Another Binary Code Mini Quilt....

I just love binary code quilts.  Remember when I did this one, for my son Ryan??  It spells Ryan ###### (our last name) in binary code vertically.  We think it is kind of cool that it just looks like a random pattern of blocks to most people, but it really means something to us.

In light of that successful quilt, I figured I'd make another mini one for myself.  Each zero or one block will finish at 3" x 3".  There are eight zeros and ones in each letter (horizontally) so it will measure 24" across and 30" down (there are 9 letters and one space in the words).  Here is a link to a binary code converter if you are interested in doing this yourself....  These are some zero blocks and some one blocks that I'm making from my huge stash of vintage shirts.

The left side shows a zero block.  Two 1.5" x 3.5" strips on the sides, and three 1.5" x 1.5" squares up the middle.  The right side shows a one block--all three strips are 1.5" x 3.5".   Unfinished they will square up to 3.5" x 3.5".  Easy peasy!

This will show how it is starting out...you are looking at a "z" and "e".  ;-)

Well, I guess we'll see how it all turns out in the end.  It is my daily project while I binge watch Breaking Bad for the third time!!  Ryan is at band camp during the day, and Rebecca is back to work, so I'm a housewife (sort of).  I should wrap this up by next week when I have to return to school.

I'll keep you up to date...Happy Quilting!

Still working...on a new pattern!

A big HELLO to anyone who made the switch from the old blog!  Thanks for following me...

One of my last posts showed a new quilt pattern I was working on called Gypsy.  Here it is done in pastels...

But I really wanted a different cover pic so I remade the quilt in Amy Butler Soul Blossoms.  Yes, I've been hoarding a bunch of this fabric and I thought it would make the perfect cover quilt.

It still needs to be quilted, but this what I've been doing this summer.  Not that it took me that long, lol, but I was working slowly.  The pattern is written and just needs the cover pic to be completed.  More to come on that soon, hopefully!

I'm back to school next week...the final year!!  Good luck to all you parents out there--school shopping awaits you!!  Happy Quilting!

Sweet Home Alabama

I'm excited to show you my latest quilt pattern...

The quilt uses jelly roll strips, though instructions are given for cutting from leftover scrap pieces.  Here is the back of the quilt pattern....

The alternate sizes vary from baby to twin size.  This quilt is perfect for beginners as it has no tricky piecing....just straight lines all the way!!  I definitely advise using a strongly contrasting color for the cornerstones.  

I quilted it using a new panto called Shasta.  I love the swirling daisies and whimsical leaves.  It is a lovely quilt and was quite easy to make.  The pattern is available for PDF download on Etsy here, or Craftsy here.

I've got another quilt in the works so keep checking back in with me...

Happy Quilting!

Shoop Shoop

If you follow my blog, you likely know that I'm addicted to scrappy quilts.  And the easiest way to get a scrappy quilt is from precuts!!  Bearing that in mind, I typically design my patterns to be precut friendly...and Shoop Shoop is no exception.

The pattern uses charm squares and jelly roll strips, or charm squares and layer cake squares.  The sashings are actually done when making each block...so when you're done with the blocks, you're ready to assemble the quilt top!!  I've done this quilt in several different colorways and I love them all.

The cover quilt measures 57" x 69-3/4", but alternate quilt sizes are available in the quilt pattern.  The pattern up for sale (digital download) on Etsy and Craftsy today.  Happy Quilting!!

Cracklin' Rosie

I love this pattern!  I know I say that about all of them, but this one is particularly adorable.  

This pattern is based on the basic Friendship Block.  With the right color placement, and some creative piecing in the sashings, a wonderful quilt design will emerge!!

The blocks are easy to assemble and turn out slightly oversized--you will cut them down to 12.5" x 12.5" squares in the final step.  Though accurate piecing is recommended, the pattern construction is very forgiving--even for beginner quilters.

Several different sizes are given in the quilt pattern:  baby, small lap, large lap, and queen size.

Also included in the quilt pattern is a coloring diagram for adventurous quilters who may want to make one completely scrappy!!

Cracklin' Rosie is available for PDF download on Etsy and Craftsy.  Enjoy!

Rock Around the Clock Quilt Pattern

I am finally getting around to publishing my fat quarter log cabin pattern, Rock Around the Clock.  I love this pattern because the blocks come together so quickly and the piecing is very forgiving.  It is the perfect quilt for a beginner--and a veteran who wants a quick and easy sewing project.

I've made the quilt four times...the cover, once for my Green Valley charity quilt, once in batiks (yet to be shown) and once in Pam Kitty pastels.  Honestly, because I have such a large stash of fat quarters, it is simple to get together some coordinating fabric and get busy with this quilt!

The cover quilt pattern is made with 17 fat quarters and measures 58" x 58".  However, alternate quilt sizes are available to suit your needs.

You won't be sorry with this pattern--if you've always wanted to try out a basic log cabin pattern, then this is the one for you!  Enjoy...

Available on Craftsy here.

The Hustle Quilt Pattern is Available!

I love to buy precuts and this is a pattern that is perfect for layer cake squares and charm squares, or fat quarters!  It only requires thirty 10" x 10" squares and thirty pairs of matching 5" x 5" charm squares, plus background fabric.  If you have a large stash of fat quarters, you can pick 15 of them and cut your own squares.

The cutting is easy and with some clever piecing and seam pressing, you will find that all of your blocks nest together nicely for the final assembly.  This quilt could be made bigger or smaller by adjusting the number of layer cake and charm squares you use.

As the blocks come together at the end, you will find a secondary pattern is created by the corners--a modern "plus" sign.  Some really great quilting in those areas would make this quilt shine ;-)

No special rulers are required.  You will also find a coloring diagram in the pattern.

The pattern is available in PDF form on Etsy or Craftsy.  Happy Quilting!