Monday, January 27, 2014

SHE WHO SEWS .....

SHE WHO SEWS

Welcome to Day 1 of an exciting blog hop. Thank you to Mdm. Samm (SewWeQuilt ) and to Carla (Creatin' In The Sticks) for inspiring us to expand our imaginations and sew.

A wonderful selection "HANDMAIDS" fabric created by Quilting Treasures made working on these blog projects a pleasure.

                    A perfect little runner for tea time break .

                                           Mug Rugs **


There are so many neat characters in this fabric. I looked at this and saw a Scottish lady. She was calling for tartan.

A ruffled fringe for framing and I have a new cushion.

      And hand-holding Handmaids rule on the pillow back.

                 I created a mini quilt using the gentler colors.  

What started as a small lap quilt grew. The pieced back includes  one of the original panels. I was not supposed to start another quilt but those designs just spoke "quilt". 

Hand quilting will be in this quilt's future. This picture was taken in -22 on a beautiful cold  winter day after a blizzard. 

 Thank you for visiting.  A visit to other sewing rooms will provide more stitching delights.

** Mug Rug pattern -- "Cuppa Coaster" -- may be found in     Quilter's World Winter 2013

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77 comments:

  1. Judy BJanuary 27, 2014 at 1:47 AM

    What a fun bunch of creations! Thank you for sharing.

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  2. CarlaJanuary 27, 2014 at 1:48 AM

    Beautiful projects. I love your min quilt. I really need to make a wall hanging for my Sewing room. (Studio) I am going to start calling it a sewing studio. Sounds so "grown up."
    Your mug rugs are very sweet. I really like that design.
    Thank you for hopping. Great job and very inspiring.

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  3. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]January 27, 2014 at 2:18 AM

    What wonderful projects! Way to use up all the fabric! My favorite is the pillow with the tartan... a perfect match :)

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  4. Vroomans' QuiltsJanuary 27, 2014 at 4:11 AM

    Lot;s of wonderful projects! I just love the tartan pillow and the 'cup' mugs are super cute.

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  5. SparkyJanuary 27, 2014 at 4:43 AM

    I don't even know where to begin….love love love the mug rugs, and that cup, please tell me where I can find one of those…lol and your quilt, totally into how you blocked it…wow…this will be a delight completed..and your pillow with ruffles…all over that too…beautiful details...

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  6. Britt-IngerJanuary 27, 2014 at 5:18 AM

    Your projects are sew lovely. And I love those mug rugs. Thanks for sharing your creativity

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  7. charlotteJanuary 27, 2014 at 6:30 AM

    What wonderful projects. First, I love your mug rugs shaped like cups! What a cute idea. Your cushion is adorable and those quilts are so cute. I can see it must be hard to stop sewing!

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  8. ShariJanuary 27, 2014 at 6:50 AM

    Great projects. Love your runner, the colours pop against the black. And your mugs rugs are adorable! Such a pretty quilt that will become. All so very pretty!

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  9. VickieJanuary 27, 2014 at 7:39 AM

    Frances you have made so many cute things with this fabric ! Your mini is a work of art ! Great projects !

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  10. Elizabeth CoughlinJanuary 27, 2014 at 7:42 AM

    What a great collection of projects! Those mug rugs are just too cute.

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  11. StitchinByTheLakeJanuary 27, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    Wonderful projects - I especially love those mug rugs, darling pattern! blessings, marlene

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  12. Quilt Doodle DesignsJanuary 27, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    Wow! You got so much done and I love all of your projects. Wasn't this fabric so much fun to work with. You did a wonderful job on your projects!

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  13. Marjorie's Busy CornerJanuary 27, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    Everything is just wonderful! I adore those mug rugs

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  14. Leanne ParsonsJanuary 27, 2014 at 9:08 AM

    You were very busy! I love the mug shaped mug rugs.

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  15. LeahJanuary 27, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    Beautiful work, Love that quilt top!

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  16. KaHollyJanuary 27, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    What fun fabric to work with for this hop!!

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  17. LindaJanuary 27, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    Wonderful projects! Your quilt top is beautiful!

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  18. CarolJanuary 27, 2014 at 10:08 AM

    Love your projects! Are the mug rugs your own design? Love them! (I'm a tea lover too.) Thanks for sharing!

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  19. Siouxzq64@gmail.comJanuary 27, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    Great projects and your mug rugs are sew cute!

