tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27019368375989609952024-03-12T22:02:53.626-05:00Quilter's NestQuilting,Stitching and playing with fabric.Sharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07056650916915680192noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701936837598960995.post-75161884643329770662010-07-19T17:34:00.001-05:002010-07-19T17:37:06.848-05:00Ohio Star Finish!<a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/010-4.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 319px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/010-4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Hi all! Finally a finish!.........This Ohio Star was made using <a href="http://quiltville.com/randomstars.shtml">Bonnie Hunters free pattern</a>.....I used reproduction fabric scraps for this one......I'm really happy with the way it turned out... Hope you all are doing well.......it's been crazy around here lately!!<br />Happy Quilting!<br />Shar</div>Sharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07056650916915680192noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701936837598960995.post-26837862657282822482010-06-09T15:45:00.003-05:002010-06-09T16:14:24.955-05:00Floating The Top<a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/002-7.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/002-7.jpg" border="0" /></a>I think this is called floating the top not sure......but it worked for me and I didn't have to mess with the other rollers..LOL :)~<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div></div><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 321px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 217px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/010-3.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div>I am making the binding out of that pretty green stripe........can't wait to finish it! I need a crinkle fix.......you know.... wash it......take it out of the dryer and it's all crinkled........I love that part!........heheheh<br /><br />Happy Stitching</div><div>Shar<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div>Sharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07056650916915680192noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701936837598960995.post-39955048306763704682010-06-03T15:00:00.003-05:002010-06-03T15:18:53.844-05:00Teeny Tiny Nine Patch<a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/113.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 251px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 259px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/113.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Look at these darling little nine patch blocks..........Just too darn cute!.....Julia at <a href="http://greenquilts.blogspot.com/2010/06/teeny-tiny-nine-patch-tutorial-part-2.html">Greenquilts</a> blog has issued a <a href="http://greenquilts.blogspot.com/2010/06/teeny-tiny-nine-patch-tutorial-part-2.html">Teeny Tiny Nine Patch challenge</a> She has a wonderful <a href="http://greenquilts.blogspot.com/2010/06/teeny-tiny-nine-patch-tutorial-part-2.html">tutorial</a> on how to make these darling blocks.....The nine patches finish at..........1 1/2 inches!!!! If you would like to join or see how to make these Teeny Tiny blocks........Click over to <a href="http://greenquilts.blogspot.com/2010/06/teeny-tiny-nine-patch-tutorial-part-2.html">Julia's blog </a>and have a look!!! I enjoyed making these and a big thank you to Julia for the tutorial!!! :)~<br /><br />Happy Stitches,<br />SharSharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07056650916915680192noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701936837598960995.post-74465485982713380222010-05-27T17:37:00.005-05:002010-05-27T18:24:51.054-05:009 Patch<div><a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/007-9.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 282px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/007-9.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Hi Everyone! It's been so hot and humid the past few days.......I've been staying inside keeping cool......Just finished this quilt top......using 2 charm packs..... (Simple Abundance by Moda)...... plus sashing and borders.</div><div>Happy Stitching</div><div>Shar<br /><br /></div><div></div>Sharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07056650916915680192noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701936837598960995.post-66543993726193215492010-05-18T08:58:00.003-05:002010-05-18T09:40:28.530-05:00Little House Stitchery<a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/001-5.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 321px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 201px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/001-5.jpg" border="0" /></a>Hi All, I've been working on a few small projects from the book "Quilt A Gift" by Barri Sue Gaudet........<br /><div> </div><div><a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/020-1.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/020-1.jpg" border="0" /></a>I several tops that need quilting......it's been so long since I've used my frame.....it some how became a catch all for for odds & ends.....UFO's...ect... Today, I'm in the mood to quilt and I can't......so, guess what I'll be doing......that's right clearing off the frame...LOL... Do you feel my dread? :)~</div><div>sigh......</div><div>Happy Stitching</div><div>Shar</div>Sharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07056650916915680192noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701936837598960995.post-31412142618224508312010-05-12T16:20:00.006-05:002010-05-12T16:57:50.773-05:00Pegboard Is My Friend<a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/019.