Songbird Blog Hop..."Day 9" Me! "Heart 2 Read"

 Hey quilters.... well it's my day of the Songbird Blog Hop and I'm excited to share with you my design "Heart 2 Read." First, I want to mention how honored to be part of this inspirational blog hop featuring the "Songbird" fabric collection designed for Jennifer Thomas by Jerry Khiev of Luman Fabrics. All of the previous designs have been absolutely amazing, and we have one more day to go. I just love how fabric inspires creativity. The Songbird collection is full of adorable birds...flowers and foliage on hues of pinks, purple and blue. I will admit. The fabric is so beautiful that I hardly could cut into it. I'm sure we've all been there. I knew from the moment the fabric arrived what I wanted to design with the collection. Showcasing all the collection in a large heart using fat quarters of each print so I decided on large strips for a fun and scrappy design. I fell in love with this beautiful collection that I designed a coordinating bag "Heart 2 Read" to hold reading books. The overall design was inspired by my sweet memories of reading with my daughter as a child. It didn't matter what time of day or location she wanted to read. Even at a very young age she would make up her own stories as she was turning the pages. Once she learned how to read it was non-stop. Those memories of reading with my daughter will be forever in my heart. The Child's throw finishes out to 36 x 39,5 but can be easily enlarged for an adult size throw just by adding borders. I used "flippy corners" on the quilt design and coordinating tote using Foundation Neutrals by Island Batik/Lumin fabrics in Sprinkles and back in Floral Batik. It's a simple design but I love how the stunning "Songbird" fabric collection shows. I hope you're enjoying this inspiring blog hop and you still have time to enter for a fat quarter bundle of Songbird over on  https://curlicuecreations.blogspot.com along with a pattern of your choice by Jennifer Thomas featuring Songbird fabrics. I thank y'all so much for following along on my sewing journey. Enjoy!

Blessed Quilting,

Cat

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Heart 2 Read....

I used Aurifil 50# thread (2520) for the entire process of piecing/quilting and a-play-queing around the letters on the coordinating tote. The color hus compliment the Songbird fabric collection perfectly and it also was a subtle color on the coordinating neutral batiks. I did accent quilting within the individual rows then 1" rows accenting the over all design of the heart. Simple but fun!

I used the Accuquilt Classic 2" Alphabet and Numbers/Symbols fie for the wording coordinating tote.

Thank y'all for joining me today on the Songbird Blog Hop. 

Talk soon,

Cat

 

 

BOO-ville! Mystery Spook-a-long...Clue #4

 Hey quilters...happy Monday to everyone. It's a fresh start to a new week and setting some needed goals for me anyway. Right now...don't laugh or judge but I have 5 projects going on in my sewing room. Yup! Plus, I've been up since 4 a.m. because tomorrow is my day of the Songbird Blog Hop. I am super excited to share my project with y'all but also want to show my gratitude to be part of this amazing team of designers that have already featured fabulous designs. Y'all know me by now...I love to design patterns in hope to inspire others to get the quilting bug. I share techniques from beginner to advance along with tips that might keep you from making the same mistakes as me. :-) My design brain does not stop...it never has but this is what brings me joy. This past week has been a blast seeing everyone's creativity and we're all using the same fabric collection. It's just amazing of how fabric inspires everyone in different ways. You will definitely know what I'm talking about once you see this stunning collection. You can still enter to win a fat quarter bundle of Songbird on curlicue creations blog https://curlicuecreations.blogspot.com. Today features Leah of "quilted delights" www.quilteddelights.com and I can't wait to see what she has created. Well, I hope everyone is have a great time with "BOO-ville" Mystery Spook-a-long and today I'm sharing Clue #4. This clue is also a tip of what I use to help touch up my letters if they don't adhere perfectly. I love the EPP Clear Glue Stick Pen. It's used a lot for paper piecing, but I use it for touch ups. It's perfect for all my designs using fusible letters. I purchased the glue pen from Missouri Star Quilt Company and so glad I did. I think these would make a great gift to a fellow crafter or better yet a stocking stuffer. It's that time of year to start thinking of Christmas gifts. Well...I thank y'all so much for following and please check back tomorrow for my special day of the Songbird Blog Hop. Oh did I mention...you're getting pretty close to finishing the main design of "BOO-ville!" Talk soon!

Blessed Quilting from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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BOO-ville! Mystery Spook-a-long...Clue #4

Songbird Blog Hop Inspiration!

 Hey quilters.... hope your weekend is off to a great start. I'm having a blast following Jennifer Thomas of Curlicue Creations blog hop featuring her new collection "Songbird" designed for her by Jerry Khiev of Lumin Fabrics. This blog hop is full of inspiration featuring talented designers all designing with this beautiful fabric collection. I've highlighted a few of the amazing designs below but pop on over to curlicue creations blog of all the previous designs & all the details. You will also see that Jennifer is giving away a "Fat quarter" bundle of this fabulous collection along with a pattern of your choice featuring her new designs w/ Songbird. I'm in love with the color hues and beautiful prints of Songbird and I'm so inspired by everyone's creativity. I'll be sharing my designs on Tuesday the 18th featuring the Songbird collection as well. What an exciting week so far & hope you're following along. Talk soon!

