Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Black Cat Crossing Blog Hop

I am excited to show off my Black Cat Crossing projects!  I love this fabric line!
The colors are just my style.  I love the whole line and I wanted a little bit of each print.
The best way to do that was to buy some pre-cuts.  I bought two charm packs and two jelly rolls.
I also bought some yardage for the background on my first project.

This little quilt is a Schnibble pattern called Hook.
Schnibble patterns are cute little quilts meant for charm packs and the patterns are wonderfully written.
I took the quilt on a photo shoot in town.  This is at an old tobacco barn.
This particular barn was moved to town as a historical piece. The chimney which was used to dry the tobacco has been closed up, but it makes a great spot for photographing small quilts.





This quilt went together super fast.  This is one of those patterns that looks like it will take forever to piece together, but in reality it goes together really fast.


The picture on the front of the pattern shows the same background fabric used throughout, but I choose the option of adding a different color background triangle as suggested on Miss Rosie's blog and I am glad I did.  I love the look of the black.


Next I opened my jelly rolls.
I knew right a way that I wanted to make a Chevron quilt.
This particular version needs two of each strip so that is the reason I bought two jelly rolls.
The Little Fabric Blog gives a great tutorial on this method.  She uses three inch strips, but I went ahead and used the 2.5 inch strips and had 21 rows instead of 19 to make it a little longer.

You can use one jelly roll to make this quilt, but you will also need a solid alternating color.
Crazy Mom Quilts, whose version is called Zig Zag Quilt,  has a great tutorial using a solid background color between the zig and zags.

This is another fireplace on old tobacco barn.  I didn't know what they were for at first, but as I was taking pictures a fellow who was taking a Sunday Stroll with his granddaughter told me what they were used for.  He knew all about the barn and told me he was one of the guys who helped move it to its current spot near the museum.  It was fun talking to someone who knew about the history of it and could tell me more about how the buildings were used.



After making my Chevron quilt I had a lot of Jelly strips left.  Enough to start another quilt.
This is the start of "That 70s Quilt" from the book Strip Savvy by Kate Henderson.

When I bought my first round of Black Cat Crossing fabrics, I didn't know I was going to make this quilt, so I didn't get enough background fabric to complete it. Those two tan leftover strips from the jelly roll aren't going to be enough, but I still wanted to show off what I had done so far. I have 25 blocks patiently waiting for the background fabric to come in the mail.  
This is the quilt from the book and I am anxiously waiting for the background fabric to arrive.


My third project is a little drawstring bag. I used the tutorial from In Color Order. She also has a pattern for sell that offers measurements for different size bags.
Can you see who is sneaking up in the back.
Our neighbor had some kittens born in her shed a few months ago
and they like to come over from time to time to get snacks and some lovins.


This little black kitty is usually pretty shy, but he has been warming up to us
and he came over to see what I was doing.


He posed so purrfect for me.



His sibling couldn't resist checking me out too.



And before I was finished his other sibling, another black kitten, came over to see what all the fuss was about.  This is definitely a Black Cat Crossing area.


Thanks so much for stopping by and be sure to check out the other hoppers today.
Thanks go out to Mdm Samm and Wicked Wendy for hosting a fun hop!

Tuesday, October 28


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82 comments:

  1. All your quilts are wonderful!!! You really got a great deal of mileage out of the charm packs and jelly rolls - wow! The photo shoot with the kitties is a darling finish - are you sure they aren't trained kitties that appear in movies? They certainly knew how to pose just right!!!

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  2. Picture perfect black cat crossing, love the little curious kittens!
    Your quilts are lovely, the Schnibble is my favorite, but the Chevron is also a good looking one.

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  3. Your quilts are wonderful! Love your cute little models, they deserve some treats! Thank you for sharing.

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  4. Both quilts are just spectacular and what a wonderful spot to do photos - love historical spots. And your bag and photos with those sweet little faces of curiosity - too cute!!

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  5. Oohh and Ahhh... your quilts were crafted perfectly! I really like the quilting on the "hook' pattern.