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  20. RobinJanuary 27, 2014 at 10:14 AM

    Great job on all your MANY projects! I really love that mini quilt!

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  21. KathleenJanuary 27, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    I love your little tea time runner!

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  22. Agnes B. BullockJanuary 27, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    Breathtaking! Love the quilt!

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  23. Needled MomJanuary 27, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    Wonderful work. I love the handles on the mug rugs.

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  24. Vicki HJanuary 27, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    Sew many wonderful projects. I LOVE the mug rugs, so very creative.

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  25. Carol SwiftJanuary 27, 2014 at 10:53 AM

    Your projects using this fabric are so sweet...I love the quilts and pillow!

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  26. BobbieJanuary 27, 2014 at 10:58 AM

    Ooooh I love your tartan pillow! All your projects (you were busy) are inspiring! I believe I will be sewing on this snowy day

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  27. DebraKay NeimanJanuary 27, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    The tartan pillow was inspirational. Love the mini quilt and mug rugs best. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  28. ThearicaJanuary 27, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    The pillow is gorgeous and I think those mug rugs are too stinking cute!

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  29. CherryJanuary 27, 2014 at 11:19 AM

    Great projects - love the tartan with ruffles! Where on earth did you get the tape measure tea mug? Must have one of those! Thanks!

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  30. WhoMomJanuary 27, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    Your mug rugs with proper handles and wonderful? The tartan-perfect...my favorite is tartan, especially with green. Beautiful projects and bravery in taking pictures in the snow! Thank you for sharing.

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  31. krislovesfabricJanuary 27, 2014 at 11:41 AM

    Love these :)

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  32. Patty HoweJanuary 27, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    I like them all. You are a creative gal.

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  33. CalicojoanJanuary 27, 2014 at 12:10 PM

    Wow, everything I see looks incredible, with these lovely ladies on them. Love the plaid you added for your pillow.

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  34. Joyce CarterJanuary 27, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    Beautiful projects and I really love the quilts. You did a wonderful job. Thank you for sharing.

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  35. Material GirlJanuary 27, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    Your mug rugs are the best I have seen. They are the only true mug rugs. Fabric is so wonderful.

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  36. MoeWestJanuary 27, 2014 at 12:49 PM

    I love your projects! Plaid was a perfect choice for the lady and I like the mug rugs shaped like mugs.

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  37. Terry@ a quilting blogJanuary 27, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    Fun projects…especially like that your mug matched your mug rugs!!!

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  38. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2014 at 1:37 PM

    You are very talented! Thanks for sharing your projects.

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  39. CreateologyJanuary 27, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    Your projects are fabulous using "She Who Sews". I too see Scottish Lady with Tartan. Thank you sew much for hopping. I am now a follower and will visit again.

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  40. Doris Rice, The Quilting QueenJanuary 27, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    Those mug rugs are just too stinkin cute! The pillow is lovely and the quilt is nice too. I know what you mean about the quilt growing. Mine do that a lot!

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  41. JanaramaJanuary 27, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    Excellent projects. Love the cup mug rugs. Too cute. Would love a tutorial for them.

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  42. Sherry VFJanuary 27, 2014 at 3:04 PM

    How inspired you must have to sew so many projects from large to small. This line of fabric certainly gets my imagination running. My favorite is the bright quilt. svonfumetti at yahoo dot com

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  43. DeonnJanuary 27, 2014 at 3:05 PM

    Hi, Frances - Great projects today - Sometimes quilts just make themselves, right? It grew to what it needed to be. Beautiful, fun fabrics.

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  44. MarcyJanuary 27, 2014 at 3:18 PM

    You just kept going and going with this fabric made lots of wonderful goodies.

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  45. Linda CJanuary 27, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    You really were inspired by the fabric and the panels, I can see! The wind was not helping to get an outside shot, was it and especially that cold out. The wind chills must have been horrid. Only a quilter would go through that, right? THX for sharing with us today.

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  46. LizJanuary 27, 2014 at 4:14 PM

    Hi Frances -stunning fabric, and such creativity. I love the dolls holding hands. Was this a pattern you cut out, or the print on a larger piece of fabric?

    Liz

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  47. LizJanuary 27, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    Hi Frances -stunning fabric, and such creativity. I love the dolls holding hands. Was this a pattern you cut out, or the print on a larger piece of fabric?

