Sunday, January 24, 2010

Sat I had the most awesome day of sewing. This was a one day retreat hosted by Maureen owner of Creative Edge Quilt Shop (no website). Actually I've had a couple of good sewing days last week. I started the blocks for this little topper at my stitching group and now it's ready for quilting. It's a Schnibbles pattern called Hot Cross. And then Sat I started a new quilt by making these basket blocks, another quilt pattern from my newest favourite book called Scrap Basket Surprises. Here is the first quilt I made from this book.

I have to tell you Maureen is a wonderful host, she had all our needs and wants taken care of including a gift for each person and prizes throughout the day. She also cooked the most delicious Greek dinner. She must have been cooking for days to feed all us hungry quilters. It was a wonderful day! The next post I'll show a few pictures of the show and tell.

Happy Quilting. Until next time.
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40 comments:

paulette said...

Wow!! You have been busy!!! AND they are all gorgeous!! Well done!! Can't wait to see the show and tell!
Paulette

Carol said...

Love your Valentine quilt in the Hot Cross Buns pattern. Your baskets are nice too.

Stina Blomgren said...

Love the Hot Cross Schnibble.. I really need to buy this pattern.. this is the secind gorgeous quilt I see with htis pattern...:o))) And the blocks.. oh ..they are lovely!!

Needled Mom said...

Love the cute Schnibbles and the fabric you used for it. I also really like the baskets in progress.

JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes) said...

Wonderful quilt and blocks - looks like you had a grand time.

Vivian said...

You have definitely been productive. Aren't times like this just the best? The more productive I am, the more energetic I am to do even more.

I'm seeing Schnibbles being made & described in blogs all over. I may have to get some of those patterns. They're so cute.
Love both projects!

Darlene said...

Always love everything you do - I'm so glad you're (we're) sewing again. :-)

Kaaren said...

I just love that basket quilt. I've never seen one done that way and I quite like it, Wendy. Thanks for sharing the source for the pattern.

Between you and Mary from Quilt Hollow, you're both making me crazy with these beautiful Schnibbles quilts. I just love them!

What a super productive week! WTG!

Sue-Anne said...

Wow! I love the Hot Crosses quilt and the basket blocks!

Jocelyn said...

Wow sounds like fun! And I LOVE your Schnibbles.

Kim Brackett said...

Your Hot Cross quilt is adorable. I've been seeing Schnibbles all over the place and thinking about doing some of them myself. They look so fun! I love your basket blocks, too. Great fabrics!

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad to see you stitching up a storm again!! Your Hot Cross in Valentines is perfect! Oh...and gosh darn if you are making me add another must do to my list!!

Ariane said...

I love your hot Cross Schnibbles top. It looks wonderful. The blocks look amazing too. I have to buy that book.

Red Geranium Cottage said...

Love both projects!! You have been on a roll over there. can't wait to see the pictures of your fun day.
Hugs

Gayle said...

Those baskets are awesome! I don't think I've ever seen that exact one before.

Latane Barton said...

Getting some good sewing days in sure keeps a gal happy.

Joyful Quilter said...

Your valentine quilt is so cute, thanks for sharing. I'm really liking your basket squares also, can't wait to see it done.

Vesuviusmama said...

Sounds great! I'm a sucker for basket blocks, so I may try those. As I said before, I've had my eyes on that book for a while. If you keep showing these photos, I'm going to have to break down and buy it!

Anne said...

What a fun day! Your projects are darling. Can't wait to see your show and tell.

Unknown said...

Just beautiful! I love this one too. Mmmm... Greek food is a favorite of mine!

Little Lady Patchwork said...

Love your Schnibbles quilt! I am not participating in the Year of Schnibbles (too many other projects) but I am enjoying seeing what everyone else is doing with it.

Thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

I love the Hot Cross in Valentin's fabrics! Very sweet.

Rae Ann said...

I love your Schnibbles quilt! It is so fun to have a great quilting day.
Can't wait to see more of your basket quilt.

Teresa said...

You do such pretty piecing..love all the quilts and blocks you have shown in this and the past few posts.

Lori said...

A fun time quilting with friends is always good! I love the schnibbles x's and the baskets are wonderful too. It's a different basket then I've see before and I like how it looks like it is perching so daintily on the HST. Very nice!

Cindy said...

Ooh, the Valentine fabric in Hot Cross is beautiful.
Sounds like you got alot of sewing done.

Sheri Howard said...

Darling baskets, what is the name of that basket? So cute!

Nicole said...

I am such a sucker for a basket quilt. I do have that book and must look up that pattern!
This is pretty funny--the secret word I had to decipher prior to posting is "doped". Just how fabric makes me feel!

Karen said...

Yum Yum Yummy - love this pattern and your fabric choices. The basket quilt is adorable as well - me love basket quilts. Can't wait for the show and tell, you've been a busy girl and being away to sew always produces more doesn't it. There's no distractions of everyday life- just you and the machine :).

Hugs - karen

Thimbleanna said...

Very cute Wendy! Love the little baskets and I'm looking forward to seeing more about your stitching day.

Judy S. said...

Nice work, Wendy. You've been very busy! I love the chubby pinwheels and the Schnibbles one.

Brooke said...

I spent my Saturday making those exact basket blocks!!!! They were from a kit I bought at a quilt show over a decade ago. I don't have the photos on my blog yet, but I will probably post tomorrow.

Love the Valentine quilt. Such fun and vibrant fabrics.

Libby said...

Oh what fun! Love your new tops - Hot Cross is perfect for Valentine's Day!

Kelly@ Charming Chatter said...

Love them both! Very pretty!

Quilts And Pieces said...

Oh those basket blocks are adorable!

Carrie P. said...

Sounds like a very productive time. Love your version of the Schnibbles.

Sharon said...

Oh I love your Hot Cross Buns quilt using the Valentine fabric...it's now on my list of quilts to make!

sewkalico said...

Wendy, your blocks are lovely. I shall have to google that book. Really like your quilt top too.

julieQ said...

What an awesome show and tell! I really love the scrappy first quilt, with the tiny sashing, it is so pretty. Your unique baskets are inspiring!

Corrie said...

what a sweet basket block. i've never seen one like that.