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Monday 8 September 2014

See You In September Bog Hop




Where did the summer go? I can't believe that it has been June since I posted. I thought this was a great blog hop to participate in. I had such a great beginning on getting things done this summer but with getting so busy with work and helping our son build his house I wasn't sure I would get anything done for this hop. There was weeks that I never even got close to my sewing machine. Boys I miss that quiet time.
 I finally got a Saturday to myself at the trailer and it was amazing what I got done. I finished my gingham project and finished the three projects I needed for this hop. Everybody has done such a great job so far. Can't wait to see the rest.  Yeah. 
Here is my gingham project.


A cute little apron pattern that I found. It has a large gingham on the bottom and a tiny gingham for the top. The red polka dot material I found in Pennsylvania on a bus trip I went to a few years ago. My mother loves apron's so I will add this to her Birthday gift. 

My next project is a little cross stitch picture that I did for myself. June is my Birthday so it caught my eye.


I love these tiny little pictures. A cute frame from Kay's Custom Framing. Put it together myself.

Next.



A piece of art stretched on a 9 by 12 canvas using Batiks material. A fun project to do on a Sat afternoon. I got this book from Connecting Threads. 




This book is filled with lots of fun projects to do. Next.


A stained glass runner made with Batiks material. Another great book from Connecting Threads. Both books were less than twenty dollars each.






Full of great runners that I can't wait to make.



I picked up a couple of packages of
 hexagon charm packs 's. I came across this pattern and thought it was so cute. 


I love the little bees that are flying all around the quilt. I wish I had time to machine quilt it but that will be a winter project.


I don't know if some of you remember this quilt that I made last year that I gave to my son and his wife for Christmas. Well this is the one that was lost in a house fire last February.


So this is the new one I made for them for this Christmas. The one above I had hand quilted. I gave me quilt frames away as I had no plans to hand quilt again as it bothers my shoulder. I am a little nervous  to machine quilting it. I am sure that I can do it but still a little nervous. 


I bought the material from Connecting Threads. I love the colours in this one.

They saw a picture of this quilt so I made up the pattern. I used the stars from the Star Stash quilt I made a while ago and the centre is the rail fence pattern. I make the stars first and built the quilt around it. It actually went together really well. I still want to put one more boarder around it to make it 100 inch square.  I had to order more material and have gotten to busy to get it added. 

So this summer I did get a lot accomplished. Can't wait to see what comes next. Lots of ideas running around my head. . I miss taking the time to blog. 
So I want to thank Madame Sam for another great idea for a hop and Shari for organising it. Nice to have something to work for.

Also there will be a give away. Since I haven't posted a thing this summer I hope everyone stops by and leave a little comment. It has been such a busy summer with work and helping our son build his house that I had to give up a few things that I love to do. I will be back soon. Now for the give away. There will be a random draw on Sept 16th at the end of this hop and here is the prize. I just finished another project that I will post later and I had quite a bit of fabric left over. 

 

There is a meter of print and a large piece of solid. Enough to make something wonderful.

Also here is the schedule for today:
Tuesday, September 9
  1. Just Let Me Quilt
  2. Marjorie’s Busy Corner
  3. The Quilting Queen Online Blog
  4. Marla’s Crafts
  5. K and S Sweets and Stitching

Hope everyone is enjoying the hop and hope to be back blog hopping soon. 




64 comments:

  1. You have been having a busy summer. Better busy than not, I always say. The apron is adorable - wouldn't that pattern make a cute window valance? The black/white/gray quilts are marvelous!

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  2. Wowzers, you have been busy this summer! Very nice projects. I bet your mother will LOVE the apron. I sure would! Interesting batiks on the canvas too!

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  3. You have had a wonderfully busy summer. Love the apron and the b/w/g quilt - just super. Thank you for sharing with us today.

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  4. Your projects are above and beyond fabulous. Thank you sew very much for sharing and hopping. Creative Gingham Bliss...

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  5. You accomplished so much over the summer. It's sad that quilt was lost in a fire, but you have made a beauty of a replacement. Wonderful projects!

