Design Wall Monday, June 29, 2015

Kamikaze continues to bogart my design wall.  Nothing has changed with it since I shared it last.  DH showed an interest in the colors of this beauty...wondered why it hadn't been worked on in a while.  Well, it sure isn't because I don't want to :(.  I've just had lots on my palate of late.  Fortunately that trend changes this week!  I need some sewing downtime for sure.

QOV Quilt 1
Koronado

QOV Quilt 2
Kidd

I learned what my UFO challenge will be for July.  #11 which is a Quilt of Valor design that is all kitted up from Country Threads.  Quilt 1 is to be made first with the leftover pieces making Quilt 2.  I'm looking forward to working with the red, white, and blue fabrics so appropriate for the month of July.

Kamikaze to finish first, then the two QOV quilts Koronado and Kidd.  You may be wondering about these QOV quilts names; both are currently in commission USS Navy ships with San Diego, CA being their home port.  Seemed appropriate in a few ways =^.^= although I did take some liberty with the USS Coronado.  I will also be sliding in another project, the San Diego Humane Society Fur Ball quilt donation.  This will be year 15 of helping out the animals at their annual black tie fundraising event.

Hope your week is all that you want it to be.  Happy stitching!

Sunday Stash Report, June 28, 2015

Krossways
36"x 48"
#10 June 2015 UFO

June UFO DONE!  Krossways is finished along with the back and prepping the binding and sleeve.  I had hoped to make it a bit larger, but the light purple ran out too soon.  It has turned out a good size nonetheless.  It is funny that I thought from the start it would need to be a smaller project.  It wasn't the light purple that I anticipated that would run out before the cream.

Today I plan to work a bit on assembling Kamikaze (#5 2015 UFO).  You can learn more about each of these two projects through the link to my 2015 UFOs.  I have a wedding to go to first!

Used this week:  6 yards
Used YTD:  129.25 yards
Purchased this week:  0 yards
Purchased YTD:  73.25
Net Fabric Used in 2015:  56 yards

Sunday Stash Report, June 21, 2015

I have been surprising two fellas in my family this past week.  First, my nephew is the Class of 2015 from South Lakes High School in Reston, Virginia.  Thursday was his Commencement held at George Mason University Patriot Center.  He looked so handsome in his blue cap and gown while a proud family sat in the audience.  He will attend community college in the fall and bunk at home for the first school year.  Time will tell where the future leads him.  I wish him all the luck in the world!  Second, my Dad was dumbfounded to see me in town!  Since Father's Day was so close to the graduation staying to celebrate with him was a must.  My Sister joined in on the weekend.  Four of us had a wonderful lunch at the Lighthouse Restaurant and Dock Bar in Solomons, Maryland.  Yes...I got my soft shell crab fix!

Needless to say not much in the way of using stash this past week.  So therefore no changes to mention.  I did get the binding on Krossings during my flight to Virginia.  Today I finished sewing down the sleeves on all three of these quilts.

Krossings
47" x 47"

Kool Krystals
75" x 90"

Krazy Kookoos
58" x 67"

I have cutting to do on my June 2015 UFO Krossways and assembly of a future 2015 UFO Kamikaze.  It is looking like a busy sewing week.  I hope your day was fabulous.  See more quilters using their stash in the best of ways through the links at Patchwork Times.

Used this week:  0 yard
Used YTD:  123.25 yards
Purchased this week:  0 yards
Purchased YTD:  73.25
Net Fabric Used in 2015:  50 yards

Sunday Stash Report, June 14, 2015

My add for this week is from Beverly's.  It came home with me for Kamikaze that I have been working on lately.

 I started assembling the blocks that were finished at the quilting retreat this past weekend and found lots of them, particularly the red blocks, were assembled wrong.  So guess what I'll be doing today?

 I prepared the binding and sleeve for Krossings.  I plan to work on this during my flight to Virginia that takes place this week.  Austin, my nephew, graduates this week from high school.  I'm looking forward to my all too quick visit.

Today I will claim the quilt carry bag yardage for the black and white bag I gifted my friend Debra.  Kerry will get to claim the red and white bag since the fabrics came from her stash.

