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Bull's Eye out of sewing material

Sharon — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 17:29:21 GMT

A ragged edge bull's eye made almost totally from sewing themed materials. I originally learned this as a split bull's eye (cut each square into quarters and sew with 'new' friends) but we liked the material so much we decided not to split them up. Circles are hand-cut (no template) and the 'back' part cut out so the thickness (or the color show through) is taken care of. I also decided to make the binding ragged edge.

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.

iPad cover

Sharon — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 22:37:35 GMT

dear Hubby got an iPad for his 35th anniversary gift from his company. Couldn't BELIEVE the prices for covers in the stores, so I found this one (chicaandjo.com) and made it up with a leather-look mat'l and used foam board on the inside. Super-easy to make!

Raggedy Baby Quilt

Sharon — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 22:31:40 GMT

a project I'd wanted to try - a package of layer cakes (flannel) plus a few extra flannel pieces that I had. I didn't use any batting, since it is also flannel backed. 1/2-inch seams (that was hardest to remember) and all seams 'up', then clipped for that raggedy look. Cut the 10-in squares into 8-inch squares for a better size.

coffee purses

Sharon — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:37:48 GMT

great fun and pretty easy to make; I used 3 magnetic snaps instead of velcro (pattern calls for either). Also used wof for handles rather than piecing them.

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.

Twelve Pocket tote

Sharon — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 23:19:22 GMT

I tried out some of the new oilcloth for this tote. 6 pockets on the outside (3 per side) and 6 inside (3 per side). Hardest part was getting the grommets to click together! Was a fun pattern to make up.

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

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.