TGIFF - Fancy Fox Pillows

I debated whether to add the glasses to my foxes that I pieced here.  I was intrigued by the applique method created by Lara @ BuzzinBumble, so decided to give it a try.

Here's a closeup before washing.  I used a straight stitch and no fraying.  I have to admit that I did get a bit of fraying after washing because of operator error.  Note to self:  read the instructions and then read them again.

But the fraying is minor compared to using traditional applique methods.  I'm glad I added the glasses -- they just add a little something.

The kit I purchased was meant to make only one pillow, but I managed to get two through creative cutting.  I didn't have quite enough of the backing, so I used the fabric that was included for binding to give me that little bit extra I needed.

I think I'll try the gigantic block that is included with the pattern to make a baby quilt.

Linking up with:

Thank Goodness It's Finish Friday @ Quilt Matters
Finish It Up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts

Can I Get a Whoop Whoop? @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hand Quilts 

Whoomp There It Is @ A Quilted Passion

                   

TGIFF - Déjà Vu Night Sky

Two weeks ago, I shared my yellow Night Sky wall hanging.  I liked it so much, I made another one...this one in purple.

Same quilting as the first one -- I wanted more practice with dot-to-dot quilting.  This projects features the following Kona colours:  Purple, Heliotrope, Lilac, Wisteria, and Black.

This is a Year of the Stash project -- all fabrics were in my stash, except a little bit of Kona Heliotrope that I "borrowed" from Jenn @ A Quarter Inch from the Edge.

This wall hanging is en route to its forever home.  A little gift to say thank you to a friend.

And another photo just because.

Linking up with:

Thank Goodness It's Finish Friday @ Quilt Matters 
Needle and Thread Thursday @  My Quilt Infatuation 

Finish It Up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts

Whoomp There It Is @ A Quilted Passion

Can I Get a Whoop Whoop? @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict 

Friday Finish - Night Sky Wall Hanging

Night Sky by Jaybird Quilts was my ALYOF November goal, which I finished here.  There was one block not used in the quilt top, and I finally decided what to make with it.  A wall hanging.

17.5 x 15.5 inches

I tried some dot-to-dot quilting à la Angela Walters.  I highly recommend her class:  Angela Walters: Dot to Dot Quilting (this is an affiliate link whereby I receive a small commission if you purchase the class).  I'm halfway through her class:  Machine Quilting:  Small Changes, Big Variety.

Some of my straight lines are a bit wonky.  My Pfaff that I use on a frame is in for cleaning and tune-up, and my LQS is going to order a ruler foot.  It's time to buy some rulers because I clearly can't sew a straight line on my own.  But the great thing is that I now know how to quilt Night Sky!

A quilty photo shoot during our recent Maritime Modern Quilt Guild retreat.

Linking up with:

Thank Goodness It's Finish Friday @ Fleur de Lis Quilts

Finish It Up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts

Whoomp There It Is @ A Quilted Passion

Can I Get a Whoop Whoop? @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict 

TGIFF - Ocean Sky on the East Coast

Welcome to TGIFF hosted here on the east coast of Canada in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.  If this is your first time visiting, I hope you take a few minutes to check out what I've been working on.  And if you are a return visitor, thanks for visiting again.

This is the Ocean Sky pattern created by Brianna @ The Iron and Needle.  I'm so glad Brianna gave me the opportunity to test this great pattern.  You can read about my journey here and here.

The grass is so depressing...not yet green, but no snow (thankfully) to cover the awful colour.  So I tried taking a photo in a different spot in the backyard.  I need to remember this spot in future.

I am not very good with FMQ on my Singer, and she does not like FMQ very much.  Sandra @ Musings of a Menopausal Melon gave me some suggestions, so I decided to try some new things.  I do like the L shape, but more practice is needed.  I had some trouble maneuvering the corners in the white sections.

But I love the F shape (I think that's what it's called), so I did it in both the dark and light blue sections. I had originally planned to do two different motifs but decided to continue with the one that I was comfortable with.

And to continue with trying new things...I matched thread colours to the fabric.

Now it's time for your finishes.  Link up your blog post showing off your finished project using the linkup below.  Don't forget to visit some of the other finishes and share some love and encouragement.  Please include a link and/or the TGIFF button in your blog post so your readers can also view all the great finishes.

This is one of my FAL 2016 goals.

And to continue with my showing off, I'm linking up my finish with:

• Finish It Up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts
• Whoomp There It Is @ A Quilted Passion
• Can I Get a Whoop Whoop? @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict 
• Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation

An InLinkz Link-up

Fun Friday Finish

The two commissioned baby quilts are done.  I had fun making these -- it was good to make a simple pattern with a simple quilting motif.

My favourite FMQ motif is now loops (sorry stipple).

Kona used:  Aloe and Laurel

The customer wanted two different colour schemes.

Dena over at Living Water Quilter just showcased a double loop motif -- definitely going to try that next.

Kona used:  Green Tea, Ice Peach, and Salmon.

