Friday, September 26, 2014

Rush Hour Blog Hop

Lets jump right into to the Rush Hour Hop!
Red and Black is one of my favorite color combos. Add a little white and gray and you have a marvelous color palette that begs to have quilts made out of it.
I ordered several different half yards and some full yards of the Rush hour line and used up almost every bit of it.  These first two quilts were both made in five days.  Now that is rushing it for a quilter!

First up is my Strip Tube quilt.   This quilt went together pretty quick.

I cut out and sewed the top in one day.
Then I quilted it the next day.  A two day quilt!
It is a nice lap size measuring 64 x 46 inches.
I grabbed some Red, black, and white from my stash for the back.

Far away it looks like gingham, but a close up reveals that it is a slightly different pattern.



When I made my strip quilt I cut up this light gray building fabric to go in it, but it was too light and didn't mix well in the strip quilt. Instead of putting the strips in my 2.5 inch scrap bin I decided to come up with an idea to use them right away.  They ended up being the perfect color to go in the center of the long and short blocks of my "Smell the Flowers" Quilt.


 It is originally called "I'm Blushing" and is a pattern on Moda Bake Shop designed by Natalia from Piece N Quilt.  I cut and sewed the top in one day.
The applique took another day - I'm slow with that part.  Then I quilted it on the third day.
That is what you call quilter's rush hour!

I had to add some extra red and blacks from my stash to finish up the top of this quilt.
I am happy that all the fabrics play well together.
This one measures 74 x 56 inches.


More black, reds, and whites from my stash for the back.

The quilting shows up really well on the back.


I still had a little more fabric so I made some bags.
You can never have enough bags.
When I am rushing to get out of the house for weekend trips it is nice to have all my stuff packed in a small bag for me to grab and head out the door.
The first bag is the Jet Set Bag from ByAnnie.
I was drawn to it right away because of its shape.
I love the inside fabric with the clocks and people on the move.


The next bag is a recreation of my old Avon makeup bag that had seen better days.  It was my favorite makeup bag to take on trips because it fit everything I needed in the makeup department. Instead of chucking the old bag in in the trash, I took it apart and used the pieces as a pattern to make a brand new bag.

The clock lining up on the inside was a happy coincidence.


Phew! The sewing machine has been rushing this month for sure.
Check out the other bloggers who are Rushing along with me today.



Friday, September 26


Check out the whole schedule here.
Thanks to Carol and Mdm Samm for hosting this great hop!



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66 comments:

  1. Love your quilts and bags, the round one especially! Thank you for sharing.

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  2. Holy Guacamolie!! You wowed me with the quilts (tube quilts are a go to fast in need pattern) and the bags - super!!

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  3. You managed to make so many lovely projects, yes you were in a rush! I especially liked the Smell the Flowers quilt, that one is stunning! Thanks for sharing.

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  4. Two quilts. TWO QUILTS. And two bags. TWO BAGS. And they all look AMAZING! You must have been in perpetual rush hour for months! My absolute favourite is the blossom quilt. Closely followed by the other quilt. And the bag....and the other bag. You did great. Thank you for sharing.

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  5. Such great quilts! You did an amazing job on both of them. Love your bags too. I also am attracted to the round one. What a cool shape for a bag!

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  6. Oh MY words.....lol LEAH wow...every THING is beautiful...2 large quilts 2 bags..love that round one....that one speaks to me...back to the quilts....you really showcased the fabric so well...wow..

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  7. Leah, all your projects are beautiful but I just love that jet set bag. Off to check out the link

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  8. Holy cow, Leah! You sure do get the wow from me! I made one bag, you made two bags and two quilts....and they all looked fab, fab, fab! I've just started dabbling with bag making and it was fun. How about you? Your round bag is rockin'

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  9. Wow! Gorgeous quilts, gorgeous bags. They're all fabulous!

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  10. Such a great projects!!! I love all of them. Your quilting is fabulous, Leah!!!

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  11. Wow. The quilts are gorgeous and the bags..well just adorable. I love the round one.

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  12. Wow!!!! you made the best projects!!! O adore your quilts, both of them...but the flowers are gorgeous!! and that round bag....to die for!!!

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  13. Seriously....5 days! These quilts are fabulous and the quilting awesome.... I'm blown away. And those bags....I love them. The shapes and the fabrics are just perfect. Thanks for the inspiration today!

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  14. BRAVO!! Love your quilts and the bags! I would love to buy one of the Jet Set bags from you! Love that!

    I had saved a photo of Natalie's quilt to do some day.. I may just have to "get to it" now that I have seen yours! Great job on everything!

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  15. Shoosh! You did a lot of beautiful work. One quilt top in a day? Takes me many weeks ha ha. I love the quilting and the bags are excellent too!

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  16. My very first thought on the second quilt, before I even read your text, was Stop and Smell the Flowers. :) Gorgeous projects and I really admire your quilting. The round travel bag is way cool.

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  17. Those are some lovely projects. Great job.

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  18. Wowzers! I'm totally blown away with all of these projects...you really met the Rush Hour challenge in a big way. Stop and Smell the Flowers is just amazing!

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  19. What a delightful oxymoron--stop and smell the roses created using rush hour fabrics! Genius!

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  20. Oh, Leah, you never disappoint. I love every single project. Your quilts are wonderful and I am so drawn to that jet set bag. Beautiful pictures of everything, too.

