Sunday Stash Report, October 19, 2014

My fabric stash statistics took a little plunge this week to have the right fabrics to finish Scrap Crystals (yet to be named...).  I've been busy with Bonnie Hunter as my house guest as well as the Sunshine Guild Meeting, and two workshops through Sunshine Quilt Guild that I attended.  Since my workshop blocks are on my "wall" you will need to return tomorrow to hear all about them.

The commotion of the week concluded on Thursday evening after a fond farewell to my friend.  She was sure happy to be returning home from a hectic week of lectures and workshops.  Three lectures and five workshops; all of which were pretty much back to back to back.  Bonnie is such a pleasure to be around. Her next lecture and workshops are in Texas and then it's off on a working cruise with five other teachers on the Caribbean.  What a life!

Kolumbia

Kaktus

Early on in the week I finished Kolumbia and Saturday I finished Kaktus.  Don't you just love the quilting?  No matter the quilting design Kerry has a way with her quilting that I'm never disappointed with.  I can't wait for the next one to finish...bring on the binding!

Thursday evening brought the first Midnight Flight Swap package.  Elizabeth takes the honor of being first this swap.  The turn in date isn't until November 30th, but sending them in when you finish is just fine.

Return for Design Wall Monday...my "wall" awaits you!  Check out other quilters through the links at Patchwork Times.

Used this week:  0 yards
Used YTD: 176.75 yards
Purchased this week:  6.75 yards
Purchased YTD: 154.75 yards
Net Fabric Used in 2014:  22 yards

Design Wall Monday, October 13, 2014

Kadence

Another complete finish!  This is a FREE pattern on Bonnie Hunter's website.  It is called Fourth of July.  I will be donating this one to a Veterans Home in Southern Maryland.  Next one to bind is Kolumbia and then the big one Kaktus.  

Kaktus and Kolumbia

So my wall still has Buggy Barn birds on it.  I am anxious to get back to it, but other quilting priorities have come above it.

Krazy Kookoos

I have been getting ready for my two workshops with Bonnie Hunter.  Winston Ways and Scrap Crystals are this week at Memory Lane Quilt Shop.  There is going to be a wonderful trunk show at the Sunshine's Guild meeting tomorrow evening.  I have all my "Bonnie" quilts made since January 2012 ready to present.  As everyone at the meeting will expect I have quite a lot to share =^.^=

Winston Ways and Scrap Crystals

I am also working on my Midnight Flight Swap units.  I have one of the two neutral squares sewn on each of the 144 Unit 1s and 144 Unit 2s.  Next will be the trimming and then sewing on the remaining neutral square.  This swap isn't due until around Thanksgiving time, but that's when the new "Bonnie" mystery starts...  If you are interested in those details you can find them on her website.

Midnight Flight Swap

Now if that is not enough after this week I will be scrambling on my October UFO.  At the suggestion of my DH there has been a change of names.  Koncenteric Konnection is at the very beginning stages of assembly.  There is a lot of work yet to go...it pretty much looks like an impossibility that it will finish...but I will certainly give it a go.

Koncenteric Konnection

 Until next time have a great week.  Start it off with a cup of your favorite warm beverage and see lots of other wonderful projects through the links at Patchwork Times.

Design Wall Monday, October 1, 2012

Kaktus

Judy selected #6 to work on this month for our 2012 Challenge.  I'm really pleased to have Kaktus done already.  I have two more UFOs on the list and neither are started...  I'm hopeful with this extra time to continue on some of my projects not part of the challenge and perhaps get started on one of the two that are coming.



No Klucks Here Either!

 

Kurly Kues

 During the quilt retreat this past weekend I got done with the turkey blocks less the zig zag stitching around the Steam-A-Seam turkeys.  I wanted to do this part on my Pfaff instead.  I'm familiar with it's stitching and like it a bit better than my portable Janome.  I also got done with the 16 16-patch bow ties blocks.  I wanted to put these blocks together after a long look at placement so that I can spread the fabrics out best.  I'll find time this week to finish Kurly Kues for certain.



Krayons



Krabapple

Never got to work on Krabapple or Krayons, but it was good to have taken them just in case.  For some more eye candy check out the links today on Patchwork Time's Design Wall Monday.  Have a wonderful week!

