Ocean Waves Quilts

Happy Halloween!!

I made this photo quilt in halloween fabrics, and used pictures of my two granddaughters and my two nieces dressed up for past halloweens. I designed this pattern. It is super simple, and looks so different depending on the fabrics and the pictures used. I have made it with beach pictures, and water/sand fabrics. I also made a cute birthday hanging with all pink cupcake fabrics. This halloween quilt is hanging in my shop right now. The customers get such a kick out of it! The closeup picture is of Riley(4). She had a false eyelash stuck on her lip, lol. I sed a halloween variegated thread to quilt it with. Fun to pull out at this time of year! Stay tuned..................

Note to Trisha and Mickey.............................

Well thank you both:) I needed that. I did not have a pattern or a tutorial. This art folder really is easy to make! It is just a long rectangle(40"x12") with batting inside, and pillow turned.Sew close to edge  all the way around.  A pocket of matching fabric(6" x 10" is added on to the right side with lines sewn down (3/4 of an inch apart) for holding  pencils or pens.  A square of chalkboard fabric is zig zagged on, as well as a small notebook pouch (available in the stationery dept.), on the left side. Then fold both these ends in to form the pockets to hold a sketch pad or notebook,( sew on wrong side) A button and small piece of 1/4 inch elastic will make a closure for the art. folder. The chalkboard fabric is available at Nancy's notions.

Any other questions, e mail me. And thank you both for commenting so that I don't feel as if I am mumbling to myself.......

A little sewing going on....................

 
 
 
I did the consolation block that came with the  applique block  of the month!  It is a quick and easy one, makes you feel as if you have accomplished something!  I am now halfway though the pieced blocks. It is nice to think that next Christmas, I will have all the squares done for two Christmas quilts!

I also made this art folder for a young girl on my Christmas list. It has a pocket for a notebook or drawing pad, a chalkboard cloth piece, and a pocket to hold the chalk and sponge. On top of the pocket for the notebook, there is room for crayons or markers. This young lady likes to write and draw in her "journal", so colored pencils seemed just right!

I am machine quilting a pretty blue and soft green quilt right now. It is bordered in gorgeous lakehouse hydrangea fabric. Each time I machine quilt, I seem to do it better, and easier. I have found that the slider sheet on my machine bed works wonders. This time I combined some stippling with a loop- de- loop in the sashing, and 9 patch squares. It's looking pretty good. I have to admit, it's not my favorite thing to do, right now my neck is tied in knots, lol. Pictures soon.....

I hope you all had a good weekend, and maybe you managed to get some sewing time in.Are any of you making gifts for Christmas? We would love to hear about what you are making, or planning to make. I saw Trisha on TLC stitches is knitting some gorgeous socks.

Ladies of the evening are all working on their squares for "Little Doris". This is for the comfort quilt we are making to send to her . We decided to go for pastel "scrappy" blocks, with a white strip in the middle to write her a message, or just sign our name. Mine will have some strips with cats on it. There is  a reason for that! I will tell you my cat story with Doris when I get my block done...so stay tuned.......
 

Keeper...for sure....................

This has been "one of those weeks". Not enough time, not enough sleep...too much stress. You get it. I came home last night to this....... beautiful flowers, cookies from the italian bakery....and a new quilting magazine...oh...and a love note. Is this guy a keeper or what? he gets up at 4 a.m. to go to work, sets my coffee for me... and leaves me 7 post it notes around the house today. Yeah...he's a keeper allright:) Thanks Bill, a million years will never be enough. xxoo

Ladies of the Evening..............

Peggy and Mary, working on their projects.
Here is "The other Doris" finsihing a very cute fall wallhaning. Doris is doing a great job of clearing up her UFO's!!
Mary has just completed this great Christmas stocking for a grandchild. Great job Mary!
Here are Rosemarie, Frances,a nd Florida Barb cutting strips for our blocks. Sorry about the butts, but at least they are tiny butts, lol!!!! 

