Although I've been quiet, I've been busy and my sewing machine has been a humming so stay tuned for updates in the near future and hope you are enjoying this last week of August - this year is flying by!
August 29, 2013
Simply Solids - September
Although I've been quiet, I've been busy and my sewing machine has been a humming so stay tuned for updates in the near future and hope you are enjoying this last week of August - this year is flying by!
August 27, 2013
Simply Solids - August Bonus
The Simply Solids Bee is one that I am happy to say, I am still loving! Sometimes after a few months, it's a chore to get the fabric in the mail and make another block.
Not the case with this bee! In fact, one my friends is also in Simply Solids, but another group and she asked me to make a couple of blocks for her so she would get more variety, because, you know---you only have so many solids and I think she is making an extra 8 blocks to go with the 11 from her bee mates, so of course I said yes! She's my friend and that is what friends do.
Not the case with this bee! In fact, one my friends is also in Simply Solids, but another group and she asked me to make a couple of blocks for her so she would get more variety, because, you know---you only have so many solids and I think she is making an extra 8 blocks to go with the 11 from her bee mates, so of course I said yes! She's my friend and that is what friends do.
August 19, 2013
Modern Stash - August Another Supernova
My girl, January, is in the Modern Stash Bee with me, but we aren't in the same hive.
Funny thing, we are both the Queen Bee this month and doing the exact same thing as last time.
You see, for the first half of the year, I asked for the Octagonal Orb Block (and they turned out so pretty) and for this second half, I asked for the same thing, so I can have a good sized quilt with these blocks.
January did the same thing! She started with yellow and gray Supernova blocks and is adding to her collection to make a large and awesome Supernova quilt.
Here is my second contribution to her quilt. You can take a peek at the first one I did. You can tell I really like the Groovy fabric for this block! (I think it's the color combo).
Funny thing, we are both the Queen Bee this month and doing the exact same thing as last time.
You see, for the first half of the year, I asked for the Octagonal Orb Block (and they turned out so pretty) and for this second half, I asked for the same thing, so I can have a good sized quilt with these blocks.
January did the same thing! She started with yellow and gray Supernova blocks and is adding to her collection to make a large and awesome Supernova quilt.
Here is my second contribution to her quilt. You can take a peek at the first one I did. You can tell I really like the Groovy fabric for this block! (I think it's the color combo).
August 16, 2013
Simply Solids - August
Teressa, this month, asked for the Churn Dash block in my Simply Solids Bee.
You know, funny thing, this churn dash. I have never liked this pattern but in the last couple of months, I have done a 180 and it's lovely. It was great to make this for my bee mate.
As a matter of fact, I have a special project where I owe a block and I made a....guess it...churn dash!
For my special project I had to utilize my math skills to make it into a 9" block (finished). Always remember the seam allowances!
The easiest tutorial I have ever seen for this block, was presented by the lovely Jenny at Missouri Star Quilt Company. She makes everything seem so easy, and really it is! Check them out when you need some inspiration and if you have any pre-cut bundles laying around, she'll be able to inspire you to whip it up into something fabulous in no time at all.
You know, funny thing, this churn dash. I have never liked this pattern but in the last couple of months, I have done a 180 and it's lovely. It was great to make this for my bee mate.
As a matter of fact, I have a special project where I owe a block and I made a....guess it...churn dash!
For my special project I had to utilize my math skills to make it into a 9" block (finished). Always remember the seam allowances!
The easiest tutorial I have ever seen for this block, was presented by the lovely Jenny at Missouri Star Quilt Company. She makes everything seem so easy, and really it is! Check them out when you need some inspiration and if you have any pre-cut bundles laying around, she'll be able to inspire you to whip it up into something fabulous in no time at all.
August 14, 2013
Make Up Bag for the Sista!
When my sister got married earlier this summer, her make-up bag left a lot to be desired.
The zipper was broken and it was stretched out and frankly, she just needed a new one. I loosely measured it with my flip flop to remember the dimensions she wanted and told her I would stitch one up for her.