    Liz

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  48. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogJanuary 27, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    Hi Frances,
    your projects are absoutely stunning, love these mugrugs.
    Congratulations to the TOP of the day, well deserved!
    Liebe Grüße
    Bente

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  49. Carrie P.January 27, 2014 at 4:35 PM

    so many creative projects.

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  50. Connie Kresin CampbellJanuary 27, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    Beautiful work and such neat projects!!

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  51. SuzeJanuary 27, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    Brrr - beautiful pix in cold weather. I think you're sending the cold weather this way. We were having temps in the 60's and high in the low 20's today. I adore the mug rug - cool! Actually, all your projects are stunning. You already have a ruffle project completed - lol. I just had to go back and take another gander at all the beautiful work. Not only are the projects wonderful but also the workmanship. Thanks for participating and giving us something to be in awe of.

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  52. SheilaJanuary 27, 2014 at 6:10 PM

    Lots of lovely projects Frances , that is really neat fabric !

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  53. MaraJanuary 27, 2014 at 6:34 PM

    I love the tartan pillow, great details.

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  54. Baa. xxxJanuary 27, 2014 at 7:02 PM

    wow! you have made some beautiful things - love all of them - especially the quilt and the cute as mug rugs - too fun!

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  55. LeslieJanuary 27, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    Great projects. Great inspiration.

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  56. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2014 at 7:50 PM

    Hi Francis - I enjoyed seeing the projects that you came up with using our She Who Sews fabric. The hop has been a treat for me, both as a visitor and participant. What fun. I especially loved seeing the shot of your mini quilt blowing in the brezzes against the snowy background. Nice job! - Janet

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  57. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2014 at 7:51 PM

    So sorry for the mis spell Frances. ;-)

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  58. LJJanuary 27, 2014 at 8:30 PM

    Don't you just love it outside after the storm has passed. It's always so bright and fresh. Totally a perfect way to get super pictures. I loved the little cup mug rugs. The quilt is gorgeous. This is a completely awesome fabric line!

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  59. maggieJanuary 27, 2014 at 9:16 PM

    I just love each one of your projects. The handmaids panel is so cute and you really did it justice wqith what you created. Thanks for sharing.
    cheers
    maggie

    maggiemine42@gmail.com

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  60. MichelleJanuary 27, 2014 at 11:01 PM

    Really cute projects!

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  61. CeciliaJanuary 27, 2014 at 11:18 PM

    Great projects! Thanks for sharing.

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  62. Jane's QuiltingJanuary 27, 2014 at 11:52 PM

    Very nice projects. You did a great job. Don't you just live the prints?

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  63. ScrapatchesJanuary 28, 2014 at 12:58 AM

    Beautiful projects. Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat

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  64. MargaretJanuary 28, 2014 at 12:28 PM

    I am loving these prints. You did a terrific job on these projects. Thanks for sharing

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  65. DeniseJanuary 28, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    Beautiful creations! Isn't this a fun line to create with!? Thanks for sharing

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  66. janJanuary 28, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    Frances your projects are all really creative. Love the mug rugs.
    xo jan

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  67. Kristen KingJanuary 28, 2014 at 4:26 PM

    All of your projects are wonderful, but I have to say I LOVE your mug rugs! :)

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  68. Just Quilt ItJanuary 28, 2014 at 5:25 PM

    Great projects!

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  69. Purl ButtonsJanuary 28, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    You really took off with ideas for the fabric! I think my favorite is the tartan pillow lady.

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  70. tink's momJanuary 28, 2014 at 8:03 PM

    Very creative. You mixed up the line beautifully. The mug rugs are priceless.

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  71. littlelixieJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:54 PM

    I love what you made!

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  72. BrandyJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:57 PM

    I really enjoy the mini quilt with the sewing machine and butterfly, so far it's my favorite use of the fabrics, and is something I could totally see in my sewing room.

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  73. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2014 at 9:07 PM

    Love all your creations!

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  74. susieJanuary 29, 2014 at 9:35 PM

    Love, Love , Love all your creations! Fabulous and such a fun post!
    hugs,susie

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  75. Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingJanuary 31, 2014 at 12:17 PM

    Lots of fun, cute projects!

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  76. busyascanbeJanuary 31, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    You have been so busy! Everything turned out beautiful! I love this line.

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  77. Mari BeinFebruary 6, 2014 at 5:47 AM

    Todos os projetos são criativos e maravilhosos.

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