Quilting on Main Street

Scrap Basket Sunday - Week 6

2013-05-19T17:35:00.002-04:00

34 Lemoyne star blocks finished! Only a few more to go.

I've been using the Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star ruler from Studio 180 Design to make my blocks. It is bewildering looking at first but I've found it very easy to use once I gave it try.

Now the originator, Deb Tucker, has added instructions for using the ruler to make more complicated looking versions of the Lemoyne star block, including a banded version and a striped version she calls Liberty Star. See photos below.

Instructions and video demonstrations for both versions, plus a couple of other variations are at the Studio 180 website. I plan to try one of these variations sometime.

Kim has been hosting Scrap Basket Sundays. Visit her blog for links to the other scrappers and see what they are up to.

Pure Entertainment

2013-05-16T08:24:00.000-04:00

I've got nothing quilty today but this is my new favorite commercial and I had to share it. Have you ever traveled with children? Just need a laugh?

I just love this: the funeral mass music, the people who look like zombies, been through hell, "his shoes," then they reach their hotel room and...heaven!

Gadgetry

2013-05-14T08:17:00.000-04:00

My remark in last week's post that I have a set of templates, purchased in 2000 and not used to date, drew a chuckle from at least several readers, judging by the comments. I'm surmising at least some of you have done the same.

I have a weakness for quilting gadgetry. When I go to quilt shows, I think a conversation bubble follows me around, visible only to the vendors, that says "Prime prospect for quilting gadgets. Reel her in with a demo."

Here are a few things I've bought over the years and not used (yet):

Feathered Star template set

Lil' Twister template

Leaves Galore set of curved rulers

Wheel of Mystery template set - bought two times!

Sets of foundation papers for miniature courthouse steps blocks

And as I located each of these items, I had similar thoughts. "Oh, I really want to use this soon." "I really need to give this a try." "What can I make with this?"

Anyway...I've settled on a design for my Paris Flea Market quilt. The center of the quilt will have some simple piecing, then there will be a wide border with a appliqued design of vine and leaves...and maybe some tiny hexagon flowers. Now that I think about it, this could the opportunity I need to put the Leaves Galore ruler to use!