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dovetail jolly bar quilt

June 9, 2024 by Tina Leave a Comment

Get your jolly bars ready …. its quilt making time!

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This pattern design by Doug Leko of Antler Quilt Designs is so quick and easy ….. you can make this in just one afternoon.

Well unless you have young children calling your name every five minues, and a family to feed ….. then it may take a tad longer. #thestruggleisreal #momlife

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Our favorite fabric collections seem to pass us by and on to the next so quickly ….. I still needed more time with the Sugar Pie line designed by Lella Boutique.

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I picked up a couple layer cakes at the Fat Quarter Shop and will use my leftover pieces for a few other projects.

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Binding and background fabric is a very light weight linen I picked up at Hobby Lobby.

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You can stop by the Jolly Jabber to download the free pattern, read more details and watch a video tutorial. Fun right?

And after you are doing making your quilt, don’t forge to stop by my etsy shop Emily Ann’s Kloset so I can make you some personalized fabric labels for the back of your quilts.

Happy Sewing friends, I can’ wait to see your quilts posted all over Instagram.

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peppermint bark

May 8, 2024 by Tina 3 Comments

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I have a feeling that May is going to be a fun filled sewing month…….The Fat Quarter Shop always has something exciting in store don’t they?

Today we are using a brand new It’s Sew Emma pattern called Peppermint Bark.

So yummy!

I wanted to have a little fun with this Flag Day Moda Mix Fat Quarter Bundle curated by the Fat Quarter Shop. And coincidentally the bundle was also a great match for a cross stitch project I was starting at the same time.

I also used Grunge Basics Cream for my background fabric and Baltimore Blues Sky Blue Henrietta for the backing and binding.

Timeless. Not modern and not trendy.

and Tinsel approved.

fullsizerender3What are you waiting for? Head on over to the Jolly Jabber to purchase your Peppermint Bark pattern and get started.

img_0110-2It’s not easy to push through and finish a quilt sometimes, especially when they involve stars with pinwheels inside them …. but the end result will be so worth it. Stick with it.

img_0114-2Create memories. Create quilts. Create a home and create for love of the game.

See you back here soon! xoxo, Tina

 

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jelly roll check quilt: a short cut quilt series

April 24, 2024 by Tina 1 Comment

img_8229Oh hello there and happy Monday!

It’s no secret I love working on Christmas projects all year long #teamchristmas….. so when I saw Merrily by Gingiber I could not wait to make something cozy & fun to save for the holidays.

img_8272-2With the Fat Quarter Shops short cut quilt series you can make a jelly roll check quilt in no time.

You can pick up a Jelly Roll Check Quilt Kit at the Fat Quarter Shop ….the kit includes the pattern and Merrily fabric to make the quilt top plus binding.

And there is nothing sweeter than receiving everything you need in one amazing happy mail package is there? Don’t forget to grab a 6 1/2″ creative grids ruler if you don’t already have one.

I hope you’ll join us in some jelly roll fun! Download the free pattern, HERE, and watch Kimberly’s video tutorial HERE.

Once you’ve finished up your quilt …. be sure to stop by my etsy shop Emily Ann’s Kloset so I can make you some personalized sew on fabric labels.

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Happy Quilting friends …. now I’m off to stitch some cute Christmas ornaments to go with this adorable quilt.

 

Filed Under: quilting Tagged With: emily anns kloset, fat quarter shop, quilting

AGF Stitched Quilt: Filigree!

February 20, 2025 by Tina 2 Comments

Happy Monday! It’s time for another fun AGF Stitched project with Kimberly from The Fat Quarter Shop.

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The pattern is FREE for all of us and you can either use your own fabrics or pick up a quilt kit, RIGHT HERE.

Their quilt kit includes the Filigree pattern by Art Gallery & Wonderful Things fabric by Bonnie Christine. The backing set is sold seperately.

Kitten not included.

The denim fabric + wonderful things = love.

