NTT and a Big Reveal

Hey there, friends!  Welcome to Needle and Thread Thursday.  Today, I am SO excited that I can finally give you some details on my next book.  Perfectly Pieced Quilt Backs is set to release in March, and I am thrilled!

What can I say?  I write what I know, and if you've followed along with me for awhile, you know I love pieced quilt backs!  This book has a collection of thirty of them- that's right 3-0!  Half of the pieced back patterns are written using scraps of various sizes, and the other fifteen patterns are written using yardage that coordinates with the front of your quilt (because sometimes we don't have leftovers, but still want a simple, but pretty quilt back!).

Each backing pattern is written in three different sizes to accommodate your particular quilt, AND (as if that wasn't enough) there are eighteen bonus quilt (front) patterns available as downloads with the purchase of the book.  The book also contains tips and techniques if you're a new quilter, as well as full instructions for finishing your quilt.  It is truly comprehensive.

I'm really proud of the content, and I hope it will be a useful tool for every quilter!  It is available right now for preorder on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.  I'll have it in my shop as well, but it's not there just yet!  I can't wait to share more as March gets closer!

Without further ado, check out the highlights from last week's party!  This pretty quilt is from Sally at Crafts, Cavies, and Cooking-

Julie's Quilts and Costumes showed off this quilt.  The zany mix of fabrics is so fun, but the colors are perfect for autumn.

Deb at A Scrappy Quilter linked up this soothing blue quilt-

And finally, look at this beauty by DonnaleeQ-

Wow!  I can't wait to see what you're all working on this week!  I'm in the early stages of a new project, and I'll share more next week.  Let's link up!

1. You can link finished projects or WIP's , but just keep it about quilting and sewing!

2. Link to your specific post (not to your home page!) to make it easier for others.

3. Please remember to spread the word and post my button or a text link within your 

    post.  

4. Spread the comment love far and wide!

5. Following me is not a requirement to link, but is so very appreciated!

*If you're new to the party, here's a helpful tip for linking up- select "Auto Crop"  when selecting your thumbnail photo.  For some reason, trying to crop your own image results in the dreaded "white question mark box," and we definitely want to see your awesome work!  :)

Needle and Thread Thursday!

Happy NTT, friends!  Thank you so much to all who sent well wishes for my son's recovery from his wisdom tooth surgery.  We had our follow up with the surgeon this morning, and everything is all good!

I have actually done a little bit of sewing this week, but it wasn't quilting related.  We're hosting a Halloween party this weekend, and my costume needed a little adjustment.  Nothing major, I just added a little scarf around the neck of the dress so it isn't quite so low-cut.  Other than that, my machine has been idle.

Last week's party had some great link-ups!  This quilt top is from Julie's Quilts and Costumes.  Love those vibrant colors!

This cute baby quilt is from Anne-Marie at Stories From the Sewing Room-

This sweet little flying geese mini is from Yvonne at Quilting Jetgirl-

And finally, Jan at The Colorful Fabriholic linked up this pretty quilt-

Okay, y'all!  Let's get our party on!

1. You can link finished projects or WIP's , but just keep it about quilting and sewing!

2. Link to your specific post (not to your home page!) to make it easier for others.

3. Please remember to spread the word and post my button or a text link within your 

    post.  

4. Spread the comment love far and wide!

5. Following me is not a requirement to link, but is so very appreciated!

*If you're new to the party, here's a helpful tip for linking up- select "Auto Crop"  when selecting your thumbnail photo.  For some reason, trying to crop your own image results in the dreaded "white question mark box," and we definitely want to see your awesome work!  :)

 

A Full Week and NTT

Welcome to Needle and Thread Thursday, friends!  This week has been full of happenings around here- a visit with my parents, volunteer work with my church circle group, football, fall break, the theater with a friend, and just this morning, my son had his wisdom teeth out (it went smoothly). For the next several days, I'll be changing gauze, making sure he's healing properly, preparing soft foods, and making sure we stay ahead of the pain. So, though I do have some ideas for my next project, no sewing is going on.

Instead, take a look at the highlights from last week's party!  This lovely finish is from Sew Preeti Quilts-

This simple but sweet one is from Linda at kokaquilts-

And finally, I love this cute little fall quilt from LeeAnna at Not Afraid of Color-

Okay, friends!  It's time to link up!  

1. You can link finished projects or WIP's , but just keep it about quilting and sewing!

2. Link to your specific post (not to your home page!) to make it easier for others.

3. Please remember to spread the word and post my button or a text link within your 

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4. Spread the comment love far and wide!

5. Following me is not a requirement to link, but is so very appreciated!

*If you're new to the party, here's a helpful tip for linking up- select "Auto Crop"  when selecting your thumbnail photo.  For some reason, trying to crop your own image results in the dreaded "white question mark box," and we definitely want to see your awesome work!  :)

Sweet Pea and NTT

Welcome to Needle and Thread Thursday, y'all!  Autumn has definitely arrived, and we've been spending as much time as possible outside during these glorious days, before the inevitable cold, gray winter.  Between soaking up the crisp air and watching football, it's been tough to make myself sit in my studio and sew.  This fast little baby quilt has been the perfect project for sewing in short bursts. I finished this one in short order, and it was wonderful to get it done so expediently.  

In case you missed my last post, this quilt uses an easy variation on a traditional Antique Tile block, and you can find the tutorial HERE.  To keep it nice and soft, I quilted this one with a wide stipple, which will still give it plenty of crinkly texture when it's washed and dried.

I used up all the leftovers on the back, and it always feels great to make a quilt without purchasing fabric.  Since I keep a bolt of Kona White at all times, this entire quilt was made from stash!  

I was even able to get enough strips for a scrappy binding!  

This one is named Sweet Pea, and it's for our newborn niece.  It will be making the trip to Oklahoma with my father-in-law in a couple of weeks when he visits them.

Before we party, let's check out a few highlights from last week!  This color gradient stunner was shared by Rebecca Grace Quilting-

This lovely quilt is by Michelle at From Bolt to Beauty-

And this gorgeous quilt is by Nancy at Grace and Peace Quilting-

Okay friends!  Ready to party?  Let's do it!

1. You can link finished projects or WIP's , but just keep it about quilting and sewing!

2. Link to your specific post (not to your home page!) to make it easier for others.

3. Please remember to spread the word and post my button or a text link within your 

    post.  

4. Spread the comment love far and wide!

5. Following me is not a requirement to link, but is so very appreciated!

*If you're new to the party, here's a helpful tip for linking up- select "Auto Crop"  when selecting your thumbnail photo.  For some reason, trying to crop your own image results in the dreaded "white question mark box," and we definitely want to see your awesome work!  :)