You might want to learn how to make some 'extended maverick stars' a variation of Gwen Marston's maverick stars..
and combine those with some 'mod trees' to make a hip Christmas tree skirt. There's a pdf on Sew Mama Sew with all the instructions and some really fun Christmas fabric to choose from.
Meanwhile I'm still plugging away at this quilt.
I'm pretty happy with how it's coming along....about half done.
My loving husband is always bragging about me...well, turns out he was invited to a baby shower for a colleague in Chicago...just happened to mention I might be able to make a special quilt for their new little boy. So....the parents requested orange, brown and golden yellow...I went to my stash and chose these.
They wanted a zig zag quilt like this one. Instead of all those half square triangles, I used AmandaJean's no triangle method. Easy peasy...totally genius! Went together like a snap. The only change I made was to combine fabrics in some of the zigs...or are they zags? I like the look mixing it up a bit. It's very little boy to me.
It may not look like it, but I really am following doc's orders...short sewing sessions...limited time per day...exercises twice a day...every day...and a good attitude. (well, that last one may need a little work.)
Ahhh.. you know doctors orders are important.. so keep that in mind..;o) Take care...
ReplyDeleteANd hurray to be a little Christmas Elf.. saw the wonderful project you designed.. so it will be a lot of fun... :o)
Oooh, thanks for that link! A zig zag quilt has been on my list for some time and this way of piecing it might actually bring it to the top of the list.
ReplyDeleteyou are such an inspiration! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteA busy little elf with great projects!
ReplyDeleteThe zig-zag quilt-top is absolutely gorgeous!
And thanks for the links!
I LOVE the zig zag quilt - fantastic colors!! And I saw your wonderful project on Sew Mama Sew and thought it would be so great to make my mom one for her birthday - thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteIsn't that zig-zag tutorial the BEST? I think it makes a perfect baby quilt, I made one myself a month or two ago. Simple, but a great outcome.
ReplyDeleteLove yours! I agree, perfectly boy-appropriate without being overtly BOY! TRUCKS! ARG! Know what I mean? :-)
Liz @ teeny tiny quilts
I love the zig zag quilt. I must go to that tutorial, I haven't seen it but it is very appealing. I can't think about Christmas yet. It was over 90 here yesterday!
ReplyDeleteYou've been so beautifully productive.
ReplyDeleteAndi :-)
I love the tree skirt on SMS. I hope to make it soon! I really like the colors and style for the little boy.
ReplyDeleteAre you sure you are following doctors orders??? I just love everything you are working on. You are like me, someone suggests something, like a baby quilt, and you just dive right in!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the christmas feature. I saw it and it's wonderful. The zig zag is coming along great - sure to be loved.
ReplyDeletei saw your tutorial on sew, mama,sew! congrats! your tree skirt looks lovely!
ReplyDeletethat baby quilt is also lovely! i really like baby quilt that don't look overly baby.
Love those wonky stars - I'll definitely have to download the PDF when I get home.
ReplyDeleteAND the zig zag blankie! I love when baby quilts aren't so "baby".
Always lots of goodness from Tallgrass Prairie Studio! How generous of your hubby to offer your to make a quilt! :o)
ReplyDeleteJacquie, I love all your stuff and I really like that tree. Your work makes my skirt fly up! Happy sewing sessions!
ReplyDeleteTotally FABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the tree skirt tutorial! and the baby quilt is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are following Dr's orders for a healthy you :)
i get asked to make quilts for others too...my husband did the same thing...but my quilt did not turn out as beautiful as yours. lovely! and i'm definitely looking into that christmas project!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial; I haven't yet done a quilt, but am thinking!
ReplyDeleteOh I sew enjoy looking at your work, it just takes my breath away!!
ReplyDeleteWow, that zig-zag quilt is amazing. I love the flow of colors in the fabrics you've chosen.
ReplyDeleteLove the zig zag! Those colors are great. I can hardly wait to go see what's at Sew Mama Sew.
ReplyDeleteI am always excited to see your posts. How can you continually amaze us. Thanks for sharing and above all Take Care of yourself!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun twist on the zigzag top
ReplyDeleteand I'll be checking out the star.
Carolyn*
your zig zag baby quilt is adorable! I love the color scheme the new parents picked out and your play with different fabrics in the zigs
ReplyDeleteLove that you mixed up the zigs and zags. Looks very cool. And what a different look you get using Amanda Jean's method instead of half square triangles, especially with directional fabrics.
