February 25, 2014

Star Light Star Bright Quilt-a-Long - Star Centers

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My Star Light Star Bright Quilt-A-Long center stars are complete and on time this week!  There are 9 in all.  Each is 11" and will finish at 28" when the outer diamond is added.  The blocks are for a queen-sized quilt.  My favorite star is the one in the middle.  In this case I like less contrast.  However, they will look nothing like this when the next rows are added, so stop back by next week to see how much they change!
Star Light Star Bright Quilt A Long
I must mention that I really appreciated Melissa's tip about stitching over the V where the seams meet.  It makes perfect points every time.  This will make no sense if you haven't read her directions which you will find HERE.  

These are the pieces left to add to the blocks - a lot of half-square triangles, flying geese, and squares.
Star Light Star Bright Quilt A Long
Please check out my new fabric shop, Cut Sew Create!  I am having so much fun adding fabrics!


February 20, 2014

Custom Queen-Sized Barn Raising in Purples - Finished!!

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The custom queen-sized Barn Raising with a focus on purples is complete!
Custom Queen-Sized Barn Raising in Purples
My customer wanted a focus on purples with less pinks and blues.
Custom Queen-Sized Barn Raising in Purples
The bright & luscious purple backing also works well as the binding.
Custom Queen-Sized Barn Raising in Purples
Quilt Stats:
  • Pattern:  30s Barn Raising from the Moda Bake Shop.
  • Size:  92" x 92"
  • Fabric:  Kona Cotton Solids
  • Batting:  100% cotton Hobbs
  • Backing:  Purple tone on tone extra wide from Fabric.com.
  • Quilting:  All over medium meandering stitch in white polyester thread on Mrs.Singer, my antique 31-15 mounted on a quilting frame.
  • Binding:  Double fold, attached by machine in same fabric as backing.
  • Value:  One-of-a-kind!

This quilt was a custom order at Busy Hands Quilts on Etsy.  I am not currently taking custom orders due to backlog and busy-ness.

Everything in my Etsy shop is on sale until midnight tonight!

There are over 40 items listed in my new Etsy fabric shop,

Cut Sew Create!

Linking to:
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Needle and Thread Thursday

February 19, 2014

Star Light Star Bright Quilt-A-Long - Half-Square Triangles

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Star Light Star Bright Quilt A Long
Phew - finally done!  Not in time for this week's prize drawing at Happy Quilting, but done nonetheless!  That's 288 half-square triangles.  I've not yet trimmed them but will do so this week as I use them to begin block assembly.  I've been spending time over at Cut Sew Create, listing fabric in my new Etsy shop!Star Light Star Bright Quilt A Long
And here is the stack of squares left to use - lots less than last week's pile!
And don't forget, everything at Busy Hands Quilts on Etsy is 15% off this week, and while you're on Etsy, check out my new fabric shop, Cut Sew Create!



February 14, 2014

A Sweet Delivery - Moda Mimi!

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A Pile of Moda Mimi
Dropped on my porch today was this super sweet bundle of Moda Mimi and Bella Snow!  It is for my next custom quilt - a queen-sized Jacob's Ladder with two pillow shams.  My customer provided the fabric which she had gotten for Christmas.  I love when customers want a quilt in fabric I've never had the privilege of using yet!

My policy for customer-supplied fabric is that it must be quilt-shop quality, new, and unwashed.  I am, however, not taking any custom orders for the time being in order to get my fabric shop up and running and some sewing done for my own home and several graduations coming up.  I jus' need a breather!  I've still got four custom quilts (2 queens and 2 twins) to finish before I go on my hiatus!
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And if you haven't stopped by my new Etsy fabric shop, Cut Sew Create, please do so!  It is a work in progress, but it changes everyday as my goal is to add at least five items per day.

And don't forget, everything is 15% off at Busy Hands Quilts for the next week! No coupon required.


Save 15% at Busy Hands Quilts!

