X marks the impro quilt

This is another bee quilt specifically  destined for  the Siblings Together charity. I received 15 blocks in all and made another equivalent of 6 x12 inch blocks to finish it off.  It has turned out beautifully and was a relatively easy make. It also featured as no 10 in my FALQ4 list ( here)

As I had 3 more blocks than needed for the front, I was able to use a fabulous Zen Chic fabric (that I'd had in my stash awaiting a suitable project) for the back. The extra blocks meant I  just able to stretch the fabric to the right size.

I quilted it with straight lines in different directions on each block but has given it a lovely texture.

Quilt Stats

X marks the Improv block by Debbie of A Quilters Table (tutorial here)

Quilt size :58 x 70 inches

Blocks made by Siblings Together Quilt Bee

Back: Blocks by STQB and Figures in blue by Zen Chic for Moda

Wadding: 100% cotton from roll

Binding : Kona Navy

Quilted using Glide in Magic Mint on top and Wonderfil decobob in mint in bobbin

Linking with FALQ4 at the end of this quarter.

Scraptastic Tuesday ( on Saturday)

Just a quick post to show off a couple of my recent scrappy makes.One of them ( the kindle cover ) is also number 4 on my FAL Q4 list .

Firstly, I made a scrappy pouch for Mary Emmens as a (rather late) pay it forward gift.

I used blue scraps and quilt as you go combined with some blue Essex linen to make the outside

Using the same QAYG method I also made myself a new Kindle cover, but this time using oranges and yellows.

The first one of these I made came out too small, so I've given it to DD as a makeup case and this is my second attempt.

Linking up to Scraptastic Tuesday and FALQ4 

Mountain Majesty Quilt- Ta Da!

I finished this quilt a month ago but have only just got around to posting about it. The blocks were made by myself and the now defunct Together circle of do.good stitches. The bee members were already depleted and then some of them dropped out , so it folded but the remaining members have now joined up with the Comfort circle, so all was not lost. A couple of my friends  ( Jo and Sue) stepped up and helped me out by making more blocks so I could get it finished.

I asked for solids only blocks in bright colours using Bonnie Hunters pattern and I'm delighted with it, it's so cheerful!

I used a extra wide back ( always so much easier) and a plain navy blue Kona cotton for the binding.

I quilted it  with a gold Glide thread in a variation of Angela Walters woodgrain pattern.

I love this quilting pattern, it gives such lovely texture.

This quilt is number 7 on my FAL Q4 list and is destined as another quilt for Siblings Together. 

Quilt Stats

Pattern: Mountain Majesties by Bonnie Hunter

Size: 57 x 68 inches

Blocks made by Together Circle

Back: Riley Blake wideback in turquoise

Wadding : 100% cotton from roll

Binding : Kona midnight

Quilted using Wonderfil decobob in pale yellow in bobbin and Filtec Glide in Military Gold on top

2016 FAL