Round & Round Baby Boy Quilts

The Round & Round Baby Boy Quilts are a little behind schedule, but coming along nicely.  Here is a little update on what I have accomplished in the last 2 weeks.

--I added borders to the large quilt.  A grey print, grey/white chevron print, and a smaller grey solid.  I think it looks alright, but wish I could make it longer instead of a square quilt. 

--The large quilt is now marked to quilt with a Baptist Fan pattern following a tutorial I found online.

--The large quilt is sandwiched and I have a very, very small bit quilted. 

--I now have 6 small blocks completed.  

 

Added borders to the large quilt.  After this photo, I added another smaller dark grey solid border to the outside.

 

  

Peggy wanted to stand on the quilt.  "Can it be mine please?" with sad puppy eyes.

 

 

Then Peggy wanted to wear the quilt.

 

Finishing up marking the quilt for the Baptist Fan pattern.

My original blog post about Round & Round Baby Quilts:
http://scrapbookwithkira.blogspot.com/2013/06/round-round-baby-boy-quilts.html


Fabrics: JoAnns

Pattern: Round and Round by Thimble Blossoms- Camille Roskelley
(link to pattern)
(link to blog post)

Free Motion Quilting Pattern: Baptist Fans Free Motion Quilting Tutorial by Don't Call Me Betsy
(link to Pinterest pin)
(link to webpage)



My goals this week are to:
1. Finish quilting large quilt
2. Add binding to large quilt
3. Finish up small blocks

Such a Treat Video

Liberty Card

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Colonial White Cardstock
Superhero Paper Packet (retired, but I have this pattern available in Cash & Carry)
My Acrylix Home of the Brave Stamp Set
Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Corner Rounder (to make scallop)

USA Patriotic Wreath

Here is another project that I entered into the Cricut Chalkboard Fonts Contest.








Visit my Pinterest Inspiration Board: http://pinterest.com/kirarholley/cricut-chalkboard-fonts/

Visit the Cricut Project Center for step-by-step instructions, photos, and the cut file for Cricut Craft Room. https://www.cricut.com/project/ViewProject/4072/USA-Patriotic-Wreath

 

 

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Dakota Paper Packet
Barn Red Cardstock
Cocoa Textured Cardstock 
My Creations Mini Banner
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge 
Assorted Buttons- Blue, Neutrals
Liquid Glass

Other Products Used:
Grapevine Wreath
Chalkboard Fonts Cricut Cartridge
Scraps of Patriotic Fabric
Twine
Hot Glue

4th of July Quilt & Pillows

I purchased this July 4th fabric in a fat quarter bundle along with a yard of clearance fabric.  I was able to make this quilt, pillows, and still have a little left over to hopefully make a few place mats with.  I really like how all the items came together so nicely.

Cricut Craft Room Video

Home of the Brave Card

Recipe: 
Mojo Monday 298

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Colonial White Card & Envelope
Dakota Paper Packet
Colonial White Cardstock
Cocoa Cardstock
My Acrylix Home of the Brave Stamp Set
Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Barn Red Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Outdoor Denim Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Outdoor Denim Chevron Ribbon

Cup of Good Cheer Card

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Make It From Your Heart Volume 1: Pattern 28
Claire Paper Packet
Colonial White Card & Envelope
Colonial White Cardstock
Cashmere Cardstock
My Acrylix Cup of Cheer Stamp Set
Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Whisper Exclusive Inks Alcohol Marker Set
Desert Sand Exclusive Inks Marker

Welcome Chalkboard Pan with Banners

 

 

 

I made several projects to enter into the Cricut Chalkboard Fonts Contest.  I tried to be very creative and think outside the box while making decor for my front porch.  I was not selected a winner, but I am happy with the projects that I made.


Visit my Pinterest Inspiration Board: http://pinterest.com/kirarholley/cricut-chalkboard-fonts/

Visit the Cricut Project Center for step-by-step instructions, photos, and the cut file for Cricut Craft Room. https://www.cricut.com/project/ViewProject/4084/Welcome-Pan-with-House-Number


Close to My Heart Products Used:
Dream Pop Paper Packet
My Creations Mini Banner
May 2013 Stamp of the Month- Pinwheel
Burlap Ribbon
Hollyhock Stitched Ribbon
Hollyhock Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Black Exclusive Inks Maker
Brad
Chalk Marker
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge

Other Products Used:
9x9 Metal Pan
Chalkboard Paint
Chalkboard Fonts Cricut Cartridge
Hot Glue
Bamboo Skewers
White Cricut Vinyl
Drill

Round & Round Baby Boy Quilts

I have been on a bit of a hiatus from scrapbooking.  I have so many ideas and things that I want to make, I just need more time!

One of our good friends is having their first baby this September and it is a boy.  They are both lovers of quilts, so I knew their baby boy would need a homemade quilt. 

I decided on the Round and Round pattern by Thimble Blossoms- Camille Roskelley.  I follow her blog and saw this a couple months ago and loved the pattern.  

I used the blue scraps from the Star Baby Quilt and a solid dark grey.  I cut out 4 inch squares for the half square triangles and then figured out that those were too big to make a multiple block quilt, so I cut them in quarters to make 2" squares.  In the process, I decided to go ahead and make a 4" square block and a 2" square block to make 2 quilts.  (I think I always get a little too ambitious.) 

 large block

 small block

 Both blocks!  See the size difference?  I like them both because they are so different!

Fabrics for borders and backing.  The one with the little medallions are for the backing.  I was so pleased with the fabrics!


Fabrics: JoAnns
Pattern: Round and Round by Thimble Blossoms- Camille Roskelley
(link to pattern)
(link to blog post)

My goals this week are to:

1. Add borders to the larger block to complete the quilt top.

2. Continue to crank out small blocks to make a complete quilt top.

3. Sandwich quilts.

4. Begin quilting.

I am also continuing to work on quilting the orange/teal quilt.  Some days I wish I had sent it off to be quilted.  Oh well, it's been a learning experience for me in free motion quilting.

I also started on a small table topper to sit under a pitcher that I have on display.  I used this for inspiration: http://www.connectingthreads.com/kits/Blossoms_Jam_Table_Topper_Kit__D5895.html

Marker Magic Video

Be.you.tiful Card

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Claire Paper Packet 
Colonial White Card & Envelope
My Acrylix Frame Flair Stamp Set
My Acrylix Happy Thoughts Stamp Set
Outdoor Denim Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Hollyhock Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge

Other Products Used:
Recipe: Basic Grey Card Maker Magazine Blog Hop
Herringbone Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Make It a Banner Day Video

Day for Dad Video

Country Born Barn Card

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Recipe- Make It From Your Heart Volume 1- Pattern 20
Colonial White Cards & Envelopes
Claire Paper Packet
My Acrylix Country Born Stamp Set
Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Ruby Exclusive Inks Alcohol Marker Set
Olive Exclusive Inks Alcohol Marker Set
Sky Exclusive Inks Alcohol Marker Set 
Slate Exclusive Inks Alcohol Marker Set
Whisper Exclusive Inks Alcohol Marker Set
Outdoor Denim Chevron Ribbon

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