Playing with Jacks

So any how, on Bonnie Hunter's website, quiltville.com scroll down on the right tool bar. She has a list of free patterns with awesome patterns, and instructions. For those who have gone you know about her anyone who hasn't check out her site. She did get a teacher of the year award, she is a great teacher, and wonderful encourager. This pattern is playing with jacks. I choose these colors they seem to be popular, and I love the combinations.

I cut them into 2 1/2 inch strips.

I again cut according to the instructions she gives. I put them into this layout.

Stitched them together in a 9 patch configuration.  This is so darling ! I cut out for 16 more blocks to be worked on at my leisure. Totally easy block could so make a quilt in a weekend. She loves to see what others come up with send her a picture she will add it to the rest. Happy stitching!

Finished!!

This is the fabric I chose, cute right? I will be making a disappearing nine patch.

I used 6 1/2 inch squares.

Stitched together then cut in half.

Then I rearranged the squares into a pleasing position. Then stitched into place. 

Then I put a simple border.

This is the quilt with some very bad quilting, the picture doesn't show how bad the stitching is. I realize I need to get a walking foot for doing this myself.

It has the backing with the binding all done. Now it will be given a label for the little girl that is getting this. Remember hubby and I went on a nice get away? Did I tell you I met a really sweet mom who during our chat told me about her little girl that was battling cancer. Well I just couldn't let a little girl not have her a quilt for being such a trooper. There is something about a quilt that makes one feel great. So any way I was waiting for pay day so this goes out tomorrow.

Happy Stitching!!!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY !

This is better for the mug rug of the month. Some of my generous friends give me plenty of scraps, and I try to make something from the scraps. I especially try to make them something to give back to them. Right now I am almost done with a lap size quilt for a friend who has a birthday next month. As well as others who have given me scraps I have one more in the works. Any how a very Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there, I know for a fact personally we do so much for others please take time for yourselves we do deserve to give ourselves a peaceful moment, so enjoy something for yourself today what ever it is, a walk, bath, movie, sweet treat or a chat with a good friend. The day is yours make it so. Happy stitching!!!

Friday class and a rare picture.

This is the amazing Debby Kratovil and me (I don't like pictures of me because I don't want to show me just great quilters and their work) but I digress.

She gave a wonderful all day workshop from her new book "Supersize 'Em!" the princess feather. I really enjoyed her process and her relaxed and encouraging personality. I thank you Debby for being a great teacher.

Debby is an amazing quilter, does fabulous work and yet has techniques that even a beginner would be able to accomplish. FUN!!! I so needed a fun day I had a crazy week. This is how far I was able to get I am quite sure I will be able to get this done by next weekend. If tomorrow ( mother's day) I am allowed to do my favorite thing. QUILT!!! Happy stitching to all the Mom quilters out there!

May's Mug Rug Hurray!

I feel like I didn't try very hard with this one. The picture isn't very good either, when I get a chance I may actually try to make another one that I can be proud to show. I don't mind sharing my flops, they do exist I know I am not the only one. Once upon a time there was an ugly quilt contest. It's okay, learn from this and move onto the next. I will show more hopefully tomorrow I am working tomorrow and Friday I have a class to attend  hurray for me. You will never guess who I am taking a class with. She is a quilter, and loves to applique. I will try to remember to bring my camera and take pictures. Have a great day stitching!