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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Texas Teardrop Pillow

Texas Teardrops Pillow at Freemotion by the River

When I first cut out the applique pieces for my Texas Teardrops QAL I used the small sample template that Vicki had in the pattern and made a few teardrops in these green batiks.

The background is also a batik and I didn't trim these blocks like Vicki does so I had a little more space to fill with quilting. I did a little wonky echo quilting around each teardrop.

Here is a closeup of the quilting. All the photos show my pillow after I have washed and dried it. You can see that there is virtually no fraying on the teardrops. The pillow is about 20 x 20.

closeup of quilting on pillow at Freemotion by the River

You can read more about the QAL by clicking on the following link.

Last week I showed my Texas Teardrops quilt before I washed it. This is the quilt AFTER washing and drying.

Texas Teardrops QAL quilt all washed at Freemotion by the River

I had to laugh when I saw this......I actually had 2 different places that I forgot to stitch around the applique. Thankfully batiks don't fray much. I just stitched it up right after I took this photo.

I think I may still add a little more quilting to this. Some of the teardrop pieces need a little something else. I don't really care for the crinkle look.

Closeup of quilt after washing and drying at Freemotion by the River

Last month we had a Jo-Ann Fabric store open in our town and I used one of my 50% off coupons to buy some Breezy Color Absorber. It was normally $6.99 for 30 sheets which is still a good buy. I am glad I used it because it looks like one....or two of the fabrics might have bled a little, the sheet has quite a bit of purple on it. My quilt.......looks perfect!

Yesterday we decided to do a little road trip and I am typing this from our motel room in Prairie du Chien, WI. We just took our time driving and relaxing. We had a fantastic dinner last night at Jones' Black Angus........great steaks! We are going to drive a little further into Wisconsin and stay here again tonight. Then tomorrow we will head home.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Garden Maze

Pin It The Bloggers Quilt Festival Spring 2013 put on by Amy over at Amy's Creative Side is going on and I almost missed it! I am entering my Garden Maze in the Applique Quilt category.

The flowers were all free motion appliqued on my vintage 15-91 Singer sewing machine. some of the petals and leaves are made using my Sizzix Big Shot and others were hand cut by me.

Garden Maze free motion applique at Freemotion by the River

The quilt measures 50 x 72 and I originally posted about it here. It wasn't that long ago.....March but if you would like to see it outside in the snow check out the post.

I also free motion quilted it on my vintage 15-91 Singer sewing machine.

Garden Maze closeup at Freemotion by the River

The background of the flowers are string pieced blocks. I have plans to get a pattern together for this after I make a few changes.

Garden Maze backing at Freemotion by the River

Thank you for taking a look at my quilt and be sure and check out all the other quilts!

Linky Tuesday

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Today is Linky Tuesday!
Sorry the code didn't work earlier......it helps if I put the right date. I've got it right now.

Last week Kimberly from Birdie Girl Quilts showed her beautiful quilted pillow, what a neat design! Thanks for sharing Kimberly and feel free to grab a Featured button if you would like!

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Monday, May 20, 2013

Gentle Art Schnibble

Pin It Gentle Art is finished. I really, really like working on small quilts and projects.....instant gratification! Are you taking part in Another Year of Schnibbles - this is really a lot of fun.

If you are looking for the pattern just drop over to La Vie en Rosie to visit a fun blog and then visit Miss Rosie's Quilt Co. for Gentle Art or other neat things.

Each month a new Schnibbles pattern will be posted on A Quilting Life and Pink Pincushion blogs.

I used a charm pack of Dogwood Trail by Sentimental Studios for Moda and I also had a couple fat quarters that matched and I used the green for the binding.

Gentle Art Schnibble quilt at Freemotion by the River

It has been one of those days again.....internet just won't work and we are supposed to get another severe thunder storm this afternoon. I thought I would get this post up around 8 am.....it is now 1 pm.

I have going through my UFOs and yesterday I pieced together these blocks. I made this quilt once before but gave it to my daughter. I'm trying to decide if I want to add one more row to the width and possible length.......or quilt it now.....I'll have to see if I have enough of the light batik I am using as the background as it is the same one I'm using on my barns for that QAL. Linking with Judy at Patchwork Times

Batik quilt top at Freemotion by the River

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