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  6. Your quilts are stars and your pictures are super stars, Leah. WOW. I love the fireplaces and to find them out in the open like that. Beautiful. Your quilts are perfect for the scene. Your photo session with your super sweet drawstring bag and those kittens....over the top!!

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  7. Leah, Your work is absolutely stunning and this post even with your Visitors is just over the top!! I had to go through and re read a couple of times!! Sew Inspiring, Thanks for sharing with us!!
    Huggs, Nancy

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  8. I know that Halloween is a scary time. But you should really try to get some sleep anyway! Because by the look of your - awesome - projects.....you really had no sleep at all for MONTHS! The quilts, however, are really gorgeous. Absolutely stunning. And your little neighbour-kitty is adorable. Thank you for sharing the wickedness.

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  9. hello from south africa..
    such a lovely finish..beautiful quilt and the bags with black cat crossing is looking so lovely..
    and the kittens are so cuteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
    made me smile :)
    love and hugs
    cucki x

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  10. Incredible quilts....and positively purrfect photos...great finish to a fantastic post. Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Wow Leah! You gave us a feast for the eyes. Awesome projects

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  12. As I looked at the Kitty pics I was thinking this Hop's name is appropriate for YOUR house!
    Beautiful quilts and such a unique way to display them for the hop.

    Happy Halloween.

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  13. Good Morning Leah....wellll those kittens realllllllly how can we not fall for them with all of our hearts....your quilts and bag absolutely delightful in every way...you have been this wonderful surprise on each every hop.....thank YOU for sharing so much of you.

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  14. Wow, your quilts are beautiful. Love your little kitten helpers, they are adorable!

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  15. Wow....Leah, you made two and a half great quilts! Love both of the quilts and the one in progress. The patterns you chose are perfect for the fabric line. And those curious kitties.... your photo shoot couldn't have been any better!

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  16. I love the black kittens! And your quilts are beautiful:-)

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  17. Wonderful pictures. I love your quilts. They are all 3 very pretty, but I think the chevrons are my favorite. I just love a good zigzag. Nice job.

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  18. Wow your quilts are gorgeous! I really love the "Hook" piece; just stunning!

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  19. For someone that just picked up a little something you sure made a lot of projects. Very nice. Was that a black cat wall hanging or was that a real cat. Thanks for sharing. Loves it.

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  20. This is such a nice post! Your projects came together wonderfully. For some reason I really like your bag! Using a historic site for a quilt shoot - brilliant. And the kittens are so sweet. Amazing that they came to visit as you were photographing.

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  21. You mad some fabulous quilts!! the litters are so cute posing too

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  22. Great projects! I love that first quilt, it's one of my favorite patterns and these colors are just perfect for it. Love those kitty photos!!

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  23. Wow, what incredible quilts and what a fabulous place to photograph them! Looks like all the little black kitties approve of the season as well! :-)

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  24. What cute kittens!! They are purrfect for your photos. I love all the quilts you made. And that you used jelly rolls.

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  25. Oh my goodness! You made such beautiful quilts with this fabric line! I'm impressed! And the black kittens photo bombing your shoot couldn't be more perfect!!

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  26. Oh I love your photogenic little kitties! As well as all of your projects!

    Beth

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  27. The kittens are so cute, they are not yours? Any way you need a great job with the fabrics and I love both of the quilts. you really most of brough a lot of yardage to get 2 1/2 quilts and a bag done. Love it all.

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  28. That Hook quilt is a real beauty and I love your black kitty shots...what a sweet little man!

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  29. Leah I don't believe there's any way for me to pick a favorite - I love them both! Hook is simply beautiful but so is the chevron quilt...and our photo setting is amazing! blessings, marlene

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  30. Hi!!!! Wow!!!!! You were very busy!!!!! Wonderful quilts!!!! Purfect!!!!! You do have a black cat crossing!!!!! So much fun!!!!!! Thank You

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  31. I love that the kitties came over for the photo shoot - how cute! Love all your projects :)

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  32. All three are fabulous. It would be tough to choose a favorite. The Schnibbles does look quite complicated.

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  33. WOWSERS! I LOVE EVERYONE OF THESE!!! and those little kitties...WIN WIN WIN!
    I loved the illusion on the chevron quilt of birds flying around a mountain...seriously...WONDERFUL WORK! All the photos too!!!!

