Funkytown, Santa, and NTT

Hey there, friends!  Welcome to Needle and Thread Thursday!  I got back late Friday night (or more accurately, very early Saturday morning from visiting the Trinity Valley Quilt Guild in Arlington, TX.  We worked on the Funkytown quilt in the class, and had lots of fun!  Check out some photos-

                               

                           

                               

I love how each person's scraps and background choices can make the quilt super unique!  No two quilts are alike, even though everyone was following the same pattern.  In case you don't remember, here's a reminder of mine (included in my book, Scrappy Improv Quilting)-

I would love to come visit you, and I do have a few open spots for 2024, as well as availability in 2025.  Send me an email and let's get something on the calendar for your guild!

Since getting back, I've actually done a little sewing. 'Tis the season to start really thinking about Christmas gifts, after all!

We have a few holiday parties that require "swap gifts," and this Santa block is destined to become a pillow for one of those.  It's the same Santa I designed for my Santa's Christmas Forest quilt a couple of years ago, but this time, I added a little more print to the mix.  I think the addition of the text background and plaid sleeves/hat add just enough interest, allowing this block to stand alone as a pillow.  With borders, this block measures 11" x 20", so a 12" x 20" pillow form will fill it out nicely.

Last week's party had lots of great links!  This cozy, scrappy finish is from Maggie at Making a Lather-

Love this cute quilt from Anja Quilts-

This fun, wonky courthouse steps quilt is from Deb at A Scrappy Quilter-

And Rebecca Grace Quilting shared this awesome Halloween quilt (along with another one in her post!)

Okay y'all!  Party on!

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NTT- Last Trip of the Year

Welcome to Needle and Thread Thursday, y'all.  Currently (at the time of posting), I'm visiting the Trinity Valley Quilt Guild in Fort Worth, Texas.  It's my last teaching trip of the year since I don't travel during the holiday season, and we'll be having lots of fun!  If your guild is looking for a presenter in 2024, I still have a few dates available.  Send me an email and we'll talk!

Last week's party was, once again, filled with quilty inspiration.  Take a look at this scrappy finish from Gretchen's Little Corner-

Sandra at mmm quilts linked up this amazing finish-

This cute quilt is from Quilting Gail-

This fun patriotic quilt is from Alycia Quilts-

And take a look at this cozy quilt linked up from Nancy at Grace and Peace Quilting-

Okay friends, let's get this thing going!

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!  :)

NTT- All the Autumn Vibes

Hey there, y'all, and happy Needle and Thread Thursday!  This week, with nighttime temps in the 40's and 50's, I'm feeling allll the autumn vibes around here.  Other than the holidays, this is my favorite time of year and I have a tough time not sitting outside all day (and evening).  I've done a little sketching while sitting outside, but no sewing.

But by the looks of last week's party, many of you are feeling the fall vibes too, and y''all have been sewing lots!  Take a look at this stunner from Sew Preeti Quilts-

Or this cute quilt from Jocelyn at Happy Cottage Quilter-

Melisa at Pinker n Punkin Quilting linked up this sweet little finish-

And check out this pillow from Anne-Marie at Stories From the Sewing Room.  Love the quilting texture!

Y'all are amazing, week after week!  So, let's get our party started!

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!  :)

Happy NTT, Friends!

Hey there, y'all!  My latest teaching trip was SO much fun.  Even still, I don't know why, but it always takes me a few days to recover when I travel.  On the way home, I got an unexpected visit with my family too!  My flight was delayed, so I missed the second leg of my trip and ended up in Houston overnight.  As it so happens, my sister and her family live in the Houston area, as well as my aunt, uncle, and some of my cousins.  As luck would have it, my parents happened to be there visiting them for the weekend, and a negative turned into a big positive.  I was only there for about seventeen hours but I saw everyone, and it was a great time!

Okay friends!  let's go ahead and get to the highlights from last week!

Just look at all of that texture on this quilt by Rebecca Grace Quilting-

This fun quilt is from Gretchen's Little Corner-

LeeAnna from Not Afraid of Color shared this little improv beauty-

And finally, I love this patriotic quilt from Time 4 stitchn-

Okay, friends!  It's time to get our party going!  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!  :)