Folk Art Traditions

I am so happy I volunteered to help Suzy with this blog hop!  I really enjoyed making this table runner from her new book - Folk Art Quilted Traditions, and am totally thrilled with how my project came out!

I loved how detailed the instructions were for the applique blocks.  I chose this one because I loved the little heart shapes at the top of the flower.  It was really quite easy to put this block together because of all the wonderful tips in the book.  I picked up some great pointers that I can use on future projects as well.  The instructions were easy to read and follow, and though the blocks are very detailed, I think just about anyone willing to take their time and be careful could make them.

Here's a picture of my block in progress.  All the applique pieces for each block are clearly labeled for easy assembly, which was super helpful!  I used machine applique for my block.

Several of us have made the table runner, and each one looks quite different.  I used several different Island Batiks for my version - including my favorite Egg White background!  The directions were great for the runner as well - it was a piece of cake to assemble.  

Here is my block in the finished table runner.  (Block number 5 in the book)  I would love to make a quilt with all the blocks someday! If you like applique, you will definitely want this book for your library!   There are several other one block projects, as well as larger quilts to make.  If you would like to try your hand at a project, you can win a free copy of the book from Suzy as well as some Island Batik fat quarters.

Just enter here:

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Here is the schedule again, make sure you check out all the posts to see different blocks and projects from the book:

Monday, October 10

Suzy Webster - http://websterquilt.blogspot.com/

Connie Kresin Campbell - http://www.conniekresin.com/

Jennifer Eubank - https://jennifersewing.wordpress.com/

Tuesday, October 11

Bea Lee - http://www.beaquilter.com/

Sally Johnson - http://sallysquiltingcorner.blogspot.com/

Suzy Webster - http://websterquilt.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, October 12

Jessica Cadwell - http://www.desertbloomquilting.com/blog/

Anna Branch - http://arkangelcreations.blogspot.com/

Vicki in MN - http://knitbug2.blogspot.com/

Thursday, October 13

Pamela Boatright - http://pamelaquilts.blogspot.com/

Teri Lucas - http://generationqmagazine.com/

Maryellen McAuliffe - http://teachpany.blogspot.com/

Friday October 14

Adele Mogavero - http://adelemogavero.com/

Joan Kawano - http://moosestashquilting.blogspot.com/

Lara Buccella - http://www.buzzinbumble.com/

Saturday October 15 - Final Wrap-up

Suzy Webster - http://websterquilt.blogspot.com/

I hope you've enjoyed this look at Suzy Webster's book - make sure you ask for it at your local quilt shop!

So Many Irons!

I bet I fooled you with that title - actually I only own one iron.  The irons I'm talking about are all the irons on my fire these days!  I have so many pending projects that I am actually a little scared to list them all.  It's a bit paralyzing to tell the truth.  What I've decided to do is just concentrate on what is in front of me one day at a time.

This is the next project to be quilted.  I was not thrilled with project from the very start.  I felt like it was a shame to applique those wedding ring sections to the squares and really procrastinated on working on it because I thought it was going to be awful.  And then, two different backgrounds?  What in the world was this going to look like?  I finally pushed myself into putting the blocks together, and guess what?  I love it!  I'm going to be on the lookout for a pile of those unfinished sections in the thrift shops so I can make one for myself.  

There are so many fun fabrics in the wedges - I'll take a few pictures as I quilt it to show you later.  This quilt is just going to get an overall quilting design on it - I'm thinking loops and hearts at the moment.  I got it basted today, so hope to have it finished by friday - the owner of the blocks is going to be very happy, I think!  

Today is Show and Tell day on the Road Home Row Along!  Visit Seams to Be Sew for links to the posts - and sign up for the giveaways!  

Don't forget the Folk Art Quilted Traditions blog hog, either.  Today's post are:

  Bea Lee - http://www.beaquilter.com/

Sally Johnson - http://sallysquiltingcorner.blogspot.com/

Suzy Webster - http://websterquilt.blogspot.com/

Enjoy!

Folk Art Quilted Traditions Blog Hop

One of the privileges of being an Island Batik Ambassador is getting to cheer on our fellow Ambassadors projects!  Suzy Webster has just published a wonderful book and we are going to spread the news with a blog hop.  I had a great time creating my project, and I can't wait to see what the other participants have come up with.

This starts tomorrow, so make sure you get hopping right away!  Of course, you will have the opportunity to win a copy of the book, and some fabric, too.

Here is the schedule:

Monday, October 10

Suzy Webster - http://websterquilt.blogspot.com/

Connie Kresin Campbell - http://www.conniekresin.com/

Jennifer Eubank - https://jennifersewing.wordpress.com/

Tuesday, October 11

Bea Lee - http://www.beaquilter.com/

Sally Johnson - http://sallysquiltingcorner.blogspot.com/

Suzy Webster - http://websterquilt.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, October 12

Jessica Cadwell - http://www.desertbloomquilting.com/blog/

Anna Branch - http://arkangelcreations.blogspot.com/

Vicki in MN - http://knitbug2.blogspot.com/

Thursday, October 13

Pamela Boatright - http://pamelaquilts.blogspot.com/

Teri Lucas - http://generationqmagazine.com/

Maryellen McAuliffe - http://teachpany.blogspot.com/

Friday October 14

Adele Mogavero - http://adelemogavero.com/

Joan Kawano - http://moosestashquilting.blogspot.com/

Lara Buccella - http://www.buzzinbumble.com/

Saturday October 15 - Final Wrap-up