Lastly I have Kool Krystals and Krazy Kookoos done.  I am very pleased by how each one finished.

Kool Krystals

Krazy Kookoos

Used this week:  3.25 yard
Used YTD:  123.25 yards
Purchased this week:  .5 yards
Purchased YTD:  73.25
Net Fabric Used in 2015:  50 yards

Design Wall Monday, June 8, 2015

I have Kamikaze on my Design Wall.  This past weekend I finished assembling the next round of the block.  The two stacks of blocks above on the left.  Two of each, red 4-patches and orange 4-patches are the final step of the block assembly.  The pieces above to the right side are the border units.  You can see from the photo below how they come together.  I still need to find a fabric that reads gray for the inner border.

I finished Kerry's Quilt Carry Bag.  I used it for teaching the workshop at Paradise Quilting last Sunday.

Mom leaves soon and we've been busy doing things.  I hope your week is a good one!

Sunday Stash Report, June 7, 2015

No change to my stash numbers to record today.  I was at Beverly's, Rosie's, and Joann's this past week, but I didn't purchase anything.  Mom needed a few things for retreat projects and the must do yearly trip to Rosie's.  I found no time to calculate fabric used on the Quilt Carry Bag I made from my stash and that is still the case.  I will deduct it next Sunday along with Kamikaze that is so close to finishing...

Mom is here for just a few days more.  Sewing supplies to put away from the retreat and Sunshine Quilt Guild Tuesday.  I hope that your week is full of sewing or whatever pleases you.

Used this week:  0 yard
Used YTD:  120 yards
Purchased this week:  0 yards
Purchased YTD:  72.75
Net Fabric Used in 2015:  47.25 yards

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Kringle's Kargo
May UFO

My May UFO is done already.  This is a small, easy design that comes together fast.  It finishes at 16" x 16".  The more complicated part of it is making the bows.  These are fused down.  The project will probably never see a washer or dryer so little concern about the bows coming up.  I just might quilt this one myself.  More information on the pattern can be found on my 2015 UFOs page.  Kringle's Kargo is #12.

Now I'll move my attention back to Kamikaze assembly.  The month is early...

Friday, May 1, 2015

Hope that you have time to see 52Quilts.com May Parade of UFO finishes of April projects.  If you have UFOs or projects that you want to finish join in...  

Mine was the first in the parade this month.  I managed to have Kurosity done during the first week.  This gave me time to work on Kamikaze the rest of the month.  Kamikaze is also a UFO that has yet to be selected so I'll be ahead when it is.

For this month Marti has selected #12.  For me that is the project shown below called Tiny Treasures.  It is a Moda Candy Pattern #582 designed by Sandy Gervais.  This pattern is tiny which makes me happy as this is a busy month.  I'll be working on pulling my Christmas fabrics for this one over the weekend.  Should be able to get it all from my stash.  Don't you love the way the bows jump up?  Now I could use some help on a "K" name; any clever thoughts out there?  TGIF!

Design Wall Monday, April 20, 2015

I was so anxious to see how all these units were going to come together.  I took a break on making the 4-patches to assemble a few black / neutral HSTs.  Oh my, I'm liking what I see!

I have nearly 150 4-patches sewn in both color ways with 218 in both the goal.  I have more in work...

All the Blade Units are finished thanks to a swap I coordinated last year.  Got to love a swap!

What do you think about my Kamikaze project right now?  Hope you have a fun project going on too.  See more from other quilters around the globe at Patchwork Times.

Design Wall Monday, December 8, 2014

Yesterday I packed up everyones Midnight Flight Swap blocks.  I'll have them enroute to their owners early this week.  This swap was designed to give a head start on Bonnie Hunter's Midnight Flight design from her newest book More Adventures with Leaders and Enders.  My project (Kamikaze) will be started soon, but probably not until 2015.

  

Until I ran into a question for Janet the BOM coordinator I was working on this all too cute Santa block.  I did have one attempt from Janet to answer me, but she answered questions regarding the Candle block :(!  I am hopeful to hear back from Janet a second time.  Tonight will be the last opportunity or I'll just guess...  I do want to win these cute blocks.