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/019.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div>Please hand me the EZ angle ruler?........I'll wait.....LOL..... Oh my.......I wouldn't do that to ya really......promise......heheheh. In my efforts to be better organised. Today, I turned this mess into......... are you ready? Drum Roll...............Ta Da!<br /></div><div><br /> </div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/029-2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><div>A place for my rulers to hang out....ahhhhhhh..... finally! I can see....find.......and get to my rulers with ease. I found the pegboard at Home Depot for $7.00. :)~</div><div>Happy Stitching</div><div>Shar </div><div> </div><div><br /><br /><br /> </div><div></div></div></div>Sharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07056650916915680192noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701936837598960995.post-32498802687735570582010-05-04T14:14:00.004-05:002010-05-04T14:43:29.953-05:00Thread Holder<a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/013-2.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/013-2.jpg" border="0" /></a>I bought this 120 thread holder by June Taylor on sale at hancocks for $16.95. It was a good purchase....Plus it just happen to fit where I needed it to go..........:) Ok now I just need a sewing machine matt and a thread catcher.<br />Happy Quilting,<br />SharSharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07056650916915680192noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701936837598960995.post-52689740197170984552010-04-30T06:54:00.004-05:002010-04-30T07:55:50.374-05:00OPAM April Finishes<a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/013-1.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 304px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 275px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/013-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> My Mariner's Compass wall hanging.......the pattern called for a 2 nd border....It felt done to me so I left the 2nd border out.......:)~<br /><div><div><a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/007-8.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 337px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/007-8.jpg" border="0" /></a> A wool pincushion and this needle case. The pattern is Springberries and it's by Cinderberry Stitches. This month has flown by for me.......WOW! I've had such fun seeing all the lovely things being made in blogland.......you ladies amazing and inspire me everyday!! Thank you ALL! :)~ OK so now I'm going to share something embarrassing ..... I woke up sometime during the night couldn't sleep.......tossed and turned. I felt thirsty......so I got out of bed to have a drink of water.......when returning to bed......(wasn't wearing my glasses) I thought my bedside table was my bedpillow .......so you guessed it.......I plopped myself down on the floor cashing my head against the table.. OMG the pain was awful ! My right cheek is swollen and I have a lump on my head..Ouch Ouch and double Ouch!....it hurts.........Lesson learned.......I will always feel for the mattress before sitting myself down.... Have a happy and safe weekend!</div><div> </div><div>Happy Stitching</div><div>Shar</div><div><a href="http://cinderberrystitches.typepad.com/cinderberrystitches/2007/09/patterns-now-av.html"><br /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Sharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07056650916915680192noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701936837598960995.post-30991584397626273002010-04-15T10:04:00.004-05:002010-04-15T10:29:31.864-05:00Playing With Thread<a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/011-4.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 640px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 480px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/011-4.jpg" border="0" /></a> This table topper needs to be quilted..... I feel like playing around with thread relaxing just having fun..... (no pressure to be perfect) trying to be creative and enjoying the process!! Hope you all are having a great week!<br />Happy quilting :)~<br />SharSharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07056650916915680192noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701936837598960995.post-69400638547373238722010-04-14T21:36:00.002-05:002010-04-14T22:22:55.490-05:00Sock Monkey<a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/002-6.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/002-6.jpg" border="0" /></a> Let's make a Sock Monkey!! Yippee! OK.....hmmmm......I get a little farther along than my photo. When, I notice one arm has been sewn inside out......RATS........the thread blends so well it's going to be hard to frog out the stitches.......rippit .......rippit!<br />Happy Stitching<br />SharSharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07056650916915680192noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701936837598960995.post-35738773061645483912010-04-12T21:58:00.005-05:002010-04-12T22:32:23.679-05:00I want to jog this trail!<div><a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/001-4.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/001-4.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is what I see on my daily walks.....:)~ <div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/003-5.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>I go for a walk everyday on a trail near the golf course....This is suppose to be a running trail....sorry to say I can't run or even jog around the trail ......(yet).........I have set a goal for myself and with time I should be able too do it.........I wanna jog this trail!!