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  21. You never fail to delight! Great quilts both of them...and that round travel bag! I am off to get the pattern myself. I just gotta have it! ;-)

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  22. Oh my goodness I don't know what to talk about first! I love the strip quilt but the Smell The Flowers quilt - simply gorgeous. And then the round bag...major jealousy here! And the makeup bag is perfect - I love it! blessings, marlene

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  23. Oh wow, what a DELIGHT! ALL of your projects are wonder! The flower quilt is awesome! The bags, OH MY!

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  24. WOW! You had me with your first quilt and then I scrolled down and saw the second one. I squealed with glee as I continue down your post and saw the bags. The round bad just took my back a few years to one that I had as a child. Your projects are AWESOME! Thanks for sharing them and your talents with us today.

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  25. All I can say is WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Blessings
    Gmama Jane

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  26. AWESOME projects love the quilts beautiful...and bags are the hot rage right now

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  27. Amazing work. It would be hard to choose a favorite. Love those quilts and the bags are incredible - deserving of the top spot today!

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  28. such lovely projects. I love the shape of the overnight bag and the quilting on your quilt is beautiful

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  29. SPEECHLESS...WOW... just amazing...that quilting is to die for! and those bags!!!! I loved the round one...perhaps a tutorial on that AVON bag too? Love love love!!!! Congratulations on a FANTASTIC DAY!!!

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  30. Like your quilts, but LOVE your bags. I think I need to see if I can find the round one. Been looking for something like that for quite some time. Thanks.

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  31. Absolutely amazing projects!! I am just smitten with all you have made!! I have a Round American Tourister Overnight bag and it is old and I Love using it, they are so unique!! Thank~you for sharing such Beautiful eye candy with us!!

    Huggs, Nancy

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  32. these are really lovely. thanks for sharing

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  33. I adore the jet set bag, it reminds me of a little case I had that I carried my Barbie dolls in. Remarkable talent!

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  34. BEAUTIFUL, I don't know which project I love most, the bags are great, the quilts are great, you were on a huge rush, so you know what to do now???? RELAX :-)
    You were my fav today!

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  35. I like your stop-and-smell-the-flowers quilt design ~ what a reminder not to rush! The round weekend bag is great to set by the door ready to go. The leather ones used to have the little loop on the side for a handle; I like your handle ~ it says, "Grab and go!" What fun ideas on this Rush Hour Blog Hop! Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House lanehillhouse[at]centurylink[dot]net

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  36. I can't believe how quickly you have made up your quilts... And the bag shape is lovely, no wonder you were drawn to it:)

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  37. I like all of these! My favorite is the second quilt - stunning!

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  38. Leah, those are all fabulous. I dream of making a cool tote bag. Awesome!

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  39. You have been busy with all those projects.

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  40. I love all your projects, especially the bags!

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  41. Whew! Your projects are Rush Hour Perfect. I love them all and am sew inspired. Thank you sew very much for sharing and hopping. Creative Rush Hour Bliss...

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  42. These projects are just fantastic.Love them all!

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  43. Your projects are not only fabulous but also beautiful!! Thanks for sharing.

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  44. Your entire hop is a total success with me....especially that round bag. Love it all.

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  45. Wow! You really outdid yourself! Your quilts are gorgeous! Your bags are too!! I love them all!

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  46. I really like the quilt with the flowers and the bags. My you were busy! Nice job.

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  47. Wow! Your projects are awesome. I can't even decide which I like best! lol The "I'm Blushing" is absolutely fabulous and your quilting is amazing. The two bags are great; I love the shape of the ByAnnie bag, too. Thank you for sharing.

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  48. Leah, I adore your "Smell the Roses" quilt--great name for it considering the Rush Hour theme. But then you made that wonderful string quilt and those two really cool bags. Round shape of all things, really retro look. WOW!

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  49. Fantastic quilts. Love the bags too.

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  50. Zowie, you have been a very busy quilter! Love your quilts and your bags are adorable!!! You are making me want them all!!!!!

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  51. I can't say which I love more, Leah! Your Smell the Flowers quilt is just fantastic. The quilting is amazing. If you ever grow tired of it...... :)

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  52. Love the Flowers quilt and those bags are fantastic.

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  53. Your quilts are beautiful! And that bag looks so smart, and a perfect fabric for a travel bag.

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  54. Wow You were busy. I love both your quilts, and the bags are wonderful. That round one is to die for. what a great idea. Thank you for sharing your wonderful creations.

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  55. Every single one of your projects are stunning, absolutely stunning! I need to pick my chin up from the floor now. Wow, amazing work!

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  56. The round tote is wonderful. But I am lovin the flower quilt. It is stunning.

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  57. OMG only 5 days! You move at the speed of light! Great projects, love them all.

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  58. These are all fabulous. I'm amazed at all the projects you got done.

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  59. Love the modern quilt and the round bag , all work is outstanding.

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  60. Beautiful work period. Very inspiring. I am now following your blog, you and several others inspire me to do better.

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  61. You are the Energizer quilting bunny! The quilts and your quilting look wonderful. It's such a great colour combination. I love the bags too!

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  62. Beautiful quilts. I just love 'I'm Blushing' and the quilting is wonderful. That round bag reminds me of my mom's hair dyer bag that she used to have when I was little. Fabulous!

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  63. Wow!!! Amazing projects!!!!! Your flower quilt is awesome!!!!! Love you circle bag too!!!! Thank You

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  64. It is impossible to choose a favorite with such choices. The larger bag is a great shape and the quilting (let alone piecing and appliqué) is top notch. Thanks for sharing!

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  65. Can't believe you made so much! That jet set bag is wonderful so thanks for the link.

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