ReplyDeleteWow - the tree skirt is right up my alley, Jacquie! Thanks! I've been wanting to make one for some time now! Love the zig-zags - a terrific shower gift - and wonderful colors!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
I think that the zig zag will be my next quilt - thanks for the link to that great tutorial!! Yours has turned out great - what a nice quilt for a little boy.
ReplyDeletethanks for linking to my zig zag quilt. it's fun to see it come together without triangles, isn't it? i love how you mixed up the prints in the stripes. so fun! also love it that it isn't traditional cutesy boy. but boy nonetheless.
ReplyDeleteWow, you have been busy. The Christmas tree skirt is so cool. And the zigzag quilt is wonderful too.
ReplyDeleteyour work always inspires me. as a beginner quilter, i am learning how important it is to have a good stash.
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ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL. What great movement. I'll have to try this. Thanks for sharing and I hope you are doing well.
ReplyDeleteI think this is so cute. I love it!!! Think I might have to make something like this. Maybe not a tree skirt, but a wall hanging. LOVE IT!! LOVE IT!! LOVE IT!!
ReplyDeleteNice job on thst little boy quilt.
ReplyDeleteI love to hear that your husband boasts about you and your artistic skills. That brought a smile to my face.
ReplyDeleteThe baby fabrics for the zig zag quilt tell me that you have a very good stash of luscious fabrics. I like that the parents chose an unlikely pattern and colors for their baby's quilt.
Now I'm going to look up the zig zag tutorial; bloggers are so generous with instructions and patterns.
thanks for your posts.
Kathleen C.
Just came from Sew Mama Sew. I was so excited to see you join their creative team on this. Your ideas are always so original.
ReplyDeleteThe tree skirt on SMS is awesome as is this zig zag quilt!! Glad you showed me that I can use multiple prints in one zig. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteoh such cuteness, I love it all! I showed the zig zag table runner that you made at quilt group today, they all loved it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful zags! I love the tree skirt on SMS. That is definitely going on my To Do list!
ReplyDeleteOh all three things are so pretty!! Love the zigzag.
ReplyDeleteI love love it all! I do love AmandaJean's tut, and your quilt came out beautifully!
ReplyDeleteMs. Jacquie, I love this baby quilt! And I love Amanda's no triangle method too. Your other projects are coming along nicely. . . so pretty and so perfect! Don't forget to rest!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the link, I have love zigzag quilts and have yet to make one...I love this one the colours are gorgeous. xo
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link. That's awesome.
ReplyDeleteI love the quilt you're making! Your stitches are awesome, and so perfect. Can't wait to see the finished product!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with the baby quilt!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a cute baby boy quilt! Love it and the colors are great!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are following orders! :) Your quilts are amazing - I can see why your husband is bragging!!
ReplyDeletesimply adorable.
ReplyDeleteI'm not YET started on Christmas...but it's coming next month!
Fun to see a non-traditional Christmas quilt. The baby quilt is adorable. I like how you change fabrics along the zig zags.
ReplyDeleteI love the tree skirt you designed! I saw it up on on sewmamasew the other day and have been meaning on passing on congratulations for such a cool and well thought out pattern! The zig zag quilt is perfect for a little boy- they will love it! Your quilts are always amazing.:)
ReplyDeleteI love the tree skirt. I went right over and downloaded it. I think I am going to use "Figgy Pudding" by Moda for mine. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day.
You're good to be thinking holiday so early. I really love those Mingle circles.
ReplyDeleteThe baby quilt is lovely. Lucky boy.
I am always in awe at how wonderful your colors look together. These are just stunning.
ReplyDeleteVery clever mixing up the zigs. I agree, it's a great pattern. I tried it with 2 1/2" strips too and that worked a treat!
ReplyDeleteI love this Jacquie! The colors/patterns are so wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteJacquie!!! Congratulations on being featured at SMS!!!! Your project is so fun! I love that your husband is bragging on you, you so deserve it. The parents are sooooo gonna love that quilt!
ReplyDeleteI must tell you. I want to make a quilt for Son #3's newly painted and re-decorated room. He rolled his eye's and said, maybe. No girly stuff mom. And I said, No! I know! I know exactly the type of quilt you would want. And then I showed him your blog and some of your quilts. He picked the gray and orange quilt! Something like that mom. I knew it! (Score!) Thanks for the inspiration Jacquie. Always! (he said it reminds him of a bunch of NES system's. (Nintendo) LOL.
ReplyDeleteyour zig zag rocks! the colos are perfect for a boy.. but not too plain!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the baby boy's quilt! All in your stash?! Wow! ;-) Who knew?! lol
ReplyDeleteYou take care of yourself, Jacquie! One step at a time.