Lola, And a Giveaway!

This line in rich browns, golds, grays, and blacks is called Lola! This is the third set of fabrics I was given as part of a challenge. I had about 1/4 yard of each design in this line. I kept thinking of coffee when I took it out, so my ideas followed that line of thinking.

First of all, I made a Mug Bag using the pattern found here. It holds a coffee cup and has a pocket for cream or sweetener.

Then I made coasters. It was fun matching the fabrics for these! This is what you'll need:

•  Hexagon templates - Mine are from Quilt Sense and they are available in many fabric shops as well as online. They have 3 sizes of templates as well as a 60 degree triangle. 

•  glue stick
•  fleece or batting
•  fabric
•  rotary cutter
•  iron for pressing after gluing   

Using the two largest hexagons (5 1/4" and 4") cut a large hexagon (this will form the back and the binding of the coaster and a smaller hexagon, which will become the center, from two coordinating fabrics.
Cut a 4" hexagon from the fleece or batting. (I like to use fleece because it gives more protection to the table and it will not shrink during washing.
Find the center of the large hexagon and working from the wrong side of the larger piece, use a little glue to adhere the fleece and then the center fabric over that (right sides up).  

Remove the templates and turn the raw edges of the larger hexagon down about 1/4". (Run the glue stick along the outer edge and then turn it back. It will adhere and you can press it into place.) (Alternatively, if you want a very narrow binding edge, turn the raw edge back to meet the edge of the smaller hexagon (basically, you are folding the edges that show in half). Press.

Using the glue again, turn the edges back over the center hexagon. Fold it over right at the edge of the center hexagon. Press to dry the glue and set the crease.

Now all you have to do is sew it down! You can use fancy stitches or the straight stitch on your machine or you can do it by hand.

 That's all there is to it! Easy enough for a beginner or a child!

          

This is the last of this three by three mini hop! (Three posts by three blogs!)

Be sure you leave a comment at each and visit the Blank Quilting facebook page for a chance to win some fabric!

Be sure to visit these other two blogs:

Debby Kratovil Quilts

   
Amy, A Quilting Sheep

NOTE: I have just returned from a month long trip! The links above have been corrected! I'm sorry for the problem with them earlier!

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Until next time....   

 

Step Out of the Box - a Contemporary Quilt!

I was given some fabric from Blank Quilting's new line, Regency, toplay with. I had about 1/4 yd. of each fabric in the line.
The fabric is in beautiful shades of black to gray. There is a really nice border print you can see below that I didn't use in this quilt. I think it would make a gorgeous border if I had more than a small piece.

This line had fabrics in a gradation from dark to light. 
I cut  squares of each and laid them out in rows that formed the gradation I wanted.  I sewed squares into rows, and rows into my quilt top. I actually worked from dark to light and then turned the top on it's side. (It was easier to keep up with the gradation that way.)

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I then had a top with a gradation of dark to light. 
I was ready to add color inserts, appliqued circles, and fusible words!

If you're interested in this pattern, it's available in my Craftsy store (The button on my side bar will take you there.). It's an easy design and the colors you add can fit your tastes. A chart is given that shows where each fabric goes, and there is a guide for placing the circles and strips.
 
You will want to check out Blank Quilting's website and Facebook page to see what else they have to offer.  

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WAIT! There is a giveaway!! Just visit and leave a comment in the three blogs in this, the second of three, Mini Blog Hops and visit Blank Quilting's Facebook page. You will be eligible to win a surprise! (You can see it on Debby's blog.)

                       Debby Kratovil Quilts
                      Amy, The Quilting Sheep  
          Linda of Buzzing and Bumbling  You Are Here!
 

                              

Madeline, Sweet Madeline! (and a giveaway!)

Pattern A6219 from NewLook Kids!

Blank Quilting has some new fabrics coming out soon that you will want to be on the lookout for! 
I made this little dress, modeled by my great niece, using fabrics from the line called "Madeline". 

The fabrics in the line are bright and colorful!

 
Since Miss Dimples has a twin brother and also an older sister, I made "monster" dolls for them with the leftover fabric. (I did not use a pattern for these, but there are many good ones on the market!)

The turquoise "bandana" looking fabric was perfect for this little boy!

Don't tell her it's a monster! She thinks it's a frog!!

So....be on the lookout! This line should be in shops in early June! Blank Quilting has a website with their fabric lines as well as free patterns and more. Check them out!

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             There's a giveaway, too!!! 
You can win a nice group of fabrics pictured here.  You need to visit only three blogs on this Mini Blog Hop to be eligible to win! Then you will be going to the Blank Quilting Facebook page to "like" them.
                        Debby Kratovil Quilts
                           A Quilting Sheep  
                         Buzzing and Bumbling   You are here!