The rest of Sunday I spent doing household chores that included putting up some holiday decorations and making a cranberry jello salad for a work party today.  I have a real good White Elephant gift for the exchange.

On Saturday I sent Kookaburra off to Road to California.  I'm very happy to have made it into the show and hopefully will be as lucky as I was last year (or luckier) with Kartwheels.

Tomorrow I will attend Judy Neimeyer's lecture and trunk show at Cozy Quilt Shop at their new location.  I'm so looking forward to meeting her.  She is one of my favorite designers.  After I make Briar Patch (Kurry) I hope to make Osprey's Nest (yet to be named).  I have three of her designs to share if there is the opportunity (Kollaboration, Kartwheels, and Krossfire).  

Kurry

Koncentric Konnection

I'm also taking with me two other quilts that are from Cozy Quilt Shop affiliated designers, Beauty 'n Check (Konentric Konnection) by Janice Ellertson and Jodel Yover and Building Blocks (Konstituent) by Sharyn Craig.  I sure hope Janice, Jodel, and Sharyn are there too.

All set for a busy sewing week with Bonnie Hunter's Clues 1 and 2.  I hope you have something fun planned this week too...  See more fun projects going on around the globe through the links at Judy's Patchwork Times.  =^.^=

Sunday Stash Report, December 7, 2014

Here is my Midnight Flight Swap coming together and finally it all packaged up.  Today I'm sorting the swap out between the 14 who participated.  Our group shrunk by two this time.  Everyone will end up with a little more from the remaining swappers as a result.  There is still much variety for whatever project you decide to make with them.  I plan on making the Midnight Flight design by Bonnie Hunter with mine.  I already have a name chosen...how about Kamikaze?  This suggestion came to be from a blog follower a few weeks back.  Love it!

This is my last UFO project for 2014.  #11, Krossings as named by my sister.  I'll be using the light print for the background the gray for the green in the block design and the purple for the cobblestones.  Considering a pink for the inner border; we will see how that pans out.  These fabrics are from my stash, remnants from previous projects.  My project will only be four blocks since that is all that this stash can handle.  More on this project as it progresses this month.

 I have been paper piecing this cute block of the month for Sunshine Quilt Guild.  I added the belt buckle and plan to include a small button for the pompom that needs to be part of Santa's hat.  It is due for the Tuesday meeting.

Finally, Clue 2 of Bonnie Hunter's 2014 Winter Mystery Grand Illusion is in progress.  I got lots of practice making this unit for the Midnight Flight Swap so making another 200 units will be a cinch!

Nothing to change my stats this week.  See how others are performing through Patchwork Times.  Remembering those that lost their lives protecting us in the events of Pearl Harbor today.

Used this week:  0 yards
Used YTD: 225.75 yards
Purchased this week:  0 yards
Purchased YTD: 170 yards
Net Fabric Used in 2014:  55.75 yards

Saturday, December 6, 2014

These are from Mary.  Mary had a move from San Diego to Georgia right in the middle of the swap.  She had to start a second set of blocks since the first part of her swap went missing.  They look great Mary.

I'll be getting them out to everyone either Monday or Tuesday.  Happy Saturday!

Sunday Stash Report, November 30, 2014

I had hoped to claim yardage today for Koncentric Konnection, but alas that won't happen until next report.  I have only to assemble the blocks to be finished.  It isn't looking good to have it done in time for the November UFO Parade with Aunt Marti of www.52Quilts.com.  I'm still sewing today, but the time available is running out.

Check back tomorrow for the finish.  Please remind me that these types of quilts take more than a month to finish from the beginning...

Collette (above) and Jennifer turned in their Midnight Flight Swap units on Saturday.  I can't say enough about how wonderful the variety has come to be.  I will be sorting out the swap a little later this week.  I hope to have them on their way back to participants later this week.

See more projects going on and quilters using fabric today through the links at Patchwork Times!

Used this week:  0 yards
Used YTD: 225.75 yards
Purchased this week:  0 yards
Purchased YTD: 170 yards
Net Fabric Used in 2014:  55.75 yards

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Debbie's Units

I received more swap blocks in the last couple of days.  Everyone has been great getting them to me on time.  A few still need to arrive...you know who you are!

