Word for the year

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I need to change my side picture to say that I have made 2 quilts in one week.  Last year I had an idea to make a word quilt.  I did not want to make a big quilt but something small with just one word that I could relate to.  Last year I chose the word- Pause.  I found myself making some pretty big decisions and I needed to take a moment and think about it.  That is were pause came from.  I did refer back to that word quite a bit last year and hope to continue to use it this year.

With my father under the care of Hospice and other issues going on, I needed a word for this year.  I need to take better care of myself like all of us do.  Being a caregiver is very stressful and hard on the body and soul.  In order to help release some of the tension in my soul I chose the word- Mindful.  Here is my quilt:

 

I used the pattern from Quilt Talk. 

 

 

 A book by Sam Hunter of Hunter Design Studio.  She has created some wonderful quilts using these paper pieced templates.  I shrunk mine down to a smaller size since the word is much longer.  This mini quilt measures in at 11 1/2x 31 1/2.  This will make it's home on my wall in my sewing area.

 

Now to finish something else while I can.  My list of UFO's are going down!

 

Thanks for stopping by.

 

Blessings

Amy

Project Quilting 9.2

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Thank you for stopping by.  This weeks Project Quilting challenge was Triangulation.  I was motivated and drew up a pattern and was excited to get started.  As I fell asleep on Monday night it came to me that I should use my new Tomte pattern.  I just love little gnomes.  Probably because I am half Norwegian. I just love their pointy hats.  And bonus, they are triangular.  I decided to make a couple of the patterns.  If you love paper piecing as much as I do, you will love this pattern.  I was very intimidated by the very small pieces, but I am glad I stuck it out and kept going.  A little tip, have multiple pages printed in case you need to start over.  And here it is-my little Tomte village.

I only had a fat quarter of the snowflake fabric so I was concerned I would not have enough.  What is great about paper piecing these is that you can use up the smallest of scraps.  I even have a little of that fat quarter left.  This quilt measures 9 1/2 x 18.  Voting opens this weekend and I would appreciate your vote.

Blessings

Amy

Mystery Quilt 2017-2018

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I took another picture of my Hometown Proud quilt at the actual monument this weekend.  It's hard to see my quilt but you can check out the detail in my last post.  Thank you to all who voted.  I did not win anything this time.  The challenge this week is Triangulation.  I have a few ideas and hope to start on Wednesday.

 

On Black Friday, Bonnie K Hunter-Quiltville sends out a Mystery Quilt Challenge.  She tells you the color pallet and how much of each color you will need about a month before the mystery.  Then every Friday for about 6 weeks she gives you another part of the quilt to make.  The colors this time were brown, cream, coral and teal.  I love these colors and decided to try it out.  Here are some pictures of the different steps.  You can find all of the steps on her blog under the tab On Ringo Lake.   

 

Then right after Christmas she released hints every day.  I have probably 30+ hours into this quilt.  Lots of pieces.  Over 3000.  Here is the finished top:

 

This quilt is 75x90.  I will keep this one for myself.  I may even put borders on to give it drop on my bed.  Now to find the perfect backing.

 

Thanks for stopping by.  I have a couple quilt challenges I am working on so stay tuned.

 

Blessings

Amy

 

 

Project Quilting 9.1

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Project Quilting started Sunday.  The theme this week is Hometown Proud.  I am from a small town in Wisconsin called Monticello.  We have a monument at our in town lake.  This is my inspiration:

I went right to my local quilt store and purchased some batiks.  I thought that would give my quilt some depth and texture.  Here is the finished quilt:

It measures about 12x19.

I used different techniques to make this quilt. There is applique and free motion quilting.  And the whole quilt is patchwork.  I cut all of my squares at 2 1/2.  The hardest part was cutting out the name.  I secured them with clear thread.

Here is another picture of the detail on the monument:

I am linking up to PQ 9.1.  Voting starts after 12 noon on Sunday.  Wish me luck!

Blessings 

Amy

Happy New Year!

Hello Friends!

It's been a while.  I can't wait to dig into this new year and start some new projects.  Of course I still have a pile of unfinished to do, but that is not going to stop me.  I have been feverishly working on the Bonnie Hunter-Quiltville-Mystery Quilt-On Ringo Lake. I am almost done with part 5.  I tried to count and there are over 3200 pieces in this quilt.  I will show you pictures as soon as I take some.  It's going to be so pretty.  I think I will keep this one for me.

The reason I am working so hard to finish that quilt is because Project Quilting Season 9 has started.  The theme for this week is Hometown Proud.  I am going to start mine by Wednesday if not sooner.  Pics to come.

Other than that, we had a really nice Christmas and New Year's with the family.  My father was ill again before Christmas and we have since entered him into the Hospice program at the nursing home.  He is currently doing well but prayers are always appreciated.

My son will turn 21 a month from tomorrow.  I am not sure how that happened but I am so proud of the young man he has become.  My sister and her husband are taking him and his girlfriend to a comedy club on his birthday.  They will have a blast.  He only has 3 semesters of college left.  He will then go into the Master's and PhD program for Film Studies.  Again, so proud.

I will leave you today with a picture of the zipper bag I made for the swap at my local guild meeting.

 

 

More to come, thanks for sticking with me!

 

Blessings

Amy