Tag Archives: Julie Cefalu

Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge – April Update

Posted on April 29, 2024 | 15 comments

For the Chookshed Stitchers challenge in April, the number 9 was drawn. My number 9 is to make a table runner.

Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge

You can see my project list here.

I decided to make a table runner using the Golden Peaks block. Julie Cefalu, of The Crafty Quilter, shared a great tutorial of this block.

The block is versatile and fun to play with.

Golden Peaks Table Runner

Golden Peaks Table Runner

Golden Peaks Table Runner

Golden Peaks Table Runner

I like every layout that I tried, but I did finally choose one.

The blocks are sewn together, and pinned into a quilt sandwich waiting for quilting.

Golden Peaks Table Runner

Golden Peaks Table Runner

January Chookshed Challenge #6

Santa Door Draft

Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge February Update

365 Challenge

Note: February’s challenge was completed and shared in the following post.

365 Challenge Quilt is Finished!

365 Challenge

Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge – March Update

Pajamas

I am linking up with other challenge participants over at Dreamworthy Quilts for the April updates.

Have fun and carry on!

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Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge – April

Posted on April 3, 2024 | 10 comments

I joined up with the Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge for the motivation to move projects forward, and perhaps even finish a few. So far, so good!

Participants publicly posted a list of 10 numbered projects. Each month a number is drawn, and the corresponding project is worked on. There are linkups where projects can be posted and participants can cheer one another on.

In March, number 4 was drawn. My number 4 was to sew pajama bottoms, and you can see that I did that by clicking here for my post that shows that I completed this project.

For April, the number 9 was drawn. My number 9 is to make a table runner. You can see my project list here.

I am thinking about making the Golden Peaks block into a table runner. Julie Cefalu, of The Crafty Quilter, shared a great tutorial of this block, and it looks like fun to play with.

Besides yard work, and other life distractions, I have been working on the 365 Monster.

Just so ya know.

365 Challenge

365 Challenge

Progress is slow going, but still progress.

365 Challenge

Who knows? Maybe I can get this thing finished this month!

Maybe.

365 Challenge

I am linking up at Dreamworthy Quilts. Come on over to see other participants!

Have fun and carry on!

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Scrappy Leaf Placemats

Posted on October 24, 2023 | 20 comments

I have two small cabinets that need a seasonal fall touch, so I decided to use Julie Cefalu’s free Scrappy Leaf Block pattern (The Crafty Quilter) to make two placemats.

The back of one, and the front of the other (both placemats are the same):

Scrappy Leaf Block

*Clicking on a photo will give you a closer look!

I wasn’t so sure about using the leftover fabric that I had for the binding, but I really wanted to use it up.

Scrappy Leaf Block

I am very happy with how they turned out!

Scrappy Leaf Block

Julie’s designs are cute and her patterns are well written. She expanded the Scrappy Leaf Block pattern and added a free Scrappy Leaves Table Runner pattern. If you are looking for a scrappy seasonal project, then perhaps you would like to try this one!

Have fun and carry on!

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Cookie Plate Crumb Catcher

Posted on November 18, 2022 | 22 comments

I needed a Christmas gift, so I took a break from making the 365 blocks to make Julie Cefalu’s Cookie Plate Crumb Catcher.

Cookie Plate Crumb Catcher - Table Topper

Julie’s patterns and tutorials are easy to follow!

Cookie Plate Crumb Catcher - Table Topper

I used the bonus half square triangles that I made from the pattern to create the wreath design for the back of the quilt.

Cookie Plate Crumb Catcher - Table Topper

I know that you may not be able to see from the photos, but the blue is a sparkly fabric…just right for Christmas!

Cookie Plate Crumb Catcher - Table Topper

Perhaps you would like to make one, too! Or maybe you would like to make one of Julie’s other patterns…she has great gift ideas!

Cookie Plate Crumb Catcher - Table Topper

The oak leaves haven’t dropped yet, but they are turning. I think they are pretty cool!

Oak Tree Leaves

Quilt On!

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Face Masks 2

Posted on April 7, 2020 | 8 comments

Since I wasn’t happy with the pattern that I used previously, I tried another tutorial for making face masks.

I am much happier!

Covid-19 Face Masks

I like Julie’s (The Crafty Quilter) tutorial.  It is well written, has options, and I can leave it on the screen (once loaded) without internet access.  I am rural, so internet access isn’t always available.  Therefore, I limit video time, such as You Tube.

I choose to use a different fabric for the reverse side.  This allows the wearer to know which side he/she has been wearing towards the face.  

I also choose to stitch the ties down instead of threading them through the casing.  I think it is easier to use them.

Covid-19 Face Masks

Stay safe!  Stay healthy!

Quilt on!

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