sameeds@comcast.net's Gallery : Lap, Rotary Cutting

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.

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.

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.

Al's trains quilt

Sharon — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 17:11:13 GMT

I collected train material for my hubby, Al, to kinda go along with his model train collection. He did the design and layout. And there's still enough material to do more....

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.

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.

1960-1970...We were there

Sharon — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:19:58 GMT

a great set of peace symbols and flower power using tie-dyed mat'l. Enjoyable to make and look at

Uncle Harvey's quilt

Sharon — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 23:04:09 GMT

I made this lap quilt for my Uncle Harvey in June 1985. He passed on not too many years later & my Aunt Olive kept it & used it. It was one of the first patterns other than log cabin that I learned from my friend, Marilyn. (that's our dog, Bandit, getting into the picture)

'Sweet Caroline' pattern for Caroline & Carter

Sharon — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 22:45:14 GMT

I made mom a quilt for while she was expecting Carter. Caroline (the older sister) got one with bugs and quilting is her name, apples, flip-flops -- stuff a 3yr old could recognize. Carter's quilt has dogs, kitties and animals on it. The quilting is the outline of mom, dad & big sister's hands. Mom's, Caroline's & Carter's quilt all have some materials in common, along with the same backing.

Stars in the Trees

Sharon — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:51:18 GMT

this was a purchased pattern/material. Gave it to some friends as a wedding gift.

Women of the Bible

Sharon — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:29:07 GMT

Each quilt square represents a story about one of the Women in the Bible. This was great fun to make and many types of quilting - applique, piecing, etc..

Doggie Puzzle pieces

Sharon — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:09:44 GMT

when I made this, doggie material was not as easy to find as it is now. Thanks to my wonderful spouse for helping to lay this all out!