<br />Happy quilting,</div><div>Shar<br /></div><div> </div></div>Sharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07056650916915680192noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701936837598960995.post-66683722310313140982010-04-02T16:48:00.003-05:002010-04-02T17:22:01.851-05:00Hexagons<a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/006-2.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/006-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p>Wishing Everyone a Happy Easter weekend! I've been working on these hexagons.......I have always admired Grandmothers Flower Garden quilts. This is my attempt so far....My finger tips are sore but, I'm sure they will toughen up over time.....LOL This is a start........ just a few more zillion hexies to go.......heheheheh</p><p>Happy Quilting</p><p>Shar</p><p> </p><p> </p>Sharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07056650916915680192noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701936837598960995.post-47638724913485125362010-03-17T16:28:00.003-05:002010-03-17T17:12:13.920-05:00Woven Quilt And Contacts<a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/004-4.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 273px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/004-4.jpg" border="0" /></a> My first attempt making a woven quilt.......It made me dizzy and confused my brain....I enjoyed the process and will probably make a few more in the future.......LOL Just needs quilting...... OK<br />so, last week I went for my eye exam.......my new glasses should be ready by Friday! While I was there I thought hmmmm.......I really would like to try some contacts lenses ......I use to wear them years ago and OOOOooh ......I could get those fancy tinted ones...change my eye color and just have fun!.......who knows.... maybe even feel younger......give myself a little pick me up.....<br />LOL........WELL......turns out the multi vision contacts wouldn't work for me......SO......I now have the mono vision contacts........one eye is for near sighted and the other eye is for distance........Do any of you use contacts this way? It seems to be working great.....However, I miss my glasses so come on Friday!! :)~<br />Happy Quilting,<br />SharSharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07056650916915680192noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701936837598960995.post-20292376074862929572010-03-11T11:46:00.002-06:002010-03-11T12:06:08.314-06:00Zipper de do dah<a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/007-8-1.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/007-8-1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div>Hi Everyone.....not much sewing going on this week. I did manage to whip up one of these little bags . (Zipper de do dah tutorial )you can find it here at <a href="http://cinderberrystitches.typepad.com/cinderberrystitches/2010/02/zipper-de-do-dah-part-2.html">Cinderberry Stitches</a> </div><div> </div><div>Happy Quilting</div><div>Shar</div></div></div>Sharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07056650916915680192noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701936837598960995.post-9828197041858595512010-03-04T10:58:00.004-06:002010-03-04T11:45:52.168-06:00A Finish<a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/094.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 164px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 319px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/094.jpg" border="0" /></a> My first finish in March for the OPAM challenge. This pattern is designed by Pam Puyleart, It's called <a href="http://www.cottagecreekquilts.com/patterns.html">Cottage Creek Quilts</a> ..Welcome Friends.. "Backdoor Quilt Series" you can find it<a href="http://www.cottagecreekquilts.com/patterns.html"> here</a>. My niece told me that it reminded her of Sponge Bob Square Pants....I asked her, why? She started singing. "He lives in a pineapple under the sea Sponge Bob Square Pants!" What a hoot!! Well y'all .... heheheh. I'm off to make yo-yos for my next project....:)~ Have a great day!<br />Happy Quilting,<br />SharSharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07056650916915680192noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701936837598960995.post-29765630906004340222010-03-03T20:16:00.003-06:002010-03-03T20:39:03.370-06:00Wooly Wooly<a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/003-4.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 321px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 217px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/003-4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>These fabrics are for a small project. I started it today, ALMOST finished ....just need to sew on the binding....I'll post a photo sometime tommorrow so stay tuned! LOL The red, buttery yellow and green fabrics on the right are wool.....see ya tommorrow...:)~</div><div>Happy Stitching,</div><div>Shar</div>Sharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07056650916915680192noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701936837598960995.post-82761744627322332412010-02-26T09:44:00.002-06:002010-02-26T10:15:03.538-06:00Quilts For Kids<a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/002-5.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/002-5.jpg" border="0" /></a> This quilt kit is from the <a href="http://www.quiltsforkids.org/">Quilts For Kids organization</a>. I'm sure you all have seen these kits buzzing around blog land....It's a wonderful program that gives quilts to sick children. I requested my kit last week. As you can see it's very bright and cheery!! :) <div><a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/007-7.