Sunday Stash Report, September 9, 2012

For this week Kaktus gets counted!  I'm still ahead by one UFO.  Knoted and Kooky Kins are my last two to complete in 2012.  I will probably try to get a head start on one of these this month.  See what others are doing with their stash at Patchwork Times.

Used this week: 17.25 yards

Used YTD: 209.5 yards

Purchased this week: 0 yards

Purchased YTD: 102.5 yards

Net Fabric Used in 2012: 107 yards

Thought I'd leave you with a cute cartoon.  Fortunately I've never had this problem...

Design Wall Monday, September 3, 2012

I've been busy with family this weekend, which puts me behind on blog posts!  So let's catch up a bit.  My August UFO #7 is Klappers which was done early this month but only posted the link to Patchwork Times just today. 

My September UFO #11 is Klunky Korners which I'm excited about since it is already done!  Klunky Korners was done as a swap that I coordinated earlier this year.  It is also an entry in the San Diego Quilt Show which is this September 13-15.

HERE are my 2012 UFO Challenges that will give you information on both of these projects.

I've not been able to sew on Kaktus since last Sunday.  I have five rows yet to sew to the top before the outer borders can be put on.  The flying geese foundations are ready; just need time in the sewing room.  While I've been visiting my family my Pfaff is being serviced.  It should be ready for me to pick up when I get home.

Hope you have a wonderful Labor Day.  If you find you have time see other projects from quilters around the globe at Patchwork Times.

Sunday Stash Report, September 2, 2012

Happy Birthday Dad! 

Today is my Dad's 83rd Birthday.  I surprised him with an all too short visit.  I waited to tell him I was coming until I was about to board the plane.  It is a long flight from San Diego to Baltimore!  As what's become too common we had several twists in the route from Baltimore to the town where my parents live.  Needless to say the two hour drive turned into more like three, but we did get through it safely.  Our first day had us at National Harbor for a family luncheon that was terrific.  I usually leave the outdoor grilling to my Husband, but decided to take on the challenge for Saturday's dinner.  Five us for baby back ribs that I'm still patting myself on the back for a job well done.  Sunday I made beef brisket tacos with all the fixings for a feast for nine of us celebrating Dad's birthday.  We had not one or two or three desserts, but four! 

For this week nothing to report as used or purchased.  Kaktus might be next week...  see what others are doing with their stash at Patchwork Times.

Used this week: 0 yards

Used YTD: 192.25 yards

Purchased this week: 0 yards

Purchased YTD: 102.5 yards

Net Fabric Used in 2012: 89.75 yards

Design Wall Monday, August 27, 2012

Kaktus is starting to take shape.  I am ten rows into the top with five more yet to sew in place.  I have a solid tan for the next border and then a border of flying geese.  I like what I see so far.  It will be nice to have this challenge complete.  It seems as though I have been working on it for a very long time.

I plan to take in my Pfaff for a well needed service this week.  It will be the first one since I bought the machine.  It has been working wonderfully; time to give it some TLC...

Nothing more to share today.  I hope you are moving along on your projects.  See what others are doing through the links at Patchwork Times.  Have a great week ahead.

Sunday Stash Report, August 26, 2012

Kaktus

Its back to working on Kaktus for me this weekend.  I spent the first part of the week with hand sewing the binding, sleeve and label on Kommodore.  Kaktus has 15 more blocks to assemble before all the components are finished.  I'm all set to stitch them today.  Perhaps before the day is out the rows will start coming together.  Janet...if I'd had five more blocks to put together I'd have run out of darks!

Kommodore

Kerry is talking about working on Knickels next.  I've got a few in the queue...  For this week nothing to report as used or purchased.  It is looking like Kaktus might be next week...  Come back tomorrow for Design Wall Monday, but until then see what others are doing with their stash at Patchwork Times.

Used this week: 0  yards

Used YTD: 192.25 yards

Purchased this week: 0 yards

Purchased YTD: 102.5 yards

Net Fabric Used in 2012: 89.75 yards

Design Wall Monday, August 20, 2012

I'll be working on Kaktus this week.  I'm at the point where sewing the blocks together starts.  I can't begin to say how glad I am that I started this UFO before it was called.  I have all the monthly challenges for August finished.  Time to work on a few other things that aren't yet on a challenge list!