Well.....that didn't work as I had envisioned. It being a "loose" measurement combined with losing quite a bit of space when I boxed the bottom corner meant the first bag was just too small. One other "whoops" was that I used the duck cloth I had bought locally and it just wasn't heavy enough so the bag couldn't stand up on its own. Luckily, my stash includes 4 yards of very heavy duck cloth (from an online supplier) so I started over to make another, larger, one.
The lining is a whimsical, happy cupcake pattern that I hope makes her smile each time she opens it.
She is going to get both of them as I'm sure she can use them.
Happy Birthday Sis - I love you and wish you many more!
Additionally, this project was on my Q3 Finish-A-Long List so I can check it off! Yeah!
The zipper was broken and it was stretched out and frankly, she just needed a new one. I loosely measured it with my flip flop to remember the dimensions she wanted and told her I would stitch one up for her.
Well.....that didn't work as I had envisioned. It being a "loose" measurement combined with losing quite a bit of space when I boxed the bottom corner meant the first bag was just too small. One other "whoops" was that I used the duck cloth I had bought locally and it just wasn't heavy enough so the bag couldn't stand up on its own. Luckily, my stash includes 4 yards of very heavy duck cloth (from an online supplier) so I started over to make another, larger, one.
The lining is a whimsical, happy cupcake pattern that I hope makes her smile each time she opens it.
She is going to get both of them as I'm sure she can use them.
Happy Birthday Sis - I love you and wish you many more!
Additionally, this project was on my Q3 Finish-A-Long List so I can check it off! Yeah!
August 12, 2013
My Oh My
Summer has been busy, but let's jump right in so I can share with you what I have been working on lately.
In the Modern Stash Bee, our Queen, Jana, requested pieces for a row quilt. She left it pretty open and said a 48" row of whatever block you choose, using a low volume fabric for the background. Now you know, you'd think it would be easy but giving us all that design choice/freedom was tough for me. I pondered for a while and then remembered the Summer Sampler I had finished earlier this season and decided on the popsicle.
She got 8 popsicles and a wonderful variety from our "Las Vegas Hive".
There were whales, swimsuits, pinwheels, hourglass and that is going to be one fabulous quilt! I am honored to have contributed to it.
(Sorry the pic isn't better, it's quite wide and I've no idea how to compensate for that)
In the Modern Stash Bee, our Queen, Jana, requested pieces for a row quilt. She left it pretty open and said a 48" row of whatever block you choose, using a low volume fabric for the background. Now you know, you'd think it would be easy but giving us all that design choice/freedom was tough for me. I pondered for a while and then remembered the Summer Sampler I had finished earlier this season and decided on the popsicle.
She got 8 popsicles and a wonderful variety from our "Las Vegas Hive".
There were whales, swimsuits, pinwheels, hourglass and that is going to be one fabulous quilt! I am honored to have contributed to it.
(Sorry the pic isn't better, it's quite wide and I've no idea how to compensate for that)
July 25, 2013
Skillbuilder Blocks
Wow, does it seem like a long time since you have seen any of these? I was caught up (well almost caught up - still don't have the gumption to tackle the Diamond Carat or Chev N' Hex yet) for about a day and then the next ones came out - Ugh.
Honestly though, it sounds like I hate these, I really don't. They are exasperating to me because I can't just whip through them, but it is wonderful to be exposed to different techniques, blocks and I love love love seeing how we all do the same block, but because of fabric and quilting choices, there are so many different looks.
I am currently an "I love the glue method" gal right now. No really, the fabric doesn't shift and you don't have to use pins. Woo Hoo! And a double Woo Hoo!
Because the blocks come out in the middle of the month, I have been a bit confused by which blocks are supposed to be for which months, so....I'm going to catch up right now (thanks to my newly created chart).
January - The First Two -These are Sound Wave and Magnum
February - Mood and Em Dash
March - Woven Star
Woven Chevron
April - haven't even started
May - Geo Swirl
Switz
June
Shattered Chevrons
Broken Arrow - I have the strips ready to sew together so stay tuned for the reveal on that one.
Honestly though, it sounds like I hate these, I really don't. They are exasperating to me because I can't just whip through them, but it is wonderful to be exposed to different techniques, blocks and I love love love seeing how we all do the same block, but because of fabric and quilting choices, there are so many different looks.
