Heather's Block of the Month Sampler quilt finish...

Yesterday you saw Megan's finish. Today is my Block of the Month finish. Megan and I fought over that lovely stack of Backyard Baby for our Block of the Month. She won in the end because of her two boys, and wanting to make them quilts for their beds. I was bummed out until I saw my stack of lovely fabric. Ooh La La by pillow and Maxfield. How could these bright colors not make anyone happy???

Here is my finished quilt...

Do you love it so??? I do!

You can see a bit of the quilting, our Aunt Wendy quilts a lot of our quilts. This was just a large swirl design. Sweet.

The weather was behaving quilt nicely. Since it was overcast, I was able to get the beautiful Utah mountains and my quilt exposed properly! I loved how the photos turned out.  

This awesome fence was just off the side of the road. Ended up being a perfect rustic setting. You may see more photos here!

Sorry for the quilt interruption .., one of my helpers. I tend to be a little ADD with my hobbies. That goes with photography, and photography of the kids! I know! I am a horrible mother. I LOVE candid sweet children's photographs. I am going to try to do better this year. These babies of mine are growing up too fast!! Isn't she sweet? (At least she still  has yummy cheeks to kiss!)

Hope you liked! I am going to try to talk Megan into another one. We both learned some new techniques, and mostly I learned the value of just working a little at a time really adds up!

Block of the Month: Quilt Tops!

First Monday of the month which means our Block of the Month series! This will be the second to last post, today we will be sharing our quilt tops and Monday April 1st we'll share our finished quilts!!  Heather is currently binding hers and mine just got finished being quilted.

We each chose different ways to finish our quilt.  Well I'll let you see for yourself!!

 

Don't you love how Heather finished hers?  Each of us bordered our blocks to make them 15.5".  Then H added the darling scrappy sashing.  Can't wait to see it all the way done!  Not sure her finished size but I know it's a generous sized throw.

Close ups for some detail.

I decided to make mine a twin quilt for my sons' room.  My boys are finally getting "real" beds (ie not toddler beds) and I got the crazy idea to make twin quilts.

So I bordered all my original blocks but also made 12 additional 9 patch chain blocks.  Phew!  Finished size is about 67" x 90".

Fun to see this almost to completion!!

See you tomorrow for Fabric Tuesday :)

LAST Block of the Month!

February's Block of the Month

Theme: 4-Patch

This is our LAST block for our  Block of the Month series!!!!  The beauty of the internet is it is never too late to start this project!  These links, linky parties, everything will be here indefinitely :)

Here is what Heather and I came up with:

Megan's Block

12" x 12"

Thrifty Pg 249

Fabric: Backyard Baby from Michael Miller

Simple. Hopefully dynamic enough :)  I feel like with this a sampler quilt these blocks are called for to keep it not too "crazy".  Plus I love those aspens.

Hooray!! I can't believe it's been 12 months.  This totally shows you how working on a project a little at a time pays off.  Had we not started this series there is no H or I would have completed an extra quilt on the side.

So I finally decided how I will finish mine.  It's going to be huge, I'm making it a twin quilt!  We're getting our boys (ages 4 and 5) new beds this summer...it's about time they're both in toddler beds!  But when you're in medical school things don't happen as fast.  Anyway I'm quite excited to get them big beds and decorating their room.

I've already added borders to make each block below 15.5" square.  Then I'm working on 12 chain blocks, so it will be an Irish Chain Sampler Quilt!  I hope it turns out as cute as it is in my head!!

Heather's Block

12" x 12"

Own, disappearing 4 patch

Fabric: Ooh La La from Michael Miller

For my four patch I followed a simple disappearing 4 patch tutorial online. (sorry can't find the link...) Then I was a bit short because I am horrible at basic math, so I added the pink border. But I love it!

These fabrics are so bright and cheery and make me want spring oh so much!

Here are my blocks. I am not quite sure what to do to finish it off. Any ideas? I think I like white for sashing, just makes the bright colors pop.  Then I am not sure of much else. I will get it together soon.

Meg was right, there is no way on the planet we would have done this on the side when you consider our crazy year. It is fun and nice to see what a little at a time can add up to. (A lesson that I have a hard time grasping. )

That year went fast, seems like only yesterday I was swooning over the fabrics!

Makes me want to do another sort of series to make me do it!!!???

We did it H!!!!

Here were the blocks.  Each month we used the theme when choosing which block we wanted to make:

In March we will share our FINISHED QUILTS!

If you are participating in this series PLEASE send us pictures when you finish, we want to feature your finished quilts!!!!

Hopefully you've enjoyed the journey with us!

Time to link up your blocks!  Go HERE to link, see past blocks and to see others blocks!

Block of the Month: January

January's Block of the Month

Theme:  Squares and Rectangles

It's the first Monday of the month so that means you get to see Heather and my blocks from our  Block of the Month series!  Excited? :)

Heather's Block

12" x 12"

Fabric: Ooh La La from Michael Miller

This was a welcome change. Squares and rectangles. So much faster, not to hard to get corners to meet!

