OMG March Goal

Cutting it close to the end of the month completing my OMG March goal.  😉

I started this EPP project back in August.  But it's finally finished!

29 inches on each side

I struggled with completing this project because I did not have any more of the fabrics to finish the edges/put on a border.  But I found some more of one of the orange fabrics.  I had originally thought about a dark blue border, but I'm happy with this.

I've managed to get my domestic Singer to do some free motion quilting (which is normally doesn't like), but if I use Aurifil or Gutermann thread and crank up the tension a bit, I can get good success.

I started with a large loop in each of the orange diamonds.  And then I did an orange peel in the navy blue around the centre block.  I had planned to do something different for the rest, but I was having good success so continued with orange peel in the medium blue, and then did two more loops in the orange diamonds.

I got inspiration for this project from Jayne @ Twiggy and Opal.  You should check out her blog -- she creates a lot of great stuff.

Now to find another EPP project.  I really don't like hand sewing, but I do like having something to work on when I don't feel like sewing at the machine or don't have a lot of time to sew.

This is one of my FAL 2019 Q1 goals.

Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday @ Alycia Quilts

Can I Get a Whoop Whoop? @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict 
Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hands Quilts

Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation

Brag About Your Beauties @ From Bolt to Beauty

Show Off Saturday @ Sew Can She

Vintage Reimagined - Lone Star

Note:  All products in this post were given to me by Island Batik as part of their Ambassador program.

My second challenge as a 2019 Island Batik Ambassador was not stressful like the first challenge; however, I did delay making a decision on what to make.  The monthly theme is:  Vintage Reimagined -- vintage quilts inspiring new creations (36-inch square or larger).

I had more or less decided to make a Lone Star/Star of Bethlehem.  I like working with solid fabrics, so Amish quilts intrigue me.  But I second guessed my choice for a week or two.  As I Googled some potential patterns, I remembered a pattern that I wanted to try.  So I headed to the blog, hoping there were some directions.  It was my lucky day -- not only was there a tutorial, there was a chart giving various quilt sizes.  Score!!

Even better, Vasudha @ Storied Quilts (another Island Batik Ambassador) granted me permission to use the tutorial and she even helped me with colour placement.

I used these eight Basics, along with Black for the background:

These were great fabrics to work with.

Only two 2.5-inch strips were needed from each of the eight colours to make this 40-inch quilt.  In keeping with the theme, I pieced my strip sets with my Singer Featherweight.

Last Saturday night, I stayed up until 1:45 a.m. to piece all the star points because I wanted to see the awesome spiral that Vasudha's pattern makes.  😫

I love the star that forms in the centre.  Look at the amazing colours and prints.

I used Hobbs Premium 80/20 Black batting.  And I used my Clover chaco-liner (grey) to mark my quilting lines.

Simple straight-line quilting using Aurifil thread #4150 Creme Brule.  It's a great variegated thread.

I would definitely use Vasudha's tutorial to make another spiral Lone Star.

Now to finalize my plans for my April project.

I struggle with naming my quilts.  I haven't yet been able to come up with a suitable name for this quilt.  I'm open to any suggestions you may have.

Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday @ Alycia Quilts

Can I Get a Whoop Whoop? @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict 
Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hands Quilts

Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation

Brag About Your Beauties @ From Bolt to Beauty

Show Off Saturday @ Sew Can She

Trinket Sew Along - More Week 3 Blocks

It's almost the end of week 3 of the Alison Glass Trinket Sew Along.  Have you been playing along?  If not, there's still lots of time to join in -- you can get the pattern and more details about the Sew Along here.

I've been sewing along with some other Canadian bloggers in support of Clinton Modern Creative, (IG @clintonmodern) a shop sponsor for the SAL.

• Made by Meag - IG @madeby_meag 
• Daydreams of Quilts - IG @daydreamsofquilts 
• A Quarter Inch from the Edge - IG @mmeteezee 
• Quilts by Joanne - IG @turtlequilterjo 

Here is Shapes 2:

Shapes 3 was another opportunity to showcase a "trinket" from my Alison Glass fabric.

I'm showing you my 28 mm OLFA cutter and add-a-quarter inch ruler with my Shapes 4 block.

My blocks are posted daily on Instagram -- @AnjaQuilts.  Don't forget to check out Clinton Modern Creative for your sewing needs.

WIP Wednesday - Modern Plus Sampler

I finally finished piecing the quit top for the Modern Plus Sampler QAL, hosted by Cheryl @ Meadow Mist Designs and Paige @ Quilted Blooms.  The sampler is based on the book Modern Plus Sign Quilts (Canadians can purchase at Chapters Indigo).

This is one my my FAL Q1 goals.  

A little bit of paper piecing.

And more paper piecing.

I don't have any quilting ideas, so I'll take some time to think on it.  I have a lot of WIPs to keep me busy in the meantime. 😉

Linking up with:

Let's Bee Social @ Sew Fresh Quilts
WIP Wednesday @ The Needle and Thread Network

Midweek Makers @ Quilt Fabrication

Wednesday Wait Loss @ The Inquiring Quilter

Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation 

Trinket Sew Along - Week 3

It's the beginning of week three of the Alison Glass Trinket Sew Along.  You can get the pattern and more details about the Sew Along here.

I'm sewing along with Clinton Modern Creative, (IG @clintonmodern) a shop sponsor for the SAL.  If you missed out on the 15% code last week, I suggest you sign up for their newsletter so you get notification of all future sales.

