Monday, January 23, 2012

Weekend Sewing : :

This weekend was really nice. It finally feels like the middle of Winter and with that comes lots of indoor time and projects for all of us. Of course for me that just means even more sewing time! :) Here's a little bit of what my "weekend sewing" looked like...

I finally cut into my Echo, add in there some Half Moon Modern Chevron, too. This will be a quilted pillow, but I can imagine a quilt made up of these blocks and am tempted to keep going!

echo pillow wip

I took some new photos to have and share. The first photos of my Scrappy Quilter Improv block were pretty bad, but I was just too excited to share to wait for good lighting. I snapped a few new pics on Saturday, just before I attached it to my other quilt blocks. I'm very close to having that quilt top completely finished -- I'm very excited!!

improv quilter scraps block -- new photo

I took a new photo of my Quilted Heart pillow, too. I'm working on a tutorial and expect to be sharing that on Wednesday!

Quilted Heart Pillow

Lots of birthday crowns were and are always being made!

Crown Making

A little Pink Castle Fabrics mail came on Saturday! Aren't they pretty? I'm collecting every color of one of my very favorite prints, Lizzy House's Jewels. I LOVE these colors! And on top is a zig zag stripe for my mini quilt binding.

Fabric Mail

On Sunday, just before bedtime and as I was about to begin cleaning the huge mess that was my "weekend sewing" room, Jacob brought my very first Valentine gift of the year.

My First Valentine

I love it!

My First Valentine

And now, a giveaway winner!

Thank You to all of you who entered this past weekends giveaway! From the 1029 entries that came in before 10pm, Mr. Random says our lucky winner is comment # 471, Rhonda D in southeast Missouri!! I hope you enjoy your winnings, I will be in touch shortly!

Wishing you all a lovely new week!

33 comments:

randi--i have to say said...

i love the blocks and that pillow. so cute! your improv block is fantastic!

and the little note from your boy...precious!

Sarah said...

Everything is so pretty and colorful!

lrstitched.com said...

I love the way the fabric made a scallop edge on the pillow, cute! Can't wait to see your improv quilt all together, it's stunning!

rachael said...

love it all!! i showed the improv scrappy block to my husband last night and he was speechless :)

Jezibels ~ sproutbabysprout.blogspot.com said...

I really love all your projects you worked on, esp that cute as can be self portrait scrappy mini quilt, its just awesome! Great work and so inspirational, thats why I love checking your blog each day, you are great with pictures too!

Noas' Libellule said...

Just got my Echo on the weekend, and been wondering how to use it best - great inspiration from you again!

Linz said...

Aww! Everything looks awesome!!!

Anne said...

Your echo pillow looks great so far Maureen!

lisaroyhandbags said...

Looks like a very creative, productive weekend! And how cute is that little love note? :)

Lia said...

O my...you've done a lot of meticulous projects! I'm definitely awed :).....you make me want to quilt :) though I most probably would never finish it :)

Sarah @ FairyFace Designs said...

Love your Echo pillow and looking forward to the heart pillow tute. And that improv block is fab!

Qalballah said...

All that fabric goodness, I feel quite giddy. Lovely stuff.

Anonymous said...

Very pretty! That little love note is so cute, but looks dangerous! Don't step or sit on it!! hehe :D

twin fibers said...

So cute and fun! I love the little Valentine. It's so precious. :)

Nicole said...

Maureen, you have been busy! I can't wait to see the finished quilt with the improv block. I'm sure it will be lovely.

**nicke... said...

i wish we lived next door to each other and could sew together all the time! ;) love your weekend sewing. i finished up some fun stuff too but now i can't find my camera! my little ones may or may not have toted it off somewhere... or i probably put it down someplace safe... obviously too safe! makes me crazy! love your heart pillow. so so cute.

Katy Cameron said...

Ooh, love how that cushion top is looking, and very cute valentine!

Maureen Cracknell Handmade said...

Thanks Sarah!! :)

Maureen Cracknell Handmade said...

We just set him up with a little tool set and "work bench" area in his bedroom. It's noisy, but he's really loving it! :)

Maureen Cracknell Handmade said...

Thanks, Anne!!

Maureen Cracknell Handmade said...

I know! I love these so much!!!

Richard Healey said...

I love that block with the girl holding the quilt it is amazing one of the things I hope to one day get too is doing that kind of block.

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Michael - Innkeeper said...

you are just a quilting/stitching genius! everything you touch turns to gold!

pasqueflower said...

You have been SO busy! Love the Valentine from Jacob. So sweet.

Rosa said...

Your Echo pillow block is fabulous and the girl is great.You`ve been very creative!

Angela C. said...

I can't wait to see your scraps quilt finished! It's going to really be something special!

Additionsstyle said...

Wow you have been busy. I love the heart pillow.
Valerie
Everyday Inspired

Maureen Cracknell Handmade said...

Thank you!!

ElfRenee said...

Beautiful work as always!

DKB said...

hi- when you are collecting a fabric, as you said, how much do you buy of each color? 1/2 yard, more?
thanks

Live a Colorful Life said...

What a fun and cheery post to read!

Lucy @ Charm About You said...

Your blocks are so wonderful! The one with the girl looks like she has a speech bubble - a little embroidery maybe??!
The fabric is totally lush :) I love that jewels print too!

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