March's Project : Shamrocks |
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March's Theme: Shamrocks
We must have the" Luck of the Irish" with us this month, because we have "sew many" beautiful projects , that are available for free! I found some great things... a little bit of everything, from basic blocks to finished project ideas! Amanda, The Patchsmith, has some beautiful project suggestions, too. And a free pattern for you!!
- Shamrock Block: @ Kims Big Quilting Adventure
photo by Kim's Big Quilting Adventure |
- Scrappy Shamrock Block: @ Quilting Assistant.com
pattern by Quilting Assistant.com |
- A Paper Pieced Shamrock: @ Sewhooked.com
St Patrick Shamrock patten design by Jennifer Ofenstein |
- A "Luck of The Irish" Table Topper : @ Moda Bakeshop
Luck of the Irish Table Topper pattern by RibbonCandyQuilts.com |
- A Shamrock Coaster: By Amanda @ The Patchsmith
Shamrock Coaster designed for the Across The Pond Sew Along ...for free! |
- Shamrock Applique Block: @ WeeFolkArt see her blog for pictures and pattern
I wish I had time to make every one of these cute projects... but I decided to make the table topper first , because I don't have one for March and St. Patrick's Day.
The "Luck of the Irish" Table Topper
Pattern: A Moda Bakeshop pattern design by Ribbon Candy Quilt Company (free)
Fabrics: Several St. Patrick Day fabrics from Jo Ann Fabric
Kona lime green
Garden Pindot white by Michael Miller
Dimensions: 30 inches x 30 inches
My Adaptations:
- the pattern called for additional border of scrappy fabrics, but I liked this Lime Green so well that I used it.
- finished size: 24 inches by 24 inches
- I used the back as the binding ( by adding an inch to the back fabric on all four sides, and folding and pressing it to the front. Then I sewed the binding by machine , with my walking foot.
The Luck of the Irish Table Topper by Susie's Sunroom |
The stems of the Shamrocks are appliqued on, and then sewn with the Blanket Stitch on my machine |
The back fabric.... with little gold flecks and mini shamrocks.... it continues to the front to become the binding |
I quilted in the white sashes , in 1/4 inch straight lines |
You can see what other quilters have made in our Across The Pond Sew Along Flickr group, too. Add your projects and share them with us!!
I hope to make The Patchsmith's Shamrock Coaster this month, too. So stop by and see what else I make during March.
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Sew Darn Crafty @ Sew Many Ways
I'm off to my sewing room! |
"Wherever you go and whatever you do, May the luck of the Irish be there with you. "
What a nice table topper you made! With the green and sun outside I feel the spring already.
ReplyDeleteI have 2 shamrock projects finished on my blog. Love all the green! You do nice things!
ReplyDeleteWe'd love to have you share your shamrocks in our Flickr group! I saw your table topper and it is so pretty and spring-ish!
DeleteFabulous table topper!!! Love the straight quilting and love the green and white!!! Thanks for the motivation-- I think I'll work on this today instead of the other quilt alongs since I have all month to do those but it's time to put out the "green"!
DeleteI love your shamrock ideas - thanks for all of the links! Your table topper turned out adorable. Green is one of my favorite colors and it shows off so well in your shamrocks! That binding is perfect, too! I feel "lucky" to follow you!
ReplyDeleteJulie @ The Crafty Quilter
Oh, this is just gorgeous, and the fabrics are perfect! Lots of great shamrock ideas here!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning table topper. I love it - so crisp and fresh and springlike. Nice work Susie.
ReplyDeleteI need to make a St. Patty's day table topper too, and I am so going to make this! Thanks for sharing your beautiful project and telling us about it!
ReplyDeleteLove your Table topper! The colours are so fresh. Great theme for kicking off Spring!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty!
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