Turning Twenty Two years later

Time flies when life keeps you busy. I'm ashamed to say that I discovered my turning twenty blanket in the cedar chest where it has been hiding for two years and it still does not have the binding on it. It is beautifully quilted by Rachel with an all over daisy design she had.  I can't believe its been just sitting there 99% completed. I didn't finish it. I just did not add the binding.  Actually there were two quilts like this.

However, two years ago, I hated binding. So, my goal for this weekend is to add the binding to my Oopsey Daisy Turning Twenty Quilt and finish it! I love black red and white. Here's the quilt when last completed and the Daisy quilting.

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~*~Trish~*~

Quick Tri-Fold Wallet

I think I may have mentioned this before but I have many cute purse patterns in my filing cabinet that are sitting there waiting to be tried. Here is the next quick one I tackled. It's a very simple and clever Tri-fold wallet. I thought I'd use some spring lavender color fabric since it was such a great sun shining day here yesterday. The pattern is from Palm Harbor Patterns and it is called No. 201 - "A Pocket Purse-O-Nality"Thanks for stopping by!
~*~Trish~*~

Catching Up with a Goal

At the beginning of the year, I decided that I would make one pillowcase a week for the pillowcase challenge this year.  At the time, I was away until the beginning of February.  I knew I had to play catch up.  I'm happy to say that I am finally caught up.  I finished assembling 8 out of 12 pillowcases cut in this fabric.  Add them to the two other flower pillowcases completed for 10 so far.  Once I pin and sew the remaining 4 in this color scheme, I'll move ahead of my goal for a couple of weeks.  Of course that depends on when I get to those last 4 sewn.

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~*~Trish~*~

Jelly Roll Sampler Quilt Along Block 1

I think I have been quilting for about 5+ years now and I have avoided the Block of the Month programs and Jelly Rolls.  However, I have changed my ways.  I recently bought a bunch of Jelly rolls and was looking for ideas on how to use them.  Along came Moose on the Porch Quilts - Jelly Roll Sampler Quilt Along 2010.  Not only did I jump into a Block of the Month program but one that uses my Jelly Rolls.  I like how this one does a new block every two weeks too!  So, I am using Moda Hemming House Jelly Roll and here is my first block. 

It looks a little lopsided but it's on a curved cushion.

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~*~Trish~*~

Pretty Posies

I am so ready for Spring!  I am so looking forward to seeing spring flowers.  I was tickled pink when a friend gave us these daffodils to support our fight.  At the same time, I was working on Arlette's Wired Edged Flowers tutorial.  I just love the fact that I can use up my favorite fabric color scraps from quilting!  Here's my version of the brightly colored wire edged flowers.  I added a pom pom in the center of each flower for some fun.  You should try these, they are so cheerful and easy to make!

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~*~Trish~*~

Joann Store Coupons - Spring/Summer 2010

I happened to stop by our local Joann's last night and they had the new Fashionfusion Spring/Summer 2010 magazine out. It is usually placed on the patterns cabinet. It primarily has pattern photos for Simplicity but it has a back page of 6 coupons (2 - 50% & 4 - 40% off) good for several months. The current magazine's coupons are valid from 2/21/2010 - 6/19/2010.

The magazine sells for $2.99. I place several of these coupons in my purse for those just in case stops. I use them at Michaels as well since they take competitor coupons. I've saved a lot on larger purchases. They just can't be used on sale items which is sometimes hard to find and they can't be used online. Just thought I'd share!


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~*~Trish~*~

Olympic Pillowcase Progress

I've started sewing my pillowcases that were pinned before. I call them my Olympic Pillowcases in honor of their colors that match the Olympics. There are 8 cases on the 3 color variances. They sew together so fast using the hot dog method posted previously. Here's 3 to start.

I love the colors in the pillowcases. Makes me think of the ocean as well and WARM weather!! I also love using the french seam. It is sooo clean. I don't think I'll ever do a pillowcase without it. That or the hot dog method of attaching the top band and accent.


I also picked out a new purse to work on. I went simple to continue my progress. It will be a cell phone bag. I have a pattern from Quiltsmart that I'll try out. I'll keep you posted.

