Great Giveaway

I just love giveaways, don't you?  How about this one at Fave Crafts.  An entire package of pens and supplies from Sakura worth $75.00.  Better hurry and get signe dup for this one.  All sorts of pens, stickers, glue and supplies and all in a very nice box too.  Whether you can use these supplies for crafting, scrapbooking or quilting, there's something for everyone in this fabulous giveaway.  Sign up for your chance to win at:  http://www.favecrafts.com/sweeps/August-Sakura-Gift-Basket-Giveaway 

Go ahead there just has to be something in this package you can't live without and besides who can resist a free giveaway?  Not me.

Straight Out of Line

Here is another topper made with the Creative Grids Karla Alexander ruler.  This one is called the Straight Out of Line and it makes this modified 4-patch design that appears to have curves in it even though you only have straight lines.  The ruler is simple to use and the result is this easy 4-patch design that appears to be curvy.  I'm working on another one using just two colors and will post when finished.  This first one is from a fat quarter combination that just calling out to me yesterday, so I made it first.  Want more information on the Creative Grid rulers?  You can find them all at: http://www.creativegridsusa.com/  Take a look and see what's new and available. 

Happy Quilting!

Curved Slotted Ruler Quilt

I recently purchased two new rulers from Creative Grids that I'm excited about.  The first is Karla Alexander's Curved Slotted Ruler.  The concept once you do the cuts is the same as her stack the deck process, but instead you are working with curves.  Not a fan usually of curved quilting, but this one is very easy to put together.  Here is a pic of the blocks in progress.  Can't wait to see how it finishes up.

Leave a comment and tell me what you think.

Lone Star Quilt

Finally finished this Lone Star quilt for a friend.  Once I actually got into the process it wasn't so bad.  It was made using Quilt Smart fusible interfacing and it went together pretty smoothly.  It's nice not to have to worry about those pesky points.  Only thing is...I forgot to take a picture of the finished quilt.  I quilted a feathered heart design in the triangle backgrounds and in the big corner squares.  She loved it and that's what matter, right?  One comment I have if you're using the Quilt Smart.  Some of the registration lines for lining up the fabric weren't there, so you have to be real careful.  Otherwise, it was a great way to make a Lone Start and surprisingly (well, I guess it's suppose to work this way), all the points match when finished and well, I just might do another one for me now.

What do YOU think?  Leave a comment.

New Year New Projects

Well, it's time to add some new items to the post.  I'm working on the cutest cell phone carrier and make up or quilt/sewing case.  The zipped case could also be used as a make up case and the small size will fit nicely in a purse (my reason for making the first one for me)  They are fat quarter friendly and so quick and easy.  I'll post pics when they are finished.  Hopefully today.