Easy Peasy - Color Me Finished!

Hi There!

Yes, I know I had this quilt under my 

"Finished in 2012" list, 

but I only put the label on yesterday evening.

This quilt measures 52" X 69" 

and although I take outdoor pictures, 

my camera doesn't seem to do justice to 

the rich, vibrant colors.... unfortunately.

Off to bed!

G'nite everyone!

Rosa

Workin' on UFO's!!!

Hi There!

I pieced this cute table topper last year and Gilbert quilted it, today.

My jaw actually DROPPED when I saw what he and Bertha (our Longarm Gammill) did!



Small meandering as a filler.

And a beautiful flower, as a medaillion...

It now needs to be trimmed and bound.

UPDATE:
My buddettes just told me
that this is an OCTAGON shape.
Couldn't remember that one,
from school.
LOL

Since my Orca Bay Mystery Quilt top is finished, I pulled out and finished my "Easy Peasy" quilt.

I had first thought I'd make a Queen size quilt but then, changed my mind. I made a lap quilt and added a few extra strips and blocks around the quilt... as a border.

The quilt is actually more in these colors....
light yellows, burgundies and greens.

Next on my list?

My "Snow People" quilt, from last December's swapped blocks!

Have a great weekend!

Rosa

Two Weeks - That's All !!!

Hi There!

I have a secret to share...

We've had our home on the market, to sell since September or October.

At the beginning of November, we had an offer on our home - which we joyfully accepted - and everything was supposed to close on the 25th of November!

Talk about panicking and starting to pack, seriously!!!

Unfortunately, after many, MANY boxes were packed and down to the last minute on the deadline, the deal fell through.

:-(

I had even packed all my fabric and sewing machine, thinking that I would only be 3 weeks of non-quilting.

This past Tuesday, I flipped!

Who KNOWS when our home would sell!??!?!

I needed to start sewing, once again!!!!

Since all of packed boxes were numbered and itemized on our note pad, I knew EXACTLY which boxes I needed!!!

I had only lasted 2 weeks without any sewing!!!

Gosh, but I'm addicted!!!

LOL

I pulled out April Cornell's "Victorian Decadence", that my friend Elaine had sent me a while back.



And, I decided to do the "Easy Peasy" pattern, from Gerri Richards!
(strips are cut and waiting for the next step in her directions)


(see the packed boxes?!?!?)

And tonight, I started to sew some of the blocks.... I'm always too curious to finish each step completely!

LOL

It's gonna look GORGEOUS!

And, of course, I'll be adding more to that pattern - stay tuned...

Don't all quilters do that? Follow a pattern but somehow or somewhere, they need to add their own little touch.

Hope you have a nice Friday!

Me?
I have tomorrow off.

My youngest son is graduating from College and I will be there, taking pictures!

*VBG*

Rosa

Making Friends... Easy Peasy!

Hi there!

Gilbert and I went out to our local Quilt Shop
and picked up a cone of
variegated thread, called "Sea Moss".

And I decided to treat myself to 2 patterns
from a local quilt designer,
Gerri Richards, of Cool Cat Designs!

Gerri also has an Etsy Shop, as well...

"Making Friends"
This pattern finishes at 13-1/2 X 15-1/2 inches
but I have a plan.
*tapping the side of her head with her forefinger*

Remember the Snow People swap that I'm doing?
Well, these 2 will be right smack dab in the center!

How cool is that, eh?

And the title that Gerri put on her pattern?
Well, that's just what I call Karma!

It was meant to be!
*VBG*



Gerri Richards ALSO teaches
quilting and sewing(?) classes,
in my city.

"Easy Peasy"

And since this spring, we've had
at least 5 quilty friends
bring their "Easy Peasy" quilts to us.

I just LOVE quilts that look complicated
but are really easy to make.
I can't WAIT to make this quilt!!!



This quilt can be made in various sizes -
from Baby to King size!

How neat is that, eh?

Well, these evening, Gilbert and I
got a WHOLE bunch of my quilts ready and packed.
We're going to a local fair, called:

"Holiday Extravaganza"

Hopefully, we'll get to sell a couple quilts, eh?

Have a great weekend!

Rosa