 I went to meet with "The ladies of the evening"last night. Everyone is busy, as we are planning a lap quilt for one of our members. "Little" Doris is having some memory problems, so she has gone into an assisted living facility. We wanted to make something to remind her of us. We decided to make an easy scrappy block, with a center white strip, so we can write her a message or sign our names.  Our friend Kathie was not with us last night as she was out having a birthday dinner with her hubby. We all hope she had a wonderful birthday.Here is  Jackie perusing a book of sayings,  looking for something to write on her block. Soon I will have pictures of how we are coming along. Stay tuned...................... 

Nantucket Whaler baby hat....................................

I saw these  "Nantucket Whaler hats" when I was over on the island visiting my family. I had to make this for a special baby boy. They are cute as a button, made in the traditonal Navy/white , the Nantucket High School colors, and very cute made in powder blue/white! The only part I hate is when you get to the top of the hat, and have to switch to 4 needles. I feel as if I have ten thumbs! I do think that It's worth it though, for the cuteness factor!.

 I actually had time to SEW today! I made a cute art folder for a Christmas gift, and made the quickie  Christmas block that comes once a month. Pictures soon......
 Stay tuned..............................

Another one bit the dust!

I finished this 2 weeks ago, and forgot to post it! This is block #5! I am now working on # 6. Each time I get this block of the month in the mail, I think "I must be NUTS". I have cut 50 pieces to this block so far, and there are MORE!!!! I am determined though, lol.

 I think I am going to put a label on the back saying...."This sucker was a LOT of work" When I am dead and gone, and this quilt is passed along in my family, I want  them to know it should be treasured, simply because  it took so darn long!  It has been yet another rainy lousy sunday on Cape Cod. Great sewing weather though! I cooked a delicious roast chicken dinner, and now am sitting in front of the football game watching the SNOW!!! Thank God it is rain on the cape. I hope you are all having a nice relaxing day, and maybe having some time to sew, or do something you like to do. Stay tuned........................

Eye rolling invited..........................

 I saw a picture of this reading organizer on "One more Moore's" blog. I didn't have a pattern to make one, so I just measured some canvas about 15"x30" I doubled it, to make it stiff enough to hold the books. The part above "read" goes under the mattress. The pockets are 9"x15" (bottom), and 12" by 15",(top). I trimmed the pockets with a soft pastel print. I used the letters to say  "Read", as she did, but you could put a child's name as well. I added a book light, and a book, great Christmas gift! (eye rolling Kathie and Peggy).

I thought it would be nice to make an "adult" version. I used the same measurements, and used pre-quilted fabric. This book organizer can always be put over the back of your couch as well. It would be great to hold sewing items, your glasses, and your book. A new quilting book or sewing item would complete this gift! Stay tuned..........................
 

Quilt show!

Kathie,(lady of the evening) was kind enough to send me some pics of the "Seaside Quilt show" that went on on Cape Cod this weekend. It's always nice to see quilts, and get inspired...so here ya go! I love the 3 d effect on this quilt!
The woman who was making this quilt evidently died, so her friends finished it for he, and gave it to the son!
What an amazing sampler quilt!
I just loved the lady bug on the flower!
Great wildlife quilt!
What nice soft colors!
I think this quilt is broderie perse, I like the border too, a nice addition.It looks as if the quilt below may be done by hand...a dying art these days!

I love black and white and one color, this looks great! Thanks again Kathie for sharing the show with me, and my bloggers!

Peeking in on "Ladies of the Evening"

"Florida" Barb , who is a long-time member of our group, has made a commitment to herself this year to  finish all her "ufo's"! She has been doing an unbelievable job of getting them done! She said she put all of her projects, with everything needed to finish them, in a "kit". She has then been doing one at a time.

How about this great jacket she made from a sweatshirt!!! Very stylish, and a great job!
  
This is an embroidered halloween wallhanging. She only had the binding to finish...........
 Here is her finished bluework lighthouse. Another ufo finished...and a beautiful job done! We look forward to seeing what Barb does this winter when she is in Florida, while the rest of us are freezing our butts off, lol!