Design Wall Monday 10-13-2014

Not much going on except cutting scraps and cleaning off the cutting table this past week.  You can read about it here. 

I did get started on a couple of string blocks for a swap I'm in.  I have decided I won't sign up again next year as I have a horrible time keeping up with this group for some reason.  And, on the other hand I haven't gotten all the blocks due to me yet.  And, really, this is the main reason, I won't get around to making the quilt for months years. I enjoy my FCQ EQuilters so I will stay with them.  

Hum, the color is off.  These are MUCH brighter than this picture. I like the look of the block but every edge is on the bias once you cut them and sew the pieces back together.  I have a bit more to do on these and then they go in the mail to Christy. 

I started loading this quilt on Ruthie before retreat.  I would love to custom quilt this one as I really like it.  But the truth is, I haven't a clue how to custom quilt it with the new computerization.  So, I will be doing an edge to edge panto once I figure out what type of panto would look good. Any suggestions?  I'm probably going to buy a new one for it because I just don't have all that many of them. 

I didn't do very well on my goals last week.  But getting the cutting table cleaned off was well worth all the work with the added benefit of getting a bunch of scraps cut.

Week of October 6, 2014

Unpack projects and machine from retreat√

Stitch the second Grim Ripper√ buttonhole stitched but not quilted or bound.

Quilt something, anything, on Ruthie

Make a block for Christmas Favorites

Prepare for and attend Country Piecemaker’s meeting√

Clear off the cutting table and put away the scraps√√

Clean the studio 

Not as much is going to happen this week as I'm heading to Aimee and Kevin's house to help with Ellie while Aimee heads to South Korea.  Yep, I typed South  Korea.  She was invited to make a presentation at a conference there. I'll be getting Ellie to and from day care.  I'll bring a couple of UFOs to work on.  Plus I hope to go to a few fabric shops in the area. 

Week of October 13, 2014

Quilt sailboat quilt

Work on Easy Street

Put the last border on Carolina Christmas

Hang out with Kevin and Ellie while Aimee is traveling

Finish Grim Ripper
Bind the sailboat quilt

That's it for me.  Stop by Patchwork Times to find links to lots of different different Design Wall Monday posts. 

Happy Quilting All!  

Design Wall Monday 5-12-2014

Good Morning All... or good afternoon ... or good evening!  I was able to make progress on several sewing fronts recently.  Here is where two projects currently stand. 

First, the sailboats. I didn't have enough fabric to cut both the top/bottom and both sides borders.  Darn that directional fabric.  I had to come up with a work around.  So each border will have some pinwheels in them.  I waited until Sharon came to double check my math.  Yesterday I got all the borders cut and the side borders are ready to sew on.  That will happen this week sometime. Rats, I just noticed I didn't align the pinwheels.  I think it looks better with the red blade going top to bottom so I guess I'll do a little ripping out and change the pinwheel on the left. Sigh.

Next up is more progress on the rail fence stars.  This is such an easy block although I'm noticing it is hard to get it really accurate. And yet, it isn't all that noticeable when put together.  Let me know if you would like a tutorial on this baby quilt.  It is easy and fast.  The one thing I would suggest is do NOT use directional fabric!  

I pulled out some old bow tie blocks yesterday and have enough to make a quilt. Country Piecemakers has added a nursing home to support with our charity quilts.  They don't need large ones, just big enough to cover laps especially for the folks in wheelchairs.  I for one look forward to using other fabric in my stash, rather than just the baby fabric.  My first one will be made from bow tie blocks that I've been making for years.  It used to be the block I would make as an ender.  I guess I got tired of it as now I use a second planned quilt as my ender.  

My goals all got met this week.  Of course, there weren't many on the list as Sharon and her hubby were down this weekend and I spent time trying to finish a quilt on Ruthie and get ready for the guild meeting on Saturday. 

Week of May 5, 2014

Finish curved piecing wall hanging√ oops I didn't even take a picture of it! 

Make BOM and write directions√

Finish quilting QOV quilt currently on Ruthie√

Work on the sailboat quilt√

Clean the house√

Week of May 12, 2014

Get borders on sailboat quilt

Make 2 Rainbow Scrap Color Challenge blocks

Finish rail fence star blocks & sew together

Load & quilt baby charity quilt on Ruthie

Load another QOV quilt on Ruthie

Make blocks for FCQ Equilters (2 different sets -- I’m behind!)

I'll leave you with a picture of Natalie wearing the shirt I made her for Easter.  The kids and grands stopped at our house on the way to North Carolina for the weekend. Jenny made the shorts which fit really well.  Unlike the shorts I made that didn't fit well at all!  Oh well.  It helps to have the person close by to fit the clothing to!  That's my excuse and I'm sticking with it!

Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and browse Design Walls across the Internet.  You can start your journey at Patchwork Times. 

Happy Quilting All!