TMQG Bee Blocks

The Triangle Modern Quilt Guild was having a swap and I decided, after much trepidation, to try my hand at one. I have never participated in a swap as I do not think anyone would like to receive anything I made. Two blocks in and I am really loving this block swap stuff. It is like a mini creative quilting puzzle. The fabrics and parameters were given and you have to come up with a block.

The first one I did had some super chartreuse, black and white. I was asked to make something with curves and a linear feel. This was a challenge as it was my first (actually my second attempt. I did a test block with my own fabric)at paper piecing. This NYB Block 0 is courtesy of The New York Beauty Quilt Along found on My Go-Go Life

My next swap partner has a love of the flying geese. When I saw this block from Fat Quarterly's own Tacha Bruecher, I knew it was the one. The Meeting Point block can be found in the new book Shape Workshop for Quilters by the Fat Quarterly crew. This book is a fantastic resource for all levels of quilters. It reminds me of a cookbook for quilters. Check it out!

What do you think? Will my swap partners be happy or mortified?

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Table Runner Blog Hop

Woo hoo! I made it! After my confusion on Monday, I was worried I would not be able to deliver on the goods today. Thank you so much for all those who reached out to me with messages of kind understanding and support. You know who you are! It meant very much to me.

This table topper encompasses things I love. I love flowers. My Nana's (my Mom's Mom) favorite flower was the Black Eyed Susan, so I tried to make this look like one. (Although it does look a bit like something that might grow in a garden on Mars, too.) Patchwork mixed with a bit of free-form applique is something I have been enjoying lately, and this mini features some of those techniques. I love my three little girls. The flower "petals" are made from outlines of their hands. Finally, this mini quilt and mini quilt hanger will be a Mother's Day gift for my Mom, whom I love.

Thank you, Madame Samm for hosting this Blog Hop and for everything else you do for the quilting/sewing community.

Please enjoy the other wonderful table toppers. You can find them all here:
Jacque (Snoodles)
Lesley
Sharon
Dawnmarie

Tuesday April 17th

Kris
Marcia
Jenny
Sheila
Josie

Wednesday April 18th

Vickie
Shanna
Deonn
Mrs Pickles
Sharon

Thursday April 19th

Leslie ( lesquilts)
Jennifer ( that girl)
Karen
Katherine

Friday April 20th

Marlene
Charlotte
Leslie
Darlene
Jane
Michelle
Cherry


Monday April 23rd

Christine
Just Carol
Patty D
Wendy
Leanne
Elaine M
Judy C


Tuesday April 24th
Jennifer m
Roxanne
Syd
Selina
Connie
Patti
Jane

Wednesday April 25th

Shanna
Mary
Marianna
Thearica
Kelly
Pauline
Mdm Samm

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Easter Prep

In addition to the 7 WIPs I have been working on, it was Easter Prep time at our house today. I thought I would share some pictures...

Have a splendid Easter Day tomorrow!

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Modern Mini: Give Peace a Chance

When I saw the challenge over Ellison Lane quilts for the Modern Mini Quilts, I had an idea.  I would make a peace symbol mini quilt.   Not too creative considering my blog is called piece peace, right? 

When I saw some of the other submissions earlier last week, I honestly thought about not entering.  I do not need to tell you the talent out there in the cyber-quilt community.   Then I thought, why not Give Peace a Chance?

My Give Peace a Chance mini is made using mostly scraps and a bit of reverse applique.  This was my first attempt at reverse applique.  I am not sure how I feel about reverse applique.   It was also my first round quilt and my first mini finishing at 15 inches (mug rugs excluded).

The back has a favorite black and white print of mine from Iota.

At any rate, hop over to Ellison Lane Quilt for some serious cool mini quilts!  Also if you are interested, you can enter until tomorrow, Monday, March 5th at midnight.



Special thanks to my husband for taking the pictures.  Anyone who has read my blog before knows I am an awful photographer.

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Baby Max Update: Looking good

 

 For all of you who have been following Max' story.  He is doing well.  Today is the first day he has had clothes on in a month.  After a brief return to the ICU for reflux issues (not any heart, lung or breathing issues), he is back in the standard cardiac care unit today where the plan is to fatten this baby up.  He is 3 months old and only 7 pounds, so it is time to order up the infant equivalent of Big Macs...32 cal formula.

The Berrios family wants me to thank you for your continued prayers.  It gives them strength.   Isn't he adorable?


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