This summer Michigan quilt shops held their first statewide shop hop during the months of June and July. I believe 80 some shops participated. I have to admit I certainly didn't need any more projects, so my intensions in shopping was just for the fun of shopping with friends and seeing new ideas. Although I only visited six shops I ended up with six new projects. Yikes. None of these projects are full-size quilts, but I still have other projects I'm working on too. Not to mention it's still summer and sewing is not on the top of my to-do-list.
I'm determined that these six projects are not going to be stashed away for sometime in the future. I'm excited to say that I finished one of these projects today - a wallhanging called "Ladies of Spring" from Seven Sisters Quilt Shop. This pattern is part of the Row by Row adventure that is held nation-wide. Seven Sisters gave shoppers the pattern for free when visiting their store. Of course I purchased the kit with the fabrics to help support this store.
What sold me on doing this project was the 3-D texture on the triangles in the center of each flower. As I was assembling the flower pots I realized there are seven flower pots. I wonder if this represents the Seven Sisters Quilt Shop owners. Next time I visit them I certainly will ask. The pattern is fairly easy just had to deal with some small pieces.
This flower pot banner measures 36 1/2 wide by 11 1/2" and looks cute at my front porch entry. To hang this wallhanging I sewed a triangle piece of fabric on the back upper corners with the binding and inserted a wooden dowel from corner to corner. If this wallhanging was heavier I would probably need a heavier dowel and a center piece for support. I got this idea from a couple of ladies in our quilting guild. It is a quick and easy way to hang a wallhanging.
With summer winding down it will only be displayed a few weeks before it will be time for fall decorations.
One project down, five to go. I'll be back soon.