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  6. What a lovely apron! I love the stained glass runner and your quilts are fantastic! Thank you for sharing your Summer.

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  7. You did loads of sewing and crafting over the summer! I love that you have included the books in it. I will have to go and read them! I love all your projects, but the apron is my favourite. It is darling. Thank you for showing all your pretties!

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  8. Gosh you have been busy this summer - busy as a bee!!!
    I love the quilt you made for your son and daughter in law!

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  9. Lots of sweet projects here, you have been very busy! Love the batik table runner.

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  10. Your quilts are so pretty, it is so sad that your son's home burned. They are getting a beautiful replacement. Your canvas creation is bee-u-tiful ! What a cute hexie quilt with the little bees fling around the honey comb. Love it all Marla !

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  11. Beautiful quilts Marla...and that gingham apron is super cute, your mom is sure to love it! So sorry about your son losing his home to fire...at least he has family to help out...beautiful replacement quilt. So many lovely projects you've completed over the summer...busy bees and pretty pretty hexies. Thanks for sharing!

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  12. Wonderful projects Marla! I'm sure your son & wife will love the new quilt too.

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  13. Very nice pieces Marla!!! The apron is so cute!!! As are all of them

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  14. Such a sweet gingham apron! It reminds me of one my gr-grandmother made for me, though yours is much more beautiful. You really had a whirlwind of sewing and created so many amazing pieces...I love the butterfly on canvas!

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  15. Both of the quilts you made your son and his wife are beautiful. The apron is so cute as are the pictures. I really like the table runner too.

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  16. Love the bug, great idea to put on canvas :)

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  17. Marla ... you have been sew busy. Beautiful projects all! Your gingham apron is really adorable. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win ... :) Pat

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  18. You HAVE had a very busy summer!! That table runner is to die for...and wow...I really hate to know your handstitched quilt was lost in a fire..but what an absolutely gorgeous 2nd edition...So talented...Your projects are so lovely!!!!

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  19. You got a lot done considering your busy summer. The "new" quilt is lovely and the batik bug is great. I also really like the cross stitch project.

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  20. I'm loving that apron! Your mother will be thrilled, I'm sure!
    Your little projects are so pretty. They will really brighten up any corner. The quilt for your kids will be so appreciated! (It is beautiful! I know they really hated losing the first one!)
    Great job!

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  21. Wow! You've had a productive summer. I love anything with gingham-it's so classic. Thanks for sharing.
    Rosemary

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  22. Great projects, I love the stained glass runner and the dragon fly batik. All your project are colorful which I like the the apron is a great way to show off the RB gingham.

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  23. So sad to read a special quilt was lost in a house fire....and so much else loss as well. Still, you made up a great replacement, as well as many other wonderful projects. I especially like the batik bug art!

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  24. You were busy as a bee this summer, this is great. At least, we are never getting bored, don't we? I like your projects, especially the framed picture!

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  25. Glad you're back and sharing your summer quilting. The remade quilt is a stunner! Practice on several small quilts before quilting on that big one.
    Nice job
    Gmama Jane

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  26. Everything is beautiful. Love the apron! Red is my favorite color and that apron is so cute!

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  27. I love all of your projects - especially the stained glass runner and the star quilt. You are talented! Thanks for sharing them!

    Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.

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  28. Sorry about your son losing their home. Glad they are ok, they will be remembering thing they lost for several years to come. We lost our home 4 yrs ago to fire and we sometimes still remember things. You all will be in m,y prayers as you move forward.

    Now the new quilt is beautiful, and I really like the moth on the batiks. What a great idea.

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  29. So sorry your son and daughter in law lost their home. Your quilt to them will be a wonderful addition. You did a fabulous job. It will turn out perfect. Your projects are just lovely. Thanks for sharing. quilting dash lady at Comcast dot net.

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  30. Beautiful projects, Marla. The apron is adorable. I love the way it is made. And the art piece is amazing. But I love the quilt the most. I know it will be much loved and appreciated by your son. I am really sorry for their loss.

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  31. Wo, Marla your apron is sooo sweet. Really love this piece! You made wonderful pieces over summer and I especially love the hexie one. Great idea!

