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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Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Patriotic Sewing!


June was filled with red, white and blue fabric in my sewing room!

The week before my husband's family reunion, I decided to make hostess gifts. 
2 of the cousins invited the "E" side to their homes for the weekend. 
I had signed up to take baked beans,
 but thought the ladies needed a thank-you gift for their hard work.

I made the pillows from the free Craftsy pattern found here: 
I Heart America Quilt Block
by  Pretty Little Quilts

Both pillows use the same pattern. 
The only difference is that the one on the right did not get the white triangles 
on the corners to make a heart shape. 

I think they turned out spectacular!



I was still in the star-spangled mood when we returned from the reunion
 and since my sewing room was still strewn with the stars and stripes fabrics, I made these:



The mini wall-hanging and small table topper are adapted from the 
free pattern found at Moda Fabrics. 

Moda Stripes & Stars Pillow

I hope your home has a bit of red, white and blue in it!
Happy Birthday America!


Linking up with:

Wednesday Wait Loss 73 at Inquiring Quilter

Linky Tuesday at Freemotion By the River

Clever Chameleon Link Up

Let's Bee Social at SewFreshQuilts

MidWeek Makers at Quilt Fabrication



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Tuesday, June 12, 2018

My Day on the Where Flowers Bloom Blog Hop!



Who loves flowers? I do, I do! 
I certainly couldn't resist joining in on this blog hop 
hosted by lovely Carla at Creatin' In The Sticks.

The one and only rule was to create a project using some form of flower.
I could do that!
Almost.

Sadly, I did not get my project completely finished in time.
The month of May was crazy busy with school jobs and just when I thought I'd have the last week of school free from subbing, I was called in to sub in an Art class. The teacher had broken her elbow, so rather than sew, I was helping kids create. 

Then, the day after school was out, we went on a week-long vacation to Sedona, Arizona! 
Oh, how we love Sedona...those red rocks! Swoon!

So, now I share what I've got finished so far on my Flower Project.

Hang on til the end of the post for a fun giveaway!!!



I've long admired the Park Bench Posies table runner pattern shown in the 
2004 Martingale book titled Stitch and Split Applique. 
I've had the page tabbed forever and knew this was the time to get 'er done!
 (It WILL get finished!!!)



All fabrics came from my stash. Love that!

Cutting out the shapes was the most time-consuming. 
I'm always so anxious to get sewing!


Then the 3 pieces were sewn onto a background square 
and the inner parts were trimmed out to reduce the layers. 



The squares were cut into quarters and do-si-do we went with new partners!


Choosing a border fabric is soooo difficult!
One by one I eliminated a fabric and settled on the purple. 
I'm not too surprised really. 
Purple is my thang.


The borders and corners are on, the iron-on batting is affixed. 
All is needs is quilting, binding and the time to do it!
(It WILL get done!)

The top portion is the backing fabric (also from my stash) and the leaves need to be sewn on. 
After that, all it needs is quilting, binding and the time to do it!
(It WILL get done!)


Kinda looks like a magic carpet, doesn't it? :)
My finished table runner will measure 31" x 50".



I hope you're having fun following along with Where Flowers Bloom Blog Hop!

Be sure to stop at each blog to check out the beautiful creations this week!

Where Flowers Bloom Blog Hop Schedule















I did mention a giveaway, didn't I?

I have an "intermediate level" foundation piecing pattern called
Mango Hummingbird
that I'd love to give to a lucky reader!

It's so delicate and pretty!
Because of postage costs, I will mail only to U.S. addresses.


a Rafflecopter giveaway

Linking up with Myra at:
Finished or Not Friday at Busy Hands Quilts
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