I'm participating in TWO blog hops today, so I decided to put them into one post. First up...
It's Show & Tell Day:
Just Let Me Quilt
I wanted to share two projects with you. If you haven't read the original post about my row, you can read it here.
For my first project, I started with my Aesop's Fable Row...
(Once again, here's the link to the free row PATTERN. )
For my second project, I took my Crow & Pitcher Block from the row pattern, and turned it into a WoolFelt pincushion. I thought the prim look of it would translate nicely into a pincushion...I hope you agree:
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Just Let Me Quilt
Words & Stitches
Duck Creek Mountain Quilting
Ursula Prandtstetter at Tuning My Heart Quilts
Elizabeth Coughlin Designs (me)
Linda B Creative
Charlie’s Daughter at Bobbin In Quilts
Seams To Be Sew - Layout Tutorial
Duck Creek Mountain Quilting
Ursula Prandtstetter at Tuning My Heart Quilts
Elizabeth Coughlin Designs (me)
Linda B Creative
Charlie’s Daughter at Bobbin In Quilts
Seams To Be Sew - Layout Tutorial
For my first project, I started with my Aesop's Fable Row...
(Once again, here's the link to the free row PATTERN. )
...and turned it into a wall hanging by adding more stars to the top and bottom:
I did some very simple quilting in the ditch around the blocks, and some around each star. Then, instead of binding it, I finished it off using this very easy facing technique.
One other interesting note about my project, I sewed the entire piece by hand. I hand-appliqued each block, hand-pieced the blocks together, hand-quilted it, and then hand-sewed the facing. I really enjoy other forms of hand work, and found this whole process very enjoyable as well!
_________________________________________For my second project, I took my Crow & Pitcher Block from the row pattern, and turned it into a WoolFelt pincushion. I thought the prim look of it would translate nicely into a pincushion...I hope you agree:
I love to read your comments, and will reply to them all via email unless you are a No Reply Blogger.
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A big thanks to Carol of Just Let Me Quilt, for bringing us this great hop!
Here are today's participants:
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For my project, I designed a 16" WoolFelt table mat/penny rug simply titled "Skulls." It would be a perfect addition to any Halloween table or decor.
It only requires two colors of WoolFelt, and two colors of DMC embroidery floss, and sews up fairly quickly.
It's spooky enough for Halloween, but not too scary with some friendly flowers in the center!
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Please leave a comment. I will reply to all of them via email, unless you are a No Reply Blogger.
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Be sure to visit all the other participants in this hop. Here's the complete schedule:
October 7
October 8
October 9
October 11
Your Once Upon A Story wall hanging is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your show and tell with us.
ReplyDeleteMy granddaughter would love the Skulls penny rug. It is really perfect for Halloween.
ReplyDeleteTytyty for sharing your talents with us.... happyness04431@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteEnjoying the great Halloween ideas, love your skulls!!
ReplyDeleteA perfect table topper!!
Thank you for your inspiration. I love the wall hanging.
ReplyDeleteLove the pincushion! It is a great size and one I would leave out for decoration too.
ReplyDeleteSandy A
2 hops - 1 day very impressive. All of your hand work on the first piece is beautiful and I really love the pinnie, wow. The skulls need to make it to my to do list. Hopefully by this time next year. Thanks for all the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYour woolie skulls are really cute! You're right -- just enough spook with not a lot of scare. Perfect for some dried blooms, I'm thinking! I loved your prim wool piece with the crow, too (it translated into a pincushion very nicely). That's definitely suitable for the season, too! :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute, all three.
ReplyDeleteI've just found your blog from the Witchy SewAlong. Love that crow pinnie!
ReplyDeleteWe're both pulling double blog hop duty today. I really liked your row and now I like it even more. So cute! As for that circle of skulls, that is very, very spooky and cool! It was so fun to see your three pumpkins on Selina's post, too. You've really put me in a Witchy Stitchy Halloween mood! Thanks for hopping with us. xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun table mat. And the crow works well for Halloween as well.
