Skyline Divide Throw Quilt - the Flower Sugar One

I have a new one for you!  I'm so excited to tell you about the new Skyline Divide quilt pattern.

Skyline Divide can be found in the Busy Hands Quilt shop.

This fabric is Flower Sugar by Lecien, which I had in my stash.  A few weeks ago I had a dream about these exact fabrics, so I pulled them the next morning.  I had two coordinating polka dot pinks that matched perfectly.  My rule of thumb 👍 - always have a fresh supply of polka dot fabrics on hand; they work in nearly every quilt.  

The quilting design is Feathered Roses 🌹, done on my Handi Quilter Fusion with ProStitcher.  Normally I use very basic threads when quilting - shades of white, gray, and black - but I've been on a colored thread kick lately when it works for the quilt.  With some bad decisions for thread color in the past, I try to make the thread color look good with both the quilt top and backing so it doesn't blatantly stand out on either one.

This quilt was quilted with pink thread.  😍

Skyline Divide Quilt Pattern

Oh yes, the quilt pattern.  The Skyline Divide design fell from the sky when I pulled the fabrics from my stash, and I set out to make the quilt that very day.  The quilt pattern quickly followed.

Skyline Divide includes 5 sizes - Baby, Throw, Twin, Queen, and King (that's ALL the quilt sizes)!

Two Versions - Planned and Scrappy

Skyline Divide has two fabric options - planned or scrappy.  This is the planned version, made with yardage of five fabrics.

Jelly Roll Strips, Fat Quarters, AND Yardage Friendly

The pattern includes a scrappy option which can be made from 2-1/2" jelly roll strips, fat quarters, or yardage and included are instruction on how to use each of them.  I'm all about spoiling you!

Fast and Easy

Skyline Divide is a quick and easy quilt pattern made with strip piecing.  Tips are included on how to sew accurate strip sets, as well as what to do if the strips sets aren't quite long enough.  

While none of my patterns are truly beginner friendly for the person who has never sewn a 1/4" seam, this one is for the beginner who has a few projects on their quilting resume.

Skyline Divide is in the pattern shop as a PDF Download or a Printed pattern.  Use the code SKYLINELOVE at checkout for a discount through Sunday, May 31st.

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Flower Sugar Pillows!

Flower Sugar Quilted Pillows!  Cute as can be at 12".  Perfect for a shelf, a night stand, or in a pile on the bed.  They're ready to go with inserts included!

These adorable pillows are for sale in my Quilt Shop.

I am currently finishing projects on my cutting table.  These pillow covers have been there for over a year.  All they needed was the front sewn to the back and the inside seam serged.  Seriously.  Finished.  5 of them, to boot!  {I hear you clapping!!}

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Finished or Not Friday {a Linky Party!} + Boundless Beauty Pillow Sham

Welcome to Finished or Not Friday where you can share your finished {or not} projects!

My Finish is a pillow sham to match the cover quilt for my new pattern - Boundless Beauty!  It's super sweet in Flower Sugar!  I used leftover bricks from the quilt, a splash of white, and added a matching red/white check binding.

Here's the quilt again, just for fun!  The pattern is jelly roll friendly for traditional piecing and scraps or yardage friendly for strip piecing.  This quilt is the twin size.  The instructions include 5 sizes from baby to king, with traditional piecing as well as strip piecing to make the process much faster.

This quilt set is for sale in my Quilt Shop!

Boundless Beauty is available in my Pattern Shop!

The last four days of Craftsy's Twelve Days of Christmas Sale are here!  It's your last chance for Christmas delivery.  

Get FREE SHIPPING on any order that includes a Boundless product by entering FABRICT4F8W at checkout!  This offer can be used once and expires 12/31/16.  Shop today!

The most viewed link from last week was Sea Sick Scrappy Trips by KatyQuilts!  I think it's stunning!

It's your turn to share your finish {or not}!  What's welcome at this party?  

• Any in-progress or finished project made with fabric, yarn, or thread is welcome!  
• Projects from this week only!
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An InLinkz Link-up

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Midnight Mystery Quilt Along {a Finish!}

I've completed the Midnight Mystery Quilt Along! 

I ended up with six full blocks rather than the intended eight - a miscalculation in the cutting stage.  I decided to make it work anyway and added a 7" border to the sides to make it twin size.

Oh delight!  The backing is just gorgeous, and I could hardly bear to use it up!  It's one of my favorite Flower Sugar prints by Lecein, and it's . all . gone. {tears!} 

It's just so perty all folded up!

Quilt Stats:

• Pattern:  Midnight Mystery Quilt Along by Meadow Mist Designs
• Size:  60" x 83"
• Fabric:  Flower Sugar by Lecein with Kona Cotton Solids.
• Batting:  100% cotton, thin
• Backing:  Flower Sugar print by Lecein.
• Quilting:  Allover medium-to-large meandering stitch on Mrs.Singer, my antique 31-15 with a patent date of 1896, which is mounted on a long-arm quilting frame.
• Binding:  Flower Sugar print by Lecein, double fold, attached by machine for durability.
• Value:  Bold and sweet!