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  32. Lovely projects, the apron is wonderful. I love it. QWell done to get so many things completed.
    Cheers
    maggie

    maggiemine42@gmail.com

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  33. I love all your projects especially the quilt and apron, my aprons tend to be practical.

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  34. You were busy for not having much time! Great projects, that apron is darling.

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  35. Great projects. I love the apron!

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  36. Oh Marla, such stunning pieces!! The scallops on your Apron are so unique I Love it!! My goodness the canvas, the Table runner, the Quilt all so beautiful and so little time to do them in too. We lost everybit of our home several years ago so I know your Son and Daughter In Law will Love there New Quilt and all the help you are giving them building a New House. Thanks so much for being able to share!!
    Huggs, Nancy

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  37. Your projects are all outstanding! You accomplished a lot this summer. I especially like the art piece using Batiks material.

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  38. I love your quilts!! I'm so sorry about the house fire. I love your cute apron, especially the scallop edge and buttons.

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  39. You have done so much this summer, love the quilts. Hugs, Susie x

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  40. Marla, what a busy summer full of kindnesses for your family! It all looks great and I can't believe how fast you put it all together, but I think that apron is the cutest! :)

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  41. My, you have been very busy! I love your cute little apron--all of your projects, actually. Thanks for sharing the pattern instructions for the guild block. Also, the stained glass window quilt really caught my eye. Beautiful work!

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  42. Marla, I am so sorry about the fire that destroyed your sons house, and the beautiful quilt. Thank God nobody was hurt. Your new quilt to them will be just as much appreciated. You have had a very busy summer helping others, and making such beautiful projects. Bless you.

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  43. Your new quilt you made for your son and DIL is beautiful. Great projects!

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  44. My you were busy but you found time to do some great work! Love that fabric!

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  45. Wow! these are some amazing projects. You made good use of summer :). Thanks for all the eye candy!

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  46. Great summer projects, that apron for your mom is super cute too.

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  47. Lots of wonderful projects! I love your hexie quilt. What is the pattern called? I'd like to look it up.

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  48. Wow, you did a lot this summer. Love those hexies!

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  49. Great projects, the gingham apron is really cute.

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  50. Marla you have some wonderful projects but the gingham apron was my very favorite! It's amazing that you got so much done with all the work going on but sewing is so restful that it's always my quiet place when I'm tired...I'm betting it is for you as well. blessings, marlene

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  51. Beautiful quilts and projects. Thanks so much for sharing

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  52. Looks like you've had a wonderful summer of sweet and simple sewing and crafting! Your son will love his new quilt.

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  53. I love the quilt you made for your son. Blue is my favorite color.

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  54. Such gorgeous projects. I also like the fabrics you got from Connecting Threads. I got myself some, just not sure what I am making with them yet.

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  55. I love your rail fence/star quilt. I may use that idea for a Quilts of Valor quilt.

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  56. Wonderful projects Marla,
    thanks for sharing!
    The new quilt for your son is very beautiful.

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  57. Marla, all of your projects are just beautiful. The black and white color combinations on your sons quilt are stunning. Beautiful work on all of your summer projects!

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  58. You did a wonderful job on your apron. The new quilt has turned out beautiful. Love your other projects too. Busy summer.

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  59. You did some really nice projects. I love the hexi bee quilt. kthurn@bektel.com

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  60. Oh my you have been busy! The apron is a very pretty pattern. emily@reznechek.com

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  61. You were really busy this summer. The apron is so cute! What a great idea to stretch an applique piece on canvas. I think I'll make a trip tomorrow to pick up some canvas! The replacement quilt for your son is lovely. So sad to lose a quilt in a fire.

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  62. I'm so behind in my comments. My internet is giving me fits! Fabulous job on all your wonderful projects.

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  63. WOW you sure did get a lot of summer sewing projects completed...a beautiful replacement quilt for son and DIL. Luv the gingham apron and the batik table runner...luv everything you accomplished. Thanks for sharing your creativity!! Happy stitching, Pauline

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  64. wowie what wonderful eye candy, Marla. The gingham apron turned out weel but then look at the replacement quilt and the small pictures. Well done!

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