Wednesday, March 30, 2011

I Spy Swap - It's Not Too Late!

 

Here are the latest fabulous fabrics that have been entered in the I Spy Swap! 


 
Fabrics received from Karyli


 
 
Fabric received from Sandra. (me!)


Fabric received from Mary Claire.


Fabric received from Needled Mom.
All fabrics can be viewed on Flickr by clicking here!

Swappers Fabrics Received:
 Sandra #1 - Sew in Peace
 Sandra #2 -Sew in Peace
 "Kitty" -Sew in Peace
 Wendy - Calculating Quilter
 Jo Anna
 Kay #1 - Kay'z Quiltz
 Kay #2 - Kay'z Quiltz
 Mary Claire #1
 Mary Clarie #2
 Mary S. - Needled Mom
 Karyli - Sew and Sew On
 Cassie - Birdo Love Moo
 Ixchelle - Ixers
 Kristine
 Alisha in Canada #1
 Alisha in Canada #2
 Crystal - Hendrixville
 Karen
 Amy in Ohio - Lexington Quilter
 Becky #1 - The Quilting Booklady
 Becky #2 - The Quilting Booklady
 Sala C. - My Crazy Sew Called Life
 Amy - little country bumpkins
 Shigae
 Cheri - Jovial Quilts 
 Raquel
 Cindy

 Laurie- Simple Things in Life
 Frances
 Mary D.
 Patty
 Jenny
 Chiska
 Vickie
  Carin -Margaret's Hope Chest
  Sharon - Camp Grandma
  Annie - Adventures in Oz
  Babette
  Valerie
  Terri - My Crafty Blog


If you would like to join the I Spy Swap here are the basics.

Purchase 1 yard of 3 different "quilt shop quality" novelty prints. (No license or team prints.)

Prewash fabrics. Cut 40 - 5" squares from each fabric, being careful to maximize the design.

Mail 120 - 5 " squares no later than April 15th to be entered in drawing for the "kitty"

To participate more than once, submit 6 different fabrics and sign your name twice.

Receive 120 different 5 inch novelty squares by May 1st.

Swap is limited to 40.

If you would like to join the swap please leave a comment below that
 includes your e-mail or URL address.

Signup for the swap is now closed!
Thanks everyone!
May you always Sew in Peace!
Sandra

Monday, March 28, 2011

Eye Candy

  
Here is a little "eye candy" to spark interest in the I Spy Fabric Swap I am hosting.

   
   
Fabrics received from Wendy.



Fabrics received from Jo Anna.



Fabrics received from Mary Claire.






Fabrics received from Kay.







Fabrics received from Sandra. (me)
All fabrics can be view on Flickr by clicking here!




If you would like to join the I Spy Swap here are the basics.

Purchase 1 yard of 3 different "quilt shop quality" novelty prints. (No license or team prints.)   
           
Prewash fabrics. Cut 40 - 5" squares from each fabric, being careful to maximize the design.

Mail 120 - 5 " squares no later than April 15th to be entered in drawing for the "kitty"
                                
To participate more than once, submit 6 different fabrics and sign your name twice.

Receive 120 different 5 inch novelty squares by May 1st.
                                                                 
Swap is limited to 40.
                                                               

click here for the most recent signup list!

Signup for the swap is now closed!
Thanks everyone!

 
May you always Sew in Peace!
Sandra

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Friday Night Sew In - March


A few weeks ago I discovered this unfinished baby quilt tucked away in the back of a closet.
It is made from a simple purchased panel.
I started machine quilting it over eight years ago and became discouraged.
I know it was eight years ago because the baby I intended to give this to is now
eight years old! Yikes! How did that happened?


I decided to try the pebble techique for this section...


simple echo stitching for the center...


and basic straight-line quilting in the remaining blocks.

So although this quilt may not feature skills that would win
a blue ribbon at the fair, it is finished!

Be sure to check out other Friday Night Sew In projects on Flickr!

May you always Sew In Peace!
Sandra

Friday, March 18, 2011

Sneak Peak


Here's a sneak peak at my latest I Spy quilt.
Spaces are still available for the I Spy Fabric Swap if you would like to make a quilt of your own.
The first 40 to sign up are in!



Be sure to check out the giveaway hosted by my friend Kay at Kay'z Quilts.
She is an amazing machine quilter and is offering a lovely handmade gift.
Deadline to enter is midnight on Saturday, March 19th. (EST)



In closing, keep in mind that tonight is the monthly Friday Night Sew In,
so gather up an unfinished project and plan to join us!

May you always Sew in Peace!
Sandra

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Recycle Jeans to Make a Quilt


This basket has been sitting in my closet for years,
collecting all the jeans and flannel shirts that have been discarded for one reason or another.
Frankly, I'm sick of moving the basket from one location to another to get it out of the way.
It's time to recycle this pile into something useful.

Did you know jeans make great quilts?
If you try this, you'll want to use heavy duty scissors like the one pictured above.
The spring loaded handle makes it easy to cut through heavy fabrics.



After the seams have been removed, the fabric can be easily cut into blocks.


Generally, I cut my blocks into 7" squares, 5" squares, and 3" x 7" blocks.
I have found these sizes to work best for me.


This pile can now be made into a quilt.
If you decide to make a quilt be sure to purchase a denim needle.
It will save you a ton of grief!

This raggy edge baby quilt was made with denim on one side and flannel on the other.


Here is a peek at the back of the quilt.


This picnic size quilt was also made with the raggy edge method.
The squares have jean fabric on one side and cotton print on the other.


The squares were laid out in a pattern where some cotton blocks
 faced the front and others the back.


This denim quilt was made with the trip around the world pattern
and was one of the first quilts I made.
Details are posted here.



The back of this quilt was lined with flannel.

Hopefully this gives you some ideas to get started on your own jean quilt project.
If you have already made a denim quilt, please send me a link.
I'd love to see it!


Just a reminder that this months Friday Night Sew In is right around the corner.
Be sure to mark your calendar and join us on Friday, March 18th!


May you always Sew in Peace!
Sandra