The other Canadian bloggers I'm sewing along with are:

• Made by Meag - IG @madeby_meag 
• Daydreams of Quilts - IG @daydreamsofquilts 
• A Quarter Inch from the Edge - IG @mmeteezee 
• Quilts by Joanne - IG @turtlequilterjo 

Here is Shapes 1:

Now this is my kind of paper piecing -- simple straight line shapes 😊

Here are my blocks from the past two weeks.

Lines 1 to 5:

And Lines 6 to 10:

Don't forget to sign up for the Clinton Modern Creative newsletter.

Project Quilting 10.6 - Craving Chocolate

And just like that, it's the final week of Project Quilting Season 10.  The final theme was Chocolate, either the candy or the colour.  Hmmm....what to make.....

I used a chocolate print to make a mug rug.

  I added some Kona Chocolate and a polka dot for the border.

I am pleased to say that I participated in all six challenges this season.

Here are links to my previous challenge projects:

• Project Quilting 10.1 - Hope Springs Eternal
• Project Quilting 10.2 - Red, White, and Blue
• Project Quilting 10.3 - Bigger Than a Breadbox
• Project Quilting 10.4 - Pixel Play
• Project Quilting 10.5 - Abecedarius

If you have a finish this week, here are some ways to share:

Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday @ Kathy's Kwilts and More

Can I Get a Whoop Whoop? @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict 
Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hands Quilts

Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation

Brag About Your Beauties @ From Bolt to Beauty

Show Off Saturday @ Sew Can She

Have Bag, Will Travel

Michelle @ From Bolt to Beauty hosted a QAL two weeks ago for the Cargo Duffle pattern by Noodlehead.  My fabric was cut, but I didn't sew along based on the schedule -- life keeps getting in the way of my sewing fun.

But I've managed to finish my Cargo Duffle in time to link up!

The print is a Robert Kaufman canvas, paired with Kona Tangerine.

I highly recommend that you read Michelle's blog posts for the QAL.  She has lots of helpful hints, including instructions for lining the bag.

Now I need to plan a trip so I can use my new bag.  😊

Linking up with:

Let's Bee Social @ Sew Fresh Quilts
WIP Wednesday @ The Needle and Thread Network

Midweek Makers @ Quilt Fabrication

Wednesday Wait Loss @ The Inquiring Quilter

Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation 

Trinket Sew Along Blog Hop

It's the end of the first week of the Alison Glass Trinket Sew Along.  There's still time to join in.  You can get the pattern and more details about the Sew Along here.

I'm sewing along with Clinton Modern Creative, (IG @clintonmodern) a shop sponsor for the SAL.  The other Canadian bloggers sewing along are:

• Made by Meag - IG @madeby_meag
• Daydreams of Quilts - IG @daydreamsofquilts 
• A Quarter Inch from the Edge - IG @mmeteezee 
• Quilts by Joanne - IG @turtlequilterjo 

Here are my blocks from this week:

Lines 1

Lines 2

Lines 3

Lines 4

Lines 5

Tune in next week for more blocks.

I hope you have some sewing plans for the weekend.

Mulberry Quilt by Briar Hill Designs

Do you follow Briar Hill Designs?  Caverly paints the artwork for their fabric collections, and Julia is the pattern maker and quilt designer.  I met Julia as we are both members of Maritime Modern Quilt Guild.

When Julia needed help with some sewing, I happily volunteered.  I love pattern testing and helping out designers, especially when they are friends.  I got to play with some beautiful fabrics -- Bequest.

I pieced the four sections of quilt.  You can purchase the Mulberry pattern here.  Julia then pieced the four sections together, and voila...a finished Mulberry quilt.

You should head over to Briar Hill Designs -- I hear there's a giveaway.  😉

There will be a Quilt Along for the Shawl Quilt starting March 25.

52 Blocks in 52 Weeks Update

You may recall that I shared my first three blocks last month for the 52 Blocks in 52 Weeks quilt along being hosted by the Canadian Quilters' Association (CQA).  You don't have to be Canadian to play along.  😉

The blocks are 6.5 inches, so they piece together quickly.

Block 4 - Maze

Block 5 - Melissa's World

Block 6 - Colour Me Cool

Block 7 - Diamond

Block 8 - Farm Lots

It's day three of the Alison Glass Trinket Sew Along.  You can find my blocks over on Instagram @AnjaQuilts.  Don't forget to check out Clinton Modern Creative, a shop sponsor for the SAL. 

Linking up with:

Let's Bee Social @ Sew Fresh Quilts
WIP Wednesday @ The Needle and Thread Network

Midweek Makers @ Quilt Fabrication

Wednesday Wait Loss @ The Inquiring Quilter

Trinket Sew Along

Have you seen the Alison Glass Trinket Sew Along?

Clinton Modern Creative,  a wonderful Canadian online store, is a shop sponsor for the SAL.  Owner Darla has recruited some Canadian bloggers to sew along.  Joining me are:

• Made by Meag 
• Daydreams of Quilts 
• A Quarter Inch from the Edge 
• Quilts by Joanne

I'll be using two Alison Glass bundles:  Insignia and Kaleidoscope.

I don't have a plan for my blocks/layout, i.e. I didn't do a colouring sheet.  I'm just picking colours as I go along.

You can get the pattern and more details about the Sew Along here.

I'll do a weekly blog post, but my blocks will be posted daily on Instagram.  You can find me @AnjaQuilts.

Today is the first day of the Sew Along, and we are making block Lines #1.  I like to cut templates to help me with paper piecing -- otherwise, I always make mistakes -- those pesky angles.  I marked on my paper template the size of fabric needed.

It didn't take long for Lines #1 to be completed.

There's still time to join in.  Clinton Modern Creative has lots of Alison Glass fabrics, including some Trinket bundles, as well as notions such as the Violet Craft seam roller.