Busy Little Bee

So I haven't been posting much because I've been having so much fun quilting. Here are some of my projects...

Latest Projects

Here is my latest quilting project. It is a wall hanging for my living room. I've become obsessed with trees. I've been looking everywhere for some tree wall art and have only found one picture that I like (and can afford), so I decided to make my own wall art.

The tree was made from various fabric scraps as well as some charm squares cut into 2.5" inch squares. I haven't quilted it yet, I always seem to mess things up when I quilt them, so I'm just enjoying my beautiful top for now.

I didn't really end up completing any other Cha-Cha Challenges, although maybe my tree can count for the quilt since I did use some charm packs. I did make an apron though. The fabric is Portobello Market from 3 Sisters by Moda. Turned out a little plain, but it's not too bad for my own design.And last but not least, here is a quilt that I made for my mother-in-law. I am seriously loving this new hobby!

New Cha-Cha Challenge Project

Here is my second completed Cha-Cha Challenge project, which was actually the first challenge given to us. It took me a while to complete it because I knew I wanted to make pillows for my mom, but couldn't find a pattern that I was happy with, that used half square triangles. The challenge was to create something that incorporated half square triangles made from charm packs. Here is what I finally came up with:


I hope my mom likes her Mother's Day Gift.

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Day 93 - Accomplishment

YAY!!! Here is my first completed Cha-Cha Challenge - a purse or bag made from charm packs.





The pattern is the Charming Drawstring Beach Bag by Sheri Howard from the Moda Bakeshop. The fabric is Audrey Jeanne's Deja Brew from Studio E Fabrics. This was super easy to make, especially since it was from a charm pack and everything was pre-cut.


Here is the link to the pattern:
http://www.modabakeshop.com/2009/07/charming-drawstring-beach-bag.html

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I'm having a great time quilting my way through this challenge, plus my skills are getting better with each project. I can't wait to start the next one.

Cha Cha Challenge

Last year, a wonderful co-worker of mine taught me how to quilt. I had always wanted to learn, and was very excited to finally get started. Since then, I have made a few little projects; my first being a table runner. I am still very much a beginner, but I just love this new hobby. I love the fabrics and the patterns. I love cutting fabric into tiny pieces just to put them all back together again and new and amazing ways.

I am going to try my first quilt challenge. Nothing brings more joy than doing something you love. I am going to join the Cha Cha Challenge that is being put on by Stitchin' Heaven. Yippie! I can't wait to get started!