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Thimbles or Tumblers

Sharon — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 17:24:27 GMT

made out of a charm pack (plus a few) from the "mama said sew" collection. Fun for the first try with the template and using my new quilting machine!

Jelly Roll quilt

Sharon — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 22:39:56 GMT

made with 1 set of a jelly roll (plus the extra for an outside border and binding. Backed in Minky for a super-soft & cuddly quilt. Quick & easy to make; it took more time to iron the seams than anything else.

Courthouse Steps with a twist - for a boy, take 2

Sharon — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:02:36 GMT

the last of 4 Courthouse Steps quilts I did for my two God-sons kidlets. The 4 quilts used material from their great-grandmother, their grandmother and me.

Last Rose of Summer (in purple, blue)

Sharon — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 23:14:42 GMT

for a friend who wanted a rose that won't wilt!

Courthouse Steps with a twist - for a boy

Sharon — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 23:11:12 GMT

another of the courthouse steps - make 12 squares, cut them diagonally, pair them up with a different 1/2 and, viola'! a new quilt.

Diamond Tote (front & back)

Sharon — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 04:28:37 GMT

made for a friend who loved the one I have

Last Rose of Summer (in red)

Sharon — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 04:25:48 GMT

great tote to make & looks so nice when finished

Four Wise Owls

Sharon — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 04:22:12 GMT

fun pattern to make, but be sure to read the directions carefully, or you'll be like me & get to rip out some seams!

Courthouse Steps with a twist - red

Sharon — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 04:17:59 GMT

made with materials from the 70's and 80's. One set is from the great grandmother, other materials from grandmother, some from the grand-godmother for a cute little girl.

Courthouse Steps with a twist - green

Sharon — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 04:16:32 GMT

made with materials from the 70's and 80's. One set is from the great grandmother, other materials from grandmother, some from the grand-godmother for a cute little girl.

Diamond Tote

Sharon — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 17:13:07 GMT

great little tote bag pattern; just 6 fat quarters; front & back. Has pockets inside & I strengthened the bottom between the lining & outside, then sewed buttons on the bottom to help keep lining, plastic canvas & outside together (plus it won't be sitting 'flat' on the floor then)

Jan's 5-yard quilt

Sharon — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 20:08:30 GMT

great, easy pattern and 5 1-yard cuts for the front. We made this for our friend, Jan, for comfort at the recent loss of her beloved hubby. Added a few panels from "words from the Psalms" to make it special. It was quilted, wonderfully and quickly, by our friend Sue.

Al's favorite things

Sharon — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:26:34 GMT

the pattern called for charm squares. I had this cute panel of hunter/fishermen where the animals were getting the best of the deal - very cartoon-type people/animals, but really, really cute. Of course, those squares were 7-1/2" NOT 5". The quilt is 50% bigger than the pattern (now measures 105"x105"). Used lots of 'stuff' that my husband likes, including the burlap bags that the Anasazi beans we get from Southwest Indians come in. Had my EleGantt quilting lady do this on her long arm.

Courthouse Steps with a Twist - take 2

Sharon — Sat, 05 May 2012 17:09:35 GMT

Same courthouse steps pattern idea BUT laid out in a "V" or zig-zag pattern. Started out quilting sewing needles with thread, but became too much, so switched to hearts, a few flowers and a few Mickey Mouses. Made for a dear friend I've known since junior high school.

Courthouse Steps with a Twist

Sharon — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:13:22 GMT

This was one of those free patterns we all get tempting us to get another magazine subscription. Liked the pattern, but not in the colors they had. I had a stash of sewing related material that worked out perfectly PLUS some tape measure ribbon I'd bought eons ago. "Artistically" draped the ribbon and quilted the squares.