Dr Suess

A few months ago we found on sale some Dr Seuss material.  I grabbed a bunch of it and threw together this quilt.  One thing I realized after piecing the top was that this quilt is WAY TOO BUSY.  I think it might drive a baby crazy looking at it.  I know it does me.  So what do we do? Yes we make the back too busy too.

I am not saying I don't like the quilt.  I just think I well blundered.  I lucky have tons of material left over so I can do a better try 2.  My next quilt will have solids mixed in  with the Dr Seuss prints so that your brain can register what I made.

Have you ever finished a quilt out of material that you love and then pondered the mistakes you made making it?  Well that is where I am with this quilt.  I love it, but then again I don't.

Turtle Rag Quilt

Today I would like to share a new cute rag quilt from Tanya.  This adorable quilt in green (I think of it as Jared's color).  The thing I like most about rag quilts is how simple and adorable they are.  Out of all of the quilts we make to give away or sell the bulk of them seem to always be rag quilts.  We sell our Rag Quilt Pattern on Craftsy.  If you would like a free copy of it hop on over to Craftsy and comment on the pattern there or like it, or follow me on Craftsy.  Make sure to comment here on the blog or email me so that I can send you the pattern.  Speaking of Craftsy they are having a giveaway that I would encourage you to enter.

One lucky winner will get their choice of material and patterns (including backing material) to complete one of the 2 pictured quilts.  The choice is yours.  Simply follow this link to enter and have a chance to win. Only residents of the U.S. and Canada are eligible to enter.  Entries are open until August 27 and they say a second giveaway on the 22nd.

If you want this quilt you can also pop over to Etsy and buy it.  Tanya lists these quilts for a killer deal.

Batik Twister Table Runner

I went a little twister happy a few months left and the left overs of a bigger quilt were sitting around and I had to use them up.  What better way to do so then to make a table runner.

I love these colors and think they really went together well.

I am sure that not all will love these colors but I do and while that really is all that matters right?

Link A Finish Friday #130

Here are a few of the great link ups from last week. 

A Dog Named "Neo" - Terry Aske Art Quilt

A Slow Week - Shauna's World

Lois and Josey - Life as a Quilter

Pink And Teal Rag Quilt by Tanya

Paper Pieced by Quilt Art Designs

Friday Finish - Katy Quilts

Meet Roy - Michelle's Romantic Tangle

Now it is time to share what you have been working on.

Monthly Giveaway of $15 Gift Card from our sponsor Fat Quarter Shop. Please thank them and visit them for your quilting needs here are some of the places you can find them.

Their store at http://www.fatquartershop.com/ their blog http://www.fatquartershop.blogspot.com/ and Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/FatQuarterShop

Link up Rules are simple.  Link up something you have finished, Worked on, blogged about, slaved over or other wise accomplished over the last week or so.

No item not allowed.  Link up some of yours, visit some of the others and enjoy your quilting day.

Pink, Teal and Gray Glimma Rag Quilt

I so love my wife's choice of colors.  Or maybe I like the designers choice that my wife picks.  Any way this beautiful quilt was made out of the Line called Glimma.  It is one that I enjoy much and have made a few quilts from

Tanya has been getting much better at the picture taking.  Though as you can see our back drop has a couple wrinkles in it and we have no desire to iron it.  But maybe we should any way.

This bottom is one I like.  Though I like the lighting better on the top one.  Any way its a pretty quilt.