Institches with Bonnie: Design Wall Monday 4-21-2014

Monday, April 21, 2014

Design Wall Monday 4-21-2014

Here's the Throw Me a Curve challenge today. I added some plain squares. I'm thinking I'll make each of these blocks smaller. They are currently 6 1/2" which was the only size templates I had. I've never used these templates yet I've had them for YEARS! Think 10+ years. I am tickled to actually be using them and surprised at how easy it is to cut out the fabric using a small rotary cutter. And, the sewing is just as easy. I may have to do something else with these templates! I would like to get these blocks to a top stage before I have my week in Maryland. They are due at the Country Piecemaker's May meeting right after I get back from Maryland.

I'm also in the middle of quilting a QOV quilt for Country Piecemakers. Here it is on Ruthie with a row and a half done. This block works well as a group project. It is made as a disappearing 9 patch to begin with and then sew and flip squares are added to make the star points. We used donated fabric and purchased background fabric. The blocks need to be cut to size after they are made which is why it works so well for a group!

I will be demonstrating this block at the Faithful Circle Quilters show on Friday, May 2nd. If you are anywhere near Columbia, Maryland during the show stop in and enjoy. Nearly 300 quilts will be hung. And there will be vendors, silent auction, $10 and under table and Peddler's table. You can read more about it at the Faithful Circle Quilters web site.

Here's what's been happening with my goals.

Week of April 14, 2014

Border sail boat quilt

Begin quilting QOV quilt√

Embroider shirt and pants for Sophie√

Clean off cutting table√

Make progress on A Tisket, A Tasket blocks

Clean House√

Sing multiple Easter Week services√

And what I must get done this week.

Week of April 21, 2014

Finish quilting QOV quilt