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~*~Trish~*~

Completed Reversible Purse

I'm happy to say that I completed the reversible purse.  I finished up the handles last night and attached them.  I hunted for a special button but could not find one. I ended up taking a basic button and adding some rhinestones to it (Note to self, start collecting fun buttons).  I made the latch out of a snippet of ribbon. I also raised my straps a little because I like a longer strap on my purse.  Here's the final product, Thanks Bradie. 

Now, I can start opening all those other purse patterns I've been collecting.

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~*~Trish~*~

Reversible Purse Progress

I'm almost completed with my reversible purse pattern that I found on Moda Bakeshop here.  The instructions were provided by Bradie Sparrow from QuiltCetera.Com who has been so helpful to me.  It will be great to finish my first purse.  So, all I have left is to add the straps.  Since I did not have matching fossil fern fabric, I had to go to my stash.  I picked out 4 different batiks to match the sides.  Here's the matches.

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~*~Trish~*~

Purse Pattern Collector

I've always been one who "collects" purse patterns but have yet to make one.  I have all the add-ons (handles, snaps, clips) necessary to finish a purse as well.  When I saw the Reversible Purse pattern on the Moda Bake Shop, I knew I wanted to try it.  I had a 100 pack of 5" squares previously purchased called Fossil Fern Charm pack.  Here's the panels I created for the reversible purse.  Darks for one side and lighter colors for the reverse side.  So far, So good.

Here's the range of colors in the fossil fern 100 pack.  If I use my extra handles, I might just be able to make a few purses from this pack.

My problem with purse patterns are that I sit there and over analyze each step and convince myself into saying that it's too hard.  So, I'm determined to finish this one.  If you know of any easy purse patterns out there, send them my way!

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~*~Trish~*~

Clever Birthday Greeting Card

A while back, I purchased some chalk markers.  They are a pen with liquid chalk in them that dries quickly.  They are great to write greetings on the house door window or car windows.  We also like to use them for reminders on the mirror.  This morning, I awoke to a rather large Birthday card on my bathroom mirror.  Yes, it's my birthday today.  Now, this is the way to start a Birthday!  I especially like that he skipped over the mirror panel split to continue birthday.

I also received a card and 4 quilting / embroidery books that I had in my wishlist online.  Here they are:

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~*~Trish~*~

Pinathon

I'm having myself a Pinathon.  What's that you ask?  It's where I prep all the 12 cut out pillowcases by pinning them in the hot dog method.  I have 8 completed so far.  I'm running out of pins.  However, I smile with the thought of how easy assembly sewing will be.  If you are not familiar with the hot dog method, pop over to erica's blog for instructions.

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~*~Trish~*~

Olympic Colored Pillowcases

I was looking at my stash and my eyes zoned in on this fabric I bought at Walmart when they were closing out their craft areas.  I bought so much in many colors of this pattern that was on clearance.  I decided I'm going to start using the stash for pillowcases.  So, I picked out 3 colors that reminded me of what I thought was the ocean since I'm tired of winter.  Here, it turns out that I think I picked them because they are also the color scheme used in the Olympics we've been watching each night.  So, I now have 12 Pillowcases cut from the fabric color combinations ready for assembly.

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~*~Trish~*~

Finished Blush Lap Quilt Top

I added the solid white inner border to the Blush Lap Quilt that uses the "In A Jiffy" pattern.  Previously, I was not sure I liked all the colors mixed together.  Now, I like it a lot more!  The difference in the pattern,  I added a 2" (1.5 with seams) white inner border to match the white fabric on some of the blocks.  Here's the completed quilt top just in time for Valentines Day.  Happy Valentines Day to all my blogging friends out there:

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~*~Trish~*~

Combining Crafts - Fabric Die Cuts and Cardmaking

I was curious the other day whether my Slice die cutting machine would cut fabric or not.  I wanted some simple hearts to place on DH's Valentine's day card.  I added the glue to the Slice glass pad, added my fabric, selected my design and press cut.  I was OK with taking the chance to see if it would work.  The fabric did stick too good to the glass pad.  In the end, I ended up with two cute applique hearts ready for use.  I also die cut a pop up for the inside and reused the cut out letters for the front.  Add some ribbons and here's the results.

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~*~Trish~*~