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  34. How cute, you almost ended up with more kitties than projects! LOL Love both of your finished quilts. Great color placement. The third is going to be just as nice with those neutral strips, Cute little bag and oh my goodness, the pic with the kitty posing? Love it. Thank you for sharing.

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  35. How fun that you had so much company for your photo shoot! yessewingisfun@yahoo.com

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  36. I love it all. I'll take your word for it that Hook goes together fast ;). What a great walk and fun it looks like you had. Sweet kitties.

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  37. Oh my, oh my, you definitely wow'd us this morning with your projects. Your quilts are just gorgeous! I love how the kitties gave you a hand with making your photos just spooktacularly perfect!

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  38. What a great post with some fabulous quilts!! I want that black cat. :-)

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  39. Great quilts, Zig Zag neat.

    Patricia C

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  40. I love all your projects and have pinned several of them. I have a few pieces of the fabric and am now going to have to search for the rest of them because your first quilt inspired me so much. Your visitors are so cute, I love how the calico is peeking around the pumpkin. I hope they got a little reward for their help.

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    1. Fat Quarter Shop has the entire line...FYI...or at least they DID!
      Gmama Jane

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  41. Your quilts are both beautiful! What a way to sho off those fabrics. I also liked your idea of how you took them to two to take oictures. You certainly found a great spot.

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  42. Oh my! You were busy. Those are beautiful quilts. I love your pictures. That kitty did pose perfectly for this hop :)

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  43. Oh soooo cute and nice! First, your quilts are fantastic, the first being definitively my favourite, might be an ideal to sew also such one, thank you for inspiring me....
    The chevron pic is just great, beautiful setting, the right one for your chevrons!
    And I cannot say anything to the kitties picture, so cute, so funny!

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  44. Wow! These are beautiful! Do you not sleep? I love the black cat pictures that just happened.

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  45. Leah, your quilts are just gorgeous! Great job. I love the pictures with all the kitty cats.So cute. They couldn't have been better even if you had tried. They are all just perfect. Thank you for sharing.

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  46. Your quilts are wonderful. Beautiful showcase for the fabric line. Love the little bag, I still have the little panels left, great idea. But most of all I love the kittens taking such an active part in your display. You couldn't have planeed that.

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  47. Your quilts are wonderful! The visiting kittens are just perfect. Thanks for sharing.

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  48. Wow!! Your quilts are so beautiful! Great photos too. The photos with the kitties are perfect!! They really are starting to feel comfortable around you.

    -Soma

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  49. Your Halloween quilts are just gorgeous! I especially love the "hook" quilt in the Halloween fabrics! And the bag is also a delight. How fun to have the little black cat come for your photo shoot, along with his siblings! Purrfect !!
    Susie

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  50. Loved your photos for this hop. Your projects are fabulous especially the schnibble quilt. Congrats on being Madame Samm's pick of the day!

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  51. Your projects are beautiful! Stunning photography, and I love the little black kittens sneaking into the pics. Just adorable.

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  52. Fabulous quilts!!! Super photo shoot! What a great drawstring bag! Love those little black kittehs! Mew!

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  53. Jane, these are over the top. WOW All three showcase the fabric so well. I have no favorite, I love all three. Your photos are great, and I love the friendly neighbour photo bombers-how purrfect were they!

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  54. Oh my gosh the picture of the second kitten peeking over the pumpkin is priceless! Your projects are amazing, and congratulations on the wall of fame!
    ~Brandy

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  55. From one tobacco farmer's wife who loves your photo shoot! Your quilts are awesome!

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  56. Wow. Great patterns for the fabrics--they really stand out. Lots of color but not what I'd call ultra bright which makes the eye move from block to block to see the colors and fabrics.

