It's Graduation Time....

And I have been busy making quilts and other projects.  (That's why you haven't "seen" me in awhile!)
The one I'm going to show you today is for one of the students that works with me.  I still can't believe 4 of our students will be off to college soon. 
       I've called this one "Life is a Jewel, Treasure it"

I used the jewel toned batiks that I had in my stash and the white is Kona.

 
 The backing is batik also. (I had to buy that, since I didn't want to piece the back)

 Did you notice the little tag?  Isn't it CUTE!!!  I found a tutorial on how to make it here at Seams to be you and me.. They were so easy and fast to do. 
I have 2 more quilts to show you, so I'll be back soon!

Sew til next time...............

I DIDN'T NEED ANOTHER PROJECT!

But you know how that goes.  You see something on the internet that catches your eye and you just can't resist!  Or is it just ME that does that?  (I think not!)  ANYWAY, I have been eyeing THIS and can no longer resist.  It looks like such a fun project.
 I ordered all the Kona solids that I needed last night from Ginger's.  And I got FREE shipping!  Love that part.  Actually, I refuse to buy anything online unless I get free shipping!

I am still working on the Graduation quilts (4)  and will start quilting those when we come back from the Lake.  I am bringing a couple of other projects to work on while I am just sitting there looking at the wonderful scenery.  Can't wait.

I promise to have lots of pics next time.

Sew till next time...............

I WON!!

I just checked my email and found out I won this from Lena Karen.  She had been a guest poster on Stash Manicure and gave a great tutorial on this little bag.  Plus everyone that knows me know how much I love, love, love Butterflies and this bag has one on it!!  I can't wait to see it in person!  Thanks again, Lena!

ITS READY TO QUILT!

 I've had the blue border put on for a couple of days, but just didn't have the time to post til now.  It won't be quilted for another few months because I use the Sharon Schamber technique and I usually try to get a few quilts basted while I have the tables set up!!  Nothing like having 2 extra 6 foot tables in the middle of the living room. LOL!  I plan on making 2 more tops before I set up the tables.

I even have the binding all ready to go!  I had read some time ago,

that it's best to go ahead and make the binding as soon as you finish the top. 

THAT'S a VERY good idea!!  That way you (or I, in this case) won't use the fabric for anything else!  Ask me how I know! LOL!  Anyhoo, I made the binding with all the leftover batiks, just cut them to different sizes and sewed.  I can't wait to see this one finished!

Sew, til next time.....

IT'S ALMOST A QUILT TOP!

 This was a very fast quilt top to make. I added a 1" white border after I took this pic.   Now I have to decide what color to make the 3" border.   I'm thinking of making the binding from all of the fabrics used.   I shopped my stash for this one ising  batiks and Kona Snow.  Don't know what I'll use for the backing yet.  I found this pattern on Robert Kaufman's site and drew it up in EQ-7.  I really like how it turned out.  It's one of 4 graduation quilts I need to make for this year.

I am  working on 3 "rememberance" quilts also.  I will save those pics for later.  I still haven't had a chance to sew on "Peachy" yet.  She is still a kitchen table "decoration" LOL!
Til next time.....