I'm kind of a loner.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

I don't have a lot of close friends that quilt. 
So when one of my bestest (non-quilty) friends told me she wanted to make a quilt (and asked ME if I would help her) I jumped all over the chance.  She looked around the Internet and sent me pictures of some quilt blocks she liked.  We quickly decided on a string quilt because who could resist such a cute quilt as this?

We roped in two more "non-quilty" friends to join the fun and last night we had our first work-night.  I told them not to buy fabric quite yet and that I would supply some for their first few blocks (at least).


(This may not look like much, but I probably have enough fabric in this basket to make 2 or 3 quilts!)

These blocks were so simple and so fun to make. 
No matching up seams. 
No making sure you get the right color in the right place. 
This was such a great project for a newbie quilter. 
And a great way to use up scraps! 

We followed Ashley's tutorial to make our first few blocks:


We made a big mess (I didn't mind) and had lots of fun.
No one else would pose for the camera :) but this is Keri who headed up this fun project.  Thanks, Keri!


Of course, it would not be a true girls night, without treats, so I made
Nutter Butter Frozen Peanut Butter Pie:


Recipe:
24 Nutter Butter cookies
5 Tbsp. butter, melted
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 Tbsp. vanilla
8 oz. container of cool whip topping, thawed, divided

Crush cookies.  Mix cookie crumbs and butter.  Press onto bottom and sides of 9-inch pie plate.  Mix cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar and vanilla on medium speed until well blended.  Gently stir in 1-1/2 cups of whipped topping.  Spoon into crust.  Freeze 4 hours or overnight until firm.  Let stand 1/2 hour before serving.  Garnish with remaining whipped topping and additional cookies if desired.  Special garnish ~ just before serving, drizzle chocolate syrup on plates.

**I'm such a sucker for chocolate and peanut butter!  See here.**


Anyways, I know I said this project was a great stash buster, but I had to buy just a few additions today while I was at workJust a few more colors that I did not have a lot of to make sure it will be bright and colorful.  Adding just a few new additions to "old scraps" makes the whole project feel fun and exciting!


One perk of working at a fabric store ~ cutting myself 3 inch strips of each one of these fabrics so I would have a nice variety of colors and prints in my quilt.  About $15 for all of this (before my discount).

17 comments:

  1. Lovely! I wish I had a friend like you. Not only would you teach me to quilt but you'd make some wonderful treats too!

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  2. And now you have some new "quilting" friends!!1
    Roos

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  3. Oh...I just know the fun you all had and to show others, that is just awesome. Love your new fabrics!

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  4. Oh how much fun. :o) And your friend's quilt is not only going to be adorable, but very special too!
    Have a great day.
    Trish

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  5. I have about four TUBS full of strings sitting around for this very project. I have been using some of them to make QSYG projects for the Aussie flood quilts. I have made about 30 blocks and it donesn't even look like I TOUCHED my scraps. lol

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  6. Such a great project for newbies!!! They look fabulous and really encourage them to move on. They obviously had a great teacher too.

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  7. Beautiful! How fun to get together and that pie sounds amazing!

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  8. Super cute! Your friends are so lucky. I think I will try the quilt and the pie.

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  9. I have lately become more enamored of string quilts. Thanks for showing this, it's got my juices flowing!

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  10. I dont what I want to do most. Make one of those quilts or that peanutty pie. Yummy, both of them

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  11. I'm sorta a loner quilter... most quilters around here are retired and the two guilds meet in the morning during the week.

    Would love to have a sewing/quilting party like the one you had... what fun!

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  12. I am a loner quilter too! Being a full time athletic coordinator doesnt lend itself to to many fellow quilters. Love this quilt u are doing with them. Thanks for posting!

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  13. How much fun is this. Your friends are lucky to have you! It looks great.

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  14. what a fun time-wish I lived close, sounds like there are lots of loner quilters. Cute quilt-have tons of fun.

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  15. How fun! It looks like you girls had a wonderful night. And Pie! Perfect! (Thanks for sharing the recipe!)

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  16. My quilter friends are far and few as well. I thought the string quilt was a great starter project. The randomness (is that a word ??) and bright colors = fun friends

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  17. Love scrappy string quilts. They call to me.

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