Autumn Mini Runner, and the Schoolhouse Mini Quilt

I've been sewing like a maniac lately, and have two finishes to show for it.  Here they are:

Schoolhouse Mini Quilt - foundation paper piecing of the schoolhouses, one inch borders with cornerstones, 2 inch blue border

Autumn Mini Runner with 1" paper pieced hexagons, blanket stitched (love the little stars from the topstitching)

Much more in the works...stay tuned!

'Betty Hearts Fabric' Block

After receiving the download to the very first 'Make Modern' magazine on Monday (did you get your copy?), I immediately read through it and came upon this pattern.  Before you could say 'I Heart This Block,' I had fabric picked out and got busy.  Here is my version:

'Betty Hearts Fabric' by Kristy Lea for Make Modern Magazine

Back view with added corners for hanging

If you love this design by Kristy, take a look at her blog at quietplay.blogspot.com.  There is a free, paper-pieced block featuring Betty on her blog today - take a look!  Also she has a fantastic Craftsy shop with loads of patterns.  

Foundation Paper Piecing - Traditional House Block

  Pinterest is a great source of inspiration for me, and I came across a foundation pieced block that I wanted to sew up almost immediately.  I am a traditional quilter, and this block is one of the many that I love - along with the color blue.  After deciding how big I want this quilt to be (and deciding that I was going to chop off the top smokestack piece of the block) I made this:

Inspiration source:  '365 Foundation Quilt Blocks' by Linda Cause

Fabrics:  'Blueberry Crumb Cake' by Blackbird Designs for Moda Fabrics