I started this blog almost two years ago, as a way of sharing my crafty projects after moving away from my hometown. These projects usually involve quilting or felt crafts. This year, I've tried to focus on sharing the patterns for my cute and weird projects. I won't take up your time with a long description. Enjoy these images instead.
Patterns I've posted recently (most of them completely free!)
Details on the Tutorials & Patterns page.
Details on the Tutorials & Patterns page.
A few of the patterns coming up over the next few months!
This week I'm celebrating the launch of my second quilt block pattern, Sir Robot! This block finishes at 14" x 12" and comes with accessories: a heart, gears, and a selection of mustaches. Earlier this year, I posted my first quilting pattern, a fire hydrant!
Prize #1 - Robot inspired bundle
Sir Robot quilt block pattern + 4 fat quarters
Sir Robot quilt block pattern + 4 fat quarters
Prize #2 - Fire hydrant inspired bundle
Fire hydrant quilt block pattern + 4 fat quarters
Fire hydrant quilt block pattern + 4 fat quarters
These are quarter metres, not quarter yards. They are slightly bigger... except for the Pepper colour, which ended up a few cm short. I will throw in some extra goodies to make up for it.
Anyone, anywhere, can participate. All you have to do is let me know what urban element you would most like to see as a quilt block. It can be anything! Telephone poles? Intersections? Gas pumps? Your favourite road sign? Let me know in the comments. (Please ensure you also leave a way to contact you if you win.)
Followers of Slair's Lair get an extra entry! Just leave an additional comment to that effect.
Giveaway is now closed. Thanks for all your great comments!
Sewer grates. :) Thanks for the giveaway, MC! Lucky number 1?
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ReplyDeleteI think a One Way sign would be pretty cool. =) Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteVintage gas pumps would be really fun! Thanks for a lovely giveaway!!
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ReplyDeleteI would love to see street signs, thanks for the chance to win
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ReplyDeleteMaybe a stoplight or buildingscape could be cute. Thanks for hosting this.
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The NYE disco ball in Times Square.
ReplyDeleteStreet lamps from different eras would be interesting. :)
ReplyDeleteRailroad signs would be great for my boy who loves trains!
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ReplyDeletesport stuff - playing fields, balls, helmets ...
ReplyDeleteHow about a sign that says SLOW. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteA railroad crossing would be cool.
ReplyDeletea billboard would be cool... especially if you could find larger prints to be the "advertising" part.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a red phone box like they used to have in England!
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ReplyDeleteI love the turtle crossing signs. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see a pretty park bench done up as a quilt block. :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see playground equipment. I think that a few different blocks (swings, slide, etc.) would make a really cute quilt.
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ReplyDeletestreet tile signs, you know the ones where the names of streets are ceramic tiles embedded in the concrete at intersections - that would be fun!
ReplyDeleteFun giveaway and billboards would be neat!
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street lamps I guess. julia.glotova (at) gmail (dot) com
ReplyDeleteOh I love the Sir Robot. A railroad sign would be fun.
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ReplyDeletehow about a city bus??
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ReplyDeleteCute thingies! I'd pick the robot, it's a cutie.
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ReplyDeleteRoad signs would be fun!
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ReplyDeleteNo trespassing or manhole covers. Love the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI like funny road signs -- like the ones that must be custom-made to warn drivers of a particularly crazy twisty road! :)
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ReplyDeleteThis is a fun question,.. how about an airport sign?
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ReplyDeleteHow about a red double-decker bus a la London? mcglen8 (at) gmail (dot) com
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Street lights.
ReplyDeleteHow about a Gargoyle?
ReplyDeleteOh a stop sign or other road sign would be cute!
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ReplyDeleteI would think a park bench would be neat. :)
ReplyDeletegates or archways would both be cool
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I think that playground would be cool
ReplyDeleteHmmm - I guess I would love to see a set of doors and windows. And a piece of Twizzler licorice - yum!
ReplyDeletea stopsign would be neat!
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ReplyDeleteYou have such great giveaways. What about Thomas the Train quilt block? It just seems that these little kids are getting books and puzzles about him. I have a great grandson and was hoping to make him a train block wallhanging. It is just a thought. Thank you for all that you share with us and for being a part of the Sew Mama Sew giveway. Hoping to win. It just feels so good and loved to see an unexpected package in your mailbox.
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how about man hole covers? They are ubiquitous.
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ReplyDeleteI would love to see the iconic British phone box (fast disappearing over here) as a quilt block. Great giveaway. Thank you for the chance to win.
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Different state highway signs. Like WA State has the head of George Washington with the road # on it. Always makes me giggle. ;)
ReplyDeleteA yield sign would be neat to do.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win. Hmm how about old tractors?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance! I'd love to see a skyline reproduced in a quilt - maybe I should design one!
