Catching Up
Wow – I can’t believe how much time has passed since I lasted posted in my journal!
I spent most of January trying to stay warm, organizing my fabric and identifying UFO’s. When we made the big move last year I packed all of my jelly rolls, layer cakes, charms pack and a few fat quarters in 22 Hefty storage containers! I spent the first half of January going through the containers documenting what I have. In my previous life I was a cost accountant and Excel was my BFF so I quickly created a spreadsheet with all the necessary fabric info – labeled all of the containers. Going forward I’m hoping/praying this will help me tremendously 🙂
I did manage to get some sewing done! I have spot in my entryway where I can display wall hangings that I make.
Winter Blues – 36 x 36. I used various blue snowflake prints. My quilt is a smaller version inspired by Patchwork Posse tutorial found here.
I also finished my February entryway display.
The heart quilt is 36 x 36. I used scrap red batiks for the heart and in the background I used the Star Flower white yardage from Natalie Barnes Maker’s Home Fabric Line. I sew love that fabric line it has a great mix of black and whites and bright colors. I sketched out the heart pattern on paper – I knew the finished size had to be 36 inches square or smaller. The heart is a 32 inch square with borders.
The runner and pillow also made with scraps. Pillow tutorial by Lindsey Weight with Fort Worth Fabric Studio you can find tutorial here.
XOXO table runner inspired from a Shabby Fabrics video on Youtube.
All 3 items were super easy and quick to make. I’m really happy with how they turned out. Over the past few weeks I’ve seen more cute Valentine projects for me to make for next year.
I had to have a new table runner for February also! When Project Red by Sweetwater came out I thought it was perfect for a Valentine’s table runner the prints are beautiful reds and taupe. I bought a charm pack and a couple of fat quarters to make this table runner.
I used the Flirty pattern by Missouri Star Quilt Company.

flirty TR
I love the backing I used from my stash! Big florals make the best backings — do you agree?

flirty TR back
I used the scrap half square triangles to make coasters.
Lastly a couple of heart felt mug rugs for hubby and me!

heart mug rugs 2018
I hope you all have a happy and wonderful Valentine’s Day!
Of course I had to have a new table runner for February 🙂
When the Project Red fabric line from Sweetwater
It sure looks like you’ve been busy for several months! I like your runner and agree with you about using big, bold prints for the backing. Nice messages on your mug rugs, thanks for sharing these.
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Thanks! I’m loving being semi retired
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Wow! You have been busy, all your projects are wonderful. I love your happy heart entrance way and you “his and her” mug rugs. 💕
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Thanks Abbie — you were my inspiration for the mug rugs! I loved the ones you made as Christmas gifts!
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Karla, you just made my day! (It’s late here, so you made my tomorrow too!) 😊
Mug rugs are just so fun! Your pretty embroidery adds the perfect touch too.
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I hope to make more!
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