it's not ALL Rainbows and Unicorn Poop...

it's the end of the year, and lots of RSC tops are getting sewn up into flimsies... but not everything i sew is a rainbow!

these tree blocks were given to me 5 years ago. when i began working with them, i realized why the original piecer set them aside. (in frustration!) they were all different sizes, varying by as much as ½". i closed my eyes, and trimmed them all to 7". after that, it was relatively painless (and quick!) to piece them into this donation top. {this quilt is about 72" X 86"}

i recently participated in the #twobyfourQAL with Katy and Deanna. more about the above quilt here. 

when i purchased my Studio2 Accuquilt cutter, i also chose the churn dash die. (one of my favorite blocks!) i found these coordinating fabrics in the church sewing closet, and immediately this quilt jumped into my head. 

obviously, it's inspired by Alecia... she loves churn dashes, too, and does lots of QOV quilts. 

{as i'm doing these posts and pictures, i'm realizing that i really need to do better at closeups! the fabrics in my quilts are varied and many. it would be nice to see them...) 

anywho... 2 more quilts (above) to share. they're the Mod Sampler quilt, made from a long hoarded FQ set of Cotton & Steel. the pattern was free; i printed it out in 2010 or so, but it's no longer available. these 2 quilts went to a MCC sale a couple weeks ago. (Kansas or Washington, i think?) 

i LOVE the design and plan to maybe make another one (or two!) my family really liked them. HOWEVER: i will warn you- it's a PAIN IN THE BUTT to cut out! talk about twiddly and fiddly...

 and lastly: the beginnings of the Pear Placemats that i mentioned in my last post. (pattern from Farm Girl Vintage) granddaughter E will be 5 very soon, and she requested some pear placemats for her birthday. how is a Grammy to say no to that? 

so, in conclusion: that's what's been going on in my sewing room. thanks for stopping by!