Unbelievable: Crayons challenge results...

Last year it was decided to organize Crayons challenge in our guild.
We draw two colors and had to make a quilt due June 9th, 2016.
I picked "Wild strawberries" and "Peach".
I knew I was going to use my "Twisted log cabin triangular in a square" with both of these colors.
But when the center was already made, I found in my stash a piece of real strawberries! So, I decided to expand it a little bit to a bigger square.
When that square was done, I couldn't resist to add piece of pretty batik in peach and strawberry mixed colors! I posted the process in my previous posts.

Finished it with Prairie points.

Today we had 23 quilts done!!! What a team of enthusiastic ladies we have!!!

Everybody in the guild could vote for the quilt they like the best, even those who did not participate. Three winners would have the prizes.

And results were unbelievable! Just unbelievable!

Numbers were equally shared for three quilts - EQUALLY! So we had three first places!

Yes, my "Strawberry patch" was one of those!

And the prize was: "Oh, wow!" book about miniature quits, a new pattern and a bundle of reproduction fabrics.

Thank you ladies for participating and voting for my quilt!

I also personally like this quilt, made by Rebecca Tucker, very well done and unique design!

All these Crayons challenge quilts now will be exhibited at our annual local show "Quiltes in the Boro" August 19-20, 2016 in Murfreesboro, TN.

Please, visit our page and come see us!!!

Happy sewing!

Natalie Quiltessa

New pattern: Pyramid wristlet & cell phone stand

Last year I was inspired with a little gadget for my phone and made a little stand. I filled it with rice, added several drops of essential oil and enjoyed it for a while.

I could use it sometimes when working at the desk, but most of the time my phone is mobile... but the stand is NOT!
I made this pyramid now more usable: wristlet with a key fob makes it now portable, zipper allows some room inside, Flex foam makes it lightweight and sturdy and a pen in the pocket instantly creates a firm bottom for the phone.

You don't have to use it all the time, but it's nice to keep it vertical in front of your eyes, especially if you are waiting for a message or email, listening to the music or watching little videos...
Take it with you to the coffee shop, put it on your desk or nightstand and hang it on the hook when not in need!

Make one for your kids or make them to make one! Keep them busy and stay online!

The pattern now is on Craftsy!
You  can also order one or customize your order in my Quiltess.com store or in my Quiltessence store on Etsy.
Looking for a key fob? You can order it in my Quiltess.com store.
Enjoy!

Happy sewing!

Natalie Quiltessa

"Strawberry patch" is finished!

My favorite colors and activity

Finishing quilt with the binding is the most exciting part!

 It will be finished soon! I have never done double-side binding on Prairie points before, this is my first attempt. So good so far...

I used my remnants of beautiful bright color batik for my featured "Bee tape measure" 

 You can find it in this or other colors in my Etsy store.

I always enjoy using my pretty scraps for something useful and practical! You might find some more of those cuties in my Pinterest board "Cute little things".

The pattern for my Strawberry patch is in my Craftsy store as "Twisted cabin triangular in a square".

Happy sewing!

Natalie Quiltessa

My strawberry patch is on the way!

So good so far!

This is how I decided to complete my "Twisted log cabin in a square" 15" x 15" block (my original pattern on Craftsy)

I added some strawberry patches on the sides, and then larger size triangular of bright color batik.

It was not easy to decide what color/size/layout of borders I would like to finish it with, so I made some samples in a software and asked my Facebook friends and followers to help me with the best option. 

 

Thank you so much for their time and inputs!  I was hesitating between 2 and 5, but came up with a little different decision. Using gradation of colors on the fabric, I decided to make a Prairie points as a last border.

 Here's where using of magnetic ring holder is extremely helpful! Interested? Please, visit my Etsy store and see more designs.

So, now the next challenge: to choose the layout of prairie points: in or out?

Strawberries season! New pattern!

Strawberries season inspired me to make this new pattern! 

You can find the pattern in my Etsy store.

This is a variation of a twisted log cabin blocks, which are made of equilateral triangular; 6 of them would make a hexagon star or flower. I changed that pattern and now every two triangular make a square, and four squares together make this beautiful pattern of a bigger square of 15" finished size. 

The same pattern would look different if you change the layout of squares before sewing them together. 
After my first twisted log cabin quilt, I called it Carnival, you can find it in my earlier posts,  I was thrilled to make more variations of it! My first square was in blue colors and I liked it a lot! 

Now it's a strawberry season! It really inspired me to design this original pattern in bright summer colors and finally write a tutorial. 

Here are some more color combinations and different layouts to compare how the design changes just with a twist!

I hope you will also like it and share with us your creations in new color combinations! I am really thrilled now to see the endless possibilities of this block! Good luck!

Happy sewing!
Natalie Quiltessa