Another mystery " Just takes 2"

Brown and bubble gum pink...hmmm time to scrap it up a bit

same blocks in classic red and white

I started another mystery called "Just Takes 2" started to celebrate the red and white show in NYC.  It's not too late to join in and it's free :0)

Happy Sewing, Kim

Blogger BOM #5

block #5

 Blogger BOM is up to block five.
This month's designer is John Adams.
One block a month is my kind of sew along :0).
Happy Sewing, Kim

I can see that this block would look better without a patterned background.

Which layout?

White in the corner block

Or red in the corner block?

Which layout should I use, I can't decide. What do you think?  These blocks are 10.5 inches unfinished and will make a little table topper to commemorate " Infinite Variety Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts".  I'm trying to have it finished before the March anniversary comes around.

Happy Sewing, Kim
 P.S.
I learned how to make this block from Tonya :0) , she has a super easy tutorial on her blog. 

Scraps

 bats and  balls

I have to show off my Orca Bay with the rest of them over  at Bonnie Hunter's link up :0)..you should go see all the different variations.

Happy Sewing, Kim

our pledge of allegiance to the flag

bits of holly

little Santas  from long ago

tiny sewing machines and spools of thread

little pinked nosed bunny

little blue dog

bicyclist with their dogs

a spider on her web

little red trees

recycled shirts and crib sheets

musical notes

Put them all together and what do you have?  A beautiful scrap quilt!  This is Bonnie Hunter's 2011 mystery quilt called "Orca Bay".   I'm so proud of finishing this mystery I'm gonna show it off over at" Finish it up Friday" with Crazy Mom Quilts :0).  Gotta put this one in the  Festival of Scrappiness too ;0)     
 Happy sewing, Kim

Mini Quilt

Before I did full size quilts I  used to make mini quilts.  Over the holidays I made a mini quilt
following along with Temecula Quilt co.  , I could not resist :0).
They call it the "Twelve days of Christmas" and sent a clue to my email each day of the little mystery.  I used the fabric I won from Kate Spain called "Terrain" to follow along.  Each day used the number of pieces of fabric for the twelve days of Christmas in a 3.5 inch block.  So the 1st day has one piece of fabric and the 12th day has twelve pieces.  Very fun and easy, it is still online if you want to make one.
I think I'll share this over at Lily'squilts too :0)

Happy sewing,

"Twelve Days of Christmas"

Might as well use this on finish it up Friday over at Crazy mom Quilts too right?  Stop by so you can visit lots of blog with finished projects too.......why not show yours?

Making progress on Orca Bay

My progress

Yesterday Bonnie Hunter revealed her Orca Bay mystery!  Now if I had finished more of the clues I could have put it together, but I had to work with the pieces I had .  Then I made a row of flipped blocks so had to resew those.  But I'm really happy with my progress so far and look forward to finishing this quilt in the next few weeks.  Thank you Bonnie!  Every year Bonnie does a free mystery quilt!  It is not too late for you to start this one too.  Happy New Year! 

Blogger BOM # 4

Pat Sloan's block

 This month's block is designed  by Pat Sloan.  Check out her blog this weekend for her NewYears Eve and weekend "sew in" with gifts galore!  Pat knows how to have fun and spread it around...........go party!

  Happy New Year!

Four blocks done :0)

Orca Bay Mystery progress

clue # 6 of the mystery

 Bonnie Hunter's mystery continues!  Here I am up to clue 6 and trying to keep up........I'm not far behind and hope to make a dent in it this afternoon.

May all your Christmas wishes come true!

She calls herself " Merrygodmother" 

Santa

Paper pieced Santa's

I like to make a little handmade ornament every year.  This one was quick and fun and you can find the free download to paper piece one yourself right  here.

Happy sewing and Merry Christmas

"Monday Mystery link up" over at Bonnie's

I'm making progress!

I've done some of every clue and even have a few of them done.......I'm having fun doing a little bit everyday.  Have you joined Bonnie Hunter's newest mystery?  Come on what are ya waiting for?

 

Another finished quilt on its way :0)

Christmas lights designed by Bonnie K. Hunter

Machine quilted by Debby Brown

Design inspired by Tonya Ricucci

 Even though this quilt was pieced earlier this year, it took a while to bind it and I just finished putting the label on this week for gift giving :0).

Happy Sewing and Merry Christmas, Kim

pie

Cozy flannel backing for snuggling under while watching TV

Merry Christmas to my nephew and his wonderful family!

Just back from being quilted

I love this quilt!  Debby Brown quilted it this week using wool batting and a beautiful pattern
she does freehand across the quilt.  The wedding was in Sept. but I think they'll still be happy

See that nice thick wool batting on the right side, this quilt is gonna be cozy!

to receive this wedding gift :0).  I think I'll wait until after Christmas to put the binding on though.  Happy Sewing, Kim

Baby quilt for Zoey

Beautifully machine quilted by Debby Brown

Crazy mom quilts has a link where bloggers can show their finishes this week ... go join in :0)

 I finally got this label sewn on and sent to my dear friends grandchild.
  I haven't met the baby yet but hope to this winter.  Welcome to the world baby Zoey :0).

"Dance floor"a Jaybird design, the border is my own freestyle addition.

Quick! Quick! A giveaway for Tonya's book....... today only!!!!

You can win this great book !

Today only Quiltmaker is giving away  " Word Play Quilts" by Tonya Ricucci, over at their Quilty Pleasures  blog.
Elizabeth Dackson designed this quilt
and it is featured in January/February issue of Quiltmaker.
You can see how the scrap squad made this design with our own scraps over at Quilty Pleasures blog starting today with my quilt, then visit over the next weeks to see the other seven.

This is my last assignment for Quiltmaker, they have already selected a new scrap squad for 2012.


I can't wait to see what the next squad does with their challenges.

Good luck, and Happy sewing, Kim

Shoes giveaway!!!!

Okay this is so cool........Wonkyworld is having a

 SHOE GIVEAWAY!

you've got to see these wonderful
shoes!

Making progress on Orca Bay

making progress on the clues towards the 'Orca Bay' mystery quilt by Bonnie K. Hunter.
check it out and join in the fun!

Beth's second annual neighborhood party :0)

My town houses for Beth's block party........what are ya waiting for?

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