Design Wall Monday, November 4, 2024

Just getting into the cutting and assembly of Twist & Treat.  The first part is making strip sets.  Then cutting each set into 4 1/2 inch units. The first strip set and four more of the same fabric placement (Block A).  The second strip set and two more of the same fabric placement (Block B).  There are just three fabrics in the top.  Sew two of Block As on either side of Block B.

With the template positioned just so in the top right corner of a large square, the 9 1/2" works perfect.

Cut ten blocks with the template going one direction and the remaining ten blocks with the template in reverse.

Since I wanted to see progress on my Design Wall the blocks were positioned...and...since I didn't want to see it without the very cute borders...

The corners of the borders will be mitered, but you can see just how cute this will sew out.  I was very happy the yardage for the borders had the cats exactly the size width needed for the project.  My mind is already churning on what to do with the unused yardage from the borders with the most adorable words; all a play on cats drinking wine, eating from a charcuterie board, having a party!

Have a purfect day =^.^=

Sunday Stash Report, November 3, 2024

This is one of two Grandma Alice's cross stitchery projects I wanted to finish.  It's done and ready for quilting.  It finishes at 55" square.  An unbleached muslin will be the back and a greyish brown to match the brown cross stitch will be the binding.  Tiffany will appreciate something from her Great Grandma Alice.  The second Grandma Alice's cross stitchery blocks will be made into something for Austin.  Ideas for a setting are right now percolating =^.^=

As mentioned on Wednesday there has been cutting of projects going on.  Starting with cats...  This project looks a bit like Halloween, but actually it is cats enjoying wine having a party =^.^=  I have yet to cut the border (top fabric on the left).  It only has two blocks using different fabric combinations.  It starts with a nine patch.  The fabric on the bottom left will be the back with more of the middle fabric being the binding.  My project will use a light grey fabric as the background.  I am anxious to get this one started.  A quicky to stitch.

Pumpkins are next...  This is from the 2024 Spooky Box.  It will go together quickly.

Then there are acorns...  This is an applique project using browns, oranges, and two cream backgrounds.  The fabric on the top right will be the backing.  I have in mind a dark brown for the binding.  This one will keep me busy in the evenings along with Forest Friends cross stitch.  It will go a bit slower than the first two.  This is a 2024 UFO that I will be calling Kork.

Last but not least are mice.  This project took the most time to prepare.  I first fussy cut all the 1 1/2 inch mice blocks in a straight set then realized (read the pattern first URGH) they were to be on point.  Between the 20 wrong and the same amount right it took be the better part of the day to cut.  This was a kit and a 2024 UFO.

So two project finished; Kendra earlier this week and Grandma Alice's for Tiffany.  There is something to add.  A back for Kendra and Garnets & Lilies.

Used this week: 12.5 yards 
Used YTD: 238 yards 
Purchased this week: 7.25 yards
Purchased YTD: 129.75 yards
Net used in 2024: 108.25 yards