Needle, Paper, Scissors featuring Sparrow's Compass

Disclaimer:  The fabrics in this post were generously provided by Island Batik.

 Sparrow's Compass.  This is my Island Batik Ambassador's project for October.  As you can see, I am coming in just under the line ~ it is October 31st!  Happy Halloween.

 This month's challenge was paper piecing.  It could be English paper piecing (think hexagons), or foundation paper piecing.  I do adore making hexies, but I had a few other deadlines to meet in October, so I opted for a foundation paper piecing project.  

 I featured the All A Flutter fabric line for my October project.  Look at these fabulous pinks, purples, and teals.  These colors speak to my heart.  I couldn't wait to get started.

 I decided to piece something new to me, a Mariner's Compass block.  Because I was short on time, I designed a large compass for a small, one block quilt.  Here are some of the sections I pieced together to form the compass.

 This photo shows several of the sections pieced together.

 I opted to hand applique it onto the solid gray background fabric.  See the pink bird fabric featured in the center of the quilt?  That's the "sparrow".

Sparrow's Compass was inspired by Captain Jack Sparrow from the Pirates of the Caribbean movie series.  If you haven't seen the movies, he has a compass that doesn't point north.  Instead, it points to the thing you desire the most, your heart's desire.  A romantic notion that I just loved....

 This is the fabric I used to sew the inner border.  Lots of birds and dragonflies flitting here and there on a saturated pink purple fabric.

I used Hobbs Thermore batting (in the back of this photo) to quilt my project.

 I'm not quite finished quilting this, so here are a few "in progress" photos.

 I'm quilting this in straight lines that accent the flow of each piece.  I'm using matching thread and thoroughly enjoying the process.  

This is the current progress on Sparrow's Compass as of this morning.  I'll be sure to post an update when I have time to finish it.

Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today.

Jennifer Thomas

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Quilty Box Mini ~ September 2018

Disclaimer:  The contents of this Quilty Box Mini were given to me by Quilty Box at no cost.

 Yesterday I shared a peek inside the September Quilty Box.  So much fun!  Were you intrigued?  Maybe you want to try Quilty Box, but are not ready to subscribe to the big box, or your current budget doesn't allow, but you still want to receive a quilty treat in your mailbox every month...  

 Quilty Box Mini may be the right fit for you!  Here's a look at the September Quilty Box mini.

 Just like the Classic Quilty Box, you get the Bundles of Inspiration mini-magazine.  This has an interview with this month's featured designer (Flaurie and Finch), one of their patterns, quilting tips, and other fun features.

 You get an additional fast and fun quilt pattern to sew.

 A charm pack of fabrics from a new fabric line.  I'm lovin' these Blossom Batiks!

And a spool of thread.  This one is by Wonderfil.  So sparkly ~ this will be fun to try.

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Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today!

Jennifer Thomas

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Peek Inside the September Quilty Box

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 It's Quilty Box time!  Did you get one?  This month's Quilty Box featured designers are Flaurie and Finch.

 When I opened my Quilty Box and unfolded the tissue paper, all these exciting goodies peeked out at me.

 First, the fabrics.  Quilty Box always has a new collection of top quality quilting fabrics tucked inside.  This bundle is Blossom Batiks and Sweet Somethings from RJR fabrics.

 This month's Bundles of Inspiration magazine includes an interview with Flaurie and Finch, their amazing Mariposa Sky pattern (butterflies!), tips for caring for your cutting mat, and more.

 Can you say adorable?  And useful?  Look at this tiny Olfa cutting mat!  I love it.  This will be great for trimming as you sew paper piecing patterns.  Plus, you can tuck it into a bag when you are travelling.

 Another super useful item:  A new Olfa rotary cutting blade.  I've never seen this one before, so it may be a new item, the Olfa Endurance Blade.  It claims to last twice as long.  I'll have to test it out. I have two new projects waiting to be cut out this week.  Time to roll!

 Ooooh ~ Shiny!  Wonderfil Spotlite thread.  This is a 40 weight metallic thread with a rayon core in pink.  I adore pink.  This will add some shimmer and shine to a future project.

Here is a closer look at the fabric bundle.  What a fabulous combination.  Many of the fabrics have shiny silver accents.  Some of the fabrics are soft pastel watercolors, Some of the fabrics are vibrant pink and blue. And they complement each other divinely.

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Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today,

Jennifer Thomas

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