Design Wall Monday, April 21, 2025

 

I got straight with the pattern to be used in the swap; the one above.  Christy noticed a difference in my pattern and what we were to use.  I'm surprised there are two versions of this pattern.  The one I thought we were swapping dresses is what you see below.

What I couldn't understand is why we were swapping 16 dresses, unfortunately I never asked about it.  Fortunately, I cut the dresses to the hand out Pam created to make it easier to manage what to swap.  All figured out, no mistakes made.  This is where I stand now.

Dresses cut out for the swap and the one on the background I'll be using for my project.  Next up the collars and belts.

Fabrics selected now time to cut these collars and belts.  I may be lean on the green.  It looks the best on the dress so I may need more.  I did think about black for the orange dress, but that might not be a good choice considering we are to make "like the pattern".  Don't see any black :(.

This is the second project that I am cutting.  I have three more FQs yet to arrive from Missouri Star to finish the cats pajamas pictured on the right.  Going to do something fun with a diagonal chest with the stripe.  Yep I caught the piece that's at the neck to make diagonal too.

These are the fabrics that my cats will be.  I will be paying close attention to how they show up on the background as it is dark.  I saw a same project previously where the maker used a fabric where the cat got lost.  It looked, unless you looked closely, like a ghost cat wearing pajamas.  I won't be making that mistake.  All the cheeks and nose/eyes are the same off white/black.  My gray cat may end up with gold eyes and a light gray nose so the black doesn't get lost.  All part of trial and a good Design Wall!

A picture of the Elizabeth Hartman pattern.  It is so darned cute!  All my pajamas will be flannel.

My Design Wall is empty for now, but soon will be filled with 90 10" squares to make the back for Krushed.  I did find a solid red fabric for the binding of Karolina Krossroads.  Boy do I love my AccuQuilt =^.^=

Remember that this weekend is Sunshine Quilters of San Diego, Rise & Shine Boutique.  Here are the details:

Sunday Stash Report, April 20, 2025

 

Krushed is complete.  I opted for the pieced border rather than one piece orange.  Nothing like finishing with a pieced border.  I will be using 90 10" squares for a back.  My AccuQuilt will get some use today.  A red binding is what's on my mind today from the red print used consistently in the top.  With my Orange Crush by Bonnie Hunter finished, I am left with only Double Delight to complete all of her mysteries going back as far as 2006.

Karolina Krossroads came in from Kerry, as a matter of fact it arrived the day I returned from my parents home.  I have it trimmed down and sleeve being put together from the trimmings.  A red one fabric binding is my preference.  A search in my stash will take place today.  Carolina Crossroads is much like all of Bonnie Hunter's designs in that the tops are busy and the eye needs a place to rest when you get to binding selection.

Kirilowii is with Kerry for quilting.  A back was provided that was not wide enough for the quilt.  Not certain how I messed this up, but Kerry has rescued me by picking up a fabric that matches and will sew it into the too lean width.  This will be my next project to get back from her.

I took home with me two projects that mom hasn't gotten around to completing.  They are both a bit overwhelming for her right now I think.  The first is a patriotic top made with the Broken Courthouse Steps pattern that is finished now.  I pulled together 42 10" squares for a back.  That's what is currently on my design wall.  Not sure if there is enough or that it will work at all are strips using fabrics from the back for a binding.  I may just end up with a navy binding.

Stash Builders

Millie's Dresses Back

Cats in Pajamas Project

Friday was a Rosie's day of quilting for me.  A few fabrics were purchased for stash building and for two projects, Millie's Dresses and Cats in Pajamas.  The Millie's Dresses back was not a Rosie's purchase rather from one Christy proctored for several participating in the swap.  I did a bunch of cutting units for these two projects on this day.  My Design Wall Monday post will share more about these two projects so do return tomorrow. 

Used this week: 19.25 yards 
Used YTD: 97 yards 
Purchased this week: 9.5 yards
Purchased YTD: 56 yards
Net used in 2025: 41 yards

Have an eggceptionally fabulous Easter Day =^.^=

Wednesday Workings, April 17, 2025

 

This table runner is now gracing our table.  Kluckies turned out really cute.  I got the eyes stitched down today just after breakfast.  The cats are already enjoying sitting on it while they watch the birds.

I have been spending time working on Orange Crush.  The blocks are being sewn into rows and the rows into the top.  It is on point so takes a bit longer to work through; at least it always seems to.  Next will be to put the inner border in place.  I will be picking up the black print that was used in the blocks.  It is looking like a finish is on the way for "USED" on Sunday.  I will share a photo on Sunday of my project.  I will be calling it Krushed.

Friday is a day sewing at Rosie's with my group.  Not certain what project I will work on; perhaps cutting the Millie's Dresses units that I will be swapping.

Anxious to be moving onto another project.  I will be sending Koxcomb and Krushed to Kerry for quilting soon.  I hope you are working on something fun...maybe something that gives off a Spring vibe =^.^=