Back to School with Oliver + S Challenge

Back to School with Oliver + S Challenge

Sew Mama Sew is working with Oliver + S on their new back to school patterns just released and I was lucky enough to be able to make their Art Museum Vest + Trouser pattern!

I wasn't able to get together with my model Vincent in time for this post but will at a later time.

There is great detailing on the lined vest: front welt pocket and three button closing.

The back has two buttons to close the belt.

 

The trousers have a faux fly, belt loops, side pockets, back welt pockets, lined 3/4 elastic waist:

 

 

This is an excellent pattern instructing all of the details that make this vest and trousers so cute.  The car fabric is Trefle by KOKKA and the print fabric is OOP See Spot Dick and Jane by Michael Miller.  The pattern can be found here.

 

Thank you Sew Mama Sew and Oliver + S to include me in this challenge.

Linked to Finish It Up Friday.

 

 

 



Modern Neutrals Blog Tour

 Modern Neutrals Blog Tour and giveaway!

Today I'm happy to be part of the blog tour for Amy Ellis' book Modern Neutrals.

 
Her book is full of modern quilts created with neutral palettes. I have to admit I have a particular favorite...I was able to piece one of the quilts in the book for Amy!  It's called Triangle Fury:

 This paper-pieced beauty would also be perfect in some bright prints although I love Amy's choice of white and black!
When I'm working on multiple project, like piecing for pattern designer's, I definitely need to keep a list so I know my priorities.

Another one of my favorites from Modern Neutrals is In-Motion:

Look at the movement in this quilt.  Can't you just see it showing off your favorites from a new line like Scrumptious by Thimbleblossom for Moda?

Amy will give be giving away 10 ebooks (one from each of the blogs on the tour), and 3 hard copies, to those that answer the questions on THIS form correctly.

The tour started Monday, but here is the whole list if you need to go back and check for the answers:

Monday - Sept 2

Natalia - http://www.pieceandquilt.com

Amy - http://www.diaryofaquilter.com

 

Tuesday - Sept 3

Jacquie - http://tallgrassprairiestudio.blogspot.com

Sherri - http://www.aquiltinglife.com

 

Wednesday - Sept 4

Audrie - http://blueisbleu.blogspot.com

Jackie - http://cvquiltworks.blogspot.com

 

Thursday - Sept 5

Mary - http://maryonlakepulaski.blogspot.com

Christa - http://christaquiltsblog.com

 

Friday - Sept 6 

Trish - http://notesofsincerity.blogspot.com

April - http://www.aprilrosenthal.com

 

Good luck!  I know I love my copy of Modern Neutrals.

Patchwork, Please Zakka Along 2.0

I haven't been making a project every week on the Patchwork, Please Zakka Along 2.0, but this one really caught my eye:

The focus fabric was from the scrap bin (not even sure what it is?) ETA:  Memento from Amy Butlers Loce collection identified by Sarah of Fairy Face Designs and then started digging for all the just right solids to compliment it.  I had just enough left of the scrap (after piecing it quite a few times) to make the binding.
I was going to topstitch around each hexagon, but decided once was enough and more would be distracting.
This is from Patchwork, Please book by Ayumi Takahashi.
ETA:  This "trivet" is 8 1/2" in diameter and the paper piecing pattern is in the book.   I was unable to respond to some commenter questions.

A little paper piecing for a fun break

I needed a break yesterday so I did a little paper piecing:

I actually enlarged the pattern to be a 7" block - the original pattern is for a 6" block!  I have eight different campers patterns and a finishing pattern to make a wall hanging or pillow with a center star block!

ETA:  I purchased this and 7 other camper patterns while participating in the local section of the Minnesota Shop Hop. 
After many inquiries I called one of the shops to inquire who created the pattern and if it was for sale.  They said it will eventually become a pattern they will sell.  Here is the info if you would like to contact them.
Quilted Treasures

763-684-8002

Ilsa Handlebar Basket

You know sometimes you just don't get what a pattern is telling you? Well this pattern had all the steps in the right order, I just was obviously on another wave length.

I'm happy with the end result, did lots of "unsewing" so I spent WAY more time on this project than I expected.

Yes, this is a basket that attaches to your bike's handlebars that you can take off and carry to the farmer's market or an ice cream cone stop.  I had some cute fabric that I thought would make an unexpected lining.  The drawstring keeps your contents safe.

The wrap around straps have Velcro and d-rings to attach the basket to your handlebars.  They are nicely out of the way when carrying the bag.

The pattern is by hemma design and the bicycle laminate and ta-dot are by Michael Miller.  The lining is a Timeless Treasures print.  The finished size is 14 1/2" X 11 1/2" X 6".

Spin Cycle

Love this pattern for Spin Cycle by Cluck Cluck Sew and I'm glad I chose my fat quarter bundle of Strawberry Fields by Fig Tree Quilts for Moda to go with it!!

Now it needs some fancy quilting!

Retreat Recap

I've been so busy since returning from retreat I haven't taken time to say how much fun laughing and sewing with my friends:

Amanda Jean - MN    Cindy - CA    Stephanie - MI    Me    Toni - IA

Michelle - GA    Doris - IA   Rene' - FL

 

"Happies" were exchanged:

How lucky am I?  These are such generous caring friends!

 

And I guess I never showed a full photo of the pencil case I made everyone:

I embroidered their names on the other side and included this luggage tag:

 



 

I brought three project along.  I finished the Super Tote, half of the blocks for Spin Cycle (see blocks on left of design board behind group photo).

 

Next year's date has been set and two friends that didn't make it this year are planning to join us again!!