New Sample

At our January Two Wacky Women Quilting Retreat, one of our retreaters, Pat Sorensen, bought a charm pack from us to make a bag for her daughter's birthday. Pat has graciously agreed to let us use this darling bag as a sample. She does want it back; after all, it is for her daughter. Just look at what you can do with a 5-inch charm pack.Thank you so much Pat for your generosity.

Happy quilting,

Marilyn

Deja Brew Simple Rails

I finished this sample last night. I love sewing in the rain, don't you? Two Wacky Women are hosting their first quilting retreat of the year this weekend. It features Billie Lauder and we will have some new samples to share. A few new quilts, a few new Letty's Bags as well as some new fun and wacky items. It may be raining; but, like I say, it's fun sewing in the rain.

Two More Samples on the Way

I am in the process of making more samples for Two Wacky Women. This trio of fabric is going to be another Simple Rails. The fabric line is Deja Brew by Studio E. This is already pieced, pinned and waiting to be quilted. I can see it being used first thing in the morning with your first cup of coffee. Ahhhh. I have hopes that this will be finished soon.

And this wonderful fabric is called Petal Punch by Hoffman International of California. Isn't it just wonderful? This is going to be a Magnolia Lane. Look at that wonderful strip for the binding. This will probably have to wait until I get home from the Retreat that Two Wacky Women are hosting next weekend. Check back later for this one.

Happy quilting,

Marilyn

Simple Rails Quilt

This is what I did with the fabric I posted a few posts ago. It is called "Simple Rails" and, by the way, it is really simple. But, quite effective don't you think? It really is all about the fabric. Simple Rails is a good example of what you can do using three one-yard cuts of fabric. That is all it takes for a decent-size napping quilt. I even used up the bits and pieces for the binding. I found the backing in my stash (how very lucky for me). This is a free pattern you can find at http://www.twowackywomen.com/ In addition, Robin has a couple examples on her blog http://robingallagher.blogspot.com/. I hope you visit both sites and then go make that quick quilt you have been wanting to make for yourself or charity. Then send us a picture of your "Simple Rails".

New Sample Coming

Robin and I bought this fabric a while ago and then needed to figure out what to make with it. The fabric (the pink fabrics that is) is "Daisy Chain" by Amy Butler. The green polka dot I found in my own stash and I think it will be a great backing. Two Wacky Women cut most of their fabrics into one-yard cuts and we have a freebie pattern called "Simple Rails" that takes 3 one-yard cuts. You can usually get a scrappy binding out of the leftovers. I have it all cut and ready to go. It is a very simple and quick pattern. Now to devote some time to sewing it. I think it is going to be a sweet quilt; don't you?

Quilts

I finally got those quilts quilted and bound. We need them for the International Quilt Festival next week in Long Beach. Two I did on the machine using invisible thread and the blind hem stitch. The small guy I did by hand because it was fast and it was idiot proof and something to do in front of the TV. Two Wacky Women will have kits for each of these quilts: Monach Magnolia Lane, Brazilia, and Simba Spotlight. Looking forward to seeing you at the show.

Simba Spotlight

Just a peek at another sample in the making. The center will be the lions and elephants with borders around. I have only taken a partial picture. I have an appointment to quilt them on Tuesday. Terri and Tillie are giving me time on the long arm. I will then post all three new samples. Only one more to go before IQF in July.

Quilt

Sample Sewing

I am one of Two Wacky Women and I am getting ready for the International Quilt Festival in Long Beach. This means sample sewing. I have recently completed two quilt tops to kit. The first is based on Robin's pattern (which is wildly popular right now) Magnolia Lane. The fabric is Monarch by Free Spirit. What a fun, quick and easy pattern to spend a couple of days making.
Now to quilt it. To quilt it myself or take it to my long-arm quilter. It clearly depends on what kind of time I will have as things get closer.

Quilt Top

This quilt top (also waiting to be quilted) is called Brazilia. Fabric and pattern both by Hoffman International of California. Another quick and easy pattern utilizing the new blended color schemes.