This is Kommodore.  I got it back over the weekend from Kerry's Quilting.  I'll try to get a photograph of the quilting on this beauty when I have the binding down.  I know lots don't like the binding part, but its one of my favorite parts.

I'm anxious to see where I ended up with Kordova Klosure in this week's theme Scrappy Quilts with the Quilt Gallery.  There's a button on my side bar if you want to check things out.  This is a fun weekly contest.  I wonder if I'll have anything that will fit next week's theme?

Today is my first of four scheduled physical therapy appointments.  I'm still hurting from my sciatic flare up.  I'm sure hoping for some magic!  I've been slowing getting better; this has been going on since the middle of July...enough!

Have a great week.  Its supposed to be a warm week in San Diego again.  Like everyone else it will be nice when southern California gets back to what's normal.  See what other quilters are doing in with their fabrics at Patchwork Times.

Sunday Stash Report, August 19, 2012

August 2012 UFO DONE!  I'm happy to say Klappers is finished.  Klappers is a Judy Laquidara pattern called Jazzy Nights that was featured in Quiltmaker September/October 2010 issue.  It is a combination of piecing, wonky cuts and foundation piecing.  The variety of techniques made it fun to put together.  I would have liked to have seen a finished drawing of the entire quilt printed as the orientation of the pieced border tricked me a bit.  Notice how the top and right have the HSTs with the light on the inside and the right and bottom have the dark on the inside.  I also found the blocks to be easier sewn as a 12 patch rather than the way it was suggested.  All said and done Klappers looks great!

I have Kordova Klosure in a contest with the Quilting Gallery.  It's last weeks theme Scrappy.  If you have a chance to vote I hope you vote for me.  I've linked you back to my Thursday's post where you can get to the voting.

So that means I have something to record as used this week.  Kerry finished Kommodore this week and I got it yesterday.  I'll be working today on trimming up, a sleeve, binding, and a label.  Next up is finishing Kaktus.  Hope you are happy with your stash report this week.  Find out how others used their stash at Patchwork Times.

Used this week: 13.25 yards

Used YTD: 192.25 yards

Purchased this week: 0 yards

Purchased YTD: 102.5 yards

Net Fabric Used in 2012: 89.75  yards

Sunday Stash Report, August 12, 2012

I participated in Judy's Quitathon that started Thursday, 8/9 and went through today.  I had my top done about 5pm.  I like how it turned out.  I made the borders a bit different.  The binding will be red.  Thanks Judy for bringing another great pattern my way.

I have all the flying geese done now on Kaktus.  I have a few more HSTs to make and sashing to cut before I can start assembly.  It was good to have the flying geese finally done.

I didn't spend anytime in a quilt shop this week.  I'm still working to get my health up to what it should be.  I spent Saturday sewing with Kerry which was great.  I worked on my August UFO that I'll show you tomorrow.  Since I finished the Quiltathon project I'll be showing a use!  See how others did this week at Patchwork Times.

Used this week: 7.5 yards

Used YTD: 179 yards

Purchased this week:   0 yards

Purchased YTD: 102.5 yards

Net Fabric Used in 2012: 76.5  yards



Friday, August 10, 2012

Quiltathon progress...

From the first introduction about the Quiltathon from Judy I selected my fabrics.  I will be making the smaller size that requires 15 of each block design.  Brick red for the dark, a black and white check for the 2nd border, brights that play nice with the inner border for the squares, and a real cute Little Golden Books theme fabric for the inner border and center square of the two block designs.

8/9/12
Instructions posted for the two block designs, along with cutting instructions.  I calculated that I'd need:

3 - 3.5" WOF strips of the Little Golden Books fabric (yellow)

14 - 2" WOF strips of the brick red (black)
12 - 2" WOF strips of the brights (multi squares)

These were cut last night.  Today at lunchtime I'll sub cut the 3.5" strips and the 2" strips of brick red into their specific sizes.  I've decided it might be faster to sew my 2" strips of brights into strip sets then pick the stitches out where needed to make the set the size needed.  Block A will need two each of 2 squares and 4 squares.  Block B will need two each of 4 squares and 6 squares.  To pull the stitches out will only take the ripper three thread breaks...yes I think this will be quicker for me.

