along the cut edge and find the half way mark again.                                                                                            D

Use a line on a ruler to create a 90 degree angle at the mark and along the cut edge.

CUt ogain.)
 

 Ciip the Seam allowance (not into the seam) and remove small triangular pieces to allow the seam to turn and lay flat. Turn the pieces right side out.  Roll the seam from the edge to just under the front piece. Press. This creates a more pleasing look than having the seam at the edge. The piece will also lay better.              Trim each piece to 2 112".



Place the 2 V2" measurement on the ruler at the curved edge of the unit. Repeat on the other edge of the curve. Trim the raw edges.
and we are using only 2 fabrics.

I chose the colors purple and green.

 Here is the sample of what Rochelle  fabrics are.

Once you have your pattern pieces cut put the round pieces with right sides

together

these look like two different fabrics but they are the same it is the shading.


  
 Place Pins around the sides and four in the middle.  This helps to hold the fabric in place as you sew the fabrics  and keeps it more circular, Just a hint.


Once you have sewn the circle cut in fourths and snip the seam allowance not cutting the seam in little triangles.  When asked about  pinking shears, was told it doesn’t have the same effect.  I found it easier to snip diagonally one way then come back diagonally returning to the other side.  IT worked for me.





Then turn inside out.  As you iron the quarters be sure the seam is a little underneath, it also lays better when you put the squares together.






Lay the quarters on to the squares and pin.  Sew onto the square with 1/8 inch seam.  This helps when sewing and assembling the pieces together.











 Once all the quarter have been sewn to the squares you can assemble them for the pattern.  I liked this one used but as the instruction states you can use any way to put the 20 squares together.

Now sew the pieces together matching seams, circle pieces etc.





This one is one of the quarter squares.  You can square up to 6 ½ inches to make the final assemble work better.

All four sections squared and ready to assemble


Just the two halves

square up to 12 * 12




TAdah!!!!

Drunkards Path - August Quilt Square


various colors for quilt block

quilt pattern

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Saturday, July 16, 2011

Material Girls: halfway there.....

Material Girls: halfway there.....: "so here is my quilt top layout. so far the grey sashing is sewn in (and the grey/yellow square on the top row has been finished). tomorro..."

I love this. Your quilt looks so good. It is so cool to see each persons in one quilt. I bet youare totally excited.

A Peek at the Cathedral Window...There are Lots of Possibilities!!! I Love it!


I am loving all of my blocks. They are going to look great in my bedroom. I cannot hardly wait to put them together. Keep them coming!

My 3D Faux Block

Here is my block for July. I had a lot of fun with it. I want to show it to a friend of mine, but I'll mail it off as soon as I do.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

halfway there.....

so here is my quilt top layout. so far the grey sashing is sewn in (and the grey/yellow square on the top row has been finished). tomorrow my mother is going to help me with the grey, yellow, and red boarders. i am getting excited to have it done!!


FANTASTIC...ANXIOUS TO PUT IT TOGETHER!!!

I love them both. I am so excited to put it together. My mother-in-law is doing a print with a trim in burnt orange. Like I said I am anxious to put it together. They look absolutely wonderful. Yes!!!!

Here you go Dalana, from Rochelle and me




Thanks for the squares, Rachel G.!!!

Rachel (Graham)....I got your square, It looks GREAT and I love the dotted Swiss! so Summery! My mom used to make summer dresses out of dotted swiss for me and my sisters! So good memories when I see and feel that! And I got your sweet granma's!!! She chose some really good shades of blue and I LOVE HER pattern and technique!!! I will definitely use it in the quilt...will make it even more special! Tell her thank you so much!!! Or give me her address and I will write and tell her. She is so amazing! My granny did quilt squares up until she was about 90-ish and I have a few of ones she did. I want to somehow use them to make something, maybe a pillow for each of the kids except I think I only have 3 or 4, so have to figure that one out!!! :D Thank you for the quilt squares! Love you!