Bullseye instructions

You should have sewn all your bullseye blocks by this time.  They will look like this:

Or this:

Then you are going to cut each block into quarters:

And now you re-sew 4 different quarters together!

You'll want to square the blocks up to 8-1/2". Sew them into rows and see the rows together. 

Voila!!

Please send me your photos!! Hope you enjoyed this project!! What shall we do next??? Vbg

Westering women

Is anyone doing this block of the month? I'm kind of missing the stars in a time warp!! I'm doing the Circa 2016 but couldn't resist this one!!

Here is my block, which is similar to the sample. Oh well. I like red/white/blue together!!

I especially love my gold fabrics!

When I stopped in at Quiltworks last week, I snagged two Quiltmania issues that were on sale!!

I am very tempted to make the cover quilt with the yellow sashing! I don't  think I've ever used that color like that. 

Tomorrow will be the bullseye instructions!!  Check back!!

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Quilt show

Today I met Lori (humble quilts) for lunch and then I ran over to Quiltworks after to see their January show. Once again, it was very impressive. 

The theme was similar to round robin quilts. Here is the summary:

So everyone made a friendship block and signed it. The variety was amazing. The creativity was so impressive. I think you'll love these!

Each flower pot was signed. I love the setting too!

Each quilter made a different Sunbonnet Sue block. 

These blocks were the same pattern but done in different colors. 

This quilter wanted birds!! I'd definitely find this challenging!

These were simple friendship squares in different shades of blue. 

Lori and I loved these. 

Isn't this just adorable??!!!

There were some other quilts I just loved that weren't part of this exhibit.

 

Here is a close up of these flowers. I would love to do this. 

There is still snow here in Oregon and Max had a great walk yesterday in the sun, even though he's not smiling!! He had a short hair cut last week after he got filthy dirty on a walk. I'd had enough of his long hair!!

WINNERS

Such great comments!! Thanks everyone for entering!

The winners are:

Joanne Alburger
Liz
Remnant Quilter

Please email me your snail mail address to send you the book.
Randyiris@gmail.com


I had a number of questions about the 9-11 quilt.
It is a pattern by Edyta Sitar (Laundry Basket Quilts).  I am paper piecing the arcs and sewing the quarter circles down using an applique method after turning under the edge.  I tried doing it the drunkard's path way, easing and stretching and it NEVER worked.  So I'm happier using a blanket stitch or blind hem/zig zag to sew it on.

I'll show you later how it works.

Circa 2016 anyone?

As if I need another project!!!

I was tempted by Temecula Quilts to do their latest project, Circa 2016. 

The blocks are so small and cute. They don't take long to make. 

These are the 9-patches. 

My pinwheels!!

Aren't they cute??

My main project this week while we are at the cabin in Oregon is to work on my 9-11 quilt, which is very challenging to me!! Me and curved piecing don't get along very well!! 

I haven't gotten very far!

Winners to be announced tomorrow!!

Can never have too many bags

I've been wanting to make a particular bag with a kit I got a while ago in Wisconsin. Finally tackled it but sweated over it quite a bit. 

Maybe it's the lawyer in me but have you ever thought that the people who write instructions must not be native English speakers!!!

Here is the pattern:

First portion:

Completed:

All the fabrics are sewing related!!

My dh and I spent a night in SF this week and I had to take a picture of the Bay Bridge!  Everyone is getting crazy for the super bowl! I think these lights are so dramatic!

Giveaway!!

I haven't been able to get a whole lot of sewing done recently , which is very sad!  However, I'm gearing up!

Part of my plan for 2016 is to unclutter my life's possessions!  Have you heard about that book telling you how to get rid of stuff?  This author's "test" is whether the item gives you joy or not.  If not, get rid of it.  I can say that it helped me fill two Goodwill bags... I have a long way to go.

In keeping with that approach, there are several books I haven't looked at in years and I'd like to give them away.

"Showstopping Quilts to Foundation Piece"

"Clever Quarters, too"

"Quilt in a Day, Log Cabin Pattern"


All you need to do is tell me what you hope to do differently this coming year.  I am looking for inspiration!!

I'll draw 3 winners on Monday!!