8/10/12
I'll be all set to start sewing which will be assembly style when I get home tonight.  I'll be sewing as many of the 30 blocks together as possible.  There is no further direction from Judy today so I guess we are to continue sewing from Thursday's instructions.  I can handle that!

Stay tuned for tomorrow's progress.  Going to have to start thinking of a name for this project...

By the way I made good progress on the last 34 FG for Kaktus.  They are on their final FG unit of five that are on the foundation.  I'm at the trimming stage, that I'll also work on during my lunchtime today, to be ready for the final wing to be sewn down.  Then all that will remain to finish these up will be to remove the paper.  I also have all the HSTs marked for Klappers.  Thanks Bonnie for getting me through that yesterday.  I'll be sewing HSTs tomorrow at Kerry's...our first sew day together in quite some time.

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

I can nearly see the end of the HSTs for Kaktus a future 2012 UFO that I've got a head start on.  The 15 foundations just in front of my tissue holder need only the paper removed.  I was able to do five of them at lunchtime (the group to the front left).  The 34 at the front on the right are at the third FG unit of the five on the foundation.  I've been able to do one FG unit to all 34 in an evening.  Maybe I should push that a bit tonight and finish.  I'll be so happy when they are all done.

The brown fabric is for Klappers my August UFO.  I've been cutting the fabrics into the required sizes this week during lunchtime as well.  Monday I finished the brights, Tuesday I finished the background, and today I finished the dark.  The pattern has wonky stars for the center and the eight points.  I'll have fun putting this one together.

Today I have a 30 minutes massage on my leg.  This will be the third massage to help clear up my sciatic nerve issue.  I'm getting better each day, but only right now by the smallest amount.  I wish I'd wake up in the morning and be back to normal...  Enjoy the rest of your week.

Design Wall Monday, August 6, 2012

Aren't they lovely?  I picked up a few items at the grocery store and these just happened to jump into my cart.  I don't usually go towards the pinks, but these were the prettiest of the bunches.  So nice to have flowers to greet you in the morning.

Kerry at Kerry's Quilting and I have been making a donation for the San Diego Humane Society for a few years now that goes in the silent auction at their annual Fur Ball.  This year is no different for us.  This one is a pattern by Myra Mahy called K9 Kwilts.  I'll be mailing this out tomorrow for the event that is to be held on August 25th.

I'm still making progress on the gazillion Flying Geese needed for Kaktus.  I'll have had my fill of Flying Geese for a while after this project is complete.  Fortunately my August UFO Klappers which is being started this week is full of HSTs!

See what's going on else where around the globe at Patchwork Times.

Friday, August 3, 2012

Wednesday Judy and Jo identified the August challenges that will keep me busy the next 28 days. 

First from Judy's Patchwork Times I'll be working on #7 from the list.  My #7 is Judy's Jazzy Nights design from Quiltmaker's Sep/Oct 2010 issue.  I'll need to figure out my dark fabric; hopefully from yardage I have in my stash.  Thought at first I'd use Kona Black, but maybe I'll change my mind.  Once that's known the scrappy HSTs can get started.  There are lots of them...but they'll go quick.  I'll more than likely use my Bloc Loc rulers to square them up before block assembly.  I'll be calling my quilt Klappers.

Second from Jo's Country Junction Quilt Square Quilt A Long it's "Your Choice" from the Quilt Squares #4 pattern by Lori Smith.  I decided the Double T needed to be made.

I was on a role making July's block and kept rolling.  So I'm ahead of schedule YIPPEE!  This will be the last design from this pattern.  We used Quilt Squares #1 pattern for the first four months of 2012 and we will use Quilt Squares #6 pattern for the last four months.  These are my blocks so far.

     

I continue working on Kaktus #6 on my list of 2012 UFOs.  Looks like I'll definitely need more neutrals.  I think a visit next to Fat Quarters Quilt Shop in Vista, CA is in order.  #6 has yet to be called; sure happy I've had time to get a start on this one.  Not sure I could have finished it in a month.  You can look back on previous posts for where I am on this project or come back Monday when you'll see what's on my design wall.  