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Tinsel and I wanted to remind you that Art Gallery fabrics are so soft and easy to work with. #kittenapproved

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If you are more of a visual quilt maker …. you can watch a You Tube tutorial, here.

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Now go make yourself his fun quilt while dreaming of Springtime! And leaves on trees.

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To add that special finishing touch to your quilt, be sure to stop by my Etsy shop and I’ll make some cute personalized fabric sew on labels just for you!

Filed Under: quilting Tagged With: AGF stitched, fat quarter shop, filigree, quilt labels, quilting

the Patchwork QAL: diamond panes

February 15, 2025 by Tina 2 Comments

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Hello February! Are you ready to make the second set of blocks in the Patchwork Quilt Along???

Helpful sewing tip: When you are stitching your outer HST units to the center strip, be sure to use a scant 1/4′ seam. That will help keep your points nicer.

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You can watch Kimberly’s video tutorial and download the pattern to get started. The patterns are free to all of us, but a donation of $5 per pattern to the Make-A-Wish Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

Oh my heart is skipping a beat thinking about all the money we can raise for such a wonderful charity!

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My Souvenier of Friendship blocks and Diamond Pane blocks are all finished and can’t wait to meet the rest of their friends.

Happy sewing everyone!

 

Filed Under: quilting Tagged With: charity quilt, fat quarter shop, make a wish, patchwork quilt along, sweetwater, treehouse club

the Patchwork QAL: souvenier of friendship

January 15, 2025 by Tina Leave a Comment

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The 2017 Patchwork Quilt Along hosted by the Fat Quarter Shop is starting today and I am super excited to tell you all about it.

The Patchwork Quilt Along benefits the Make a Wish Foundation …. and as many of you may already know …. Make a Wish has my heart since our daughter Emily is a Wish Kid. #disneyworld2013 #emilymeetspooh #givekidstheworldvillage

The patterns are being offered as free downloads for all of us ….. but a small donation each time you pick one up would benefit Make a Wish …. and there is nothing sweeter than helping out others when they need us the most.

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And in my case, paying it forward.

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You can download your Souvenier of Friendship block right HERE.

You can also make your donation right HERE.

img_8104-2Come join us on this quilty adventure as we sew together a collection of twelve different patchwork blocks and make a cozy quilt for our families.

Filed Under: make a wish, quilting Tagged With: charity quilt along, fat quarter shop, make a wish, quilts, sweetwater fabric, treehouse club

hello First Blush Blog Hop

October 16, 2024 by Tina 108 Comments

img_5492-2Oh hello there! Welcome to the First Blush Blog Hop hosted by Crystal Nilpirom and Windham Fabrics.

Don’t you love how Roo has to get in on the quilty action?

When this fat quarter bundle arrived I couldn’t wait to start cutting into it.

It had me at meow.

I am definitely not one of those people that let pretty fabric bundles sit on the shelves. They are doing no good there.

So let’s get started.

img_5465-2Don’t be afraid to seperate your fat quarter bundles into specific colorways. For this quilt, I only used the reds, pink & blues.

I’ll stash the others away for another project.

img_54782Oh look another kitty helper stretching in the stars.

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The “Stars in the Snow” pattern by The Pattern Basket was just perfect to show off this sweet fabric.

And now we have another snuggly quilt to add to our collection.

img_5654-2Happy stitching. Happy creating. Happy Everything. And when your budget is tight or you just don’t want to leave a single piece of fabric behind …… don’t forget you can use your leftover fat quarter pieces to make your quilt back too!

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Filed Under: blog hop, quilting Tagged With: blog hop, first blush, kitty quilter, quilting, windham fabrics

the whistful winds blog tour

October 12, 2024 by Tina 15 Comments

img_5693-2Good morning from the East Coast where we have been waking up to 40 degree temps and crisp fall air. It’s the perfect snuggle-your-quilt weather.

I’d like to introduce you to this adorably fun fabric line called Whistful Winds by Shari Butler of Doohikey Designs for Riley Blake fabrics.

