Times Table Square Quilt.

Now, I have no idea where this idea came from, but I do know that it kept me from sleeping one night. As I think I've mentioned before, I've very quickly become obsessed with quilting, and am continually thinking of ideas for new quilts.

So one night, I'm lying there, trying to sleep but my little brain just wouldn't let me. When from out of nowhere came the idea for the times table square. When I was younger I would draw these up all the time to try and help me learn my times tables. My children are older now and so have no need for one of these quilts, but I still had to make it.

So I then had to think about how the numbers would be attached to the fabric and what colours to use etc. I decided to go for bright rainbow colours and designed the quilt using a table in a Word document.

Once I figured it all out the rest was fairly easy. Hope you like it. I may even do a little tutorial at some point if there is enough demand for it. What do you think?

So here it is in all it's colourful glory. 

I think this would be fab for any child. You can order one over on my Facebook page. Sonja's Stitchery.

Bye for now

Sonja x

Got to love a jelly roll.

I'm sorry I've been a bit quiet of late. I have been busy setting up my new business, and time has just kind of got away from me. We've also had visitors over the last two weeks, so everything has been a bit manic. I'm also busy preparing for some upcoming craft fairs, which will be my first!!

Anyway, in this post I wanted to tell you all about Jelly rolls. I am a bit in love with Moda jelly rolls. I have been setting myself the little challenge of seeing how many things I can make with 1 jelly roll. I've purchased several in the last couple of months.

I've had S'more Love, from which I've managed to make 1 quilt top using a pattern from Fat Quarter Shop, 1 cushion cover, a small child's bag and 6 pencil cases! Plus I have some strips left over! Now, I don't know about you but I don't think that's bad going.

From a Floral Gatherings jelly roll I have so far made a very large handbag and 3 table runners plus an assortment of bookmarks.

From a Soho Chic Jelly roll I have made made 5 handbags and 3 cosmetic bags.

And finally, from a Chantilly Jelly roll I have so far made a quilt top and a table runner, 2 handbags (still in progress) and still have plenty left.

They're so versatile and a great way of being able to use a whole range of fabrics. I've got 4 more jelly rolls to play with too and am looking forward to getting stuck into sewing with them.

I'd love to know what you all think of jelly rolls and what you like to do with them. Some of the above items are for sale on my Facebook page. Sonja's Stitchery or on my Handmade in the UK shop