Tula Sugar Skulls pillow

I have had the new Tula Pink book "Quilt with Tula and Angela" for about a year now so thought it was time to actually make something from it.

One of the many projects in the the book is the Sugar Skulls quilt, and as Halloween was coming up I decided to sew one of the blocks to use for a cushion/pillow.

The fabric is the Diamonds in  Raspberry from Acacia which is one of Tulas earlier ranges.

And I quilted the cushion in a crosshatch design using some matching hot pink thread.

Maybe next year I will make the whole Sugar Skull quilt as the block was quite fun to make.

 

This project was on my FAL Q4 list for this year so linking up with the 2017 FAL team.

Kirsten.

Legendary "Yowie" pillow

I had a block left over from the "Legendary" quilt I made my hubby for his 50th birthday, so decided to make a matching pillow to go with the quilt.

This was actually the first tree block I made for the quilt and as I had arranged the batiks in a kind of ombre colour flow, decided to leave it out of the quilt as it looked quite different to the other blocks.

For those of you not in Australia, the "Yowie" is a mythical creature similar to the American Sasquatch/Bigfoot, who is believed to live in the Australian wilderness.

This project was on my FAL Q4 list for this year so linking up with the 2017 FAL team.

Kirsten.

"Woodland" Geo Gems quilt

I recently offered to test a new "Geo Gems" quilt pattern for Emily Dennis as I knew that I had some colourful prints to use in the quilt.

These cute "Woodland" fabrics are by the Australian designer Kat Kalindi, and were just perfect for a baby quilt.

The Geo Gems pattern includes sizes for Crib, Throw and Queen sized quilts and I chose to make the Crib size which finished at 45" square.

The pattern called for 5 FQ as well as 9 solids so I chose a few coordinating solids to go with the prints.

The blocks were very easy to sew and are great for showing off printed fabrics.

For the quilting I used the serpentine stitch along the main seams which has left the quilt feeling nice and soft.

And the backing is a blue check which went well with the shades of blue on the front.

The Geo Gems pattern is now available at Emilys "Quilty Love" website.

This was on my FAL Q4 list for this year so linking up with the 2017 FAL team.

Kirsten.

Proposed list of finishes for Q4!

Although it is quite busy this time of year, I am still hoping to get quite a few projects done by the end of this quarter!

1. AMH Painted Portrait dress: using some beautiful AMH feathers fabric to make a summery dress.

2. Crochet Christmas bunting: using some sparkly yarn to crochet some Christmas decor using the Granny Bunting Triangles pattern by Lucy @ Attic 24.

3. Flannel fox quilt: I used the 2x4 tutorial by Ashley @ Film in the Fridge to make these blocks into a baby sized quilt.

4. GeoGems quilt: testing a new pattern by Emily Dennis from Quilty Love - blocks made so just needs quilting and binding....

5.Legendary Tree pillow: I had a spare block leftover from the Legendary quilt so am going to make a matching pillow to go with the quilt.

6. Nessie quilt: can't wait to make this cute quilt using the pattern by Elizabeth Hartman 

7. Raggy flannel quilt: using some pretty pinks and greys for a cuddly quilt.

8. Rainbow crochet baby blanket: a friend has asked me to make a rainbow ripple blanket for her first grandchild...

9. Scrappy Trip along quilt: I have the 12 blocks made for the quilt already and just needs to be finished.

10. Star Bright baby quilt - using the Star Bright pattern by Kate Blakesley @ Swim Bike quilt: quilt top is made so just needs quilting and binding.

11. Swiss mint quilt: Using the Swiss pattern by Thimbleblossoms along with some pretty teal/minty fabrics...

12. Tula Pink Butterfly quilt:This sew-along is hosted by Angie (Gnome Angel)and Nicole (Snips Snippets)- I have all of the blocks made and just need to sew them into the sections....

13. Tula Pink - Hurray for Hexies EPP quilt: this will be a perfect project to sew over summer...

14. Tula Pink Sugar skulls pillow: needs to be done in time for Halloween... 

15. Virus shawl: This is a crochet pattern I have wanted to try for a while now - I have already used 2 balls of Bouvardia yarn but may need at least one more....

Linking up my FAL Q4 list with the 2017 FAL team here.

Kirsten.

Finishes for Q3 FAL

As I plan my list for the 4th quarter, I thought I would go back and look through my Q3 list - only 5/12 finishes this quarter so a few of these will move onto my Q4 list.

1. Star bright baby quilt - Star Bright pattern by Kate Blakesley @ Swim Bike quilt: quilt top is made....

 2. Forever Friends plus quilt - using the Plus quilt by Kelly at Jeliquilts: no progress.

3. Melba Swoon - done.

4. Matilda swoon -done.

5.Underwater quilt: no progress.

6.Legendary quilt: done!

7. Tula Pink Butterfly quilt: Joining in another sew-along hosted by Angie (Gnome Angel)and Nicole (Snips Snippets): all of my blocks are made but need to sew it all together!!

8. Coastal Ripple crochet blanket: done!

9.Cloud 9 Foxglove baby quilt: no progress.

10. Swiss quilt: using some pretty minty/teal shades- no progress...

11. Crochet granny shawl: done!

12. Blocks for the Summer Trip around the world sew-along hosted by #myteaandbrie on IG  - have made some progress on the blocks.

Kirsten.