Sewing on a Small Scale

I am in a swapping group over on Flickr called The Bitty Block Committee.  This group makes and swaps 3.5 inch blocks according to the monthly themes.  I've been following the group for several months but they didn't have any openings until recently.  I was soooooooo excited to be able to join..........and also a bit intimidated by the level of work they do.   There are always two themes per month and members can do one or both.  I am starting with just one!   This month I was in a Pirate group.

Here are the blocks I made - Captain Peg Leg:

I have received some wonderful blocks in return -- a ship, a treasure map, pirate girl, parrot & more -- but words just can't describe how amazing these little works of art are!  You have to go peek at the Flickr group pool.

Next month it's black & white with one other color (mine is aqua) with the design of our choice.  I already have an idea for mine and can't wait to see what the others come up with.

Scallop Quilt

I have not had blogging on my mind for a while!  This is the Scallop Quilt top I made in the Curves class I took.   Its a nice crib size or small lap quilt.   Rachel made hers in all solids but I wanted to use only fabrics from my stash and didn't have yardage enough in any solids.  But I like this version too.  :)

This was a quick quilt to make.  Definitely one to remember.

Name Game Swap - What I Made

My partners quilt finally arrived in Australia so now I can show pics of it.  

I knew from the info given me that Sally liked bright colors.  I read her blog and peeked at her Pinterest boards to get an idea of quilts that she might like.  I decided on Cathedral Windows......even though I knew putting her blog name on it was going to be a challenge.   My co-worker, Carrie, gave me the idea of a tag to hang from a button.  Perfect!

Sally's blog is called Fat 1/4's and Bobbins.   I traced her logo and embroidered it.  Cute, if I say so myself!  :)

I used this tutorial from Moda Bake Shop to make my Windows.  Well written and easy to follow.

Name Game Swap

I joined a few swaps this year....something I haven't done in years....and have been having a ball challenging myself.  The first one I joined was back in January and is called the Name Game Swap.   Anorina of Samelia's Mum organized it.  We were given a partner (its a blind swap so you don't know who has you!) and had to make a mini quilt with their blog name or real name on it.  I chose to have my blog name done.  After "stalking" your partner for a bit you made them their mini ("stalking" via reading their blog and peeking at their Flickr pools....I also stalked my partner on her Pinterest boards!)    I will show you the one I made for my partner as soon as she gets it.  But I can show you the one I received cuz I just got it today!!!!  Woo hoo!

Cheryll of Gone Stitchin' made me the cutest mini!  I totally love it.   She captured my blog header so nicely and added applique bits of things I love......coffee, books and fabric!

Cheryll was a sweetie and also included a few goodies - some daisy fabric (yes!), pins and fun embellishments.  She lives in Australia and I love the stamps on her package -- Santa coming up from the ocean...so cute. 

  Thank you, Cheryll!!!