More May is for Makers

There has been a lot of sewing going on in my house,

but not very many finishes!

Wish I could show you a picture of my new design wall!

But there is some 'secret sewing' on display,

so maybe next time.

I'm delighted to share with you

my only recent finish.

It's a new pattern released just today

by our very own,

Linda at Scrapmaster
and Karen of Sugar Free Quilts

Follow the Arrow.

My version:

I chose to reverse the 

center row of arrows,

    because I ... 

...well, because I just did.

I finally broke into my 

coveted box of  Cotton and Steel 2015 prints 

that I'd ordered 

from Craftsy awhile back.  

The gray print backing

is from Red Rooster.

I echoed around each arrow 

with a gray Auriful,

and kept it pretty simple. 

My daughter saw a picture of this on my design wall

and laid immediate claim to it before it was even completed,

so I guess it will be winging its way to TX soon.

May is for makers!
Check out this great pattern!
Support our designers!

Have a fantabulous day!
~karen

May is for Makers

Yay!  It's May!

Given the fact that time passes much too quickly, 

I'm not one to wish it away.

That said, I've never been so happy to see a month arrive!

It's been pretty cold up here, and I've had about enough!

Not to mention that May is for Makers!

I've completed two flimsiest just in time to share,

But let me apologize for the pictures up front.

The forecast for the week is dismal,
so there is no sense waiting.

Many of you know I'm a naturalist,

and when Barb of Bejeweled Quilts published this pattern,

I had to have it.

A day trip to Joshua, Texas to shop at Batiks Galore this winter,

a few days at my trusty old Kenmore,
 which, by the way, is parked in front of the wood stove,

And voila!

There isn't enough fabric left over to piece a backing,

but there's just enough to make a matching tote bag, 

so guess what's next on my list?

And while I'm in a blue mode,

I just had to make this charming wall hanging

 by AllieOopsDesigns

I was pretty pressed for blue fabric, not being a blue person
and having very little in my stash,

but I managed to find two pieces that would work for a trial run.

The lighter blue is a poly blend (how did THAT get in there?)

and didn't play nicely, but I managed.
What color fabric do you lack in your stash?

I think it would be delightful if Allie could design a whole set!

I just love the font she chose! Not only is it pleasing to the eye, it was fun and easy to applique.

Whenever I machine applique, whatever stitch I choose to use,
I always take the time to pull my beginning and ending threads
through to the back and tie them off.
It gives a nice, smooth finish on the front.

Today, my plan is to quilt these up on the Janome.

I hope you'll take a minute to visit these two ladies
to see what other beauties they've designed!

Enjoy your day,
whatever your weather!

A big hello to Fran!
Hope you're staying warm, dry, and safe!

XO,
karen