It's the Color it Red Blog Hop

Hello

Well today's the day, at least for me it is. This blog hop is my first as a participant, but I've enjoyed following along on many sites during these events. My heartfelt thanks to each of you for sharing with the rest of us. My plan is to share with you some small and fun projects, some a bit bigger, and then my lovely Christmas piece that's waiting to be quilted, and that is just a bit intimidating to me.

Thanks for dropping in and allowing me to share my love of quilting with you, and Carol, thanks for bringing us together like this.

Lynn 💕

                                      

                               
The little guys first. These small pincushions are just a few of those I have made ,but they have some red included. The three tiered one was my attempt to pattern from a picture I had seen somewhere, but I couldn't remember where that was. Although mine might not be quite as nice as the magazine picture, it suits my little spot. The herringbone pincushion is from a pattern on Retro Mama's blog https://retro-mama.blogspot.com/. It is fun and easy, made from scraps, and it has some style.Something I have done with this pattern for a few of my quilting friend's birthday, is to make this pincushion in the friend's favourite colours, attach a small tag you make from card stock with your written greeting, and it becomes an integrated gift/card, with a very personal touch. I can't remember the source of the pattern for the little ones that remind me of spokes on my old bike, but it was on a blog. I learn so much from you all.

                These middle guys are a bit like middle children. They are present, but often mot making a big noise about both their presence, and their arrival. They too add joy to our lives through their beauty, and the experience we have as we create.
This small table runner was a scrappy venture. I had made a larger piece using golds, brown, green, and red. I simply took the average of the pieces after measuring my scrap strips, sewing them together with alternate background pieces. I really was happy to have enough red fabric to create the border and binding.These is minimal quilting in this runner, but enough I think to do. 

These two placemats were small experiments too. They are QAYG(s).I had some leftover 2.5" strips from a jellyroll. Some other quilters were trying this approach, and of course I couldn't resist. They are not difficult, but probably if you had some of the preprinted fusible batting , it would be even simpler. They are great for seasonal use as well as being bright and cheerful when we want to brighten up the room.         

It's my confession time. It is not a secret around here, but I am a scrap quilter, and love to play with little bits. This table runner is made from a collection of both backgrounds and prints given to me when others know about my love affair with  small fabric bits.These are not terribly small. I believe they finish at 2inches. As I look at the picture now, I could have made different choices about placement of the darker backgrounds. On the table it is not noticeable.

We've come to my largest piece. It will be suitable for a 48" round table. This pattern is from Karen Neary, a well known Canadian designer who lives in my beautiful province. I am quite in love with Nova Scotia, and the sea at her doorsteps. I'm also real fond of Karen and what she has created over a long number of years. You can visit her at Karen Neary.ca. That website will also take you to her blog as well as providing great eye candy.
This project combines paper piecing and traditional machine piecing. You will get a chance to hone your curved piecing skills I am finally ready to tackle the quilting on this.  I've completed a number of Karen's designs, each one helping to build my FMQ confidence.

That concludes what I have today for sharing. My secret sewing doesn't feature red in any specific way, and besides it is secret. I don't like not sharing , but it is for the "greater good" I hope you have the time to visit with each of today's bloggers, and come on back on the 21st,(tomorrow) for more inspiration. Today has been a pleasure for me
Lynn 

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