Have you seen Shari’s Binding Babies? If you haven’t …. you must go take a peek at them. I never had so much fun binding a quit in my life. And wouldn’t they make the greatest stocking stuffers for your quilty friends?

img_5618-2I couldn’t wait to cut into this colorful fabric and make something to inspire all of you.

So after browsing through my pattern stash & my small library of quilt books I came across this pattern in the Growing Up Modern book by Allison Harris from Cluck Cluck Sew.

img_5694-3So snuggly. So sweet. And quilty kitty approved.

BONUS PROJECT: I know - you’ve seen one zipper bag you’ve seen them all. But it is sew fun to use your leftover scraps to make one. Then stash it in the “I need a gift” drawer.

I used the free simple zipper pouch tutorial by The Fat Quarter Shop but left off the binding. Stitched right sides together.

img_5696-2Thanks for stopping by for some whistful quilty inspiration.

Happy sewing friends ….. now I have to go climb back in for some snuggle time.

Filed Under: blog hop, quilting Tagged With: blog tour, doohikey designs, quilt, shari butler, whistful winds

AGF Stitched Quilt: Timber!

October 5, 2024 by Tina 1 Comment

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Happy Wednesday! It’s time for another fun AGF Stitched project with Kimberly from The Fat Quarter Shop.

The pattern is FREE for all of us and you can either use your own fabrics or pick up a quilt kit, RIGHT HERE.

The quilt kit includes the Timber pattern by Art Gallery & Heartland fabric by Pat Bravo Designs. The backing set is sold seperately.

fullsizerender-2I know I’ve said this before …. I love fabric & I love picking out fabrics for quilt projects but sometimes it’s so nice to get a package in the mail with all the right amount of fabrics needed to jump in and get started right away.

img_5309If you haven’t used many solids in your past quilt projects this might be a nice project for you to try something new.

img_5508You can download the pattern, HERE and watch a Fat Quarter Shop video tutorial, HERE if you are more of a visual person like myself.

img_5516Now go make yourself a Timber quilt! It’s perfect for this fallish time of year & will even be nice to bring out after the Christmas decorations come down. #twoseasonquilt

A big thank you to Art Gallery Fabrics for supplying the fabrics so I could share this quilty inspiration with all of you.

Happy quilting everyone!

 

 

Filed Under: blog hop, quilting Tagged With: AGF stitched, art gallery fabrics, fat quarter shop, free pattern, pat bravo, quilting, timber quilt

welcome to wonderland

September 23, 2024 by Tina 20 Comments

AND THE WINNER IS ….. Jeanne @willowbay52. Please contact me with your address so I can forward it to Blend. Congratulations, now you will have some sewing to do!

WonderlandBlogHop-768x279I’m late I’m late for a very important date!

I really was late for the date because of some medical issues with Emily the week my blog post was due. Thankfully Amanda @jedicraftgirl switched with me so I could have a little extra time to get this fun quilt done for all of you to see.

A big shout out to good friends who are there when you need them.

IMG_4993 (2)It’s playtime in the Emily Ann’s Kloset workshop and I had so much fun working with this whimsical Wonderland fabric designed by Josephine Kimberling for Blend Fabrics.

Quilt pattern by Lella Boutique called Open Hearts.

IMG_5055 (2)My inspiration for this quilt: Our daughter Emily Ann born with a rare chromosome disorder ….. and in her world her mind takes her to places others will not see and most likely not understand.

A world filled with beauty and wonder. And cats.


I imagine it’s sort of like Alice in Wonderland. So magical & adventurous.

So today, to celebrate all things Wonderland I am going to be teaming up with Blend Fabrics to giveaway a fat quarter bundle to one of you!

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To enter: Just leave a comment below and a random winner will be announced Monday morning right here in this post.

Don’t be late!

 

Filed Under: blog hop, quilting Tagged With: blend fabrics, chromosome deletion, josephine kimberlind, quilting, special needs, wonderland blog hop

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