Alrighty My Lovelies..

A lot has happened sinced I've last blogged. Lots of sewing, lots of baby/moma drama, lots of pyrexia! I'll be sharing my sewing adventures today. Since I don't have too much time though, it'll be mostly photos. Who doesn't like looking at photos? Not me! Lots of blocks blocks blocks these last couple of months. Ready? Here we go!

First Up, my 4x5 modern Quilt Bee blocks..

These are the ones I made and sent out. They proved to be much more difficult to make than I had originally anticipated. I need to go through my tutorial and see where I went wrong. Boo. However I do give myself an A for effort ;D!

These are the ones I got back from my amazing bee members...

Except of course the the bottom left corner, which was my practice block. Gorgeous aren't they?? I'm so excited for the next round! I clearly need to step up my game ladies.

I'm also part of the SEW.QUILT.GIVE Charity Bee, and made these April blocks for Libby..

Cute, quick and simple! Next I made these May paper-pieced blocks for Allie..

They were scary at first, but turned out to be really easy and fun to make. Hopefully I can make a couple more for her before the month is over. I really love how they turned out!

Last, but certainly not least, I made an extra block for Jocelyn (an awesome FB/Pyrex friend of mine), because I was completely unhappy with the block I made her for the 4x5 bee...

SOO much better right? Yes! ..and my practice block of course..

I hope you all enjoyed my sewing ventures .."sew" far. Hee hee. I have much more to come! Thanks for sticking with me and cheering me on! I'LL BE BACK (terminator style!)

<3,

Veronica



4x5 Modern Quilt Bee



4x5 modern QUILT BEE


Before I forget, this started! I'm pretty excited about it ladies. This time around, I'm a Caretaker/Hive Mama. Hopefully it all goes well, fingers crossed, pressure HIGH. eek.. The Spring Round just filled up, but the Wait List is still available if you'd like to join ;D. Sign up!

<3,

Veronica

One Seam Flying Geese Tutorial

I learned a new technique yesterday for making flying geese! Totally love this "new" method people. I already have another idea for this, but first I'm going to show you how to make this version. It's super easy, and I know your going to love it :). Alrighty, let's begin..

ONE SEAM FLYING GEESE

Cut One 3" x 5.5" Strip of your favorite printed fabric..

Cut Two 3" x 3" Squares of your background Fabric..



Grab One 3" x 3" Square and place it right side up..

Next, take your 3" x 5.5" printed strip and fold it in half. Wrong sides together, and position it on top of your 3" x 3" square..

Take your Second 3" x 3" square, and place it on top, right side down. Making sure the fold is at the TOP (facing away from you) of your stack..



Next, making sure your fold is facing away from you, sew a 1/4" seam along one side..

Now take your fabric and open one side of your stack, ironing it open.

Now the magic! Placing your finger between the printed fabric, open it up...

Finally, iron flat..

TADA! A One Seam Flying Geese Block..



Wasn't that easy??! The possibilities are truly endless here :). Here's what I did with mine..

I have some kinks to work out on the sashing and borders, otherwise I would have included a tutorial on putting this together. I'll be working on this today :).

There you have it! What are you going to do with your new One Seam Flying Geese?



Happy Sewing

<3,

Veronica







Pillow Pop Project

I just HAVE to show off my new pillow! It came out great, even though I did have to improvise a bit. Neways, who cares about that! Here it is..

TADA! This baby makes me VERY Happy! Want to see the back? Of COURSE you do!..

LOVE this fabric :D. Now I did think it was pretty busy, but after going through almost every fabic I had in mind, this one stood out. I shared my process along the way on IG, Facebook, Flickr, and Twitter (on your left- Don't forget to follow me on your favorite Social Media Site ;D), but I'll share them again..

SO where did I come up with this gorgeous pattern? From Pillow Pop by Heather Bostic of .House. of A La Mode

It was the first project in the book, dubbed Fair Feathered friends by John Q. Adams of Quilt Dad. I'm still unsure as to whether or not I may be able to share a photo in the book, but  Lets' not tempt fate, yes?.

As you can see, I'm totally excited about all this sudden business of pillowee quilty making! SOo, I'm just going to end with photos of my new pillow. Enjoy, and my Thanks to Heather and John for an awesome project, as well as to all my followers for all of your awesome encouragement! ON with the Show..

Back Pillow is a Spider Web Block Pillow

<3,

Veronica

4x5 Modern Quilting Bee

Well, I did it! I finished my very first Quilting Bee! It was pretty nerve wrecking for me. Mainly because I had put so much pressure on myself to choose ..well ANY thing for it. They all turned out fantastic in my opinion. Especially since this was a new block for me. Let me show you all a recap of my blocks! ..



My Test Block

 

For Ella

For Celine

For Allegorical

For Erica

For Eva-Marie

I can't wait for the rest of my blocks to come in, so that I can share them with you. Eek! Thank You So Much Ladies, and I really hope you enjoy your blocks!

If anyone wants any information on this Quilting Bee, I have a button to your left on my sidebar. I'm already stocking the group for my next entry ;D

<3,

Veronica