Moonlit Garden By Blackbird Designs

 Finished  my October homework in the #blackbirdacademysal I chose

Moonlit Garden The theme is pumpkins and this is one I have wanted to do forever.  I stitched it on 36 count Parchment linen by @fiberonawhim using called for threads except I subbed some of the Straw which mine was too light with Conch. The SAL is lead by @leah.r.bloom and @mrsjonesstitches. There is also a Facebook group. Now to decide on Novembers. There are so many pretty ones with a basket.

Elizebth Goldsmith pinwheel Fox and Rabbit Designs

🪡 My finish of the Fox and Rabbit Elizebth Goldsmith pinwheel. This is a class project for today given by @foxandrabbitdesigns for the @tudorrosesamplerguild  It’s taken from a reproduction sampler I subbed the green on the leaves to Weeks Oscar. Rest is called for on the 36 ct Manuscript  linen. I look forward to stitching the full sampler she’s gorgeous. The last picture is the full sampler. 

 

Halloween Display

Lydia R Cohagan by Blackbird Designs

Finished my September homework in the #blackbirdacademysal I chose Lydia R Cohagan sampler. The theme is birds and this has several. The linen was kitted by @sgcountrysampler with oatmeal @blackbirddesignsinsta academy is lead by @leah.r.bloom and @mrsjonesstitches. There is also a Facebook group.

Pumpkin Patch box by Jeanette Douglas.

 

Sunflower Charms by Blackbird Designs

 Finished my August homework for the blackbirdacademysal I chose Sunflower Charms for my August alphabet piece by @blackbirddesignsinsta the academy is lead by @leah.r.bloom @mrsjonesstitches. I added the verse and extended the border.

Betsy’s Tart

 Finished Betsy’s Tart by @plumstreetsamplers I wasn’t a big fan of the Sepia colourway so I went to the Plum Street Facebook group to get an idea of how people did theirs in colour. 

#betsystart #plumstreetsamplers

NikyCreations Treasure tray

 Finally fully finished my Treasure Tray from our 2019 Galleria Market class from @nikyscreations very cute designs from Niky as always.

Niky creations squirrel scissor stand

 Fully finished my project from our February retreat with @nikyscreations. I tweaked it a little by adding an acorn on the scissor spool and my initial on the motif. I didn’t put the thimble on the squirrel since I want to use that magnet for my needle. It’s so very cute! Niky always has such clever classes. #nikycreations 

Maria Wales Newson 1838 In progress

 Finished my August homework on the Friends of Hands Across the Seas Samplers Stitch Along 2026. Maria Wales Newson 1838. I added my name under the wreath and put Maria’s name at the top under her verse. 

#handsacrosstheseasamplers 

#mariasalprogress

#marianewsonsal

Scrappy Americana quilt part 11

The star section is finished! Sewing the Star strips together was challenging. Matching up 18 seams in 11 columns and trying to keep the Star points visible was a pill. Some of my points didn’t end up with a 1/4 inch allowance so I had to adapt best I could there. On a good note, there isn’t any seam match ups when adding the side borders!! The pattern, kit , fabric requirements and schedule can be found on Kimberly Jolly & the FQS team websight. Also on the Jolly Jabber blog. Designed by Lori Holt #beeinmybonnet ##beeinmybonnet #fatquartershop #americanaquilt scrappyamericanaflagsal

Scrappy Americana Quilt part 10

This part was easy but took time. 
From the Reds there are 
68 5.5 inch squares. 4 from each pattern. 

From the Whites there are 
50 5.5 inch squares, 5 from each pattern. 
30 2.5x3.5 in. rectangles. 3 from each pattern.

The Blues consist of 
20 3.75x8.75 inch rectangles. 2 from each pattern. 
10 3.5x5 inch and 10 3.25x9.25 inch rectangles 1 from each pattern. 
40 2x5 inch rectangles. 4 from each pattern. These are sewed onto the stars in columns. 

 I fussy cut some to get the design in there. 
I took the time to try and piece it without getting duplicates beside each other or in the same columns. I made sure the pressed open seams were running horizontally in case I needed to match seams with the neighboring rows. I used my alphaclippies to keep each row in order. Now to sew it all together. Theres a lot of seams and I’m that person where the seams have to match up. 

The clip on numbers I got from Kimberly Jolly & the FQS team called 
Blue AlphaClippies® Specialty Marking Clips
By It’s Sew Emma #ISE-7020  

 

Scrappy Americana quilt part 9

 

This part I think too the longest. There’s 50 (of course ) 5 inch stars made with 200 half square triangles which are made up from 
200 2 1/2 inch squares and 250 2 inch squares. Theres 5 each of 10 different pattern formations. 

Part 8 of my Scrappy American Flag quilt Square in a square Blocks

 

These are called Square in a square Blocks. I used the foundation paper piecing method. My blocks came out perfect. There are seven red squares and six white squares

Part 7 of the #scrappyamericanflagsal quilt. Mini Flying Geese

is done. This part took the longest so far. I had to make 96 mini flying geese. 48 in 2 colorways of reds and 48 in 2 colorways of whites. Then I had to sew 4 together of each colorway, press open then sew two different white sets together and two different sets of the red together into groups of eight. Matching the seams and points as I go. 😳 I used the paper piecing option.

Scrappy Americana Flag quilt part 6 Broken Dishes.

Part 6 of my #scrappyamericanaflagsal is completed these blocks are called Double Flying Geese. Started with 24 flying geese then sewed into 12 doubles. I highly recommend using the foundation paper. I don’t think it made it quicker but definitely made my blocks accurate. Of all my QALs this one is one of my favorites! The pattern, kit , fabric requirements and schedule can be found on @fatquartershop websight. Also on the Jolly Jabber blog. Designed by @beelori1 #beeinmybonnet #fatquartershop #americanaquilt #quiltofhonor #jollyjabberblog

Part 4 Scrappy American Quilt. Broken Dishes

Part 4 of my #scrappyamericanaflagsal is completed this block is called broken dishes. 24 each

Scrappy Americana Quilt part 3. Pinwheel Stripes

 

Scrappy Americana Quilt part 5 Large Triangle Stripe Blocks

 

Scrappy Americana Quilt part 2 Pinwheel Stripe Block

Had to make 24 red 24 white

Starting my #scrappyamericanaflagsal

I took the sheet from the kit that listed the fabric inside it and cut the names out. I sorted and tagged each fabric cut so it wouldn’t be a chore figuring them out when I start cutting. The pattern, kit , fabric requirements and schedule can be found on @fatquartershop websight. #fatquartershop #americanaquilt #quiltofhonor

Scrappy Americana Flag quilt along

I am in! Got my kit and ready to go. www.fatquartershop.com/downloadable/download/sample/sample_id/12448/ @fatquartershop #ScrappyAmericanaFlagSAL @rileyblakedesigns @beelori1

Scrappy Americana Quilt Part 1. Four Patch Stripe

Part 1 #scrappyamericanaflagsal The pattern, kit , fabric requirements and schedule can be found on @fatquartershop websight. #fatquartershop #americanaquilt #quiltofhonor

Scrappy Americana Quilt Along

Penelope and Peeps

Penelope and Peeps by @brenda_gervais of With Thy Needle and Thread from the booklet Jelly Bean Jubilee. Stitched on 40 count Brenda's Brew with DMC threads. Backed with a piece of blue gingham from the Grace line by Brenda Riddle for Moda Fabrics. Used a white baby Rick rack for the edging. @modafabrics #easterstitching #withthyneedleandthread #penelopeandpeeps #jellybeanjubilee