I am currently an "I love the glue method" gal right now. No really, the fabric doesn't shift and you don't have to use pins. Woo Hoo! And a double Woo Hoo!
Because the blocks come out in the middle of the month, I have been a bit confused by which blocks are supposed to be for which months, so....I'm going to catch up right now (thanks to my newly created chart).
January - The First Two -These are Sound Wave and Magnum
February - Mood and Em Dash
March - Woven Star
Woven Chevron
April - haven't even started
May - Geo Swirl
Switz
June
Shattered Chevrons
Broken Arrow - I have the strips ready to sew together so stay tuned for the reveal on that one.
July 17, 2013
Husker Zip Pouch
I am super proud of my Husker Zip Pouch. These get easier and easier to make and this one is special. Go Big Red! I have been trying some different duck cloth and the one I used for this pouch is heavier than I would have liked (and I bought 4 yards - eep!) but it's ok - that is how you learn and I will find a good use for it.
In fact, I think I am going to try my hand at a tote bag next, but I have SO many bags already that it would be beneficial to have someone in mind before I just make it to make it, not like that has stopped me before.....
If you know me and you want one of these for Christmas, let me know.....I'll do just about any fabric or school, except that one....{wink}.
This was one of the projects on my Q3 Finish Along List so I am happy to mark it complete!
July 15, 2013
Summer Sampler Complete
I fully expected to have this finished within a couple days of the last pattern being released, but that didn't happen. The good news is it's done now!
It was the perfect project to use my pezzy print fabric and I love the result. I haven't done any hand binding in a while and I was sad to have gotten this done so fast because I was really enjoying it. I have a whole lot of binding coming up if I get through my Q3 Finish-A-Long list though so my time will come.
This project reminds me that I truly love the look of paper pieced blocks but samplers....not so much. I was happy to get some more practice on my free motion quilting. What I really need to train myself to do is to not quilt so dense. Guess that means I need to keep practicing!
July 13, 2013
Q3 Finish-A-Long
I missed out Quarter 1, but I got in on Q2 and it was wonderful motivation so I am going to enlist again, for Q3. Thanks to Leanne at shecanquilt for this series!
These are the things (that qualify) that I am challenging myself to complete for July, August and September.
Orb Quilt - blocks done (from my Mo-Stash bee mates), need to sew together and decide on placement.
Big 10 Quilt - most blocks done, need to sew together
Mondarin Quilt - blocks done, need to sew together and add purple sashing - I'm gonna love this one! These blocks have been patiently waiting for attention. It was a Modern 99 bee that I was in last year - talk about old projects......
Churn Dash Quilt - half of the blocks complete, need to cut fabric and sew for the rest (I miscounted, good thing I don't write patterns). The color scheme is pink, gray and aqua and this one is for no reason at all. Just because I want to!
Summer Sampler - finish binding
Finish Make-up Bag for my sister
Husker Zip Pouch - over half way done
Whew, did you notice that almost every project is an entire quilt? And to top if off, I have 5 more quilts that I want to get done, but I can't put them on this list because they aren't started yet (well in my head they are...does that count?).
It's going to be busy - wish me luck!!
These are the things (that qualify) that I am challenging myself to complete for July, August and September.
Orb Quilt - blocks done (from my Mo-Stash bee mates), need to sew together and decide on placement.
Big 10 Quilt - most blocks done, need to sew together
Mondarin Quilt - blocks done, need to sew together and add purple sashing - I'm gonna love this one! These blocks have been patiently waiting for attention. It was a Modern 99 bee that I was in last year - talk about old projects......
Churn Dash Quilt - half of the blocks complete, need to cut fabric and sew for the rest (I miscounted, good thing I don't write patterns). The color scheme is pink, gray and aqua and this one is for no reason at all. Just because I want to!
Summer Sampler - finish binding
Husker Zip Pouch - over half way done
Whew, did you notice that almost every project is an entire quilt? And to top if off, I have 5 more quilts that I want to get done, but I can't put them on this list because they aren't started yet (well in my head they are...does that count?).
- Low Volume
- 2 M Quilts (can't say more, one visits here regularly)
- Baby Allen
- Canada/USA
It's going to be busy - wish me luck!!
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