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/007-7.jpg" border="0" /></a> I put the top together and quilted it with an all over puzzle piece looking meander.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/001-3.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/001-3.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here it is all washed and ready to send. They ask that you name the quilt.... I had hard time deciding on a name......(over thinking things again making something simple hard) LOL</div><div>I asked my daughter......she suggested...."Go Team Go" Ok sounds good.... the quilt has hockey fabric as the focus......"Go Team Go" it is!!! If you would like to request a kit go <a href="http://www.blogger.com/typical%20puzzle%20piece%20looking%20meande">here .</a></div><div>It's Friday.........Hope you all have a great weekend!</div><div>Happy Stitching</div><div>Shar<br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div>Sharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07056650916915680192noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701936837598960995.post-49902235140140053772010-02-25T13:44:00.002-06:002010-02-25T14:41:14.595-06:00Kokeshi Stuffie<a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/007-6.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 251px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/007-6.jpg" border="0" /></a> I made this Kokeshi Stuffie..... It was a fast and fun project! .... Plus it gave me a finish for the month of February....LOL... I found this cute little stitchery as a free pattern <a href="http://www.fionamarie.com/freepattern.shtml">here </a> It's by <a href="http://www.mellyandme.typepad.com/">Melly & Me</a>. I've just started easing into the stitchery world....My stitching needs practice.....it's crooked....(my hands shake).......I have skipped stitches.....( my eyes are bad). :)~<br />I had fun making it....... Have you ever accidently sewn a project to your pant leg?.....Just curious......I would never do that.....LOL....Ok.....I admitt....I did it!.....heheheh......I have another pattern traced and ready to start....It's by <a href="http://www.red-brolly.com/">Bronwyn Hayes </a>and it's called.......<a href="http://www.fionamarie.com/freepattern.shtml">Vase Of Flowers</a> It's a free pattern that you can find <a href="http://www.fionamarie.com/freepattern.shtml">here</a>.....Hope you all are having a great week!<br /><br />Happy Stitching<br />SharSharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07056650916915680192noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701936837598960995.post-68333765743199362812010-02-19T16:36:00.008-06:002010-02-19T18:46:51.003-06:00Spin Wheel Block Tutorial<div><a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/004-2.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 319px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 221px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/004-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>If you are interested in making these blocks. I hope this tutorial will be useful.<br /><br /><br /><div></div>You will need: 1-(3 1/2 x 4 inch) rectangle... 3-( 2 inch strips) 18 inches long,...6-(2 x 6 inch) rectangles.<br /><br /><div><br /></div><a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/009-3.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 282px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 176px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/009-3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />1. Fold 3 1/2 x 4 rectangle in half lengthwise. Trim at a 60 degree angle from folded edge to raw edge on both sides. <a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/010-2.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/010-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />2. Open rectangle and press.....It is now your hexagon for the center of your block.<br /><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/013.jpg" border="0" /><br />3. Sew the 3-(2 inch wide strips) together........they need to be atleast 18 inches long.<br /><br /><div><div><div><div>Note: The bottom fabric is the background.....The middle fabric will be the star points.</div><div>The top fabric will be inner diamond.</div><br /><div>4. Trim strip set at a 60 degree angle.<br /><br /><br /></div><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/017.jpg" border="0" /> 5. Cut 6-(2 inch segments) at a 60 degree angle.<br /><br /><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/020.jpg" border="0" />6. Sew a...2 x 6 rectangle to each segment. For a total of 6 units.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/021.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/021.jpg" border="0" /></a> 7. Trim the right side of unit at 60 degree's, 1/4 inch outside point of center diamond.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/022-3.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/022-3.jpg" border="0" /></a> 8. Turn the block to trim the left side even with the diamond.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/024-2.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/024-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />9. You now have 6 of these units.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/026-2.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/026-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />10. Putting it all together<br /><br /><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/007-1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div>I made a few more of these Spin Wheel blocks. They really do go together fast!! I hope you enjoyed my first attempt at a tutorial.....LOL ;)~ It's Friday! Have a great weekend!