A finish and Rouenneries Deux

To day I finished my  mini Tenessee Road quilt. I quilted it during the week and today I sewed the biding. It's finished!

I quilted it on my domestic sewing machine with flowers and loops. I'm still a free motion beginner so forgive me the imperfections.

Rounneries  Deux 

Fat Quarter Shop is sponsoring my blog and they sent me the most wonderful Rounneries Deux charm packs. The fabric is gorgeous. I loved it so much that I didn't want to cut into it. Then I decided I had to choose the right pattern to enhance the beauty of the line. After a lot of thinking I went for a quite simple pattern in order to show all the great prints instead of distracting ones eye with an intricate pattern. 

 After a couple of hours I already had made seven of these blocks The fabric is wonderful, smooth as silk but is doesn't fray or stretch. It was very easy to sew and to get all the seams to match. The quality of the material really matters.

 In the afternoon I couldn't stop and did more seven. This is how it looks so far 

Forgive me the poor light on the photos. I still use my bed as a design wall and the light is kind of yellowish.

What do you think, should I use sashing between the blocks or not? Please give me your kind advice.

February block is here!!!

The mail man delivered my February block from QBSA. It came from Linda in the USA. This year I decided to make a friendship quilt, so I've asked for an autograph star that should be signed by it's maker. I think it will be a great quilt. This is the lovely block Linda made me

WIP Wednesday

This is my first WIP Wednesday.

 I'm currently working on my Birdie Stitches top. I've done the sashing but I only have this photo to show you. I'll post more today if I can.
If you wish to see more works in progress just link with Lee at Freshly Pieced

Tuesday Treasures

This week I'm showing my Big box. You know i love boxes and this is one of my favorites. It's a jewelry box.

I love the paysley. And the two drawers are big enough to put all my stuff

And then it has a great hidden feature, when you open the lid you get a mirror.

To see or share more treasures link with Melody at The House on The side of the Hill

February Hearts

Last year  Robyn at Daisy Quilts released a free valentine pattern- February Hearts. I loved the project at once but I didn't have any fabric in the right colors or prints.
This year I got my fabrics in time to make the pattern. It's lovely, I've made the top but I still don't know wether to do the stitchery or not. Anyway I'm very happy, it turned out just like I thought it would. Thank you Robyn for sharing such a wonderful pattern.

        One of the pieced hearts blocks. I paper pieced the hearts, I find it easier and all the seams match perfectly.

          The four blocks sewed together

          Adding the scrappy border

                        The finished  quilt top

 

     What do you think? Should I do the stitchery or just quilt it just as it is?

Notebook covers

This week I've made a couple of  notebook covers using some leftover fabrics and some scraps.

Fat Quarter Shop is the best!!!

As you know Fat Quarter Shop is my sponsor. It's my first one and I couldn't be happier. If you need fabric, notions, patterns you should visit FQS. They carry a huge selections of fabrics from the most talented designers and  great manufacturers.

There is so much to say and love about Fat Quarter Shop: great costumer service, fast shipping and amazing selection! Pay them a visit.

Today I received a package from FQS. It's my first and I love the fabrics. I asked for some charm packs and solid yardage.

I love Rouenneries Deux from French General. It's even more beautiful than I anticipated. Lucky me for instead of one I got three charm packs, Yeah!!!

The other CPacks are Late bloomers from Sandy Gervais and Redwork Renaissance from Chloe's closet.

I can't wait until the week end to cut into this fantastic bundle. I think I have an idea.....

Blogger has done it again!!!

If you visited my blog in the past 24 hours you will notice that many things have changed. It wasn't my fault or the urge to change, Oh no!!! Blogger Did it Again!!! My blog widgets simply disappeared. I had to ask my daughter's help in order to get it more or less fixed. I'm sorry !!! I just hope things get better or I will have to try word press.

Tuesday Treasures

Here I am again to share more of my treasured boxes.

I specially love the small tin sewing box. It's meant to use when you go on holidays or on a trip.

If you'd like to see more treasures or to share some of yours, link up with Melody and join the fun!

Blogger's Bom - January block and My new table runner

My January  Blogger's BOM  block .

My Newest table runner!!!
It's ready and in it's proper place...my coffee table.

I love it !!!

My first Bargello is finished!!!

Today I finished the third part of Katie's Bargello Quilt Along.
My Bargello table runner is ready. I love it.

I must thank Katie at Katie's Quilting Corner for I couldn't have done it without her clear instructions and great photos. It made everything so much easier.

Road to Tenesse Mini-Quilt

 
I used a Moda Bake Shop tutorial to create a mini Road to Tenessee Quilt.
The blocks are 5" finished and it's a good pattern to use scraps.

The top is finished, just needs quilting and biding