Quilt Qwazy Queens Blog Hop of Laughs
Joan at Moosestash Quilting is hosting this Quilt Qwazy Queens blog hop that runs from March 18th through March 24th. Celebrating Worldwide Quilting Day on March 21st, this hop is a festival of quilting projects that will make you smile. This year’s theme calls us to focus on “making us laugh.” Sue and I so very often share many laughs over our quilting. Whether it be from a multitude of mistakes or other “what were we thinking” moments, we are often chuckling in our sewing room.
Qwazy Quilt Farming
Look at the widdle duck face, all happy and smiling. Is it working? Are you smiling yet? No?? By the time you get to see the final reveal, you will be. I guar-roan-tee. This is the first post I’ve actually felt like writing since the pandemic began and this is the first project that called. At first, I forced myself to drag into the sewing room. Once I was there, and Sue handed me this sweet duckie . . . well, he started chatting to me while buttonholing began. You’re fine; everything’s going to be okay; we’ll get through this together. Quackers is right – we are fine, and we hope you are as well.
Qwazy Placemat Beginning
We had some leftover fabric from this Icon Elements bundle we used for a baby quilt last year, and a March OMG goal of making a placemat. A, as in one single, solitary placemat and that goal was chosen before the pandemic. I carefully went through the Icon colors to ensure we had most of the colors we needed covered and tally forth we went. First up, a sweet friendly duck.
Qwazy Lamb Added
Before we could name Quackers, Baaaddi was in the works as well. Fabrics were carefully selected for both farm animals before I started buttonholing each one.
Both placemats went together really quickly – I was able to hand sew the binding on Baaaddi Saturday afternoon and share as a vibrant and vivacious entry for Project Quilting 11.6 (the last challenge for Season 11) via Instagram. Apparently, I didn’t take too many photos during the process other than this one showing the bias binding selection.
There was a brief period of searching Google on how to make your own bias binding but I quickly came to my senses. Especially when we found this pretty pink bias tape in our stash – it was serendipity. The only thing left to do now is to share the finished photos!
Qwazy Ta-Da!
Now you may determine if Baaaddi and Quackers made you smile and tell us in the comments. They’ve been quilted with my walking foot in a one-inch grid, gray Aurifil on top and white on the bottom. I was pleased to see my tension was spot-on!
As for the back story on the names and why these two placemats were selected, there is a cute story. Dominic says, “quack, quack” when asked what sound a duck makes. It sounds more like “quaw, quaw” – shades of caw, caw but it always makes us smile. Hence the Quackers inspiration! Addison pats her chest and announces her name, “Oddi, Oddi” while she happily shares the sound a sheep makes, “baa, baa.” The mashup led directly to our little lamb’s name of Baaaddi.
Here’s the whole roundup of participants in this laugh-inspired hop:
Qwazy Wednesday, March 18
Qwazy Thursday, March 19
Qwazy Friday, March 20
- If These Threads Could Talk
- Kathleen McMusing
- Samelia’s Mum
- Seams To Be Sew
- Quilt Fabrication
- Ms P Designs USA
Qwazy Monday, March 23
- One Quilting Circle
- Quilt Schmilt
- Devoted Quilter
- Tuning My Heart Quilts
- Home Sewn By Us – you are here!
- Farm Quilter
Qwazy Tuesday, March 24
Thank you, Joan, for this fun-filled blog hop! These two placemats also represent our March OMG project and will be sharing it on Patty’s Elm Street Quilts linkup shortly.
Join us each Tuesday for our hosted linky party called To-Do Tuesday. Our other Linky Parties can be found by clicking the link above or along the sidebar on our website for more quilting fun – check out what our friends are up to. Like/follow us on our Facebook page and you can share your photos of what you’re working on. We would love to see them!
Very cute! Thanks for liking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and congrats on your finish.
Such cute placemat friends! Absolutely made me smile!
Oh Roseanne, I have not laughed in days but your post definitely made me smile. Sending hugs from afar and stay safe my quilty friend.
I just love Quackers and Baaaaddddi! Sew sweet! Thanks for sharing.
Super cute placemats! The littles are sure to enjoy them!
So cute! The did indeed make me smile 🙂
Cutest place mats!
Hello Roseanne, I am sorry I did not write yesterday because I have missed you! Both of the computers in our house were acting strange and running very slow, very often it would not pull up a blog for me at all. Hubby and I figured with our state Governor issuing a complete shut down and so many extra people being at home using their computers was the cause. We will most likely encounter it at other times also.