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Busy Hands Quilts is having a 15% off sale beginning today for a week!  Everything in the shop is included, even vintage sewing patterns!  Please stop by my shop and help me do some spring cleaning!  Here are some of the treasures you'll find.
Phoebe's Flower Box Table Runner Seaside Cottage Strippy Table RunnerStar Ooh La La Baby Quilt In the Meadow Blue Table Runner Dogwood Trails Lap Quilt 1930s Repro Disappearing 16 Patch Table Runner Old Fashioned Pastel Patchwork Quilt Calm Serenity Log Cabin Lap Quilt
Good Fortune Baby Quilt Good Fortune Quilted Table Runner Mrs.Starlight
Yep, even Mrs.Starlight is on sale!

In looking back through my Flickr pics, I couldn't resist posting the beach at the Oregon Coast - it's gorgeous!
Beach
Sew, please visit my shop!


February 12, 2014

Cut Sew Create - My New Fabric Shop on Etsy!

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Cut Sew Create is my new fabric shop on Etsy, where you'll find treasures from the past as well as gorgeous prints from today's popular lines.  There are only a few fabrics listed now, but I plan to add lots more.  It takes time!  Please stop on by and add my shop to your favorites!

I have several yards of this delicious fabric listed for sale at Cut Sew Create.  It is Jennifer Paganelli's Mod Girls Nicole for Free Spirit.  It is out of print and super hard to find!
Free Spirit Jennifer Paganelli Mod Girls Nicole


February 10, 2014

Star Light Star Bright Quilt-a-long - Flying Geese Blocks

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Star Light Star Bright Quilt-a-long
The flying geese blocks are completed!  There are a total of 72 for the 3x3 queen-size layout.  I love this method of constructing flying geese blocks and plan to make more as soon as I can!  The only trimming at the end is to clip off the dog ears!

Below are the remaining squares that go into the quilt - a huge pile even after making the flying geese!
Star Light Star Bright Quilt-a-long
There's still time to join if you'd like to!  I have enough projects going without adding this one, but when I see all of the completed quilts at the end of Melissa's quilt-a-longs, I always wish I had made the extra effort to participate, so this time I am making time.  This quilt will most likely be for sale in my Etsy shop upon completion.



February 4, 2014

Star Light Star Bright Quilt-A-Long - Cutting

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Star Light Star Bright Quilt-A-Long
I chose Sapphire by Exclusively Quilters for the Star Light Star Bright quilt-a-long.  I love the blue, aqua, and gray together and the combination of flowers and dots.  Here are my piles of cut pieces, ready for block assembly over the next week.  Melissa's directions and tips for cutting are so easy to follow.  
There's still time to join if you'd like to!  I have enough projects going without adding this one, but when I see all of the completed quilts at the end of Melissa's quilt-a-longs, I always wish I had made the extra effort to participate, so this time I am making time.  This quilt will most likely be for sale in my Etsy shop upon completion.

Custom Queen-Sized Barn Raising in Purples - Progress #2

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Custom Queen Barn Raising Quilt
This delicious pile of 269 blocks is ready for the design wall to ensure all colors are balanced throughout the quilt top.  But first I need to sew together the quilt top that has been occupying the design wall for several weeks.  I'd show those blocks to you, but they are for a potential pattern down the road, so you probably won't see them for awhile.



February 3, 2014

Star Light Star Bright Quilt-A-Long - Fabric Selection

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I finally decided on fabrics for the Happy Quilting Star Light Star Bright Quilt-a-long!  
... Sapphire by Exclusively Quilters...
mixed with Kona Steel.
I totally love it!
Star Light Star Bright QAL

I am making the 3x3 block layout which will finish at 96" square, a generous queen.  I guess I am a queen at heart, because that is my favorite size of quilt to make!

It's not too late to join the quilt-a-long.  This week is fabric cutting, which I hope to get to later this afternoon.  I am awaiting one more print.  {gasp!}  That would be a confession that this fabric did not come from my stash, and I bought more fabric!  {and I sure had fun doing it!}