Spicing up the Kitchen Update

As you already know I am participating in the Spicing up the Kitchen flickr swap. I already revealed the first couple of hints in this post but I've been pretty silent for awhile and it's past time for an update! I truly don't know where the time goes...

Anyways, here are some photos to enjoy of the gifts I will be sending my partner's way:

As you already know, I started out by making some kitchen towels with some cathedral windows sewn on as an accent. I then made some coordinating magnets for my partner to use on her fridge.

I tested them and they definitely work!

For her next gift I started with a 12 patch of scrap squares and added a piece of medium gray fabric to the bottom side for some applique. The center is bordered with more medium gray.

I added applique birds and the simple but appropriate word 'COOK' to the top.

I embroidered a simple rectangle around the words before I added the birds because I wanted the birds to break up the sides a bit.

 The little birds have some simple embroidery along the outer edge and to define the 'wings'.

The back is a red gingham and shows the free motion and straight line quilting very nicely.

I added a little pocket to each corner before sewing the binding down so that my partner can use a dowel rod to hang it and keep it straight.

All of her gifts are tied up and ready to be sent. I hope she likes everything and that they work well in her kitchen!

Happy Quilting

Spicing up the Kitchen - Hint 1 & 2

Here are some photos I shared on flickr in the Spicing Up the Kitchen swap I am participating. My partner seems to like brights paired with neutrals (who doesn't!? lol)...



This mystery item will be part of a pair. I really love how it turned out with the two shades of gray and lots of brights in green, orange, yellow, and red.



this little guy is teeny tiny! To give you an idea of scale, that's part of my cell phone in the background there. I think he is going to need some friends :)

I am also in 2 other swaps so my evenings have been pretty busy with sewing! I don't think I am going to sign up for so many all at once next time. It's pretty hard keeping track of what is going on in active flickr groups!

Happy Quilting!