Deana: Design Wall Monday

Design Wall Monday has...

Two swap blocks added to my sewing machines.  They match so good you can't even tell which ones I made and which ones I didn't.  I am still expecting two more.

You can purchase the sewing machine pattern in  
My Etsy shop

Or My Craftsy shop
 

This is the one I received in the mail today from Susan.  I love it!  She used a tag from clothing to put a name on the machine.

My two completed (finally) Windmill quilts folded and stacked.  One still needs a binding.  It feels like such an accomplishment to have them done and ready for Christmas.

You can find the  Windmill pattern in
My Etsy Shop
Or My Craftsy Shop

I also got this quilt nearly basted.  It is not mine, but a client's.  I quilted one just like it for my mom.  Her friend liked the quilting and asked me to do it the same way.

Today's linky parties can be found at:

Patchwork Times

and Stitch by Stitch

Deana: It is such a good day!

I cannot believe it!  I was featured in Caroline's Friday Spotlight on her blog.  You can see it here.

I do want to clarify that the sewing machine blocks were free during the month of September.  They are now in my Etsy shop and in my Craftsy shop.  New participants and old ones who swapped a block last month will receive the October "Rotaries in Bloom" pattern for free all month.  

The Quilter's Garden Group is still open to new members, so come join us!

Deana: My pattern was featured at Quilt Story!

Ok, so my block wasn't featured, but my pattern was.  Cathy at "A Quilting Chick" made one of my sewing machine blocks and HER BLOCK was featured.  I was pretty tickled about this.  Way cute block, Cathy!  It has been fun to see my pattern floating around the internet on different blogs.  Thanks for the support, Quilter's Garden Groupies!!  Thank you for posting photos of your finished blocks on  your blogs and linking them up with other blogs.

Here is a link to the post at Quilt Story's "Fabric Tuesday" where Cathy's blog was shown.  Check out all of the wonderful projects linked up this morning.  I have also added Cathy's block to this post for all of you to see.

Deana: Good Vibrations and paper piecing...

Today I am linking up at Show off Saturday.

I got four more "Good Vibrations" sewing machine blocks completed.  As a reminder,  swap blocks are due the last day of the month.  You can join late but late comers will have to purchase previous month patterns or come up with their own blocks for the rows they missed.  Those who participate by swapping at least one block a month get the patterns for free. Rules can be found here.

I just love these little sewing machines.  I have made way more than I need for the row quilt, but I plan to make a little wall hanging for a friend, the row quilt, and a sampler.  I will be needing several.

I also got two more Dear Jane blocks paper pieced and have four more scored and ready to sew.

I have also begun the paper piecing on the last round of the circle for the horse quilt.  The sketch that I am trying to achieve is in the picture.  I only have the outer ring with floating black triangles left.

Here is a photo of the center of the horse quilt where this new round will be added.

Not bad for a Friday's work after work.

Deana: sewing machines, quilting, and this year's progress

Today I finally added the embellishments to these four little machines.

It is still not too late to join the Quilter's Garden BOM Swap.  Click the link to read the rules. It is a row quilt and we have over 30 participants.  All you have to do is make one block per month to swap with someone else in the group but you can swap more.  You can make other blocks for yourself that you don't have to swap.  WE are making a row quilt, but some members are just making a Quilter's Garden sampler.  Here is a link to September's instructions with photos of the fabric we are all trying to match.  Email me at mamiebudgeese@hotmail.com to sign up.


Here are some blocks that have been made by group members so far:

I have also started some outline quilting on my last Windmill quilt.

I do have a pattern in the works for the windmill quilt.  Leave a comment or email me if you are interested when it is ready - about another week I'm afraid.

I had a little fun today stacking up and photographing most of the quilts I have quilted this year.  My goal was one per month and I have done it!  Yay!  Three are not in the photograph because they belong to my mother and I don't have them.

I am still progressing on my horse quilt although you can't see it in the photo.  I have been paper piecing the next ring around the outside.

Here are the pieces and fabrics I am currently paper piecing.  They are large pieces which, in opinion, are harder to paper piece than smaller ones.

Linking up today with

Fabric Frenzy Friday

Can I get a Whoop Whoop!

Link a Finish Friday

TGIF

Creations - Quilts, Arts, Whatever

Patchouli Moon

Quilt Art Designs 
 This is a paper piecing linkup.  I designed and paper pieced the design around the horse and the sewing machines which have small amounts of paper piecing on them.

Ann's Good Vibrations September Blocks

This year we are doing a block swap. These are my blocks. They are a little blurred.

Deana has created them and they are a combination of paper piecing and applique. Fun project!!!

Deana: I love Saturdays at home with my sewing machine!

Yes, I do love Saturdays at home with my sewing machine.  Today I have completed three new Dear Jane Blocks.  It is coming right along at my goal of 8 per month (2 a week).  I have two more I am paper piecing today.

I also completed two more sewing machines for the Mystery Row Swap - Quilter's Garden.  I LOVE them and cannot wait to see when other people start making them.  The pattern releases September 1st.  All are welcome!

Below are all of them together on my design wall.

I hope to get the the end one embellished soon.

I also hope to get this quilt quilted today.

I learned from an online tutorial how to do the feathered wreath.  I still have the middle to fill in and the rest of the outer ring.  I am enjoying this.

This is the back.

Linking up today with Sew Can She's "Show Off Saturday".