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  57. WOW, WOW WOW WOW....IT'S ALL i CAN GET OUT OF MY MOUTH!!! )A good friend's name btw, so I love it even more) Leah, the quilts are over the top...Not ONE BUT TWO and almost a 3rd one. But the Grand Finale are those adorable little blck kittens. Could you have planned that any better? They are so precious and make your projects stand out. I certainly enjoyed my visit.
    Gmama Jane

    May I show your quilts on my blog for Halloween? I will give you ALL the credit and link everything back to your blog which should give you some extra good spooky visitors!!!
    Blessings
    Gmama Jane

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  58. What fabulous quilts (And the kittens are so sweet.)

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  59. Oh My Goodness your quilts are stunning. Those little kittens have truly stolen the Black Cat Crossing show! Fun little drawstring bag. Thank you sew very much for participating and hopping. Creative Black Cat Crossing Bliss...

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  60. Wow all of your projects are spectacular as are your pictures. I especially love the first quilt! How cute are all the little kittens in your pictures ... so adorable!

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  61. Wonderful, wonderful. Your quilts are spectacular and the pictures with all the kitties are wonderful.
    What a lot of fun. Thank you for sharing.

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  62. Lovely quilts! Makes me want to get back to quilting soon.

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  63. Amazing Quilts!! Gorgeous pictures too!! & love your lil' fur babies!

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  64. Bewitchingly beautiful quilts and what an appropriate little visitor. Adorable!

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  65. Real live black cats crossing ...how wonderful is that! You have been a mighty busy quilter to get ALL those projects done. I'm loving them and especially Hook. Grand work!!

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  66. I love all your projects. And those kittens are adorable! You should sell that picture with the kitten and the pumpkin/

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  67. Wow, fabulous quits! And how did you ever get the little visitors to cooperate for a photo shoot! So sweet!

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  68. Great quilts and photos too. I bought that same Black Cat Crossing wooden sign, too funny.

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  69. What wonderful quilts. You have been busy. And those posing kitties are so sweet.

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  70. I love your projects! You sure were a busy lady getting all of these done in time for the hop. Your choice of places to photograph is perfect and done very well. Thanks for sharing your creations with us today.

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  71. Wow you got a lot of projects done. Love the Hook but then all the others are great too.

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  72. I really love your quilts and those pictures with the adorable kittens, well you couldn't ask for anything more perfect.

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  73. Oh my gosh! I was already completely enchanted with your post - each quilt is wonderful, and you had the best setting for the photos at that old barn - - - and then the black kitten! How perfect is that? You couldn't have hired him to do a better job. :D

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  74. WOWZER! What a wonderful post!! Adore your photo visitors :) Your quilts are so very inspiring and beautiful ... thank you so much for participating!!

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  75. It is definitely a black cat crossing area! Too cute. I have to admit, my tastes tend to run more toward art quilts and/or quilts with applique. So, I am always thrilled to see more traditional quilt patterns put together that just WOW me. Your Chevron quilt is fun. Your "That 70's Quilt" will no doubt be fabulous. Your "Hook" quilt honestly blew me away. I love it. Lovely work and such a fun post with the old Tobacco Chimneys and black cats at the end. Happy Halloween!

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  76. Your projects are fabulous! I agree that your Hook quilt looks challenging and gorgeous! Then more and more projects....very resourceful!

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  77. All the quilts are great, I'm anxious to see the last one finished. And the little purse is so cute. The cats were adorable, you couldn't have gotten any better pictures.

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  78. Awwww .... what great models!! Looks like they are really warming up to you. You couldn't get those poses if you tried. Them & all your quilts are beautifully staged. Thank You for sharing them with us. I bet your neighbor would also enjoy seeing these great pictures too. I loved your projects & models so much I placed them on my Facebook page.( https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004850119020 ) Hope you don't mind.

    Happy Samhain & Blessed Be,
    Tricia

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  79. Amazing. So much to admire that I will be scrolling back up to savour your quilts some more. Really outdid yourself with these beauties (great photos, too!). Wow.

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  80. I just loved everything about your post. The quilts are fabulous and the photo shoot with the kittens is just too cute. Thanks for the Halloween fun!

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  81. Leah...your black cat crossing kitties are sooo adorable and your quilts amazing. Love your pattern choices and your photos are awesome!! Yes, I also love everything about your post!! Thanks so much for sharing in the blog hop!! Awesome!!

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