Where are the Trolls?

Auditioning border fabrics.  Inner border is good but which outer border?  The pink is a sorta tie dyed looking batik that I thought would be perfect, but then the green daisies caught my eye and I think they provide a calming effect on the chaos within.  other opinions? I could use either as a backing (I think there is enough).

Name the Trolls

What's my name?

What's my name?

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 This fabric is destined for another One Block Wonder. I had tons of fun with Troll Dolls as a child, and now some quilty fun. This is a bright wacky fabric and I bought all that I could when I saw it. Sadly, that was not very much. It was a bit tricky on the layout because of this. Thank goodness for a design wall. Tomorrow I will show you a picture

What's my name?

What's my name?

Troll Land - cut cut cut

making it up as I go

I think this is called Ohio Star,
but I started it so long ago, I don't remember

Another ditty for the NICU.  I started these stars a long time ago, uncovered them while cleaning.  I have lost interest in this project, but still feel the need to "do something" with the 5 blocks I finished. 

I added 4 plain blocks of flannel and started quilting without much of a plan.  I've been wanting to try feathers so I started there.  I like to try new things on projects that I can afford to scrap if need be.  I'm not totally happy with the feathers, but happy enough to continue.  I echoed the feathers next and then decided the stars should have a softer feel so I stitched curved edges on the triangles (found it much faster than SITD) the swirl in the center was the last idea that popped into my head, but I love how all the soft curves play together. 

Talk about a quick finish---- I skipped the binding and opted to serge the edges with wooly nylon and it is on its way to cheer up the NICU in WV.  I do hope it brightens someone's day. 

wrinkley/crinkley back

Raggedy Reverse Applique

finding UFOs (Unfinished objects) and PIGs (projects in Grocery bags) and Orphans as I tidy up the studio after a frantic holiday season.  This is one of 4 squares featuring the Raggedy Reverse Applique from an HGTV program http://www.hgtv.com/crafting/raggedy-reverse-applique/index.html . I serged the edges with wooly nylon and off it goes to the NICU along with a few other projects that just needed some finishing up.  feels GOOOOOOD! 

Bloom Time Completed

It has been a JOY to design and stitch this quilt from beginning to end.  I loved the process and the finished quilt.  Hmmmmm, where to hang it? 

Bloom Time part 3

borders added, quilting done, getting ready for binding!

Bloom Time part 2

choosing fabrics for the flowers

Lots of elements starting to take shape.  Stems and leaves finished, bird is taking shape, flowers are beginning to bloom... stay tuned.

Taggie Block

Orphan squares from the Irish Monkeys quilt sewn into a taggie block. 

Inspiration piece for Bloom Time



This quilt top was made by Lynn Taylor, one of my facebook friends.  she used it as her profile picture for a while.  I told her it was my inspiration for a quilt challenge quilt and promised to share.  She says her inspiration came from Kelly at Dont look now blog.  http://dontlooknow.typepad.com/dont_look_now/2009/01/flower-garden-pillow-tutorial-.html so I went there.  and that's when I knew I would be adding a little bird to my design. 

IRISH MONKEYS

Another Monkey quilt for a new little monkey. Her anticipated arrival in IL is Feb. 13th.

sorry these are all really bad photos