ReplyDeleteStreet signs and mail boxes. Maybe find ones from different countries.
ReplyDeleteI'd love a dead end sign
ReplyDeleteJCB diggers and holes in the street. There seem to be a lot round where we live.
ReplyDeleteI love sewing notions and things quilty in quilt blocks.
ReplyDeleteSkyscrapers would be pretty cool!
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jgemeroy(at)gmail(dot)com
Also following via Google - Joanne G. - jgemeroy(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteSomething to do with trains, My lil man loves trains.
ReplyDeleteI'd love a pattern for a park bench. The robot is pretty darn cute.
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ReplyDeleteI would love to see typewriters, computers or telephones...
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I would like the "curve ahead" road signs. Thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteSuch adorable patterns~ I'd love a series of cars/trucks for little boys.
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ReplyDeleteI think rows of different city shops would be interesting.
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ReplyDeleteoohh fun! I love the old people road sign, it's brilliant!
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ReplyDeletePhone booth! They're kind of a relic at this point.
ReplyDeleteI think old fashioned street lamps would be a really cool block!
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ReplyDeleteOoo,I think street signs would be neat. Great ideas-lots of creativity here!
ReplyDeleteOld fashion Telephones would be nice
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Just found your site and have become a follower
ReplyDeleteStreet lamps and street signs would be fun!
ReplyDeleteRoad signs can be fun! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteA stoplight would be cool Thanks for chance to win.
ReplyDeleteA mountain sign?
ReplyDeleteStreet signs would be good! Stop, RR and the one with the truck stuck on the tracks...that one always cracks me up!
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A swingset would be cool.
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ReplyDeleteI'd love to see the street sign which shows people crossing the street
ReplyDeleteA block depicting a road sign would be good.
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I am a follower
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A traffic light would be cool.. awesome giveaway by the way!
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ReplyDeleteA retro telephone booth?
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ReplyDeleteYou don't see these anymore, but a telephone booth.
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ReplyDeleteI think it would be cool to see a telephone booth. =) Thanks for the chance to win!
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ReplyDeleteThe little light for pedestrians, I always think that's super cute!
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ReplyDeleteStreet signs would be cool. Lamp posts too!
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ReplyDeleteRail road tracks and c rossing signs. Very cute felt projects.
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ReplyDeleteI still love traffic lights! In Syracuse, NY in the Irish section of the city, they have a traffic light with GREEN on top - I think the only one in the United States.
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ReplyDeleteStreet signs I think. There are some really awesome signs out there. Some hilarious looking ones too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win! Personally, I love British telephone boxes and 50s police boxes. :)
ReplyDeletePay telephones, or city sky lines. Thanks!
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ReplyDeleteBridge silhouettes would be super cool. I like the idea of different city skylines, too.
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ReplyDeletea road sign quilt would be so cool
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thank you for the chance! I think I would like to see a washing machine.
ReplyDeleteOld fashioned street lights would be cool!
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I love road signs, especially ones from out of the states.
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I think a Yield sign would be neat!
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ReplyDeleteAny kind of street sign would be great!
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ReplyDeleteWhat about a gas meter! I love your creations!
ReplyDeleteHow about a mailbox.
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ReplyDeleteHmmm....building number plates. I think that would be totally amazing.
ReplyDeleteurban items. huh. cool. one of those mini book libraries converted from a phone booth!! thanks for the chance to win some fab fabric!
ReplyDeleteOH, a license plate!
ReplyDeleteyes - corded phones!
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Picnic tables with umbrellas!
ReplyDeleteWould love a "Yield" sign.
ReplyDeleteHow about those "No pooping dog" signs...just kidding! I like the idea of a lamppost that someone posted earlier. Thanks for hosting! pbstrand@msn.com
ReplyDeleteI think one of the big Mailboxes would be fun! Thanks!!
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ReplyDeleteI think it would be so fun to see a quilt block for a park bench.
ReplyDeleteA lamp post would be cool! Or a pedestrian crossing sign. THanks
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I like the idea of a park bench!
ReplyDeleteI'm in Australia so ours are probably different to yours but I love lamp posts.
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Thanks for the chance to win! I think a stop light would be cool. :) cherney.b(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI would like to see a old fashion gas pump with the globe on top thanks for the chance
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ReplyDeleteI think Railroad Tracks have lots of possibilities, Thank You, Bj.
ReplyDeleteHow about a traffic light.
ReplyDeleteI love house and city blocks so a skyline or city building would be cool.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see a stop sign. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI think children crossing road sign would be great.
ReplyDeleteI live in San Diego and I would really love to see the Coronado bridge done. I love the blue color. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely road signs! They would make a great boys quilt! Thanks for the chance :)
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