A Quilt for All Seasons

 

Another quilt finish for me! I created this eclectic quilt from the left over fabric I used to recover our  living room throw pillows. The large floral print was purchased at Joann's and the colors immediately caught my eye. They were so appealing and comforting. With the extra fabric plus lots of scraps from my huge "scrap collection" I pulled quite an assortment of different fabrics that wouldn't normally go together but really worked well when built around the multicolored inspiration fabric. The quilt reminds me of the old, country quilts from long ago. I'm sure all the Denyse Schmidt fabrics helped with the vintage vibe! I made it nice and large (60" x 65"), perfect to use as a quilt for the couch on chilly evenings.

A Scrappy Quilt Finish

I started this scrappy quilt back in March using lots and lots of Denyse Schmidt bits and pieces. I was able to finish the 30 scrappy blocks and that's as far as I got for quite a while until recently when I got everything out again and finished it up. I love the finished quilt and have been draping it over my lap while I do a little crochet in the evenings. The really enjoyed the paper piecing and plan to use this technique to create more quilts in the future. 

How many fabric lines can name? To the best of my knowledge, I believe I included these:

County Fair

Katie Jump Rope

Greenfield Hill

Flea Market Fancy

Hope Valley

Fancy Free

Daisy Mae

Sugar Creek

Winding Road

Picnic 

Fairground

Farm Stand 

But there could be a few I missed!

Autumn Quilting...

Makes me happy!

Amaryllis, Baby Girl Quilt

Finished another quilt! This quilt was inspired by another one of my quilts, the Whirleygig Quilt. I just loved the fabrics in that quilt and wanted to use them to create something saturated with those warm colors. I chose to use a half square triangle technique to create a zig-zag chevron design, contrasting the greys with the warm reds, pinks and golds. It was a lot of piecing and lining up points but I think it turned out very pretty, indeed.

Most of the fabrics are from various lines by Denyse Schmidt but there is also Amy Butler, Anna Maria Horner, Sandi Henderson and Lotta Jansdotter. The most special part of this quilt is the backing! My 90 year old mother-in-law graciously gave me some of her fabric from when she was a seamstress back in the day. I was delighted to find about 5 yards of this soft pale pink and white cotton fabric in the stash she gave me. My husband said it was probably at least 40 years old so I decided to give it a good hot wash and a tumble dry to see how it held up. It was gorgeous, soft and oh so pretty! 

I had originally planned to back it with the usual pink flannel, as soon as I got around to ordering it but then I was presented with a lovely vintage gift and it is perfect! I will be backing many more quilts with this fine fabric, thanks to Noni!

Amaryllis, Baby Girl Quilt. Measures 45" x 35. Perfect for a toddler bed or crib.

In the Mama Roux Shop!

I'm Back in the Saddle

Wow! It feels awesome to get back to sewing, blogging and just all things crafty and creative. I've freshened up the look of my blog and added a few things to my long neglected shop. I'm focusing mainly on Quilts, Knitting Needle Holders and Bags right now but may expand to Home Accents  (Dish Towels, Pillows, Valances, etc...) in the future.

Take a look at a few of my newest creations...quilting, oh how I've missed you!!

Central Park Quilt and Pillow Cover Set

Created with Kate Spain's Central Park as the main fabric and then I tossed in an assortment of designer voile, home dec and quilting cottons in purples, greens, golds and oranges. Backed with cozy Kaufman flannel in lavender.

Pooches & Pickups Quilt and Pillow Cover Set

I love the bold colors in Laurie Wisburn's fabrics and those little dogs are just so cute in the back of the pickups. Once I gathered the assorted fabrics I wanted to include I realized that most of them were from various Denyse Schmidt lines. Her blues were just the perfect shade so it gave this quilt a bit of a vintagy feel. The addition of County Fair canvas adds to the heft of the quilt. Backed with Kaufman sky blue flannel.

Fleur Violet Quilt and Pillow Set

How sweet and precious is this quilt and pillow set?  Perfect for a little princess! I used Paula Prass Botanica as the main fabric then surrounded it with lots of pinks, greens, lavenders and golds. Backed with Kaufman flannel in soft pink.

Cozy Zebra Quilt and Pillow Set

The focus of this quilt is Zebras!  The bright green background really makes those zebras pop! The fabric is from Pink Light Design, Menagerie line. Backed with Kaufman dotted flannel and bound with a wild zebra stripe, of course!

Strawberry Garden Stroller Quilt

October Afternoon, Fly a Kite charm squares, Sandi Henderson Meadowsweet and a few Denyse Schmidt tidbits thrown in create a precious quilt with a down-home county feel. Stroller sized, (39"x31") perfect for on the go, the bassinet or as an accent for the crib. Backed with Kaufman flannel in pale yellow and bound with some sassy Flea Market Fancy.

I hope you will stop by the Mama Roux shop to see even more of my most recent creations.
It's good to be back!

