A Finish: Swoon Sailboat Quilt

Sailing Away! Swoon Sailboat Quilt is finished!

 

I love this quilt, especially the classic color combination of red, white and blue!  I was lucky enough to send this quilt to be quilted by Crinkle Love using the Baptist fan motif.  I love how the quilting makes it look like the waves of the ocean.  Doesn't it make you want to sail away?

See previous post here about the mini swoon block and it's transformation into the sailboat if you're curious.

Plus, if you're still curious... I had a few outtakes from the quilt photo shoot in our new backyard (that needs some lovin').  I have to say that one of my favorite hashtags is "#husbandsholdingquilts" Check it out on social media! 

Noodlehead 241 Tote: A Finish

What can I say that hasn't been said before?  Look up "241 Tote review" online and you'll get hundreds of reviews of this excellent pattern.  There will also be some fun modifications to the pattern if you're curious.

Sneak peek of progress I sent to my sister

As always, Noodlehead patterns have easy to follow directions, complete with illustrations.  It's recommended for beginners to intermediate.  I suspect the intermediate is due to the curves, darts and the zippers (a modification to the pattern if you wish, instructions included with the pattern).  Also, I would readily recommend using a heavier interfacing if you're using quilting weight fabric.

For Christmas, we rotate names and this year I got my younger sister.  I had her select several fabrics from which I would create her something handmade.  Out of her picks, I went with the following three fabrics:

1. Robert Kaufman Yarn-dyed Essex Linen, Charcoal (sides and strap)
2. Michael Miller Cotton Couture, Ocean (side pockets and lining)
3. Robert Kaufman, Quilter's Linen, Delft (main panel)

Seriously, a great gift that my teenage sister loves!

I recently switched to a new computer (woohoo for me!) and so I'm working on finding the photos of the finish.  I'll post the results soon!