Crazy Quilt Putting It All Together

I was asked how I put my crazy quilts together so that the seams would lay flat......so I thought I would post that here as well just in case someone else wanted to know........it really is simple and the pic shows my seams in progress.....

I just use a large enough herringbone stitch to reach top/bottom and go all the way across the seams.....when finished I go to the next set of seams and do the same stitch all the way across.....when all seams are stitched down I take an iron and lightly press.....be sure to put a fluffy towel underneath the crazy quilt so you do not flatten out the flowers and such......also be sure and press then lift.....do not slide the iron back and forth......you will distort the front if you are not very careful.....This has always worked for me and I like how all the seams are open and lay flat for me....

Until Next Time,
Wendy

Mug Rug

This is a mug rug that I had made last month and just have not blogged about it....below are the stages of progress and the finished product....this is the start of the mug rug.....getting the base ready with the circles cut......on this rug the circles are not all the same size....

Next is the mug rug all quilted........both front and back......looking good if I do say so myself.....

Finally the finished product with binding in place......I really enjoyed making this mug rug and will be making more soon......

I am so glad that I finally got to post this......I have been trying for two days now......I usually use foxfire and I changed to IE and it let me post the pics.....go figure.......anyhow stay tuned for more mug rugs in the future.....

Happy Stitching,

Wendy



Arrrrrrggggg!!!!!!!!!!!

Blogger is being troublesome again......will not let me upload any pics.........is anyone else having this problem.....this is day two of not being able to load pics into my post!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Makes me want to change blogs.......

A Box of Fabric Giveaway!

Dena over at Tales of Wayne Manor :http://talesatwaynemanor.blogspot.com is having a great fabric giveaway! Go check it out.....

Moment of Bragging!

Just had to post a few pics of sweet Jazmine for you to see how our sweet girl is growing.......she is such a sweet little girl and brings much happiness to all of us....also a pic of big sister and big brother with her.....they are a beautiful group of kids!

 

Thank you for letting this gran share the beauty of her grans with you.......family is such a precious thing.....

Until Next Time,

Wendy 

New Mini Crazy Quilt

I am in a new RR over at CQI and the theme is Gypsy Treasures.......this is the block that I have sent out to be worked on.....

 This RR has inspired me to make a mini crazy quilt with this theme also.....below is a pic of the quilt before I begin work on it......I will work on this over the next few months as this rr is going on and hopefully it will be finished at the end.....this quilt will be framed to hang......this little quilt measures 24x24 inches and will be bound before framing with a 2inch sashing......

The center patch is just beautiful and will be where I draw my inspiration from....what do you think......

 I think she is absolutely gorgeous and will give me great inspiration while I work......my first block in the rr has arrived and I am working on it.......I will be posting pics soon of what I have added to the block.....


Until Next Time,
Wendy
 

Sewn Spaces Swap

I was in a swap called Sewn Spaces Swap......we were to make a sewing machine cover according to our partners machine specs.......this is the cover I made for my partner.....as this was a secret swap I cannot say who my partner was until she receives her package....

 Here is the whole package that I sent out to her.....a pin cushion and some fabric.......I used my prisma pencils to color in random scissors over the fabric.....hope my partner likes it.....

 Until Next Time,
Wendy

Quilty

I cannot remember if I posted a pic of the finished quilt that I sent out to Bree so I am posting again just in case.....

 I really like how this turned out and may make one myself in a different colorway.......

Until Next Time,

Wendy

Vintage Brooch Swap/New Family Member

My partner in the Vintage Brooch Swap was Michelle and this is what she sent me.....these are such wonderful brooches and look how she sent them in a pouch made from vintage stitchery.....

 This is what I sent out to her.....hope she likes what I chose for her.....

 We have a new family member living with us......he is so cute and his name is Whizzer.......he has the sweetest disposition and loves to cuddle.........

 Once again I am in love with puppy goodness! Riddick and Ruby seem to like him as well.....Riddick more than Ruby, but that is because she is old and crotchety!
Until Next Time,
Wendy

Happy Mother's Day!

 I just wanted to wish my mother a very Happy Mother's Day! I love you and want you to know what a great inspiration you have always been to me and will continue to be......If I could have chosen a mother it would be you.......I love you mom and wish you the best and happiest Mother's Day ever....this pic is mom and fourth generation Jazmine!

Applique Addict is Having a Giveaway!

Applique Addict is having a 200 post giveaway on her blog.....you can find it here: 

http://appliqueaddict.blogspot.com/2011/05/200th-post-give-away.html

While there check out her amazing Charlie Harper cat quilt!