MNQuilterist

On a catamaran in Santorini today.

I would definitely prefer to paper piece these!!

Wallet closed

Wallet open

I made a wallet using a faux ostrich leather. I added extra card slots and a magnetic snap closure.

Quilt displayed on a queen-sized bed

Quilt top on the long arm machine.

Completed quilt top! I’m on the left.

I worked on this queen-size Dinner Plate Dahlia quilt top over several years, and finished it this spring. After I got it back from the quilter, I added the binding and gifted it to a friend last week. They have it displayed on their guest bed, and it looks perfect!

And this batik quilt top is complete!
Pattern is Succulent Garden 2.0

Just completed this 80x84” batik quilt top, and debating whether to add a border to make it bigger. It’s been a while since I did traditional piecing (versus paper piecing) but this went together beautifully. It’s so pretty in person! Pattern is Succulent Garden 2.0

Tonight I threw together a case for sunglasses, with a strap to clip it onto the outside of a bag. This should be useful for an upcoming trip, although once I finished it, I realized it’s too big. I need to rethink the shape, maybe a flat pouch with an opening only on the end?

I finished the last seams on this quilt today. It was nice to finally have straight seams at the end, after so many curves! Maisie says I’ve spent enough time in the sewing room today, and it’s time for dog cuddles.
Pattern: Jungle Magnolia Wall by Quiltworx. Fabric is Tula Pink Untamed

Front has a slip pocket and a zip pocket. Carry handles plus a padded shoulder strap

Back has a slip pocket and a trolley sleeve

Each end has a pocket

Inside has a divided fabric pocket, and a full sized mesh pocket with a double zipper. There is a removable hard bottom.

My duffle bag is complete! Outer pockets on all 4 sides, a trolley sleeve, padded shoulder strap, and roomy interior pockets. I think it looks pretty sharp!
Pattern: ByAnnie’s Round Trip Duffle
Fabric: Tim Holtz Eclectic Elements line

My wall quilt won a first place and a rosette ribbon at the Minnesota State Fair, but it was displayed during the fair with the ribbons behind it. The nice lady at the pickup window took a picture before I left the Creative Arts Building with my entries!

Today I was doing some pattern testing for a friend. Now I need to figure out where and how to use them!

My “Broken Compass “ quilt took a First Place at the Minnesota State Fair, but they hung the ribbon on the back. It’s high up, so they may not be able to reach it to get the ribbon in front. It also won a First at the Mower County Fair.

My “Fourth of July Fireworks “ quilt did not win a ribbon, but it was prominently displayed! It took a Second at the Mower County Fair.

My “Tools of the Trade” tote won a First Place! It also won a Grand Champion ribbon at the Mower County Fair.

Closer view of my “Broken Compass” quilt

Great weather for the Minnesota State Fair today! Found my two First Place winners, and another entry on display. Almost 10,000 steps and my feet are tired.

Quilt blocks on a design wall, sewn in vertical columns.

This is a big batik quilt that is nearing completion, after only 2 short Saturdays of work. I need to add the strips in the top and bottom to square it off, then sew the columns together and add a border. It will be queen size! Pattern is Succulent Garden 2.0, and it uses 20 half-yard cuts.

Outside of the bag front and back. Slip pockets on each, with an extra zipper pocket on the front and a trolley sleeve on the back. There’s also a separate carry strap.

Inside of the bag front and back. Divided slip pocket on one, and a full size mesh pocket on the other.

This is the pattern. Fabric is Eclectic Elements by Tim Holtz

I’m making a duffle bag! I’m participating in a “slow-along” which basically spreads out the pattern steps over 6 weeks, with each step being less than 2 hours. This week’s assignment was assembling the bag front and back, with handles and interior/exterior pockets. I like how it’s turning out!

I took some items to our local County Fair this week, and judging results were out today. Grand Champion on the B&W tote, Reserve Grand on the tote with purple giraffes, and a 1st Place on the wall hanging quilt. I also received two 2nd Place awards, but we can only post 4 pics.

Front. This is 31” square.

Closeup

Back!

This wall hanging is quilted, bound, and hanging sleeve attached. I love how it turned out!

Front has a zipper pocket and a slip pocket, with ribbon trim

Back has a slip pocket, with ribbon trim (cat food cans!)

Zipper folds flat against the sides when open

Hard base on the inside. Bellowed pockets (to hold a water bottle upright) on one side, and a divided slip pocket on the other side

I just finished this tote for a friend. Started it yesterday morning, worked til after 11 last night, and completed it after a couple hours this morning.
Pattern is ByAnnie’s Two Big Totes in size large, fabric is Tula Pink’s Tabby Road.

Quilt retreat, Day 3. Made two blankets from a new double-sided velveteen fabric by Riley Blake Designs in the National Parks fabric. Postcards on one side, shield logos on the other. Just bind.

Today I made a new purse. Pockets inside and out, iridescent rainbow vinyl bottom, and totally adorable. Gotta love quilt retreats.
Pattern is ByAnnie’s Two Big Totes in size small.

First quilt retreat project is complete! It’s a cross-body bag with 3 pockets, for an upcoming Mediterranean cruise.
Fabric is Tula Pink Untamed, pattern is ByAnnie Side Hustle.

It’s a wall hanging, 31” square. It is available as a large quilt too, but I’m trying to get some smaller projects done!

Finished! It’s so cute!

Assembled and ready for borders!

New colors opened today

The circling geese are made! The next step is to insert the arcs into the log cabin blocks, then the border!

Working on a small wall hanging in Tula Pink’s Everglow fabric. The border is the pink elephants.
Pattern is Lincoln Log Cabin.

I’m nearing the finish line! The outer 1/8 sections are all assembled. I only have need to attach the center petals, and then it will be time for the final seams.

My E units are done, and it’s time to assemble the quilt!

D units are done!
Pattern is Jungle Magnolia, fabric is Tula Pink.

Today I finished up the C units, trimming and marking TRP lines, and removing papers. Since the heat index is over 100 degrees here in southern Minnesota, it was a good day to work in a nice cool basement!
Pattern is Jungle Magnolia, fabric is Tula Pink.