</div><div>Happy Stitching</div><div>Shar</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Sharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07056650916915680192noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701936837598960995.post-22999262308269532762010-02-12T17:43:00.003-06:002010-02-12T18:11:26.504-06:00Mariner's Compass<a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/003-3.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/003-3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p>Hi Everyone, Oh my..... I have been so sick. It's just terrible...... blah... I'm in a daze from the cold meds. We may actually get alittle snow tonight. Possible 1 or 2 inches........I hope we do it would be nice to look out my window and see it snowing! I need a pick me up.....blah......This is what I'm working on at the moment. A Mariner's Compass wall quilt. It measures 26 1/2" square. Designed by Brenda Henning....if you would be interested in this pattern you can download it for free <a href="http://www.bearpawproductions.com/Compass_Quilterstv.pdf">here</a> It's Friday.....I hope you all have a great weekend! Stay warm :)</p><p>Shar</p>Sharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07056650916915680192noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701936837598960995.post-41081580601248685082010-01-29T15:42:00.002-06:002010-01-29T15:55:23.248-06:00Working On The Border<a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/002-4.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 251px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/002-4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>It's a cold rainy dark day. Good Excuse for staying inside and finishing up the border on this quilt. I have my list made out for tommorrow so _ _ _ _ _ _ and _ _ _ _ _ and lets not forget _ _ _ _ _! Ladies you'll be hearing from me soon ......eheheheheh. It's Friday have a great weekend everyone!</div><div> </div><div>Happy Stitching</div><div>Shar</div>Sharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07056650916915680192noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701936837598960995.post-10800562175131123902010-01-28T18:25:00.002-06:002010-01-28T18:53:16.183-06:00What could this be?<a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/003-2.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 261px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/003-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>hmmmm............hehehehe...... If you guessed 4 hearts your right! I"m starting the border and running out of fabric. That means a trip to the LQS....If I see any fabric I think you might like I"ll be sure to grab some for ya! :)</div><div>Happy Stitching</div><div>Shar</div>Sharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07056650916915680192noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701936837598960995.post-48111942144260302032010-01-27T08:57:00.002-06:002010-01-27T09:19:52.025-06:00Scrappy Heart #2<a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/004-3.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 271px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 223px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/004-3.jpg" border="0" /></a> Hiya! Do you see me? I'm under this pile of 1 inch strips....(waving) OK....sigh... after sewing and then unsewing. I managed to get block #2 done....whew....<br /><br /><div><a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/007-3.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 248px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/007-3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The fabrics are reversed.... I need two more blocks... Can I do it? I think I can... Will I stay focused? Not sure yet. Cause.....I almost rather take a rubber mallet to the head than sew another one of these blocks....heheheheh.</div><div> </div><div>Happy Stitching</div><div>Shar<br /></div><div> </div>Sharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07056650916915680192noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701936837598960995.post-75380082178670339962010-01-26T12:18:00.003-06:002010-01-26T12:32:49.823-06:00Scrappy Hearts<a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/007-2.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 241px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/007-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>One down three to go! This log cabin style heart uses 1 inch strips. It's from Judy Martin's Log Cabin Quilt Book. I really like the hearts just not too crazy about working with these 1 inch strips....LOL It's only Tuesday? Feels like this week is gonna be a slow one.</div><div> </div><div>Happy Stitching</div><div>Shar</div>Sharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07056650916915680192noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701936837598960995.post-40160518028248038112010-01-21T15:10:00.004-06:002010-01-21T15:30:58.253-06:00It's Done<a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/003.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/003.jpg" border="0" /></a> Quilting in the ditch and we have a finish! <div><a href="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/004-2.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 319px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 221px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/bama_patches/004-2.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here is the topper completed. The bowl belonged to my Grandmother she use to keep candy in it for us kids. :)~ Hope you all are having a great week!</div><div> </div><div>Happy Stitching</div><div>Shar</div><div> </div>Sharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07056650916915680192noreply@blogger.com8