Supernova, finished!

I had fun creating this Supernova quilt for my daughter's bed.  She picked out most of the fabrics and did a great job with her selections.   It was a fun quilt to create - very freeform.   I don't think my sewing room has ever been as messy while making a quilt, but everything is cleaned up, scraps stored away and I'm ready to start something new.

The pattern is from the book Quilting Modern by Jacquie Gering and Katie Pedersen. I will definitely be making more quilts from this book.But the best part is, when I showed my girl the finished quilt top yesterday, she said "I LOVE IT!"   I couldn't ask for better than that!

A little improv

When my daughter asked me if we could go to the quilt store to shop for fabric for a new quilt for her bedroom, there was only one answer - a resounding YES!

She chose every fabric for this quilt to match her comforter.  Everything she picked is what I would have chosen myself.   She has a good eye for color... she might just be a quilter someday!

Making a quilt for a preteen, I really wanted to make something from the book Quilting Modern by Jacquie Gering and Katie Pedersen.  My choice was Blind Co-Pilot, but dear daughter would have none of that.  She liked the quilts that had a more traditional look.  We compromised on Supernova.  Here is the progress I've made so far.  It will have a white background to match the background of her comforter.   Oh and white Minky on the back - that was one of her requirements, too.

I'm having fun doing something that's a little outside the box for me.

Ready for Santa!

It feels wonderful to have these done in plenty of time for Christmas.   I used Camille Roskelley's cute Merry pattern and Basic Grey's Blitzen fabrics from Moda.  I had a local company do the embroidery for the names.   I'm really happy with how they turned out!

Kinda finished...

I got the blocks put together with sashing for the Fat Quarter Shop's 2010 Designer Mystery Block of the Month featuring the cute Kate Spain 12 Days of Christmas fabrics from Moda.  I'm undecided about a border - whether to do one or call it done.   I liked the finishing kit designed by Brenda Riddle, but I'm thinking it's more blue than I want in a Christmas quilt.   Plus, I'd really like to take the lazy route and call it done.  Opinions?

Ziggy Baby

It's been awhile since I've made a sample for the shop.  Yesterday I made this adorable chevron baby quilt using a pattern called Ziggy Baby from Cluck Cluck Sew.  It went together super fast and I love the way it turned out!

Last Week in Rehab

Thanks to Sinta for encouraging me (and many others) to work on some block of the month projects.  I really wanted to finish my 2010 FQS Designer Mystery BOM, especially after seeing Sinta's pictures of her quilt.

I only had 4 blocks to finish and they were already cut out!  No more excuses!

But there was one block I wasn't fond of and I tried to figure out something seasonal that I could add that wasn't already represented in the designer's blocks.  How about a cardinal?  On top of a tree?   I think he turned out pretty cute.   I know he needs a beak, but maybe I will applique some wool or do some embroidery.

I'm happy to say that all 12 blocks are finished!   Next up, putting the quilt together and start working on the 2011 FQS Designer Mystery BOM!

Spools Finished!

I had a productive weekend.   Finished my Spools quilt!   I made mine one row shorter than the pattern.  "Someone" in my house told me my spools looked like they were going to fall over!

I also got back to a long-neglected Block of the Month project.   Come back tomorrow and see what I finished in BOM Rehab.