Tag: Shop Hop

All Texas Shop Hop

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It’s time for an update from my quilt room. This spring I participated in the All Texas Shop Hop.  This is the first year Shop Hop Inc. hosted a hop in Texas.  I visited 53 of the 106 participating shops.  Each shop gave out a 4” block with a quilty saying and their shop name.  Completing all the shops in a region earned you a free 6” block. There was also a slew of shop hop specialty items for purchase including a fabric line, and gifts. 

In addition to my 53 shop blocks and 4 regional blocks, I did find some amazing deals.  In addition to more fabric than intended, I picked up a couple of panels, several new quilt patterns and some new quilting tools and notions I am excited to try out. As you can imagine my sewing room looks like a tornado hit it and is in desperate need of re-organizing.

While I have fallen behind on my RBD block challenge, I do have another Quilt-As-You-Go Crazy Patchwork Flower to share with you.  The second block is red.  I created the block on the left and received the block on the right. The pattern and more information about the block can be found on a previous blog post (here). 

Please be patient with me as I work to re-organize. I have a lot to share with you but am taking life one stitch at a time. 

Momma B

Texas Christmas Quilt – Stocking Block

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In addition to completing the first block of the RBD Block Challenge last week, I was also able to finish another block from the Texas Christmas Quilt.  The pattern for this Stocking Block was provided by Downtown Dry Goods in McKinney, Texas.  

If you are not familiar with this shop,  it is worth the trip.   Located in historic downtown, it features a wide selection of reproduction prints.  Additionally,  they share a space with the McKinney Knittery. This means there are lots of pretty things in the shop to admire.  

This is the first of several blocks in this quilt that use applique to achieve the desired look.  But, what makes this block so cool is the fact that you can actually stuff items into the stocking.  I used a piece of TenSisters EasyPiecing Grid. OMG, the Easy Piecing Grid is a game changer for quilters. This fusible foundation allows for effortless joining of squares.  And since the foundation is left in place, the stocking is lined and the fabric squares will not fray.  

Gee whiz, this quilt is taking forever,  but quilting is not a speed sport, it is for marathon crafters. But, I am determined to complete this UFO so I can clear some space for my next project.  You can find the first post in this series here. 

Thank you for joining me on my quilting adventure.  I hope to see you when the next block is complete.  

Momma B

Texas Christmas Quilt – Santa Hat

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I had hoped to complete a few blocks of my Texas Christmas Shop Hop Quilt last week, but life got in the way. I have been extra busy at work and preparing for the fall craft fair season with Creative Sisters of TX.  But I have not abandoned this project.  Today’s quilt block is a Santa Hat from Urban Spools Sewing Lounge in Dallas.   

My goal is to complete a few more blocks this week in between work and a top-secret Christmas project that I am working on. 

What are you working on currently?  

Texas Christmas Quilt – Susannah Quilt Block

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As promised, here is today’s quilt block for my Texas Christmas Quilt.  I picked up this block on my Texas Christmas Shop Hop from Kaleidoscope Quilt Shop.  This shop is located in downtown Whitesboro.  While the street view of the shop was not overly impressive, don’t let it fool you. The shop is super deep and has a wide selection of fabric and a super friendly staff.  When I go back to this shop, I need to time it better. There is a yarn shop next door that is only open from 10-2 each day, that I would love to check out as well.   

Now, back to the block. According to the pattern, this uneven 9-patch is attributed to Beth Gutcheon. Gutcheon is most known for her mystery novels, but her first two published books were actually quilting books.  I opted to use the horseshoe fabric from the Howdy Christmas collection to add a little Texas flair to the traditional block. 

Well since I have 22 more blocks to complete, I better get back to my sewing machine.  

Texas Christmas Quilt – Elfin Magic

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Today’s quilt block, Elfin Magic, is now complete.  Don’t you just love this block? The little elf shoes and plaid tights are so adorable. 

While this block is not a traditional block pattern, it did come together fairly quickly. It used a couple of stitch and flip corners to create the angle pieces – I’m thankful for the designer, Lisa Paul, not using HSTs for the little fiddly bits.

My only frustration so far with Texas Christmas Quilt, is I have not been able to chain piece my work.  When I piece a top, I love to create long chains and then do all my pressing. I seem to be sewing a few pieces and then heading to the ironing board.  I must say I miss just getting in a zone with the hum of my sewing machine.

I picked up the pattern for this block of the Texas Christmas Shop Hop at Must Love Fabric in Colleyville, Texas. 

Look for another block tomorrow.