ReplyDeleteBusy, busy you are. Love the wool projects.
ReplyDeleteOh my...that penny rug is FREAKING cute!
ReplyDeleteCute pincushion
ReplyDeleteCute pincushion! You have some great projects to do!
ReplyDeleteI love your skull pattern - fun. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove all your projects, especially your witchy stitchy wool mat. You are so creative ... :) Pat
ReplyDeleteI find handwork to be rather relaxing, but often am just in a hurry to get things done, lol. I think the pincushion came out beautifully. What a great idea.
ReplyDeleteYou have been a busy sewist! Love the finish and cute pin cushion!
ReplyDeleteLove the skulls. Will show my daughter. She loves Dias de Los Muertos decor and could embroider flowers and such on them. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBoth are great projects! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove seeing all the finished projects.
ReplyDeleteLove the penny rug skull project. Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteWow awesome projects - love the skulls!! mumbird3atgmaildotcom
ReplyDeleteThose skulls are spooktacular! All your projects are great!
ReplyDeleteI think the crow pincushion is outstanding, and the skulls are precious! I enjoy handwork too, I have gotten away from it recently but it really is so soothing. I must get back to it. Time to find a handwork UFO!
ReplyDeleteI especially like your crow pincushion--Thanks for the pattern and the blog hop!!
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Your quilt and pin cushion are lovely! Thanks for sharing. It's been a fun Blog hop.
ReplyDeleteLove the trim technic and your cute Halloween pin cushions 🎃
ReplyDeleteYour pinnie is so adorable!! You have been busy and I appreciate your creativity!
ReplyDeleteYour pincushion is so awesome!
ReplyDeleteit's been a long time since I did a handwork project. now days the only thing I hand sew is the binding on my quilts. I love your pincushion and penny rug!
ReplyDeleteYour wall hanging looks great and I love the pincushion. Thank you for your participation.
ReplyDeleteThe Once Upon a Story is Great and so is Halloween. Lots of fun stuff. Jmikebalou (at) aol (dot) com
ReplyDeleteLots of great projects. I like the skull penny rug.
ReplyDeleteQuite a delightful project.
ReplyDeleteSkulls are my favorite Halloween decor. Love yours!
ReplyDeleteI really like the wall hanging using your Once Upon a Story block. It is brilliant to use the crow element as a wool pincushion!
ReplyDeleteWe had more crows than one can imagine in the trees across the road from us one year. Disturbed,they would almost totally blacken the sky in front of our windows. The rest of the time the casing was not always welcome. However. They inspired me to make a couple of table toppers featuring them. Thank you for sharing your talents with crows as well. I can hardly wait to make it.
ReplyDeleteI adore your crow and the pitcher pin cushion! I have a book from my childhood that belonged to my father during his childhood with this story in, so great memories, thank you.
ReplyDeleteYour pin cushion is wonderful. I haven't tried wool yet, but just might have to start.
ReplyDeleteLove this wool felt table toppers. The skulls are cool!
ReplyDeleteI love your skull mat - it is so much fun.
ReplyDeleteThat border sets your row off perfectly!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun penny rug! colors would be great for dia de los muertos
ReplyDeleteYour row and your penny rug are both very cute and fun!
ReplyDeleteGreat projects and the skull rug looks wonderful! Could be even used as a wall hanging.
ReplyDelete-Soma
Always enjoy seeing your work. Great projects as always.
ReplyDeleteHey, that's adorable - great design, Elizabeth!
ReplyDeleteI love your pattern. Your pincushion is adorable!
ReplyDeleteI love all of the projects Elizabeth, from the finished wallhanging to the penny rug, and the pin cushion. Hugs!!
ReplyDeleteYou've made some lovely projects! Thanks for sharing all this crafty goodness with us! xx
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