Using the scrap saver system, "Scrap Therapy" created by Joan Ford,  I used my scraps to make this cute little quilt with Joan's pattern, "Triple Dip".  I call my version "Chocolate Mint Ice cream."  I like using her scrap system, by cutting my scraps into usable and manageable sizes.  This was the first system I found that I can follow and use to make the best use of my fabrics.  I also like that she has patterns to use these sizes.

I've made at least 4 bags and 3 quilts using this system.

 

This month, I began the task of cleaning up and re-organizing my little quilt corner and I found this gem!  I had the pieces cut out, but had put it away since I started teaching beginning quilters at our local shop.  Gosh, I started this back in 2012!  I don't even know if she is still offering this pattern through her website.  I'll have to look.

I was trolling the internet one day looking for applique patterns and I stumbled on this spot....Claudia's Quilt Shoppe.  One can download for personal use and I thought it was such a cute quilt top.  Each row represents the months of the year. Now, as I begin with October, I could not find the background fabric in my stash!  I thought I had placed every bit in the plastic baggie; I had cut the pieces out back in 2012!  I have been looking on the internet for possible matches and I think I found one!  I'm waiting for the package!
I need just 3 more months worth to finish.

http://www.claudiasquiltshoppe.com/patterns.htm

I found her website and this pattern is up for sale!  It's such a darling quilt and a great website!

I opened my plastic tub of quilt tops I've finished since moving to New Mexico and found so many tops.  I have to get to work and finish them, now!  I have a great machine, the HG Sweet Sixteen to help me finish.

Here's one...the disappearing 9 patch in blues.  This was my first 'beginner's quilt class' quilt top I created for my first quilt class for the general public.  We had a total of 3 beginners' classes using this pattern.  The students ranging from ages 8-??? loved using their colors to make their versions.
I taught fashion in middle and high school for many years, but this was my first teaching experience with older 'kids.'

As I keep digging, I will post more of my patterns and quilt tops.

                                                             A disappearing 9 patch....

Another beginner quilt top...Jacob's Ladder

I finished my wall hanging!  I took this class with David Taylor, professional quilter of Colorado, this summer and I finally finished with sewing/appliqueing the apple leaves.  The quilting was fun!  I used three colors, brown, green, and light blue to quilt.  I even created a simulated wood frame.
My youngest grandson wanted to help with the display!

I love it!  I also purchased his hummingbird kit.  It is so beautiful!  I can hardly wait to start, but I have to put it aside on the back burner.  I've several quilt tops to pin baste and get to quilting.

I finished my quilting for block #1 with Leah Day's quilt along!  This is fun, I can't wait to start block #2.  I've been looking at others' postings and some of the participants have finishing piecing block 2!  It's been just 4 days since Leah opened for purchase the second block.

Here's the front and here's the back with the pretty gold thread on top and backing.

Allietare!
I have been working when I have a free moment on my flimsy.  I had to stop and found my self ripping the last row.  I sewed the end blocks going the opposite direction and it doesn't align.  At the moment, I have 3/4 sewn with the last corner waiting for the last row..then I can sew the borders.

 
I love the colors.  I've never been to Italy, but what I seen in pictures and Bonnie's blog, the colors represent well.  It reminds me of the tile floors.

I have enjoyed this mystery..this makes my 4th mystery with Bonnie.

Bonnie's link up for Allietare!

I finally finished my table runner!  I took the hand applique' class back a few years at our local quilt shop.  The class was very informative and fun, but I just didn't get to work on quilting it.  I used my Electric Quilt program and their applique' library.  I don't like to hand sew, so I challenged myself and took the class.  It was worth the time.  I found the top while moving to another room; I had forgotten how much quilting I had sewn.....why, it's done.  So last evening, I cut out some binding and sewed.   I'll add my label this evening.

I don't have a lot of pink items around the house, so this is certainly a welcomed addition.  I could have it on hand for a gift....hmmm.

I'm just glad I'm finished with it!

I also took a machine applique class with David Taylor this past summer and I love using my machine and still have the same results.   I also have another machine applique class on the Craftsy platform..Amanda Murphy's 20 Fresh Applique' Techniques. Do you think I'm hooked?  I love this technique.