Linking up with:

• Thank Goodness It's Finish Friday @ A Quarter Inch from the Edge
• Finish It Up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts
• Whoomp There It Is @ A Quilted Passion
• Can I Get a Whoop Whoop? @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict 
• Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation

Flaunting a Friday Finish

I'm tooting my own horn with this Friday Finish.  You may remember my posts about the 2015-2016 mystery quilt-along hosted by Cheryl @ Meadow Mist Designs.  I finished the quilt top here back in January, and the deadline to submit finished quilts was this week.

It was difficult to decide on a quilting plan.  I watched Angela Walters: Dot to Dot Quilting (this is an affiliate link whereby I receive a small commission if you purchase the class).  I really enjoyed this class, and it gave me the confidence to try something new.  Although I need a lot more practice, I am very pleased with the results.  I love any quilting plan that doesn't require marking.

Ta da!!

Only one Kona used in this quilt:  Snow

Loop FMQ in the background and starburst quilting in the squares.

I found the backing fabric in my stash and pieced it with the last piece of the green fabric so I didn't have to match the pattern.

You can read about my journey making this quilt here:

July - Cutting

August - Flying Geese

September - Square in Square

October - Court House Steps

November - Piecing
December - Full and Half Blocks

January - Finished Quilt Top

This is one of my FAL 2016 goals.

Linking up with:

• Thank Goodness It's Finish Friday @ Dizzy Quilts
• Finish It Up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts
• Whoomp There It Is @ A Quilted Passion
• Can I Get a Whoop Whoop? @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict 
• Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation

TGIFF - Colour Columns Cushion

I've been keeping this finish under wraps for a few weeks.  (Thankfully, the snow is long gone.).  I had the pleasure to test a pattern for my friend Linda @ Scrapmaster.

Colour Columns Cushion finishes at 20 x 20 inches.  After I made it, I cut it down to 14 x 14 inches as the Maritime Modern Quilt Guild is making pillows for a seniors' facility.  You can find more information about Linda's pattern here.

All the Kona fabrics were in my stash:

• Ash for the background
• Cyan, Turquoise, Malibu, Surf, Pacific, Marine
• Parrot, Kiwi, Leprechaun, Grass Green, Clover
• School Bus, Orange, Persimmon, Flame
• Lipstick, Poppy, Ruby

My first attempt at matchstick quilting.  I added some organic wavy lines.

Found a matching backing in my stash.

Linking up with:

• Thank Goodness It's Finish Friday @ Quokka Quilts

• Finish It Up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts

• Whoomp There It Is @ A Quilted Passion

• Can I Get a Whoop Whoop? @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict 

TGIFF - February OMG Achieved

My February OMG goal was to quilt the Additions baby quilt, which was designed by Julia @ Jada's Quilting Adventures designed the pattern, and I was one of her testers.

Even though I had decided to do boxy meander FMQ, I had been procrastinating for weeks because I thought it would be difficult.  What an awesome motif!  I definitely need more practice and see where I need to improve, but this is a motif that I will definitely use again.

This is the second finish of my Q1 FAL goals that I set back in January.

Kona used:  Yarrow

Linking up with:

• Thank Goodness It's Finish Friday @ Lisa in Port Hope

• Finish It Up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts

• Whoomp There It Is @ A Quilted Passion

• Can I Get a Whoop Whoop? @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict 

• OMG @ Red Letter Quilts

 

TGIFF - Mini Pouches and Drawstring Bags

My addiction to zippered pouches and drawstring bags continues.  Karen from Ohio suggested a swap -- she would make mini drawstring bags for me if I made mini zippered pouches for her.  Deal!

I received these wonderful drawstring bags.  They are about 4 x 4 inches.

And Karen included a little thread catcher.  I love getting goodies in the mail.

Karen said that she likes blue, purple, pink, teal, and red.  This purple and red pouch is about 3 x 4 inches.

I managed most of her favourite colours in this mini that's about 4 x 6 inches.

I also included a larger blue pouch (5 x 9 inches).

Linking up with:

• Thank Goodness It's Finish Friday @ Sunlight in Winter Quilts

• Finish It Up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts

• Whoomp There It Is @ A Quilted Passion

• Can I Get a Whoop Whoop? @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict 

TGIFF - Basketball Quilt

The Basketball quilt had been patiently waiting to be quilted for far too long.  I purchased the kit back in March 2015.  I made progress on piecing here and here.  But then I didn't know how to quilt it, so I procrastinated...and procrastinated...and then procrastinated some more.

But then my nephew fell while playing basketball in early December and fractured his ankle.  He is unhappy because he has to wear a walking boot for at least six weeks and can't play basketball.  So the rush was on to finish the quilt.

I decided to do loop FMQ in a brown variegated thread.

I didn't have enough of the blue basketball print for the back, so had to be creative with the little bits of leftover fabric from the front.

I'm linking up my finish with:  TGIFF hosted by Faith and Fabric; Finish it Up Friday hosted by Crazy Mom Quilts; Can I Get a Whoop Whoop? hosted by Confessions of Fabric Addict; and Whoomp There It Is! hosted by A Quilted Passion.