I am almost always drawn to more muted tones (like Megan's fabrics below) but lately I have been wanting bright and bold. 

 It may have a bit to do with all the snow around here. And that is has been the coldest winter here! We are single digits for much of the day. Mid afternoon has been in the teens. FREEZING. Maybe just maybe I am wanting spring?

It is fun seeing them all together. Although seems I am a couple short. (must clean my craft room!) This is teaching me the invaluable lesson that a little done at a time can really add up! Hope you like!

Megan's Block

12" x 12"

Fabric: Backyard Baby from Michael Miller

Easy simple block...nice and crisp.  I like the kind of cross effect with the green print, I think it looks kinda cool!

Each month in order, from left to right, top to bottom.  One more to go!

Ahh!! Getting exciting!! Almost done!  Now I'm really thinking how I want to finish.  Any ideas?  I think I will add a pieced border? Or maybe some sashing with pinwheels?

The last block theme is 4 PATCH!! Then we are ready to reveal our quilt tops!!

Four patch can be so simple! You can incorporate many, or a simple four patch, should be fun!

We are using the book 501 Rotary-Cut Blocks for a lot of our blocks.

As well as linking up your blocks today you can also add them to our flickr group. 

 Go HERE to link your block and to see others blocks!

Fab Tues and Block of the Month

Fabric Tuesday! 

and

Block of the Month 

We've been posting our Block of the Month the first Monday of the month.  This Monday however Heather and I were together (YAY!) and wouldn't you know it, we completely forgot!  So today we'll share our blocks for December; theme STAR:

Heather's Block

12" x 12"

Braced Star page 53

Fabric: Ooh La La from Michael Miller

Megan's Block

12" x 12"

Eight Hands Around page 101

Fabric: Backyard Baby from Michael Miller

These are my blocks thus far, from left to right, top to bottom, March-December.

For more on our Block of the Month see here.

January's Theme: Squares and Rectangles

Fabric Tuesday #115

Wahoo!

What fabric crafty goodness are you up to? Making Christmas gifts?  Please link up, invite your friends too!

Block of the Month: November

November's Block of the Month

Theme:  Log Cabin

First Monday of the month so that means more blocks from our  Block of the Month series.   Hope you enjoy!!

Heather's Block

12" x 12"

Fabric: Ooh La La from Michael Miller

We each just made up our own Log Cabin designs.  I love how Heather used the same prints for each side, and each strip got wider as it worked to the outside.  I did mine random and simple!  But I did want to fussy cut that center square with the bird and aspens.

Megan's Block

12" x 12"

Fabric: Backyard Baby from Michael Miller

As many of you saw this past September was a very sad and tragic one for our family, here if you didn't see.  As a little update things are as good as could be expected at this time.  The older daughters are back in college, they have their days but we're there for them.  The kids still in K-12 are in different aunts and uncles homes for the time being.  It's been so sad and challenging for my family, but we've been incredibly blessed in many ways during this time.  Thanks again to those of you who donated and sent your thoughts and prayers.

Obviously Heather has been in a million places at once, she wasn't able to post her October block, so here it is!

Heather's Block

12 x 12

Pinwheel Theme

Fabric: Ooh La La by Michael Miller 

Three months lefts!! Can't wait to reveal my finish in the spring (I am not quite done!)

The block theme for December is STAR.

I've been flipping through the book...so many possibilities when it comes to stars!  Do you have a favorite go-to star block?

We are using the book 501 Rotary-Cut Blocks for a lot of our blocks in this series.

As well as linking up your blocks today you can also add them to our flickr group. 

Time to link up your blocks!  Go HERE to link and to see others blocks!

Block of the Month October

October's Block of the Month

Theme:  Pinwheel

Heather and I are sharing blocks from our  Block of the Month series. 

What do you think?  We're more than halfway through but you can start at any point.  If not we hope you like seeing our blocks from month to month.

Megan's Block

12" x 12"

Mosaic #8 Pg 176

Fabric: Backyard Baby from Michael Miller

I kept this block pretty simple, focusing on the blues and grays.  I'm trying to make sure the quilt is balanced, we'll see in the end, lol!  The pinwheel didn't pop as much as I hoped, but I do like the design with my solid.

Now you can see with all of them together.  I don't want to have orange and/or green in each block or I think it will be too overwhelming.  It is so fun trying all these new skills, love it!

Heather's Block

Heather will post her block a little later this month.  With our recent family tragedy she has been overwhelmed with many responsibilities in caring for all our sweet nieces and nephews.

The block theme for November is log cabin.

This month I plan on keeping it pretty simple, same widths and a straight forward scrappy log cabin block :)  I think a wonky one could be really fun.

We are using the book 501 Rotary-Cut Blocks for a lot of our blocks in this series.  When I looked through the book I didn't see anything I would've thought of as log cabin, but if you do great!  

As well as linking up your blocks today you can also add them to our flickr group. 

Time to link up your blocks!  Go HERE to link and to see others blocks!