It's Patriotic September!

What? You haven't heard of this awesome holiday?  Well, it's when all the cool chicks decide to do their July blocks in September.  Technically, I did sew these in July, but didn't get around to mailing them, or posting them, until today. So, Patriotic September was born. :)

Mardie, I even have some of the red flower and cream/blue flower material left over, so I am sending that back as well.   I cannot wait to see this quilt when it is finished.  I bet it is going to be so gorgeous!

Two In A Row

Here are two finished squares from a very delinquent Hot Sprjngs quilter. I'm sorry the pictures aren't great. We lost our camera, so iPhone pics are the best I've got. 

For Mardie

For Amy C. (The pic is darker than it is in real life)

Hope these are ok!

Caught up!

I feel like I have been out of town all summer and I got behind on my blocks. The kids went back to school yesterday and I reunited with my machine in my new craft room. The results were Mardie's blocks, Amy's block, and curtains for my daughter's room! Yay for time!!

⭐️for Mardie

You were just kidding when you mentioned patriotic stars in time for Christmas.....right??! 

* castle wall on deck, Nicole

square for Mardie and other projects

Here's my square for Mardie.  Sorry it's so late!

Polaroid quilt for Anna Claire for Christmas. Minky on the back. It's quilted in lines between the "pictures." I wish I had asked for a meander. But she LOVES it:

Two pillows for my sister:

Super-sized Swoon throw quilt for a friend for Christmas:

I joined a row-along in my quilt guild (which I won't do again).  This fox row is for a friend in the ward who lives on Red Fox Trace:

 

original pattern

Happy New Year

I did not want to start 2015 out with 2014's work, but here it is and so I am.   Mardie, I am pleased to inform you that one Patriotic Star block is finally headed your way!  It was so easy to whip up and I can totally see this quilt being happy in your home.

And, in continuing the theme of this post, here's my Blue Ribbon Quilt from 2013 (*disclaimer* it did not actually win a ribbon of any color, especially blue).  It's been done for quite some time but I hadn't posted yet.  I LOVE the way it turned out and am still planning on getting the pattern into my Etsy shop... some day.

I always get excited at the start of a new year for 12 Squared.  I love seeing what you all come up with and having a platform to chit-chat-sewing-n-stuff.  If you've got some blocks from last year you're behind on, there's no time like the present!  Blow the lint off your machine and catch up so you can start 2015 off fresh!

xo

Becca   

patriotic star for mardie

 

You almost made it too easy for us, Mardie!  It was fun to make and I had "You're a Grand Old Flag" playing in my mind.  It's going in the mail TODAY!

Below is a super quick baby quilt I made for a friend with fabrics I had on hand.

Beautiful blocks for beautiful ladies

Okay, first I have to say that joining this quilting club/bee/group was the most fun thing I have done for myself in a long time.  Not even considering the fun of learning new blocks, or having a "reason" to add to my stash, the joy of getting something so lovely as a pile of fabric in the mail is such a wonderful addition to a normal, blah day.  So when Mardie's envelope arrived with all the fabric for her patriotic star, it was just the inspiration I needed to set aside my cleaning and get cozy with my machine.  But I felt guilty working on her block, when I still needed to finish two other blocks, so I worked on them in order, even if they were technically all completed on the same day! :)

First up is Cami's fun, scrappy block.  I really love how the craziness of all the different fabrics is toned down by the borders of white.  True, completely scrappy quilts are too much for me, but I love, love, love the look of this, and have now decided to make one for myself.  Someday, you know, when I finished all the other half-done quilts in my closet.  Ahem.

Next up was the delightfully uncomplicated modern cross for Kristin.  It went together so quickly, I made two.

And of course, I HAD to make it in Switzerland colors! :)

Finally, the beautiful patriotic star for Mardie.  This was just tricky enough that I had to pull out some stitches.  Apparently, relying on my memory for which way the stripes were supposed to go was a bad call. I kept the tutorial up on my computer, right next to my sewing machine after that.  And everything went together perfectly.  I wish we could sew the other blocks as well, just so I could learn something new.

Patriotic "Twin Stars" for Mardie

I have been wanting to have a patriotic themed quilt. 

With a supply of red, white and blue chosen to make into stars, I am ready!

First of all, I will be sending you ALL of the fabric that you will need. (2 1/2" strips or squares.)
The final square is 8 /2" to 9". Please do not trim it.
ALL seams are 1/4". Some seams are pressed to the dark, some pressed open.

Here are the two squares that will make up the quilt. You can see how the blues will work with the reds.

We will be stitching the square on the LEFT: THE STAR!

Your packet of fabric contains the following:

2  2 1/2" squares of blue and white stripe

2  2 1/2" squares of blue and white floral

1 strip of 2 1/2" wide cream

1 strip (or squares) of 2 1/2" Red floral

1 strip (or squares) of 2 1/2" Blue paisley

A. Sew four patch unit:
You will need TWO blue & white striped 2 1/2" squares and TWO blue & white floral 2 1/2" squares.
Sew squares and press to the dark blue. Then sew rectangles and press seam open.

PLEASE ORIENT STRIPES AND FLOWERS ACCORDING TO THE EXAMPLE!

B. Sew 4 sets of flying geese:
Cut the cream strip of fabric into Four  4 1/2" X 2 1/2" rectangles.

You will need Eight 2 1/2" squares of the blue paisley.

Draw a line from corner to corner of the blue paisley squares.
Place 1 blue square in the corner of the cream rectangle. Sew on the drawn line.
Press to the dark. Trim 1/4". Press again.

Place the second blue paisley square in the opposite corner of the cream rectangle.
Sew, press and trim as before.

 

C. Assembling the star:
You will need Four 2 1/2" squares of the red with flowers fabric.
Sew the Red squares  to the left and right ends of the top flying geese piece. Then TWO to the bottom flying geese.

PLEASE ORIENT STRIPES AND FLOWERS ACCORDING TO THE EXAMPLE!

 Sew the three sections together. Press seams open. 

 Ta Da!

Just in time for a patriotic Christmas!

Hope you enjoy this.

Thanks, Mardie