Scary Monsters and Happy Birthday Complete

My quilt guild, The Orange County Quilt Guild is having their annual quilt show April 10th and 11th, the theme is "Echoes of the Past"

I have never entered a show before but I am up for it so I pushed and pushed and completed two quillts this weekend. 

Scary Monsters
Quilted, Bound and Labeled 

I started this back in December 2010 as  a block of the month with a pattern from Quakertown Quilts, Inc., Houston Texas. When I saw the pattern, I just had to have it. I love the whimsy, the colors and the wonderful poem:

There are big scary Monsters under the bed

but, I'm not afraid, I just laugh off my head!!!

The monsters stare in surprise at me... 

But then they giggle and laugh with glee!

We laugh 'til we're tired, then sleep through the night -

And dream sweet dreams 'til mornings light.

There is an alternative poem that is cute too:

There are big scary Monsters under the bed

And every night, they must be fed.

They love to eat fabric; it's their favorite food -

It puts them in the very best mood.

So the lesson is clear: consider your plight -

Keep buying more fabric... or be dinner tonight!

One of my favorite parts was all the half square triangle sawtooth borders around the poem. My favorite monster is the purple "Mr. Big Mouth" (1st block) followed by "The Green Machine" ( the dragon first block second row)  This took me 4 years and 4 months to complete, it was the show that gave me the incentive to get the button eyes on and get it labeled. I am glad to have a true finish! Yea for me. 

Happy Birthday 

I have had several posts about this quilt and finally I finished it today. This quilt was started January 2014. It was a block of the month, free on Riley Blake's website. I enjoyed having a sewing project each month and posting it on this blog. I started it as it looked like a good stash buster. I did not purchase any new fabric for this quilt - oh except the backing. I think it turned out great.

It is 74" x 84.5".

Happy Birthday

Quilted, bound and labeled.

I can see this quilt as being used on "YOUR BIRTHDAY" -  

What better than being wrapped in quilt love on your birthday? 

All in all, I see I really compete quilts under pressure. The guild gives me great incentive to get them done. I enjoy showing my work to them at meetings and now at a show. 

I think this guy looks like my husband, but

I can not imagine him saying this.

Hugs to all,

Julie

Thanks for stopping by!

Fiesta de Flores 3 More Blocks Done

 These are 8" blocks machine appliqued in batiks. I have 12 blocks completed. 

The sashing and boarders for this quilt is quite complicated. I am going to have to get some coordinating fabric - yea a reason to go fabric shopping. Planning to attend the Pomona Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival this weekend. 

Hope you are well!

Enjoy the rest of your day.

Jules

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Applique Sunday

I have so many projects, which one to choose.......the Fiesta de Flores projects called my name today and I got 4 blocks done. I love working with batiks, they are so exotic and every piece is unique. I have a big bin full of all kinds of colors and patterns. 

These blocks will finish at 8".  I now have 9 done. As you can see the quilt on the right, it uses 12 blocks and an intricate border. I and not wait to finish this one. 

Looks like I am finally getting back into the groove.

Hope your Sunday is wonderful - mine is!

Thanks for dropping by. 

Julie

Bubble Dresses

I finally got my sewing room back! 

Back from the holidays, back from remodeling two bedrooms! All the stuff that was moved into the sewing room has finally found a place in the garage or the Salvation Army donation site.

I am sewing again.

Over the weekend I made these two little bubble dresses for my nephews daughters.

They were really simple and I just love the pattern.The cat and flower fabric came from my stash. I was sew happy to find coordinating fabric and enough. Crossed fingers that they fit them and they can wear them together. Only had enough fabric for one purse - well how much make up does a one year old need?

This morning the sky was completely blue and I went for a 9.25 walk with my friend Carol to the Orange Circle via the Santiago Creek River Bed. By the time we returned, the sky clouded up and a few drops of rain spattered on the ground. I love walking in the rain and we really can use the moisture here, planning to hit Curves this afternoon. I love my days off. Hope you enjoy your day.

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Curves Accomplishment

I have been going to Curves since 2010. I was really happy to see I hit 600 workouts!

If you have been trying to get into an exercise regiment. I would suggest Curves, it is very do able, great for strengthening and cardio and you can meet some great gals there too. 

Today my guild buddies are coming over to collaborate on a table setting for our guild pot luck. The theme this year is "two colors" we have chosen "Black and White". Check back soon and I will have some photos of our table. The prize??? Just bragging rights. But I am always up for a fun challenge and  I have to say... we are going to win!

Yarn Bombing at the Muzeo

Fun fun fun The plaza abound the Muzeo has been Yarn Bombed

To Quilt

I know it has been a very long time since my last post. The holidays came into play, I had new floors installed on the stairs and upper level of the house - everything got moved into the sewing room and I have been trying to dig myself out. Finally I got sewing yesterday at a class from Lenore Crawford... Confetti Quilts.

This is suppose to be a hummingbird. It is not at all finished - just layed the million pieces of fabric confetti and covered with tulle. For a first try, I am satisfied and I think there is a huge area for improvement. I think once it gets stitched up completely there will be enough distinction so you will be able to see the bird separate from the background. I plan to thread paint a bit too. Fingers crossed!!

While at the class at Road to California I also got to meet up with Joe Cunningham. I love Joe and he is also one of the art quilter displaying at the Muzeo where I am a docent. 

Here is one of Lenore Crawfords Confetti Quilts. Love the fall colors

Have a wonderful day!