Prairie Queen blocks - Building Blocks Tuesday

Tuesday has become my sewing day.  I can't seem to get into my studio any other day during the week.



So, this morning I whipped up these 3 Prairie Queen blocks for Pam in the We Bee Canadian bee.  You can find the block instructions HERE at Tales of Cloth.



I am actually not 100% certain that these colors are what she expected, but I hope they will be alright.

It was nice to have a block this week that wasn't tedious or complicated.  I've been feeling like my life is a bit tedious and complicated at the moment.  I know it just because I've been pretty busy of late, and everyone's schedules are a little hectic to keep up with.  Deep breaths.  This too shall pass.

Don't forget to pop back by on Friday for the finale of the 100 Day Challenge!  I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone was able to accomplish.

What blocks have you working on this week?  I would love to see.  Link up your fabulous blocks.  You put a lot of hard work into them - show them off!  This free linky will stay open until the first Monday of next month, but I will repost it every Tuesday until a new month starts.

Rules:

1) Please link up only to the page in your blog showing your wonderful blocks, not just the blog homepage.  Flickr and Instagram pictures are also OK.
2) Make sure to put your blog name as the description so people know where they are going or the name of your block!
3) Please grab my button and post it in your blog post or sidebar.
4) Visit other linky participants!

Thanks for reading,

Jen

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To be named later NY Beauty block - Building Blocks Tuesday

Hello Tuesday!

This post is going up a bit late today because I really, really wanted to have something new to share.  But, I didn't have time to sit down at my machine until this morning. This is about as far as I got on my new blocks for the week.



Unfortunately, last week did not go according to plan.  If you will remember, the kiddos were on Spring Break and I was hoping we would have a nice mix of restful (sewing) days and some fun day trips to places the kids would like.  Neither of those happened.  I was sick all week.  And by sick, I mean unconscious most of the time, with a lovely flu/strep combo.  I couldn't do anything all week.  I just didn't have the strength.

But, I am now back on my feet and starting to get my house back in order and get some things done around here.  This week, I need to focus on my class sample for a class I am teaching next weekend, Paper Piecing Round 2.  The ladies that took my last paper piecing class wanted more, so this time I thought I would challenge them with a little New York Beauty action.  So, I whipped up this version in EQ7.  It kind of reminds me of a sunflower.  What do you think?  Next, I need to quilt it and make it into a pillow.  I'll post my finished project as soon as I get it done.

Also, don't forget that the final check in for the 100 Day Challenge is quickly approaching!  April 15th is right around the corner.  If you haven't completed all your projects, don't despair.  How about just working on the one that is the closest to completion for the next week so you can link up?

What blocks have you working on this week?  I would love to see.  Link up your fabulous blocks.  You put a lot of hard work into them - show them off!  This free linky will stay open until the first Monday of next month, but I will repost it every Tuesday until a new month starts.

Rules:

1) Please link up only to the page in your blog showing your wonderful blocks, not just the blog homepage.  Flickr and Instagram pictures are also OK.
2) Make sure to put your blog name as the description so people know where they are going or the name of your block!
3) Please grab my button and post it in your blog post or sidebar.
4) Visit other linky participants!

Thanks for reading,

Jen

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Inspirational Sunday (6) - via QuiltConWest 2016

Welcome back!  Today, we continue with the Modern Traditionalism category.


First up is "Etude" by Bailey Pike of Pittsburg, Kansas.  It is machine pieced and machine quilted without a frame.




Check out that tight matchstick quilting!




I liked how quiet this quilt was.

Next is "Churning" by Jean Larson of Chattanooga, Tennessee.  It is machine pieced and machine quilted without a frame.




I can't believe that this is just a churn dash block!  Can you see it?



I also really like the wavy line quilting.  I learned how to do this in Jacquie Gering's first Craftsy class, "Creative Quilting With Your Walking Foot" (***affiliate link).  I still highly recommend it and her follow up class, "Next Steps with Your Walking Foot" (***affiliate link), which is currently on sale!

Speaking of Jacquie Gering, this next one is called, "Twisted Tulips" by Jacquie Gering of Kansas City, Missouri.  It is machine pieced and machine quilted without a frame.





Here's one that utilizes my favorite quilting motif, spirals!  It is called "#ImOnABoat" by Allison Chambers of San Antonio, Texas.  It is machine pieced and machine quilted on a frame.




She used some of my other favorite designs too, like the wood grain for the hull of the boat.




Finally for today, one of my favorites in the group.  This one is called "Tree of Drunks" by Dorie Schwarz of Mason, Michigan.  It is machine pieced and machine quilted on a frame.




This quilt was inspired by the Temperance movement.  I love how simple the quilting is, yet very modern looking!




That's all for today!  I think I have one more week of Modern Traditionalism including the winner of the category and the People Choice pick, then we will move on to another category.


Thanks for reading today!

Jen


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