Thanks for all your well wishes on my health.  It is real slow but I'm getting a little better with each passing day.  I worked this entire week making a a bit of the lost time from the week before.  Wednesday I started massage with another appointment tonight.  Physical Therapy is scheduled to start on August 20th.  I'm told this will take some time and it's proving to be true.  At least now I can sit at my sewing machine...that is of course if I'm not too tired from the crazy hours I've been working.  I can't wait until tomorrow when I can sleep in and stay in my PJs until I feel the desire to change.  DH has been great helping out with meals and clean up.  Koko would have STARVED in the morning two weeks ago until I could get his can of Fancy Feast in front of him.  I sure miss those DH prepared breakfasts this week :(.

Design Wall Monday, July 30, 2012

Here's Kaktus that will fit on my design door so far.  I've got lots of other pieces done but no room to show you! 

I still have lots of geese to finish and a few more of the HSTs.  My fabrics are holding up for now.  The pile of paper patterns for geese looks daunting still.  I'm hopeful that I've got enough to finish this project.  It sure is a good thing I've got it this far along.  All other July deadlines are done!  Any wagers that Judy will call for #6 in August?

Sunday Stash Report, July 22, 2012

I found myself somehow on Saturday at Country Loft in La Mesa.  Well I honestly didn't just stumble in...I learned they were celebrating their 27th anniversary with a 27% off everything in the shop sale!  The shop was filled with quilters taking advantage of their discount.  I was on the hunt for Kansas Troubles fabrics.  I wasn't disappointed.  6 1/2 yards found it's way to my home.  All of these have a current need with Kaktus (aka Prickly Pear) that is right now on my sewing table.  The fabric on the left will be for the border and the two stacks dark and neutral will be for the HST blocks and a few of the flying geese units that still need to be made.  This has been a fun project for me.  Paper piecing the flying geese.  I'll have more to report on them tomorrow so check back.

Used this week: 0 yards

Used YTD: 168.5 yards

Purchased this week:   6.5 yards

Purchased YTD:  100  yards

Net Fabric Used in 2012: 68.5  yards

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Finish!  This single star block is my July challenge block for the Quilt Along that's going on with Jo's Country Junction.  This month we were to select one of the two star patterns from Lori Smith's Quilt Squares #4 pattern.  I decided to make the single star since I have a block already with multiple stars from Lori Smith's Quilt Squares #1 pattern which was finished in March.  I really like the multiple colors but needed to bring in more of the cheddar that I started off with in January and February.  Jo's already made it known that August's challenge will be "your choice".  The Double T block is already started!

Single Star Block

Janet sent me several Kansas Troubles strips to help me with variety in my Kaktus project.  Thank you so much!  The cheddar and purples weren't part of what I had.  Terrific!  I also did take advantage of Country Loft's 27% discount today only.  I picked up the rest of the fabrics I think I'll need to finish.  Pictures of my 6.5 yards which are mostly all Kansas Troubles will be on tomorrow's post with my weekly Stash Report.

Janet's Scrap Swap

Hope your day is going great.  Until next time...

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Kokonut No!

Finished during my lunch break!  Looks like I have a series of "No!" quilts going.  Kokonut No! is the second one; the first was Kantalope No!

Kantalope No!

I'll be going on Saturday to take advantage of a great sale at Country Loft in La Mesa.  27% discount that day to celebrate their 27th Anniversary.  I know they have a good selection of Kansas Troubles...I'm in need of some variety to finish my Kaktus project.  Also, I can't wait to get the swap Janet O and I have arranged.  I'll be getting a bunch of Kansas Troubles strips and in return I'm sending batik bonus triangles and strip pieces.  We are both going to be happy in a few days.

Enjoy your day today!

Design Wall Monday, July 16, 2012

If you were visiting me yesterday I suppose you'd think there hasn't been much progress on Pawradise.  Well then you would be wrong...as I'm all done with the paw prints and putting the strips on the top and bottom of the two blocks.  I'm ready for you Kerry!

Pawradise

I am 190 flying geese into the 622 that need to be made for this design.  I've set my goal for at least 50 of them a day.  It is looking like I may not have enough of the flying geese fabric.  This type of fabric is not something I'm rich in with my stash.  I'll have to see how far I can get...

Kaktus

There are other great projects through the links on Patchwork Times.  Have a wonderful week!