Jane's Fabrics and Quilts: November 2012

Friday, November 30, 2012

I am cutting!

That's right!

My new outlook!

Love it, buy it,

CUT IT!!

I bought this in September but no more looking and petting!

I am doing another hand pieced quilt.

Sooo, Here I go!

Purchased from

Cotton Blossom Farm

This is what I have done up to this point.

Squares cut at 5 inches.

I did add two fabrics from my stash to make an even 12 fabrics.

Thus a total of 6 yards.

Next step sew them into groups of two, so I can them make a 4 patch.

This is the kind of quilting I just love!

Slow and steady wins the race.

I find if I hand piece the seams match up much better than if by machine.

NOW....

I know you are aware of all the fun Blog Hops that have been going on, well, what a treat when I went to get out my Christmas Decorations and saw this...

I had totally forgotten that I had made this for

The Christmas Blog Hop!

Now proudly displayed on my kitchen island.

Need some inspiration?

Click on the Pinterest button on my left side-bar and be swept away to all sorts of amazing projects.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Vacation

(image source-google)

I am taking a little vacation,
actually
the whole family, all 9 of us, are heading to
Disney World for Thanksgiving!
We will be sharing our Thanksgiving Dinner with these lovely Princesses.

(image source-google)

AND OH YES
we will be that family who will be wearing matching
T-Shirts.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and I will see you in December!

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Coin Purse Hop day 7

I cannot believe this is the last day of the coin purse hop.

Thanks to Madame Samm and Katherine for a very fun time.

Let's take a peek at what day 7 has in store for us!

Day 7 - Nov. 13

Julia P
Tina
Dachsies With Moxie
Marci Girl Designs
The Sunflower Patch
Wish upon a star
Mary on Lake Pulaski
Greco Mara
Linda M
Mack and Mabel
Dreaming in Patchwork
Judith Handmade Treasures
Kaydie
Caesarea Scrappers
Patchouli Moon Studio
Sew.Darn.Quilt.
Sew We Quilt

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Day 4, I want to see more!

Day 4 - Nov. 8th
as sweet as peaches
Deborah B
Birgit H
Fish Creek Studio
A Quilter's Table
Lily Patch Quilts
Cherry Blossoms Quilting Studio
Mary F
Rose Prairie Quilts and Farm
The Desert Rat Chronicles
Sally K
Paris at a Certain Age
From Blank Pages
Quilt Taffy
Barb H

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Day 3 ~~~ Take Two

Today is day 3 of the coin purse hop.

This is so much fun!

Well, I know it is not my day

BUT

I had one handle left and thought let's try it again!

I now have a new tip for you, LOL!!

When you get your purse shell done, DO NOT do what I did: I stitched a very small stitch all around the upper edge thinking it would be easier to slip into the handle.

NOPE!

But I am going to show you anyway. This is for my sister and I know she will love it regardless of the showing stitching.

Now, why not visit these blogs and see what they have created.

Day 3 - Nov. 7th

I Love Wool
I Like to Quiltblog
Keep Your Fork There's Pie
Retired to Quilt
Selinaquilts
From This to That
Jenny E.
Domestic Deficit Disorder
Pig tales and quilts
CherrysPrairiePrimitives
Espritpatch
Maria
Count it all Joy!
Creative Notions

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

My Day for the Coin Purse Hop!

Welcome!

Today is my day to participate in the

Coin Purse Hop.

A special thank you to

Madame Samm from Sew We Quilt

and

to our cheerleader

Katherine form Sew Me Something Good.

Here are the other ladies I am sharing the day with, hop over to see their creations!

Day 2 - Nov.6th

The Crafter's Apprentice
Jane's Fabric and Quilts (you are here)
Rosemary B
Why-Knot-Kwilt
Random Thoughts..do or "di"
Mary T.
Supermom No Cape
Lily Pad Quilting
.Quiltscapes.
Stitch, Stitch, Stitch
Rose Creations
The Treehouse
Gracie Oliver Arts
Quilting Prolifically
Stekje
Grammie Q's

I signed up for this hop because I wanted to challenge myself. I have never made a coin purse, or any purse for the matter!

I learned a few things on the way.

READ all the directions first!

FOLLOW the directions!

USE the supplies suggested!

Remember PATIENCE is a virtue.

If you do all these things you too will have success.

So, her is my coin purse.

"Lady Rose"

My Mom's Middle name was Rose and pink roses are by far my favorite flower.

I also have a little tip. When you are attaching the handle, use a color thread that will blend so your stitches will not show. I love pink so I choose pink, and yes, you can see the stitches. Next time I will use white thread.