Latest Fabric Frenzie quilt. 60" X 51"

Loved making this one. The colours were chosen by the receiver. He likes the Baltimore Orioles, hence the black and orange. 

For those of you that know me, you understand why it is difficult for me to go out shopping and living in a small town does not help matters. It was a challenge getting the different prints with no flowers but I got lucky and found a seller on Etsy from San Antonio, Texas that was very understanding and she found all these wonderful prints. Got it within 2 weeks of the purchase. 

Here are the links to Judy Chain's Etsy shop and blogspot:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/sewfunquilts

http://sewfunquilts-sewmeow.blogspot.ca/

Place mat with no batting. 

I found this method on YouTube and I tried to get the pattern but the link no longer exists. So I fudged around a bit and came up with measurements that works for me. They are very easy to make and fun to use. I like the no batting aspect of it. A personal preference. 

Fabric Frenzy...same pattern, different colours and assembly. 

Finally finished! Whew!

It was so nice to put the very last stitch in this quilt after over a year of planning, cutting, basting and assembling the over 1700 pieces of fabric. Cynthia Robinson did a wonderful job of quilting it. 

New quilt tops using small bits and pieces.

It's been quite a while since my last post. Been busy and also recuperating from all the hand sewing for my 2nd hexagon quilt. I just got it back from the quilter and might I add that she did a wonderful job with it. As soon as I have the border done I will post a picture. 


I've also been using up my bits and pieces of fabric and making quilt tops. I found the pattern on Eleanor Burns "Strip-Tzz 2010 Block Party" September video called Fabric Frenzy. Although it looks complicated, it is very easy. 

Mine are not fancy but it is nice to be able to use up fabric that otherwise would have just been stored up not doing anything. 

How to cut a perfect hexagon picture tutorial.

The following pictures gives an example for a 6" hexagon. This method can be used for any size you need.  I came up with this method when my search for a template did not give me any satisfactory results. I guess paying attention in math class did pay off :-)

All Assembled!

The top of my 2nd hexagon quilt is all done. I only need to add a border, assemble the pillow shams and then have it quilted. As much as I am sad to see it completed, as I love to hand piece, I am anxious for it to be on my bed. 

My next project is slowly forming a picture in my mind. 

Added a border.