The Patchsmith's Sampler Quilt Sew Along

The Patchsmith has a  new Sampler Quilt Block book out!

Have you seen that Amanda, The Patchsmith, has just released her new Sampler Quilt Blocks book?!!   It looks sooo fun and cute!!  It includes patterns for 50  blocks ( 6 " finished) , including patchwork and some applique!  And of course, they are written so clearly and precisely, with excellent diagrams and pictures, in the outstanding PDF Patchsmith style !!  

The Patchsmith Sampler Quilt Blocks Book { HERE }




I am really excited, because Amanda is also having a  Patchsmith Sampler Quilt Sew Along , starting March 5, 2018!   She will be introducing a new block every week , from her book, and giving tips along the way!!  I will be able to make a Patchsmith Sampler Quilt after a year, while having fun sewing these blocks and joining in with others who are making their blocks!!

The Patchsmith 's Sampler Sew Along

After I got my The Patchsmith's Sampler Quilt Block book, I couldn't wait to make the first block!!

#1 Brick Wall

 The fabrics I'll be primarily using: 
   Guernsey by Brenda Riddle  - a fq and some yardage I had in my stash
   Bumble Berries by The Jungs - charm pack my daughter gave me
   Aloha Girl by Fig Tree and Co - charm pack in stash

I've already mixed them all together in #1 Brick Wall!  They remind me of the English countryside.
                               

I will posting my blocks on Instagram -  @SusiesSunroom  using hashtags:   #Patchsmithsamplerblocks  #PatchsmithSamplerSewAlong  #SusiesSunroomPatchsmithSamplerQuilt

This is going to be a fun year!!   Wouldn't it be fun to join in, and sew at your own pace?

I'm off to my sewing room!

I'll be linking up at:    Can I Get A Whoop Whoop @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict    and 
                                 Finished or Not Friday  @ Busy Hands Quilts  and

The Adventures of Mr Whiskers #4

Mr Whiskers #4

Today I am sharing my 4th, and final , block in the 'Adventures of Mr Whiskers' block series!!

The digital magazine,  Paper Piecing 1/4"   is now out with the first issue for 2018...
Issue 16  Jan - Mar 2018   !  { available HERE }  The theme of this issue is " In the Garden.
There are 14 projects  jam-packed in to  Issue 16 !!

Paper Piecing 1/4 "   Issue 16  Jan-Mar 2018  

Here is my version of Mr Whiskers #4:

Design by :   Janeen @ Quilt Art Designs
Size:   18" x 18"

Mr Whiskers #4  blockinside Issue 16  
Made by Susie     Susie's Sunroom

I guess he's been getting enough cat treats to fill up his tummy, as he fell asleep with a little fish  still in his paw !

Here are some photos of these cute Mr Whiskers blocks:

I think I will be making them into a wallhanging!  Of course, these would be really cute if I made them into 18" pillows!!

What do you think, Whiskers?!  


As usual, there are so many beautiful and fun patterns included in the magazine:




        

Wishing you and your family A Happy New Year !    May your bobbin always be full!!

I'm off to my sewing room!

Linking up at:      

Kitten Kaboodle Quilt

A Kitty Quilt

Cuteness Alert!!  There 's another  cute, new quilt pattern being released today, by Lorna at Sew Fresh Quilts!   ( She's @SewFreshQuilts on Instagram)

It's the Kitten Kaboodle quilt!!  Awwww,  it's a  quilt with kittens!! 

Kitten Kaboodle Quilt by Lorna McMahon
Sew Fresh Quilts  { avail here }

 Here's what one of my  sweet little kitten looks like....

A sweet kitten block:   10.5 " x 14.5 " unfinished

And here's my  litter of kittens...

Six sweet little kittens!  by Susie's Sunroom

I finished my flimsy quilt top, and plan on using the gray dotted collar fabric for the binding.  The background fabric is a bright turquoise fabric, with little stars.  Sorry the lighting made it hard to capture the true turquoise  color.

 This is a nice quilt size for a child.  The six kittens make it a finished size of 36" x 38".  It would be easy to add kittens to enlarge the quilt.

Lorna's directions are excellent  and easy to follow !  She creates detailed diagrams and charts.  
And as an option, the Kitten Kaboodle pattern includes the directions to make the kitten without the collars, too. 

Whiskers made an inspection of the kittens.  I think she prefers being an "only furbaby." LOL  

Check back  here on my blog soon, to see my completed Kitten Kaboodle quilt!  

And hop on over to Sew Fresh Quilts  ( here ), to see this Kitten Kaboodle pattern, and loads of other awesome patterns in her shop!!  You will be sure to find something you want to make!   You can see the Kissy Fishy Quilt I made by clicking HERE.

Thank you, Lorna, for giving me the opportunity to test the pattern for you!  I just love it!
I think it will be a great quilt to make for baby gifts!! 

I'm off to my sewing room!

Linking up at:   Finish It Up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts   and 
                      Can I Get a Whoop Whoop!  @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict   and
                        TGIFF @ Anja Quilts   and
                      Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hands Quilts