First Booth at a Quilt Show - Here and it's Happening

We made it to Kansas City with no problems. They are having a true fall and the trees are beautiful. Both Husband and I are a bit overwhelmed, and if you know my husband that's hard to do. Pulled up unloaded and started to set things up. We had to stop a minute and regroup ourselves. And laugh a bit....

The booth came with an 8 foot table and he was sure that he could get a 6 foot, "It will fit better." Well, he tried and even with his charm. He came back and said, "This one will work just fine, they wanted $150 to exchange table." We had to laugh.

The set up went really smooth and I'm so happy to have Husband with me.

Nothing but, FUN, Laugher and Smiles. I'm here ! !

UNBELIEVABLE.....

Sew Happy and sew blessed

Beth

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Little Quilts Machine Pieced and Hand Quilted

I've been working on the "Little Quilt Ladies" it is a quilt pattern series and these are a couple of the little one's that will be included in the books. I've decide to start with the basic patterns and add the nutty ones as I go. I have been working with color and decided to just go with what I like.

Measures 10 1/2" x 10 1/2" The 9 patch square are 3" x 3' machine pieced and hand quilted.

This little Quilt measures 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" and is one of my favorites. I love stars and this was machine pieced and hand quilted.

You have a to love a fan, this one is done with assortment of colors and hand quilted.
Quilt size 9" x 9'

Sew Happy,

Beth

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My Hand Quilting Handy Work, Blue and Quilt Hand Quilted

I've learned through the years that the way to a Quilter's heart is through hand quilting. This is my, "I can talk the talk, quilt the quilt," quilt. I've seen grown woman, sigh, giggle and try to hold their fingers back from touching this quilt.

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It started out as a baby quilt, but it has been put to work as my opening for most speaking.

I can HAND quilt the quilt ! !

Sew Happy,

Beth

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My Paisley Quilt

I love paisley fabric and had to show my vacation quilt.

I used a very different palette of colors and patterns, it's just fun.

It's a very simple pattern, a 2 inch center square and them just log cabin around the outside with 1 inch strips.

The finished size is a square 50" x 50" a good size for curling up on the couch. I used a 100% cotton batting and hand quilted.

Sew Happy, 

Beth

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Quilt Top All Together, Applique Quilt in Red and Green

Hope you are not tired of hearing about this quilt, but I had to put it on a bed. And take pictures. I took over 25..... Anyone for NUTS. The only way to explain it, as if it's a 4 carat diamond ring. Nuts...I know, but to me that's what is it.

This Wedding quilt has been a VERY long time coming. I'm sooooo.... pleased.

So, I'm on to get it put together, batting and backing. Take it to the show in October and then the HAND quilting is going to be my winter project. I'd also like to paint the kitchen cabinets, clean out everyone's things from our basement, the boy's, my mom's, husband's had to purchases. Get the Little Quilt Ladies to the printer and finish up book 13....

Now that's NUTS, no presser......  Quilt Pattern is in Book 8 of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection - Links to single copies, kindle and nook

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The next project, I'd like to have a couple of sample blocks for the Florida 2.

Everyone say, "Merry Christmas"

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Quilts Color Fun - Picking Fabric Colors from Nature

Just a couple of tricks to help you look at color from nature.

I am always asked about color. This past weekend we attended a family union at my sister-n-laws acreage in Iowa. I always take loads of pictures, and use them as teaching tools.

Look at the pictures and notice the colors, the shades and the texture of the leaves or flowers.

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If this is the color group you like, start with a deep red, notice the hint of yellow centers, the beige of the new bloom, and all the greens. Work with what you like about the colors in a photo.

This photo, "What is the first thing your eyes see?" The GRAY figure, start with a gray color, add the soft lavender in the front, the soft cream yellow from the leaves on the right. Add more colors or less, it helps you to start the color process.

Print out your photo and head to your fabric stash or the fabric store. I always lay out my fabric and photograph them too. Always, always do one block before cutting a whole quilt, that is the time to change and rearrange. Just a couple of hints on how to start with color.

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Corners are DONE on Book Eight Quilt of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection

They are FINISHED, the hand work, applique is ALL done ! ! !

I've add the extra leaves needed and it's time to add the batting and the backing.

I have to make a fabric store trip for the back. I think I'm going to do red....

I know, not the normal color, but the front is so traditional and I've always wanted a red quilt.

This quilt will not be used, I think this one is a look at quilt.

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The Four corners

Perfect for a queen size with dust ruffle.

Sew Happy,
Beth

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