Monday, January 9, 2012

Randomness

 I saw this very cute Moda Bakeshop tutorial here. I think the pattern is perfect for my very first Riley Blake jelly roll. I used white fabric with yellow dots for the background. I just finished quilting the top and I am so pleased at how pretty and easy this quilt came together.
  I wanted to accentuate the teal fabric and added a second border with these cute teal and white squares.
 A few years ago I bought a pack of 12 Raggedy Ann embroidered blocks at a quilt show. I did not want to make a traditional red and white quilt. I found this yellow fabric with red cherries in my stash -  perfect to go with the red Raggedy Ann's.
 Again to accentuate the yellow fabric, I added yellow yo-yo's. The yo-yo's also hid some of my "not so good lined up" red sashing strips.
 This is a picture I took outside, I love how the quilt wrinkled after the first wash.
 I used Hobbs 100% cotton batting.
 I am working on two new projects. A jelly roll quilt and a 1930's quilt.  Darlene's  pattern called "Just Between Friends" is perfect for my 1930's stash which I cut up in 2,5" strips.
 I hope you all are enjoying the first month of the new year.
Happy Quilting,

24 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wow, everything looks beautiful! Thanks for sharing your progress with us.

Linda at Roscoe's Ma said...

Pretty randomness!

Amy said...

Nice projects. Your jelly roll looks great in that project. That is one of my favorites from the bake shop.

Ariane said...

Love both of your quilts. They look great!!!

Pat said...

I like that Riley Blake quilt, especially the yellow dot background. Very fresh looking!

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SewCalGal said...

Beautiful Millie. I always enjoy seeing your quilts and your customers' projects too.

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

Darlene said...

Wow, Millie - all the quilts are beautiful.

Elzaan said...

Hi Millie! Voorspoedige Nuwe Jaar! Sjoe, jy was omtrent besig, en het pragtige kwilte gemaak. Geniet hulle!

Julia said...

Love both quilts Millie.and as always, your quilting is the best.
Julia ♥

Linda said...

Hi stranger. Your quilts are beautiful.

Sew Create It - Jane said...

That first quilt is gorgeous! Well done!

Mad about Craft said...

Beautiful quilts!!!

Elaine/Muddling Through said...

So glad to see a post from you, Millie, my friend! As always your quilts are gorgeous, and I love how you've quilted them. You're the best!!!

Zlaty said...

Good to hear from you Millie! I love your projects! Very creative and fun! I wish I had more time to sew lately! Thanks for the eye candy!

Hugs!

Nettie said...

wonderful work Millie! I am in awe of what you do! I have just bought a felting mahine - and wondered if you'd ever tried needle felting? (hugs) Nettie, hope you are well x

SewCalGal said...

Lovely. And, of course, your quilting is spectacular.

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

QuiltedSquid said...

Love the moda picnic quilt! Would you share the quilting design you used? Thx u

Nancy said...

You have been busy. Love the quilts especially the Riley Blake.

Michele Bilyeu said...

Absolute sweetness in every stitch! Who wouldn't love your work..its all so lovely!

StitchinByTheLake said...

Millie I love both those quilts! The fabric you chose for Raggedy Ann is perfect. Blessings, Marlene

Marie said...

Love, love, love the Jelly Rollquilt that you are working on. That's a great pattern.

Marie said...

Love, love, love the Jelly Rollquilt that you are working on. That's a great pattern.

Nicole said...

Random is my 13 year old's favorite word these days. It's a great name for that quilt. You have done such a beautiful job with your quilting and I love your bright colors!