My exciting news today is that I was chosen to participate in the 2016 New Quilt Bloggers Hop. I had found out about this last year, the 2015 group was already in progress and I hoped, beyond all hope, it would happen again this year, and it is and I'm one of the participants. I can't even begin to express how excited I am. Three bloggers/teachers are hosting this. They are: Yvonne @ Quilting Jetgirl, Cheryl @ Meadow Mist Designs, and Stephanie @ Late Night Quilter.
I have a finish, at least for me, to report. Here is a picture of the quilt that I'm donating to our local Quilts of Valor group. I say, at least for me, as it will be turned over to our leader for batting and backing and then to a longarmer to quilt it. I quilted the last one I donated, but we are hoping to get back on the road soon so no time for that now.
I've also been working on a design for the Drunkard's Path block of the month challenge from the Las Vegas Modern Quilt Guild and here is what I have designed. I'm calling it Night Flight and hope to add the title to it in some way. Not sure if I'll be appliqueing it or using some other method. I've also been playing with how I'll quilt it so you'll need to come back and see the finished mini-quilt.
I'm still struggling with how to quilt the quarter runner challenge mini-quilt that I've pieced. I've thought of several ways, but nothing has really jumped out at me. So another one to get under my needle.
I have been practicing my free motion quilting on my new machine, but haven't perfected it yet so need to keep on practicing, a lot.
How about a 4th of July pillow. You can download the free pattern here. I really enjoy seeing all the fun projects from All People Quilt's newsletter. I think you might enjoy them too so check it out here.
May your stitching be happy and your ripping nonexistent.
Wow, you do have a lot going on! I know you will really enjoy the new quilter program with Cheryl, Yvonne and Stephanie. I did it last year and had so much fun. I look forward to watching your progress!
ReplyDeleteHi Bernie! I know the hop with the three greats will be wonderful. There are quite a few participating and we have all be doing the meet and great thing this week. I'm loving meeting so many wonderful quilters.
DeleteNight Flight is a spectacular block, and makes a fantastic little quilt! Congrats on being chosen for the new quilt bloggers hop. I hope it brings lots of new visitors here.
ReplyDeleteThanks Louise for the wonderful comment. I know I need all the help I can get on growing my blog. It sure seems to be sluggish lately. :)
DeleteMy, you have been busy! I love Night Flight, such a cool take on the drunkard's path block. And your finished top for QoV looks wonderful! Awesome job!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jennifer. I had lots of fun designing the block for the drunkard's path challenge. Now I just need to get it quilted by the next LVMQG meeting on the 25th. I have been drawing out lots of ideas, but somewhat scared to start on it.
DeleteI love your "Night Flight" - very interesting use of the Drunkard's Path blocks. It's very dynamic and has great impact. Can't wait to see it quilted. Your other quilts are wonderful as well. Nice job and way to go donating to QoV!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for stopping by and your wonderful comments. I'm getting ready to practice some quilting on Night Flight. I have until the 25th to get it finished up.
Deletethat center block really caught my eye -it's so cool! Love it.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Zen, it was great fun putting it together.
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