Friday, February 22, 2013

Welcome to Day 5


 I can't believe it's been a week already - how time flies.  And with the blizzard up here days are full since we have critters to take care of - not as many as we used to but some.



Here's my first finished Little House Coaster made out of an Audra's Charm Pack.  I really like it.


And this is my Moda Friendship Block.  I really like it too.  My comment yesterday that I hadn't pieced it was made because it wouldn't have looked this good if I had pieced it.  I learned to piece way back when the dinosaurs roamed.  We made templates out of cardboard or manila folders, drew around them on the back of the fabric and with right sides together, sewed the block together stitching on the line.  We don't do things that way any more and I just never have adapted since I do so much applique.   Showing my age, aren't I? 
Thanks to Moda, the pattern for my block can be downloaded from here or by clicking on the words above.  Thanks Moda Lissa.
I think I'm going to make my little block into a small pillow for my couch when I use one of the bigger quilts.  Red binding, don't you think.  Maybe I'll do that this weekend since I'm probably going to be mostly at home.  It's supposed to snow again Sunday.


 

Our birdfeeders this morning.  Jake said we seemed to be a bit popular.  :)


This is Birds, Berries & Baskets  made out of Audra's.  You can probably see why birds figure in my quilts so much.  Baskets in my quilts are a symbol for quilting, stars & moons for God.  And of course the pineapple for hospitality or friends.  God, nature, quilting & friends.  Along with my family, of course, a nice life.


So, now I have a quilt for my couch or wall and a little pillow and coasters to match.

I know I'm probably prejudiced because I have worked for them for so long but I think Moda is just the best!.  They produce the best fabric in the world in so many varieties.  And then they work hard to make sure the shops and general public have almost as many ideas on how to use them as there are people.  

On that note we need to hop on over to see what our designers for today have in store for us.

Kari from French General

Lynne from Kansas Troubles

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But first, if you didn't comment yesterday, go down and comment for a chance to win my goodies.  Come back Monday to see who won.


35 comments:

  1. I love your house block, that is a fun way to do signed pieces. I cannot believe the amount of birds you have, lol. We have a set of cardinals and they are very territorial, never see them in the same place or one chases the others away.

    Debbie

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  2. I just love your little house friendship block. Houses and schoolhouses are two of my very favorite quilt blocks. And the bird house pictures are wonderful. I really miss the cardinals I used to see when I lived in the country. Thanks so much for sharing your lovely work on this blog!

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  3. I LOVE house block patterns/quilts or any fabric art with a home added to it!

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  4. These birds are so charming! I love the cardinals and love to see them in your sweet quilt here too :-)

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  5. Wow! So many birds and they are so colorful! Love the coaster and the block. I enjoy applique more than piecing too.... it's just easier for me. Hand stitching is easier for me than using a machine too... lol!

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  6. The birds are gorgeous!!! Bird word must have gone out that the party was at your house!!!

    Thank you for the tutorials you and Jenny from Missouri Star did -- I'm back on "point" thanks so much!

    Diane in Naperville, IL

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  7. I love houses. Those blocks just make you feel cozy.

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  8. I love your houses! You are lucky to have so many birds visiting you! You must feed them well! I love all your new quilt patterns and fabrics.

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  9. I put out "chicken scratch" and sunflower seeds once a day, in this weather twice a day. Pep says there's a sign up above the farm that says "Eat at Jan's". :)

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  10. I love birds too! My yard fills up they empty the bird feeders in a day but they are lovely here in WV.

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  11. Where is the link for your pattern! I keep looking for it and cannot find it!

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  12. Love your house block, very different :) And OMGosh, how you attract birds, wonderful! We have a suet feeder and a blue bird feeder which brings in the birds, but they usually come in small groups (squirrels killed my bird-seed feeder**even had a baffle above & below** & am shopping for another nice feeder)

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  13. Jan, we vote your block as #1, and as always our favorite of all Moda designer!

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  14. Love your pattern but I couldn't find the link. Help!

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    1. Sorry, should have put this in today too. I can't figure out how to make the link download. something comes up that tells me you have launch Acrobat which I already have installed. If you want a pdf of the block, send an email to Tori at janpatekquilts@yahoo.com and she'll email you the pdf. Sorry for the extra trouble.

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  15. Ik houd ook van je blokken. En Moda heeft de mooiste stoffen. En wat hebben jullie prachtige vogels!!! Groeten Wilma

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  16. Love your house block and yes- red is the next color!

    Pam from Grand Rapids mi

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  17. I sew enjoyed you sharing the photos of the bird feeders. Love those red birds!
    I guess I really like the color red in quilts too!

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  18. Oh the Bird pictures are so great - the contrast with the gray and white and their bright colors is wonderful. I also really like your coaster. I've been into coasters and mug rugs lately so appealing. Thanks for the pretties.

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  19. Oh Jan, the birds are beautiful! I love the vibrant red of the cardinals, we don't get that in our garden here in the UK, and what is that beautiful blue bird sitting on the long feeder? I've shown these pictures to my daughter who is something of a bird fanatic.

    By the way, in case anyone else is wondering, links to your patterns can be found at Moda Cutting Table.

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  20. Love, love, love the bird pics. I think we should make itty bitty birdy quilts!

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  21. Beautiful pictures of your yard. Love how the cardinals pop out with their red vibrancy. Thanks for updating us on your coasters as well. The houses look great. Happy stitching

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  22. Amazing birds! Almost enough to make me wish I lived where there was snow!

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  23. Love the picture with the red birds. Enjoy your blog. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  24. I am so tempted...love this quilt! Your birdfeeder looks so "popular"...glad you fede the birds!

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  25. I just love cardinals. We don't get them at our feeder here in Eastern Wyoming! I have enjoyed following your career Jan.

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  26. the link for your moda friendship block goes to moda fabrics blog but no pdf to be found. Love the block and would love to make it but can't find the pattern. Thanks for your help.

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    1. That's what I kept trying to say. I can't make these links work. And it must be me. I am a link retard or something. If you would like a pdf of the block please email Tori at janpatekquilts@yahoo.com and she will send you one.

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  27. It still is not working and it is now Monday night here in Australia

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  28. Love your block, would like to have the pattern ... will try the email route ! and thanks for the chance to win !

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  29. Thank you for this gift Jan. May I give the link to get the pattern :-)

    http://www.unitednotions.com/qa-block-24.pdf



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  30. I found the link at the very bottom of the page. How's that for "any ol' comment" will it do? It's a very cute block!

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  31. The birds are beautiful. We do not have the Cardinals here in Oregon. Well..if we do, I have never seen one in my almost 46 years of life....the just STAND OUT in the pictures....beautiful!

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