The Nifty Fifty Quilt

My aunt died of breast cancer about ten years ago. She left two girls without parents as her husband has died when they were very young. Due to Monika's death I have an interest in efforts to help with breast cancer research and victims. A few years ago I found a group online, the Nifty Fifty quilters, who did block exchanges to aid in breast cancer.

The Nifty Fifty groups were from all over the world. Each quilter would make 52-54 blocks specified by the exchange. Fifty blocks would be exchanged among the 50 quilters in the group and the other blocks were made into quilts that were raffled for breast cancer efforts. I participated in three of the groups. They were all great fun. The last set of blocks were forgotten when life became hectic and never turned into a quilt.

Cleaning through all the stuff in my sewingroom brought out many quilts in progress that I totally forgot. I also found the blocks from that last exchange. We made 10 inch blocks in black and white. They all turned out wonderful. I took the blocks and sashed them in pink for breast cancer awareness and now have a wonderful quilt.

While I was stitching down the binding, Alex saw the quilt and claimed it. She loves the colors. I was happy to pass it along to her.

Jackie's Birthday Give Away

Jackie is celebrating her birthday with a fabulous give away! Jump over to her blog to check out the details.

I Have Been a Busy Beaver

While making my tablecloth quilt, I was actually working on three at the same time. I now have two tops done. Trying to reduce my stash means doing the quilts I bought the pattern and fabric for in some distant past.

I usually am not big on Asian fabric but I LOVE this Hoffman. It is so rich and vibrant. I must say the photos just do not do it justice. I plan to send this one off for quilting since I have too many other projects to get done.

I used the BQ2 pattern and it is HUGE!!! I love it!

Quilts Look Wonderful On Tables

The quilt I have as my tablecloth became too small when I added two leaves into the table so I needed something new. I started this quilt about three years ago with the intention of whipping it out and slapping it on the table within a week. I think I was dreaming!!!

At long last I have to top done. I need to find the backing fabric for it and get it quilted soon. Once it is quilted and on the table I will post a photo with the finished results.

Fish Stack and Whack

I love Stack and Whack quilts. My favorite part is cutting them out and playing with the blocks. For this quilt I used a fun fabric and love the results.

Each of the blocks looks different than the others.


I pieced the top a few years ago and never quilted it. Finally, I sent it to Darlene at Quilted Treasures a couple of months ago. It turned out wonderful. Now all the quilts waiting for their bindings are done so I need to get moving on my other WISPs and finish more tops!! I have two other sets of Stack and Whack blocks cut out and waiting to be assembled.


Whoo Hoo!! Another finish for June and it is only the 5th!

Moda Bake Shop

I found the most fun site that I just have to share!! The Moda Bake Shop has incredible patterns for FREE, my favorite price, for all Moda fabrics. I have quite a collection and so I will be able to use up more of my stash......and buy more!

The variety of patterns offers something for everyone. There are patterns for all the "sweets" on the market today: turnovers, honey buns, jelly rolls, layer cakes, dessert rolls, etc.

Since I have fallen in love with jelly rolls, I want to try out the patterns for them beginning with the Braided quilt. The patterns have step by step instructions and images, wonderfully detailed for every level.

Enjoy your trip to the Moda Bake Shop :D

Lillie-Bug Quilt

Lillie's nickname is Lilliebug and her room is all done in ladybugs. It fits her perfectly. She is as cute as a little ladybug.


I have been working on a quilt for her bedroom with ladybugs, planning on a small wall hanging. Somehow it got away from me and the quilt has ended up 50x64 inches. She can use it for a long time. The blocks ended up 14 inches. It is interesting that I have thousands of quilt patterns but seem to make up all my quilts as I go along, LOL. That was the case here too.

For this quilt I used an embroidery set from Designs by Juju, who is makes my favorite embroidery designs. This set is called Ladybug Lane and has the designs I used and the same set in applique. I used the Princess font to add her name in the top center. Sammie likes it that I add Lillie's name to each quilt I make her. That personal touch is important to Sammie so I will keep doing it.



I really wanted to finish the quilt yesterday for a May finish but could not get the binding done. I did so this morning while it was raining outside (a rare occurrence for Las Vegas). I can't wait for Sammie to see the finished quilt. I told her to come by today and get it in the hopes I will be finished.

Homeless Blocks

Going through my sewingroom, I discovered a stack of blocks that I have from an exchange a few years ago. I know I will not use them and would like to find them a good home. I will happily send them to anyone interested in using them.

The blocks are 7.5 inches and in every color. Some of them have embroidered centers, some do not. There are about 105 of them so can be turned into a number of quilts.

Leave a comment or send me an email and let me know that you would like to offer these blocks a good home and I will get them in the mail.