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Delivered to longarm quilter

February 9, 2015 by Angie 2 Comments

My picture today is of my breakfast room table … covered with the quilt tops I took to the long arm quilter.

I can’t wait to see them finished!! I’ll be sure to photograph each and every one of them.

It’s been a crazy day!! I took Miss Bella to the vet this morning and it turns out she has a bladder infection. Bless her heart!

After I brought Miss Bella home I took the quilts to the longarm quilter … then I was off to see my chiropractor. I’m totally exhausted and ready for a bath and bed!!

For those of you interested in my health issues …. I’ll be posting an update to the Health page tonight.

See ya!

My picture today is a new Quilt Label. I LOVE my real quilt label (will post a picture on here soon) … but the colors do not match the quilts I’ve just finished (it matches my Chic n Scratch logo).

So, I decided I’d just make a simple one real quick using Photoshop Elements and Pages (Mac software). Once I created the file in Photoshop Elements I duplicated it and made one Brown and one Gray …. for now both of those colors match the quilts I’m taking to Shirley on Monday.

One other note: Not all Fabric Labels are created equal … some are White .. while others are more Ivory. I made sure I bought one of each because I prefer they match the fabric. The top picture is the ivory label and the picture below is white.

The labels:

Avery Printable Fabric Sheets (White)
EQ Printables InkJet Fabric Sheets (Ivory)

I use a HP Officejet Pro 8600 to print my labels and I’ll have my longarm quilter attach them to the back of the quilts.

If you would like me to film a video on how to create the label let me know.

See ya!

p.s. I filmed two videos for Chic n Clique today … four videos for Stamp Club Online and for one Chic n Scratch … tomorrow I’ll edit them.

LuLu Roses Quilt in the works

February 6, 2015 by Angie 2 Comments

My picture today is the current quilt I’m working on …. placed on my Design Wall.

It looks a little rough at the moment … but I can see it’s going to be a beauty!!

I’m using the LuLu Roses by Tanya Whelan for Free Spirit fabric that I purchased at Prairie Point Quilt & Fabric Shop. They’re right down the road from one of my doctors and I stop in every chance I get. This entire fabric line was at the very front of the store and I walked in and said “I’ll take a yard of each” … I wasn’t sure what I was going to make but the fabric said “Buy Me”!

I’m kinda sorta using an idea I saw on the Missouri Quilt Company website … they used One Jelly Roll and One Charm Pack. I’m not making the quilt they made …but what I am doing is using a Jelly Roll (white) for my sashing (that would be the first time I have used the word sashing).

Here’s what I’ve done so far …

Cut one 7″ strip of each pattern of fabric.
Cut six 6-1/2 x 6-1/2 squares of each pattern using the AccuQuilt Machine along with the 6-1/2 square die.
The long white strips are Bella Solid White Jelly Roll by Moda.

Next up …

I’ll continue to place my fabric where I like it best … then I’ll start sewing …. I think. Honestly this as far as I’ve gotten in my thinking process …but I’m sure it will come to me. I think I may have to cut all my Jelly Roll strips….. to attach to the 6-1/2 squares (right side and bottom of each square).

More explanation …

I used the AccuQuilt to cut my squares because it saves time and my arms!! I wanted my squares to be 7 x 7 …but there’s a 6-1/2 Square Die or an 8-1/2 Square Die …. I went with the 6-1/2 this time … and maybe my next one I’ll use the larger size.

See ya!

p.s. a few ladies have ask me if they can cut fabric to make a Jelly Roll Quilt (instead of buying a Jelly Roll) the answer is yes … you need 40 strips of fabric that measure 2-1/2 x 44″.

Atelier Jelly Roll Quilt

February 5, 2015 by Angie 9 Comments

Today’s picture is another Jelly Roll Quilt and I made it with the Atelier Jelly Roll 3 Sisters for Moda Fabrics.

I believe this is the last Jelly Roll Quilt I’ll be making for a while!

The reason I choose this quilt is because it’s really easy …. you can sit at your machine for a few hours and boom it’s done!

Click here if you’d like to see a video on how to make a Jelly Roll Quilt.

I can’t believe I’m going to say this but it’s late, I’m exhausted and I’m headed to bed ….. goodnight (at 7:30pm) LOL

See ya!

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