Friday, May 29, 2009

Zippity Do Dah

This little quilt has kept me busy for the past few days. I played with the charm squares Zippity Do Dah, until I was happy with the block.

The machine quilting took less time than the actual piecing. I seem to have fallen into the wavy line quilting rut, but it's one style that I don't stress over and I find it easy and relaxing to do, plus I like the finished effect.
Now listed on my Etsy store.
Hollie's baby shower was a couple of weeks ago and she was totally spoilt with wonderful gifts for her little one. Karla (soon to be MIL) got her a lovely cake.

She finds it difficult when the focus of attention is on her, but she managed very well.

Since the shower I've had a couple of orders for the teddy bears and a couple of other things, so that will keep me busy and out of mischief for a few days.

Thanks for stopping by and visiting with me.

Happy Stitching.

P.S. I just discovered that Hancocks of Paducah is having a great special on their charm packs.

27 comments:

alda said...

oh your little quilt is so beautiful and I like the way you quilted it, but how little is your little quilt?
hugs
alda

Stephanie said...

You got me in trouble with the last sale and now you have to go and mention charm packs. :o) Great quilt and I really do like the wavy quilting design. Have a great weekend.

Jen said...

I love your wavy line quilting. I might just have to try that on my next quilt.

Jacque. said...

Hey Linda...lovin' your quilt...and your wavy lines quilting style! I'll have to try that, though it won't take much 'trying', as my straight lines are never straight. haha! And, I love that you used a thread color that showed! WOW! Looks great!

Karen said...

I like the wavy line quilting! Stress free.

Darlene said...

Sweet quilt, Linda! Beautiful cake.

Susan said...

The wavy line quilting is what I used the first time I machine quilted something big and I loved doing it. Your quilt is beautiful--nice colors. Ooh and aah (for the baby shower) and that cute cake.

Jenny of Elefantz said...

I've not seen the way line quilting, Linda - I love it! Now I have something else to try!

Kerri said...

Love your quilt and love how you quilted it. Might have to try it. Well done and thanks for sharing

Fruit of her hands said...

Linda~ Glad to see that you are feeling better. Your quilt is beautiful. Love the cake with the baby peeking out. Hope everyone had a nice time at the shower.
Blessings,Joann

Magnolia Bay Quilts said...

I can see why you like the wavy line quilting -- it's a really nice effect.

Deb said...

Love your quilt Linda, the wavey quilting looks fabulous. Thanks for leaving a message on my blog also. I am definitely organiising that pile of books.

Calamity Jane's Cottage, Bonnie said...

Linda your quilt turned out great and I really like the quilting. I've never done the wavey lines, I'll have to try them. All I need to do is try to sew straight and that are to do it. LOL
Hollie looks so cute at her shower, so glad it turned out well.
Happy for you on the orders.
Keep Stitchen'
Bonnie

simplestitches said...

Hi Linda,
love your quilt, I too, really like the wavy lines for quilting....no stress...and very relaxing to do!
Love the cake too! Looks like everyone had a fun day.
cheers Julz

Sherri said...

Love your quilt...and the quilting! But why did you have to mention a charm pack sale...lol! I've been trying to be good!

Esteemarlu said...

I really like your little quilt and I will try that design myself next time I make a little quilt.

Joy said...

The quilt is gorgeous Linda ... you did a great job on it. Love the quilting :o).
That cake is just adorable - almost too pretty to cut ;o).
Hugs,
Joy :o)

Simone de Klerk said...

Lovely quilt, great machine quilting. I love those wavy lines!
Have a lovely weekend.

Cattinka said...

I really like your zippidi... quilt, the quilting looks nice, I have to try that some day!
KATRIN W.

Bec said...

The quilt looks fabulous! The pattern and colours are just perfect!
Glad to hear the baby shower went well.

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Oh Linda the quilt is just beautiful...

Trisha said...

Great quilt! I am in love with the colors. So cute!

Lynn said...

I love the quilt. The fabrics and the centers on it are great. Really like the quilting. Aren't baby showers fun?

Thimbleanna said...

I love your wavy line quilting Linda. I've never tried it, but I'm definitely hoping to one day! And great news on the successful baby shower!

Allie said...

I LOVE your quilt. That wavy line is my favorite way to do a quilt! I tried it on some quilts for Christmas.
That cake is precious!!!!

Candace said...

I love Zippity Do Dah, Linda - I have some waiting to me sewn! Looks like Holly had a wonderful shower - what a fantastic cake!
Cheers!

May Kristin said...

I love the wavy quilting and it suits the lovley quilt you made. I use this kind of quilting a lot my self.
Looks like you had a great babyshower for Holly!