Bowls with Borders Blog Hop

Be ready to be bowled over by over 150 bloggers over the next few weeks during the Bowls with Borders Blog Hop. This bowl-nanza is courtesy of Carol at Just Let Me Quilt. It is the brain child of Madame Samm of Sew We Quilt and is made possible by the talent and generosity of Regina Grewe.

Carol has the master list posted here.

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QuiltCon Challenge Block

For the first time in almost 2 years, I am proud of something I have made. Like most of my stuff, it is not technically perfect. I do not care. This paper pieced block was designed and created by me. I say that knowing full well that someone else in the history of quilts has probably made this block before, or something like it, but I had not seen it. For the first time, I saw a block in my mind and was able to create it without disaster.

I am sending it in to the Quilt Con Block Challenge. The challenge blocks are to use the QuiltCon colors to represent what modern quilting means to you. QuiltCon colors...check. This block represents modern quilting to me for a few reasons:
1) The orange center is supposed to represent a compass. With social media and technology the world wide quilting community is united.
2) The triangles represent the constant change and evolution of quilting. We are an extension of the women quilters who came before us. We keep their legacy alive and hopefully, we add to it.
3) The different colored lines on each quadrant are to provide a sense of movement. Certainly, the Modern Quilt Guild is a movement. For the skills, the inspiration, the camaraderie, and the creative outlet that the TMQG and the blog world have given to me, I am truly grateful.

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The rest

It has been one, hot, busy summer! God bless the inventor of the air conditioner. Yesterday I finished up the rest of my blocks for the Triangle MQG. This has been one great experience for me as it forced me to go outside of my comfort zone. I feel like my skills have improved. They needed some improving.
Here they are:

We have the big reveal at tonight's guild meeting. I sure hope the recipients like the blocks that I have made for them.

Also the Red, White and Blue Blog Hop is still going strong. You can get the list including today's bloggers at Jane's site.

Stay cool and piece peace,
patricia

Welcome to the Red, White and Blue Blog Hop

Friends,

Thank you so much for visiting the Red, White and Blue Blog Hop, Day 1. I have 5 blocks to show you.

First up is a pinwheel block with a little star applique to be festive.

Next up is a string block. It looks like a star in the middle to me, but I believe it is called a broken spider web block.

I wanted something that looked nautical so I made this block up. I am pretty sure there is no real flag like this so I am making it the Patricia Flag. No need to pledge allegiance, but feel free to follow my blog. Wink.

This block is called ET Phone Home and it is from Lily's Quilts. It was a fun block to make. You can find it on Lynne's blog.

This is the final block. It similar to the first block, but it has a star and a heart, because I loved participating in this blog hop.

My thanks to Jane and all the other very talented blog stop hostesses. The Red, White and Blue Blog Hop master list can be found on Jane's blog.

Here is the rest of today's Red, White and Blue Ladies:
Mary on Lake Pulaski
Hot Pink Peonies
VroomansQuilts
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The Cuddle Quilter
Marcia's Crafty Sewing and Quilting


Wishing you piece peace!
patricia

More Blocks

Moving right along. I have three more blocks done. All are new or relatively new techniques for me.

This one is for the TMQG bee. It was the first time I tried any improv. I really enjoyed it.


This next one is my third try at paper piecing. One of our bee mates wanted a chicken block. This is Hen with Chick which is a free pattern I found on Sew Hooked. Credit on the site is given to Catherine Magraith. Thanks Catherine. It is a 5 inch block, so I made four slightly different yet related chickens with their baby chicks.


Finally, I made a version of E.T. Phone Home which is a new, free paper piece pattern from Lynne of Lily's Quilts


Lynne asked for those who made her new block to show it to her, but mine still has quite a bit of room for improvement. I think I will leave the paper in the star points until the entire block is sewn next time. I really love this block so I already have plans for some more E.T. Phone Home blocks.

What are you working on?

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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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