I adore your placemats and every detail that you shared!!! The two littles are going to enjoy these for many years! Well, I had best keep moving along and try and catch up with yesterdays posts and see if I can get to a few more of todays. Thankfully, most have the link to do that. Stay safe and I hope that you feel much less depressed each day. Know you can send me emails and just unload any feelings you wish. I am here to help in any way I can!!
You always bring a smile to my face with all your sweet projects. I love those placemats! Cute, cute, cute…and funny!
Your placemats are adorable and so perfect for kids!! I love how you came up with the name Baaaddi!
These are just adorable!
These are just so perfect for this hop and the times we are all sharing. I don’t have little ones in my life but I would definitely love to start my day smiling by looking at these guys over my breakfast.
The names and placemats are perfect!!!! Baaaddi cracks me up!!!
Your placemats are so darn cute – but the story of their names are the cutest and gave me a wonderful laugh. Yep, I needed a good laugh today in this land of social distancing and quarantine.
Those turned out great, Roseanne, and the names are definitely perfect! I so understand how you’re feeling right now, and I’m happy you were able to get into your sewing room to make these adorable placemats. They sure made me smile!
Oh, yes, very smile worthy start, and definitely a laugh at the end. Love the way the names came about, and I guess we know who gets which one, too! Worth the wait, my friend.
Oh Roseanne – these are just too cute! Great choice of fabrics, and the black stitching really makes them sing – well done!
How cute are they. Mealtimes will be fun when they appear on the table.
Oh Roseanne, Baaaddi and Quackers definitely made me smile – all the way through your post! I know the babies will love them!! They are just adorable!
What fun, any little one would love these. Fun story behind them too…
Two real cuties here, and you’re right. I had to smile when I saw the little sweet duck. Thanks for the smiles, we all need them just now.
My first visit here, and you have provided me with ideas to make placemats for all our great grandchildren. Thank you so much for the inspiration, and I love the shape!!! Did you use an oval platter for it? Now I can’t wait to get started, especially since we are on ‘house arrest’ (lol) for the time being. Thanks so much Roseanne!
Soooo cute. Thanks for bringing a smile and a giggle.
Sew fantastic. So happy you found your sewing mojo again. It is hard to be cooped up in the house all the time. The sewing machine is always there but sometimes it’s not what I want. Your placemats made me smile. I hope the little kids enjoy them as much as I did.
You’ve definitely made me smile today with your fun and cute placemats… Quackers and Baaaddi have found a good home with you and will enjoy there place on the table. Absolutely adorable.
Your projects are so cute! What great placemats to make for your kids, if you can get a minute to sew right now! Quackers and Baaaddi are so cheerful and bright. The gray thread you used for quilting these cuties was perfect. Great job! They certainly made me smile! Thank you so much for the inspiration and smiles today!
I totally understand not feeling up to blogging, I am there. But oh yes indeed your sweet placemats are making me smile 😊
Well…I’m koo-koo for Quackers and Baaaddi!!! Who wouldn’t be with their bright colors and all round “making me smile” vibe! Thanks for participating in the hop and bringing a little sunshine to all of us today! I’m going shopping for a new pattern, thank you very much! LOL!!!
love the placemats – so cute and cheerful!
Hi Roseanne…yes I am smiling…..Baaaddi and Quackers are so stinking cute….Addison and Dominic will love them. Your blanket stitching is perfect!
Love the placemats and your LOL post. I definitely smiled and chuckled while reading it. Glad Quackers had some much need encouragement to share with you! Have a great day, Mary.
Definitely love the duck placemat…sheep bring back too many farm memories for me, but still cute! I was smiling…made a good start to the week!
Your placemats are so wonderful, and definitely made me smile!
Super fun, Roseanne! 🙂
Those are awesome. I have missed you. Quackers and Baaaddi are too cute and I know exactly who will be using them.
The placemats are so cute! Dominic and Addison will love them!
Hi Roseanne,
Yes, Baaaddi and Quackers made me smile for a couple of reasons! One, they are so stinking cute!!! I love them!!! and Two, I knew you needed to make at least 2 for the littles! 🙂
Happy Quilting! 🙂
Hi Roseanne. Quackers and Baaaddi are just perfectly priceless. I know 2 sweet little ones are going to enjoy them so much! Thanks for the smiles and giggles! 😄 Carol