Janice, Joan, and Theresa's Units

I'm ironing my finished units tonight.  There was a lot of work in this swap!  Anxious to put together my Kamikaze from Bonnie Hunter's wonderful design Midnight Flight.

Speaking of Bonnie Hunter...are you ready for Friday's 2014 Winter Mystery - Grand Illusion?  I've yet to pull my pinks, but think my stash can handle the fabric requirements.

Tomorrow will see lots of work on my Pfaff with Koncentric Kommotion!  Happy Thanksgiving to You and Your Families.

Design Wall Monday, November 24, 2014

I've finished stitching down all the birds, back has been found in my stash, batting is next to cut.  I'm ready with Krazy Koons for Kerry's Quilting!

When Krazy Koons was finished I turned my attention to Koliding Krosses.  The binding and sleeve are stitched down, label is next!

Finally my Sunday closes on the Midnight Flight swap blocks.  I had the first half done on all of the units when I started.  Now I have the remaining half done on half of these.  I will be running another seam to give me that extra bonus triangle.  Many in the swap have taken advantage of this.  Not only will I be putting together a Midnight Fight design, but have plenty of blue/neutral and purple/neutral HSTs for another project.

Koncentric Konnection awaits me...  Pfaff is back and purring...

Announcements have been delivered to me for my entries submitted to Road to California for the 2015 Quilt Show in Ontario, California.  I was lucky this year with Kookaburra to be accepted.  I'll be having it appraised by Julia Zgliniec today before I send it to off to the show organizers.  It needs to be in their hands during the first weeks of December.

Friday, November 21, 2014

I came home last night to find Betty's Midnight Flight swap blocks had arrived from Maryland.  Nice job Mom!  There are still a few more to arrive before November 30th (including mine...).

I had fun with ten others after work last night at Buggy Barn Club.  This group gets together the third Thursday of each month at Paradise Sewing in Poway.  This is the first time I've been able to attend and I certainly will go again.  I had all my blocks sewn together for Krazy Koons but needed design wall space to lay it out.  I had a little trouble with which blocks looked best besides each other.  Fortunately I was in the right place to get all kinds of opinions and one that you see everyone agreed with.  I'm putting it together today!

Paradise Sewing just called and said my Pfaff was ready to be picked up...guess where I'm off to now?  Enjoy your Friday.

Design Wall Monday, November 17, 2014

Saturday I got two quilts back from Kerry.  What a lovely job she does.  The first one Koliding Krosses (another one named by my Sister) is made from the Earth and Sea design by Cheryl Malkowski at www.cherylmalkowski.com.  I've had this pattern since Timeless Treasures featured it for their Tonga Batiks in 2010.  It was my #9 UFO this year.  I have the darkest of the blues for a scrappy binding.

Koliding Krosses

Next up is Konstituent my #4 UFO this year.  It is from the first of 12 Month Pattern Series called Building Blocks that Cozy Quilt Designs released.  Sharyn Craig was the Designer and Wendy Mathson the Pattern Architect.  While I was working on this project I thought so much of taxi cabs...wonder why?  I think this series continues today, perhaps this year on the third series.  Cozy Quilts would have them if you are interested.  I have more of the black outer border to use for the binding.  Speaking of the border; this is a design from our very own Judy from her 60 Pieced Quilt Borders book.  If you don't have Judy's awesome book put it on your Christmas or Birthday wish list.  This one is a favorite of my DH.  Kerry thinks it would make a nice baby quilt.  Check out the alphabet quilting design.

Konstituent

My wall still has Koncentric Konnection on it.  I'm hopeful to get back my Pfaff mid week from being repaired and serviced.  I need to get cracking if this project is to complete this month per the #3 UFO schedule.

Koncentric Konnection

In the meantime my Janome has been set up in my sewing cabinet.  Busy working on Midnight Flight Swap Units and Krazy Koons.  All the dogs are done; flowers are in progress.  Happy to have these bonus triangles for a future project.  There will be just as many after the second half of these units are sewn in place.

Midnight Flight Swap Units

Midnight Flight Swap Bonus Triangles

Krazy Koons Flower Blocks

Hope you have a busy sewing room...  See more projects through the links today at Patchwork Times.