I had a great time at NCQC today and I have a couple of new quilts for the ol' blog. This one is called Sack-o-Tomatoes. It could be made in any color combination and is a great use of scraps from our stashes.

Sack-o-Tomatoes

5" Floppies

This is a great modern take of the basic weave using 10" squares. It's a quick and easy way to use up those Layer Cake packs.  This quilt whips up in a jiffy and makes a marvelous gift!

Cake Walk

I'm a Pattern Makin' Machine

I have a couple of patterns to add to the site. Gum Wrappers reminds me of the gum wrapper chains we used to make as kids. Looky Lulu is named after my sister whose nickname is Lulu. They are snow ball blocks in a hexagon layout. Hippie Beads is a great use of color to achieve a 3-D look and Diamonds in the Rough is a great use of scrap fabrics.

Gum Wrappers

Looky Lulu

Hippie Beads

Diamonds In The Rough

More Patterns ..

I actually have a couple of new patterns that need to get put on the site, but I only have time to quickly throw one up there. Here it is, Our Guy Al. I love coming up with these pattern names ...

Our Guy Al

Maggie Mo

Got another pattern finished this week. This one is name after my cousin, Mary Margaret, known to the family as Maggie and as a child, Maggie Mo. I am blessed with having really cool cousins!

Maggie Mo

A couple of new patterns this week. Well, actually three. I love seeing each pattern evolve. Next month I will be presenting at NCQC. The month after, my hubby and I and the Grandtwins are going on a road trip, visiting quilt shops and seeing if anyone is interested in my patterns. Keep your fingers crossed ...

I'm Confused

I Donut Know

Cascade

Another New Pattern ...

Well, actually there are a couple of new patterns but only one that is written up. I named it Superlicious. What do you think?

Superlicious

Two New Patterns This Weekend

This has been a productive weekend.  The first of two new patterns I designed this weekend is Gum Balls.  Notice the hint of an off centered checker board in the background. This quilt has great possibilities. It can be soft and muted in mono-chromatic fabrics or loud and proud in great primary colors. Dress it up patriotic with great reds, whites and blues or give it a holiday flair to represent your favorite holiday. Whichever way you make it, you’ll be thrilled at how quickly it goes together.

Gum Balls

The second pattern is Sewing Under the Influence (SUI). Simple blocks on-point give the illusion of a gentle weave. You only need three different fabrics and a neutral border fabric to achieve the look of a woven quilt.

Sewing Under The Influence