Blessed Quilting from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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BOO-ville! Mystery Spook-a-long...Clue #3

 Hey quilters...hope y'all are having a great week & enjoying the "Songbird Blog Hop." I just love a blog hop seeing everyone's designs all using the same fabric collection. Today is day 3 so pop on over to curlicue creations blog to view all the details. All the quilt designers are listed to follow a long on their special day and don't forget that I'll be sharing my design on the 18th. Plus remember to enter for a chance to win a fat quarter bundle of "Songbird" plus a pattern of your choice of Curlicue Creations featuring this stunning collection.  What an exciting month already! We have the Songbird Blog Hop & my "BOO-ville" Mystery Spook-a-long. I'm having a blast with this fun collection "BOO BASH" by Lumin Fabrics. Today I'm sharing clue #3 with you and a ghostly reminder that you're getting closer to the end. :-) Here's a hint...my design is a "lap/throw" size but as stated previously you can easily enlarge just by adding more borders if desired. The design is very versatile for you to put your own creative spin on it. The instructions below are for the beginner and advanced stage so follow along as desired. The "Mystery Spook-a-long" allows you to sew at your own speed so don't stress. After all Halloween is several weeks away. Not fast enough for me! I thank y'all so much for following a long on this sewing journey with me. Talk soon

Blessed Quilting from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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BOO-ville Mystery Spook-a-long Clue #3...

* Prepare fabric for strips for letters as desired. Using the Accuquilt die cut out the letters/symbols stated above following manufacturer's directions. Set aside.

Hint...I used the purple fabric for the words HOCUS    & GOBLINS! then Black fabric for POCUS! GHOST......:-)

Beginner...

* Row 6 & 7...on left side fuse the words HOCUS then POCUS! underneath then on the right-side fuse GHOSTS ...& GOBLINS underneath. 

* A-play-que as desired

Set aside.... you're getting closer :-)

Advanced...

Tip...I found it to be helpful to sew the orange squares together as stated for each word using a 1/4" seam allowance then fuse the letters within the strip. Remember to use a ruler to guide/position the letters/symbols a 1/4" from top/bottom of strip for your 1/4" seam allowance later when sewing rows 2gether. I then a-play-que around the letters before sewing the rest of the squares together as needed for each row.  This helps me so I don't have so much bulk when a-play-queing the letters. :-)

Note...all rectangles are rotary cut 2 1/2 x 5" except corner squares are 2 1/2 x 2 3/4.

* Row 11...3 orange rectangles w/ words (HOCUS) 3 scrappy rectangles, 3 orange rectangles w/ words (GHOSTS) sew using a 1/4 seam allowance...press/set aside.

* Row 12...1 scrappy corner...9 scrappy rectangles,1 scrappy square...sew in same method as above...press/set aside. 

* Row 13...3 orange rectangles w/ word (POCUS!) 3 scrappy rectangles, 4 orange rectangles w/ word ( & GOBLINS!) sew in same method...press/set aside.

* Row 14...1 scrappy square, 9 scrappy rectangles, 1 scrappy square...sew same method...press/set aside.

You're getting closer!

Talk soon,

Cat

Songbird Blog Hop...Day 2!

 Hey quilters...hope your week is off to a great start. I love a "Blog Hop"...seeing how fabric inspires different creativity among designers. I will admit this fabric collection "Songbird" designed for Jennifer Thomas of @curlicuecreations by Jerry Khiev of Lumin Fabrics is so inspiring. The beautiful bright color hues and the sweetest prints of birds...flowers & foliage will inspire your next quilting project. Today feautures Connie of Free Motion by the River that created a beautiful deisgn of placemats. I love how the fabric shines and her design is very creative and fun. View Connies blog for more information and view all her other amazing projects. This is a very inspiring blog hop and I hope you enjoy! Well...check back tomorrow for another clue of my "BOO-ville!" Mystery Spook-a-long. I thank y'all so much for following a long on my sewing journey. Talk soon!

Blessed Quilting from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Songbird Blog Hop day 2...

https://conniekresin.com Free Motion by the River

Songbird Blog Hop Starts today!

 Hey quilters...this is a quick reminder of the Songbird Blog Hop featuring Jennifer Thomas new collection "Songbird" designed for her by Jerry Khiev of Lumin Fabrics. This collection is stunning and Jennifer has created four stunning designs with this collection. Pop on over to her blog (link below) for all the exciting events plus make sure you enter for her give-a-way too! There is also a list of fellow quilt designer participating in the blog hop and I'm excited to say that I'm featured on the 18th. This will be an exciting blog hop and I can't wait to share with y'all this stunning collection. Thanks so much for following and check back soon for another clue of my "BOO-ville! Mystery Spook-a-long." Talk soon!

Blessed Quilting from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Songbird Blog Hop details at https://curlicuecreations.blogspot.com

Songbird Blog Hop starts tomorrow!

 Hey quilters...happy Sunday! I'm excited to share with y'all that tomorrow starts the "Songbird Blog Hop" featuring this stunning collection designed by Jerry Khiev of Lumin Fabrics/Island Batik for Jennifer Thomas of Curlicue Creations. This will be 10 days packed of inspirations featuring Jennifers wonderful designs a long with fellow designers all featuring this new fabric collection. You can follow along on curlicue creations blog for all the exciting details and events. I'll be sharing information on my blog as well and sharing a link to everyone's sites. I'm also thrilled to say that I'm including in on the blog hop and my day is the 18th. I've had a blast creating and sewing with this collection. The color hues and patterns are so inspiring, and I can't wait to share everyone's creativity with y'all. Please follow curlicue creations so you don't miss a thing! In the meantime, I hope you're having fun sewing up the "BOO-ville! Mystery Spook-a-long." What a fun month we're having and I thank y'all so much for following a long on my sewing journey. Talk soon!

Blessed Quilting from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Jennifer Thomas of Curlicue Creations...

https://curlicuecreations.blogspot.com