Stacked Hexagon Hanging Hoop

I have completed my second project from Amy Sinibaldi’s wonderful book “SweetlyStitched Handmades”.  I chose to make the English paper pieced 'Stacked Hexagon Mug Rug'.

But it morphed into a Hanging Hoop tidy for the sewing room.  

A 12" embroidery hoop keeps everything neat and tidy

Two projects into the Sweetly Stitched SAL on Instagram and I am loving this book even more.  

And I know exactly what I shall make next time .......

A BAD Rail Fence Mini Quilt

My BAD block 172 is actually four little 2¾” rail fence blocks joined together to make a 5" patch.  

BAD Block 172 

Jill, over at Apple Avenue Quilts is posting a mini quilt pattern each month for the rest of the year.  The 'rail fence' paper-pieced block and mini quilt are the free pattern for June.   

In keeping with my BAD (block-a-day) aims I used only scraps of fabric for this little quiltie. Can't think of a nicer way to use up those thin scrappy strips can you?

Last Minute Father's Day Mug Rug

Need a quick gift for Father’s Day?  I have just the thing - all you need is an hour or two, two charm squares, some background fabric and my Mug Rug Alphabet pattern ......

To save even more time you can layer your background, batting and backing and then applique your letters through all three layers thus quilting your mug rug at the same time as stitching them in place. 

 HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

to all DAD’s everywhere

xxx