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Wednesday, September 11, 2019

My Favorite Quilt Block Blog Hop!



It's such fun to join a blog hop with fellow quilters! 
Today is the third day of the hop.
Over the course of 5 days, the hop will feature 38 creative quilters who are anxious to show you their favorite blocks!
Many thanks to Carla, our hostess, at Create In The Sticks for making this blog hop possible!

Today, my favorite quilt block is the Half Log Cabin. 
I've been hooked on this block for a few weeks after seeing a quilt on Pinterest (what a rabbit hole to fall into!).
I didn't follow a pattern for it, but just figured it out to work for me. 



I made this table runner for my best friend for what I thought was her 60th birthday.
Turned out, she was only 59! 
Oh well, she'll have something special to remember her 59th year around the sun! 

She loooooves color, so working from my batik basket was a given!

I started with a 3" square and worked around 2 sides, alternating widths as I went. Keeping it rather wonky, I'd sew on strips til the block was at least 10" square, then I'd trim them all to be the same size. 

Here they are laid out ready for stitching together and auditioning
 for a white background. 



Quilting was fun using a leaf-type design on the batik blocks and 
straight line on the white. 
I'm getting better with my FMQ. Still makes me nervous. 











I added a sweet label to the back corner. 
Don't ask my why I threw grass clippings on there. 
I even made her a birthday card using batik strips!




This is the runner in her new home! 
She is adorned with a lovely vase and garden flowers!




Since then, I've made another smaller table topper using all scraps,
 not just batiks. 



Of course, before I could finish it, I had to make a few more smaller blocks.
This time, I thought I'd keep the outer strip in a solid color. 
Not sure what this will be yet!

My Favorite Quilt Block Blog Hop Schedule
Monday, September 9th

Just Let Me Quilt
Words & Stitches
VroomansQuilts
PamelaQuilts
Songbird Designs
Days Filled With Joy
Quilted Delights
Tuesday, September 10th


Wednesday, September 11th


Thursday, September 12th



Friday, September 13th


Whew! You made it this far!
Would you like a chance at a prize? 

I've got a Clara's Garden quilt pattern and 
Kansas Troubles Wedge Template for one lucky reader!

The winner will be notified Saturday, September 14 by email and will have 48 hours to reply. An alternate will be chosen if no contact is made. 


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Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Fabulous Freebie Blog Hop!



Who doesn't love a freebie? 


If your hand is raised, you're in the right place and if you're following this blog hop, 
you'll be as happy as a squirrel with an automatic nut cracker! 

Many thanks go out to Joan at Moosetash Quilting  
because she's organized a fantastic line-up of bloggers who are sharing 
Fabulous Freebie patterns and tutorials. 
You can follow along with us this entire week!

I have 3 freebies to share with you today. 
All of them were found on blogs or pinterest.
*I have been granted permission by the creators to share links.


My first project is one that is so very clever! I wish I'd had this years ago.
So perfect for travel and even at home!


These are Secret Pocket Hangers! The tutorial can be found here:
Libby's Lifestyle

They look innocent enough, right?
But wait til you peek underneath!! (It's OK, this is G-rated)



Each hanger has a hidden zippered pocket!
 Inside this pocket, you can stash anything your heart desires! 
Money, passports, jewels, chocolates!


I love this idea so much, I made one for my husband too. We love to travel!
Sometimes there isn't a safe in a hotel room to keep valuables, so this is the perfect alternative. 
Thanks Libby, for this awesome freebie!

Next up is a beautiful sunflower block. 

This block and tutorial is made by Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique.
The link to the block's tutorial can be found here, about 3/4 down the page: 
Sunflower Power block


I made my block into a small table mat for a side table. It's a perfect size and so cheerful!
I love the fussy-cut bees and bugs I added.


This pattern was so much fun to make and would make an awesome quilt!
Thank you Vanessa!

Finally, I fell in love with another sunflower block at Sandy Star Designs.
This is Block 4 of the Fall Into A Quilt A Long. 



I added tiny black beads to the center of the sunflower to look like seeds. 
You might notice that there is a mistake I made in this block. 
I've heard it said that all Amish women purposely add a "mistake" to each quilt as a reminder that no one is perfect. 
I'm going with that thought. 
It was purposely put there. (If anyone asks.)

Below is the entire line-up for the Fabulous Freebies blog hop:


Monday August 20

Tuesday August 21

Wednesday August 22
Hazel's Daughter <----You are here!

Thursday August 23

Friday August 24


Okey doke, so if you've made it this far, 
you deserve to throw your name into the hat for a prize!

I've got a pretty little fat quarter bundle named
 Succulence by Bonnie Christine for Art Gallery 

I will mail only in the U.S. due to postage prices. 
You will have 48 hours to respond to my email if you are the winner. 
I will choose another name if I don't hear from you. 
(I had to do this last time!)





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