Maggie's First Dance BOM Block One

I am so happy that this FREE block of the month quilt has begun.  I am using the fabric collection, Strawberry Fields Revisited, by FigTree and Company-Joanna Figueroa, for Moda Fabrics.  When reading the directions for the blocks, half square triangles are created, and Tip #1,  I always read the directions before I start cutting.  I thought to myself, oh no, not triangles!   But never fear, Tip #2,  the new Creative Grids Itty Bitty Eights ruler by Lisa Bongean is just what you need to cut those 4 5/8 inch squares.  This ruler has all the 1/8 inch markings clearly marked and easy to use.  Just what is needed. When creating the flower center appliques, Tip #3,  you cannot cut a perfect circle unless you have drawn a perfect circle.  So the next tool is a plastic circle template from the office supply store. Easy peezy!

    This is my version of Block One.  Block two will be released next week!

Hop on over to jacquelynnesteves.com and join the fun.

Summer Blooms

How about taking a nice stroll through my summer garden blooms? 

Grab your iced sweet tea and straw sun hat and come join me.

Pink climbing rose growing on an old fence post at my neighbors house.

Golden day lilies in my garden.

Bright yellow day lilies in my garden.

White crape myrtle tree full of blooms in my yard, and full of bees, look closely and you will see the bees.

Purple cone flower I grew from seed.

Hope you enjoyed the walk! 

Ellen's Quilt

During the Spring of the year we visit our friends' farm in Kentucky.  We always have so much fun there.  Larry enjoys turkey hunting with David on the farm.  And Ellen and I enjoy nice conversations with coffee on the back porch while enjoying the most amazing views of the rolling hills of the farm, and the tobacco barns.  We enjoy visits to nearby places to shop for antiques and quilts. 
My mother-in-law, Annie Laura Doster, age 97, yes I said 97, started this quilt top many years ago.  She completed the center blocks and then left it unfinished.  When Ellen saw the quilt top,  she wanted to have it completed as a quilt for her bedroom.  So I added the last three borders, the one inch yellow border, the pieced blocks border, and the final floral border, to complete the quilt top and make it large enough for the bed.  The quilt really turned out beautiful.

Maggie's First Dance

Have you heard the news?  This FREE Block of the Month Program has just been announced. The first block will begin in June.  I will be making this quilt using FigTree Strawberry Fields Revisited fabrics. I will be posting photos of my blocks!  This quilt has really cute flowers and has that vintage look that I just love!
Visit:  jacquelynnesteves.com for all the details and to get signed up for this program.

  

Happy Easter! He is Risen!

Happy Easter!  He is Risen!

I have these cute little chickie pin cushions helping me today.  These were created using vintage flower sack fabrics.  I purchased them at my local quilt shop, Quilted Creations in Headland, AL.
I hope you and your family have a blessed Easter.

All Four In A Row

I am feeling so blessed that my pattern to make the "Sewing Machine Mat" is now available to purchase at four local quilt shops.  I have stitched the original mat and all four of the shop samples.  It has been sew much fun to see the different color ways sewn together. 

Shop Sample - Quilted Creations, Headland, AL
quiltedcreations.net

Shop Sample - Quilting by the Bay, Panama City, FL

Shop Sample - Front Porch Quilt Shoppe, Ozark, AL
(Stitching on the binding)
frontporchquiltshoppe.com

Shop Sample - TJ's Fabrics, Troy, AL

My original design creation - Spring 2015

More Class Photos

 I am sharing more photos from the Sewing Machine Mat class 

that was recently held at Quilting by the Bay.

I like the fun buttons used on these mats.

And here is the group photo!  What a variety of color choices and design.

Thank you so much ladies for participating in this class project.

I hope you enjoy using your mats and that you create something awesome!