I'm hosting Thanks Goodness It's Finished Friday next week!  Stop back by on Friday to share your finishes!

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♥  Crazy Mom Quilts  ♥  Whoomp There It Is  ♥  Can I Get a Whoop Whoop ?!?  ♥  Off the Wall Friday  ♥  TGIFF  ♥ WIPs Be Gone  ♥  Fabric Frenzy Friday  ♥ Linky Tuesday ♥ Fiber Tuesday ♥ You're Gonna Love It ♥ Let's Bee Social ♥ 

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Sweet Flower Sugar Quilted Pillow

Back in October, Jera at Quilting in the Rain hosted a Quilt-As-You-Go QAL, and I loved the idea so I jumped in and began making blocks with my super yummy Flower Sugar stash.  After I finished 10 blocks, I set the project aside and decided that someday I would make them into pillow covers rather than continuing on to make an entire quilt.  I'm not too sure about the QAYG process. I love the idea but not so much the doing.  And that's okay.  We can be different and still be friends, can't we?

Ta-da!  I have completed the first pillow cover!

... simply sweet ... adorable ... precious ...

Pillow Stats:  

• Fabric:  Flower Sugar by Lecien
• Pattern:  QAYG Log Cabin, pattern found in Quilt-As-You-Go Made Modern
• Size:  12" square, itty bitty squeaziness
• Batting:  Cotton
• Backing:  Envelope backing with binding on the opening edges.
• Value:  Sweeter than sweet!

This pillow is for sale in my Etsy shop and includes the pillow insert.

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~ My Quilt Infatuation ~ Link a Finish Friday ~ Can I Get a Whoop Whoop?! ~ TGIFF! ~ I Quilt ~ WIPs Be Gone ~ Fabric Frenzy Friday ~ Quilt Story ~ Quilting by the River ~ Show and Tell Tuesday ~ Handmade Tuesdays ~ Sew Cute Tuesday ~ Let's Bee Social ~ Crazy Mom Quilts ~ Tuesday Archives ~ 

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Girls 14/16 Modest Skirt with Apron Overlay

Modest girls skirts are so hard to find these days, so I sometimes end up making them for my daughter.  She is growing up and no longer fits into girls sizes, much to the budget's dismay. {Sigh.}   I was informed yesterday that she doesn't really want me sewing clothes for her anymore.  Oh, really?  I was a bit taken aback!  I reminded her of tiered skirts made with upcycled denim jeans, and she said those were okay.  In fact, she was in the fabric closet today picking out what she wanted for her next two tiered skirts!  Then there's the knit skirt I made her about a month ago using one of her store-bought skirts as a pattern, and that one was acceptable.  I think what she means is that skirts like this one are OUT, mom.  Not everything you make, just the younger girlish ones.  Yes, I made this for her, and she didn't like it, so it is going in my Etsy shop to sell.  :{ Adorable red polka dot yoke paired with beautiful light blue, royal blue, and red flowers. The underskirt peeking out beneath the apron overlay. A full length view with the apron overlay folded back. Close-up of interior details; professionally serged edges and ribbon tag in the back. Skirt Stats:

• Size:  14/16
• Waist Size:  25" unstretched to 40" stretched
• Hip Size:  44" {6" down from waist at side}
• Length:  27"
• Fabric:  England Swings and Flower Sugar, with unknown polka dot; all quilt-shop quality
• Value:  Cheerily feminine!

This skirt is for sale in my Etsy shop, BusyHandsQuilts.  This skirt is a one-of-a-kind skirt, and I will not be making another one in this size and fabric combination.

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Oh Happy Day! Girls Twin Quilt

Introducing Oh Happy Day!

A super fun, happy quilt!  I love working with these colors!  

{though quilting doesn't feel like "working!"}

Ric Rac is just CUTE!

I posted about this quilt here in July.  It began as a jumbled mess and took shape with adding white sashing.  Then she spent many lonely months on Mrs.Singer's rails because Mrs.Singer was not cooperating.  After missing having a long-arm quilting machine for so long, I had Mr.Hearts take a look at her, and he quickly determined I had ordered the wrong size of belt.  After a thorough oiling, a new belt, and a needle adjustment, she is singing away again!!!  She was so happy to be quilting again that she did a lovely job quilting this sweet quilt!  Oh Happy Day! came to life when I added the ric rac and finished it off with a bright pink binding.

Quilt Stats:

• Name:  Oh Happy Day!
• Pattern:  Disappearing 9-patch blocks with white sashing trimmed in ric rac.
• Size:  62" wide x 83" long, perfect twin size!
• Fabric:  High-quality fabrics including Flower Sugar by Lecien, Pam Kitty by Lakehouse Goods, Queen Street by Jennifer Paganelli for Free Spirit, and Moda Bella White
• Embellishments:  Turquoise ric rac
• Quilting:  All over loopy meandering on Mrs. Singer, my vintage 1896 industrial machine set up on a quilting frame
• Backing and Binding:  Connecting Threads aqua turquoise daisy on bright pink
• Batting:  Hobbs 100% cotton
• Value:  Super Happy!

For Sale at Busy Hands Quilts!!

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