Facebook - Placemat Quilting Swap

Ok, well I may be a glutton for the sewing machine, but I am going to try to do a few more swaps this year. I really do enjoy doing them. And well, I am also thinking sometimes they will be perfect gifts for my presents box.

So, January 1 and I signed up with the Facebook - Placemat Quilting Swap.

I am required to make 6 placemats 18 inches x 12 inches out of a particular colour way

Violet/purple - Jacqui

Indigo/blue - Sonia

my colour  inspiration image....loving this one.

Green - Kerry

Yellow - Elizabeth

Orange - Elizabeth

Red - Sonia

my colour inspiration

Come March, I will receive ... yes you can see my name twice. I will receive two sets of 6 rainbow 

placemats. One to keep and one to give as a gift I am thinking.

I was inspired by the below Pinterest link from this blog, to create my red placemats.

It was more the beautiful Moda Vintage Modern fabric I think that drew me in, as it's what I used recently when I designed my Chevron Runner Pattern. 

Not bad for one days work....and then after spending time blogging and surfing for inspiration again.....for my blue mats, instead of stitching.....  

I really liked the different sized strips of this  one,

and thought I use that inspiration with my colour selection below and use the quilt as you go method to create my indigo/blue place mats...so I am off to cut and stitch with what's left of the afternoon/evening

 Be back soon with some finished items pictures....

Designing Patterns

I love creating from scratch, and with the My latest creation and design - the Chevron Runner printed and ready for sale here, I thought I would share with you all my patterns.

My first pattern that I created was for a gift and with the encouragement of the recipient I put it out for sale this is for a small cot quilt and is known as Sam's Quilt. Since then I have taught at Forever Always Retreats and put out a pattern from each class taught.

Sam’s Quilt pattern

Inspired by my love of stitchery, and a need to create a gift for a new arrival, I created this quilt stitched with love. I wanted it to be fun and bright and very cute. I think I have achieved all of this. After completing this gift, the mother of the recipient a good friend, and a passionate stitcher then encouraged me to create this pattern. I hope you enjoy stitching and creating this little quilt as much as I did.
Finished Size is approximately 35” x 44”

Laugh Dream Create Journal Pattern

This fabric covered journal, is both practical and pretty. Pattern below will fit an A5 Journal. But it easily adapted to fit other sizes, just be sure to adjust your measurements to suit your journal.

My Stuff Tote Pattern

Every girl needs just one more tote, to carry around that stuff or junk. This pattern shares some quick and simple patchwork, quilting and embroidery skills to create a simply cute bag, use it as a shopping tote, or whip up a one for a fantastic quilted library bag or even that extra special gift bag.

Chevron Runner Pattern

Following the trend for chevrons and my love for Trim this Table runner fits both boxes. Featuring QUICK HALF SQUARE TRIANGLES & PRAIRIE POINTS, I am sure this table runner would brighten any table or sideboard.