Today I am guest posting over at Fort Worth Fabric Studio for their Christmas in July Series!
I have a quick and easy tutorial for a holiday table topper that you don’t want to miss…..So head on over and check it out!
(Even if you are not in the mood yet it is not too early to start collecting ideas!)
Be sure and tell them Sassy sent ya:)
Keep it Sassy♥
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So, I am moving full speed ahead with the Star Surround Quilt-a-Long. Melissa@HappyQuilting is the host and it’s not too late if you wanna join in! This weeks task was to cut up your fabrics. I decided to go with a scrappy yellow. I think I will call this quilt “You are my Sunshine”! I chose the 3 x 3 layout which will only require me to do 9 stars, baby quilt size.
Only 9 FQ’s needed along with a background fabric. I had a yellow bundle that I bought at a quilt show last year so I finally cracked her open. I decided I need to actually use some of the fabric I am buying instead of continuously buying new!!! I am using a basic white on white dot for the background, 1 1/2 yds. for that.
Melissa gave an excellent cutting diagram with some great cutting tips, especially if you are a beginner to the rotary cutter. Don’t you hate when you get the measurements for cutting, but aren’t sure how to cut to get the right amount out of the yardage you have??? When picking a pattern, I always look for a cutting diagram or make sure they spell it out for me. I would definitely recommend saving this pattern, even if you can’t make it right now.
I created a Flickr group just for the quilters I know who are participating, just so we can have a smaller group and not miss out on each others progress. So join in and share your fabrics!
By the way, if you share your progress picks you are eligible for some awesome prizes. This weeks is a gift certificate to ChristaQuilts!
What else is keeping me busy…Christmas in July. Projects are due by Friday and the expected rush is on! Here is the back…
binding it up tonight! Will share on Friday along with Block 10 of the VQB:)
Keep it Sassy♥
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This block is by Colleen Molen@TheBusyBean for the Virtual Quilting Bee hosted by AmySmart@Diary of a Quilter. It is a fun block…I just love a pinwheel! Lots of little pieces in this one, but nothing too hard. A few HST’s and some little corners to add, but otherwise fun. Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t want to be making a whole quilt of these, but the add a lot of pizazz for just one block. I chose the yellow to add to the fun, happy feeling of this block. Click on the button below to catch up on all the blocks so far. I can’t wait to see what is next!
I finally got my Winter’s Lane fabric:) Can’t wait to get in to sewing some things up with this tonight!
Check out the cool shot of butterflies I got! They are on a butterfly bush that I have. I can’t believe they let me get so close.
Don’t forget to check to check out these other awesome bloggers! Lots of cool posts here:
Karen @ Little Birdie Quilting Studio
Katie @ Snuggle Up With A Dish From Karma
Ella and Nesta @ Ella & Nesta’s Little Room
Adrienne @ Chezzetcook Modern Quilts
Kelsy and Amanda @ everydayfray.com
Happy Quilting and try to stay Sassy in all this heat♥
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