A Quilting Journey

Karla’s Sunflower

Happy Wednesday!

Living in Florida there are no visual clues to indicate changes to the seasons. Using my active imagination I pulled strips from my batik stash that made me think of fall on the east coast; warm hues of blue, purple, brown, gold, red and green to create what I’m calling Karla’s Sunflower ?

I used Jenny Doan’s Checkered Dresden tutorial. I prefer a chunky dresden so I modified the pattern by using the 1 1/2 inch mark on the ruler as my starting point to cut each blade.

I added machine embroidery to the center circle with my daily mantra “Give Thanks”. The border were added in log cabin style using 4 of the fabrics used in the dresden. I used a blanket stitch around the blades – definitely getting better!  I made the mug rugs using the Creative Grids Spider Web ruler to create the 4 point star.  They look great! Hubby and I really use our mugs…everyday!

dresden - give thanks wh

dresden – give thanks wall hanging

dresden - give thanks mug 2

dresden – give thanks mug rug 2

dresden - give thanks mug 1

dresden – give thanks mug rug 1

dresden - give thanks cu

dresden – give thanks close up

dresden - give thanks backing

dresden – give thanks backing

 

I made this dresser scarf for my guest room. Another opportunity for using the tube method.  I made several mistakes, at one point I wanted to toss it in the trash!  Ever had moments like that?

Sunflower TR 1

Sunflower Dresser Scarf

 

Lastly I wanted to show you a custom order I finished for one of my customers.  She sent me a photo and asked if I could re -create it for her son’s fourth birthday.  I’m SO happy with how it turned out!

custom shirts

custom shirts

 

Linking up with:

  • Linky Tuesday at Free Motion By The River
  • Midweek Makers at Quilt Fabrication
  • Let’s Bee Social at Sew Fresh Quilts

Be sure to stop by and see what others are creating!

 

Happy Sewing!

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