Whirleygig

I recently made a sweet baby girl quilt with my new Flea Market Fancy fabrics! I added an assortment of various fabrics from other lines to mix things up a bit.

I stayed with the grey/red/pink/peach colors and threw in some Anna, Amy, Sandi and more Denyse. Such a sweet quilt without being too sugary.

I used a cool grey and white polka dot for the binding and backed it with one solid piece of LouLouThi flannel, sooo soft and snuggly!

I quilted it in my favorite meandering design. Measures 31" x 41", perfect for the crib or on the go! In the shop!

Another Random Patchwork Quilt, Brandied Pear

I have an infatuation with Sandi Henderson's Meadowsweet II fabric line. It shows up in many of my creations. I started a quilt about a year ago (blogged here) and then stashed it away and forgot about it. Thankfully, I organized my studio a few weeks ago and stumbled upon the "disappearing nine patch" blocks. Ok, I was not really wanting to work on a traditional "dnp" quilt (been there, done that) so I decided to create a random patchwork incorporating the existing squares. I LOVE how it turned out.

Brandied Pear

Random Patchwork Quilt

56" x 62"

I was able to use lots of fabric bits from my huge scrap stash. Look closely and you'll see lots of old favorites: Chocolate Lollipop. Midwest Modern, Belle, Lotus, Meadowsweet, Hope Valley, County Fair, Drawing Room, Good Folks, etc... and several new favorites, as well.

I was a bit unsure about what binding to use with this cheeky quilt. I considered a dark solid, a black and white checked, but then I pulled out my yard of Ty Pennington's Papercut in Chartreuse and it just popped against all the pinks. The bright white and bold chartreuse brings out the hint of green in the quilt and adds a bit of elegance. Perfect!

Brandied Pear, large Random Patchwork Quilt. This gorgeous quilt will brighten your day! Created with a wide variety of awesome designer fabrics in a random patchwork design. Backed with Kona Bone and more of the same fabrics. Bound with Ty Pennington's decorator weight Papercut in Chartruese. Batting is Cotton Warm and White. Machine quilted in my "random wave" design. Washed with mild soap and tumbled dry for that crinkly, soft touch. Measures 56" x 62". Perfect for adding a sassy touch to the couch, bedroom or as a twin bed coverlet in a little girls room!

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Country Picnic Tablerunner

I have to admit that I love, love, love Denyse Schmidt's fabrics. I became a fabric addict after her popular Flea Market Fancy was here and gone so I never had the chance to jump on that bandwagon. I climbed on around the time that County Fair canvas made an appearance and I was hooked! I bought what I could, when I could and took advantage of some awesome clearance sales. My stash of County Fair is slowly dwindling and that makes me sad. I sometimes throw a swatch in here or there just to stretch it out. I keep all of my "Denyse" fabrics in a separate basket, as I do with all of my Anna Maria Horner fabrics, they're just THAT special. I have loved all of Denyse's fabric lines, even the underrated Greenfield Hill, it's so classic and sophisticated. This Country Picnic Tablerunner blends several fabrics lines creating a charming home accent with a vintage vibe.

Country Picnic Patchwork Tablerunner, created entirely of Denyse Schmidt fabrics. A charming assortment of swatches from various fabric lines. Adds a cozy, vintage touch to your dining table, coffee table, sideboard or dresser. Measures 40" x 15". Reversible! Warm and white batting, quilted in a classic stippling design. Backed and bound with more Denyse Schmidt fabrics.

In the Mama Roux shop!

The $10 Hip Pouch is Back in Town!

I first created this bargain Hip Pouch last summer and blogged about it here. I needed a quick seller for the street Market I was participating in. They sold very well at the Market and in my Mama Roux Shop, too. I use mine all the time, it's the perfect size to carry just a few necessities so that you're not weighed down. Well, folks, they're back in stock and they're STILL only $10...YIPPEE!!

Head on over to the Mama Roux shop and take a peek!

The Boutique Apron

I had several requests to create a workshop, vendor, or waitress type of apron. This is what I came up with. I wanted lots of large pockets and for it to be reversible. It also had to be colorful and sassy, but of course!

All Boutique Aprons are made with an assortment of designer fabrics. REVERSIBLE with four large, front pockets. Fits all sizes. The front measures 30" x 11" with 27" apron strings. Perfect for the workshop, studio, craft booth, gardening, etc...

Peacock Pond, Boutique Apron

Made with an assortment of designer fabrics, Tina Givens, Heather Bailey

Aunt Matilda, Boutique Apron

Made entirely with an assortment of designer fabrics by Denyse Schmidt

Green Valley, Boutique Apron

Made entirely with Hope Valley and Greenfield Hill fabrics by Denyse Schmidt

Retro Mod, Boutique Apron

Made with an assortment of designer fabrics

Pink Poodle, Boutique Apron

Made with an assortment of designer fabrics

Every little thing is in the shop!