Dresden Plates

I was back and forth between machine appliqué and hand appliqué. I know how I want it quilted so I was worried about the top stitching from doing it by machine but I ultimately decided to go with machine appliqué. I am glad I did, it is so much faster and I really like the top stitching.

Lesson Learned:
Leave the block flat while pinning it to prevent extra fabric from gathering behind the plate.

Making Progress

I have thought about making a pillow case for over a year. I finally tackled it today... it wasn't nearly as hard as I imagined it would be! This one is for my Quilt of Valor.

Yellow Brick Road

This is a top that I started over 8 years ago... I finally completed it! I am planning to quilt it with wavy lines using my walking foot. The cats that joined the photo shoot must have known it was a cat quilt!

Quilt of Valor

I finally finished this top! It was a challenge to make it bigger with the fabric I originally purchased but I was able to do it! I did have to buy a little bit of blue for the backing.

Glorified (or Improved) Nine Patch

I have always wanted to try this block but I was hesitate to try curved piecing. I used the curved template from: http://www.patternsfromhistory.com/colonial_revival/hannas_quilt.htm These are pictures of my process.

Belated Farmers Market Pictures

Despite the heat, we had a really good day at the market. It has caused me to rethink stopping for the summer...

Farmer's Market Baking

I spent the day baking! Tomorrow Bloomin' Buns will have Cinnamon Buns, Chocolate Pies, Zucchini Bread, Sweet Biscuits, and Plain Biscuits!