Design Wall Monday, April 13, 2015

 I have a quilt back from Kerry's Quilting!  Always excited to get one.  Wanted to share the quilting because this is one of the reasons it has taken so long to quilt.  We were searching for a zinnia design to match the border fabric.  One finally came along recently and Konfidential went almost immediately on the quilting frame.  The thread is called Rainy Days and looks awesome on both the front and the back.  Below I'm about to trim it up.  I have the binding prepared, sleeve and label ready.  Guess what I'll be doing tomorrow while watching Dancing With The Stars?  Konfidential was a Lakeside Mystery Workshop at Road to California Quilt Show I did with Karen Sievert and her design Expect The Unexpected.

 Most of my sewing over the weekend was on the Clue Challenge for Sunshine Quilters that is due in June.  Won't be sharing anything until after the reveal, but these two publications include part of my design...  

Do you have sewing plans this week?  If you do I hope you find time to make them happen.  See other fine projects through the links at Patchwork Times.  Enjoy your week!

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

I am leaving my sewing room for a few days to take in the awesome 2015 Road to California Quilt Show.  Kadabra has a bunch of rows sewn together right now.  Does my sewing table look lonely or what?

I hope to post on Facebook some of the sights of the show and what I am doing in the workshops I will be attending.  Do not worry if you are not a Facebooker...I will be showing photos once I am back home.  My sewing room will not look like this just after I get back!

Oh by the way, I learned yesterday that Kookaburra did not win a ribbon at the show.  I am thrilled just to have had the opportunity to participate.  The competition in its category is strong.  I loved one of the feedback comments from the judges "The Quilt Sparkles"!  Guess next time I will just have to work that much harder...

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.  =^.^=

Design Wall Monday, December 1, 2014

I completed the binding on Koliding Krosses.  This project was entirely from my stash.  I sure am happy when that can happen.  I'm half way around Konstituent and will share it when finished.

I didn't get to any part of the sewing on Bonnie Hunter's Grand Illusion Winter Mystery.  I've been focused on finishing Koncentric Konnection.  I have taken time to pull fabrics for my project, Kadabra.  I hope to be sewing the Clue 1 early this week.  I'll be aiming to hook up on Bonnie's blog before the cutoff on Thursday.  Friday and Clue 2 will come all too soon.

This week I plan to have Kookaburra in the mail.  I had it appraised with Julia Zgliniec late last week.  It is always a good thing to have your quilt appraised if it is being sent off to a show.  All participants need to have their entries into the committee's hands between December 1st and 15th.  I like to send early to avoid the Christmas mailings.

Lot's of sewing as is my usual is on tap for this week.  I hope that you are enjoying time in your sewing room.  Prayers are with Judy's Boots today.

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.

Design Wall Monday, July 14, 2014

My Smith Morning Mountain project is done.  I just love how this Bonnie Hunter design turned out. Hopefully it can get quilted and bound before October when Bonnie will be here.  I'm planning on a dark blue for the binding.  Will need to audition threads but I'm thinking something neutral will be best.

These are the blocks for the retreat location that need to be set.  They are all from the Bible Quilt blocks series that can be found at www.patternsfromhistory.com.  At the moment a straight setting is planned.  Will need to use some coping strips with these.

Next up is the San Diego Humane Society's fundraiser quilt.  This is the design we will be making by Heartstring Treasures (Patti Bartlett) called Cat and Mouse Games.  Kerry and I have been doing this now for several years.  It will be auctioned off during the annual Fur Ball held the third week of August.  Last year we made a dog theme...this year will be cats.

After Cat and Mouse Games comes my July UFO.  I sure hope Cat and Mouse Games goes together quickly.  My UFO is also with cats...surprised?  This one is by Patti Carey called Kool Kats Kwilt.  I think I'll go with the bright fabrics, but not sure about the border which in the design uses a cat stripe (#2147-67) that was produced by Northcott.  This pattern has been around for some time so finding that stripe might be impossible.  I'll make something work.

I signed up for two classes at Road to California Quilt Show.  Thursday is the first class called Batik Feathers and Friday will be the Downtown Abbey Mystery I.  I will be entering four quilts for show consideration.  I need to pen the Artist statement...the hardest part of the entry application!  Krackerjack, Kilowatts, Krossfire, and Kookaburra are what I'll try to get into the show.

More projects to admire today through the links at Patchwork Times.

Sunday Stash Report, March 30, 2014

Let me start with some finishes.  I had already claimed the yardage for Konstituent (left) last week, but today I can claim Kottontails (right).  The block at the top is the BOM for April that I will be coordinating at Sunshine Quilt Guild.  Always like a positive stash report! 

This is the back I pieced together for Konstituent (March UFO).  I cut too many of the pieced border units so I used them in the back.  I needed another 15" for the width and these came in handy with what remained of the white print that was used in the top.  The far right pieced border is the center of the back.  The strips will run from top to bottom.

Kottontails
38" x 47"

Kottontails took seven yards from my stash.  The plan is to use the border stripe cut on the diagonal for the binding.  The bunnies get button eyes and two more buttons at the bow's intersection.  To make the quilting a bit easier I plan to put them on after Kerry's done her magic.

This is Kottontails back.  DeLinda shared a fabric sale at a friends home with a couple of us during the time I was gathering fabrics.  Both the border and back were purchased then.

Kookaburra
87" x 87"

The binding is all done on Kookaburra.  The darker black was also used for the binding.  Kerry has Kwiver ready for me.  She might also have Keltic Krest done before I have a chance to get to her place.  More binding just around the corner!

For this week my stats are getting better.  My next project is Kranberries...we learned early that #1 is to be worked in April for the UFO Challenge with 52 Quilts.  Fortunately I have a lot it done.  I'll share my progress tomorrow.

More to see through the links at Patchwork Times.  Enjoy your Sunday!

Used this week:  7 yards
Used YTD:  85.75 yards
Purchased this week:  0 yards
Purchased YTD:  83.75 yards
Net Fabric Used in 2014:  2 yards

Sunday Stash Report, March 16, 2014

Will you be having your St. Patrick's Day corned beef and cabbage today like me or tomorrow?  I have to work tomorrow so the time needed to prepare would put us way too late eating.  I'll be putting everything to cooking in a few hours...  In the meantime...  I'm sewing!

Still trimming the flying geese for Kranberries.  I have at least this much more to go still.  I changed the way I was trimming which has cut out much of the time.  The flying geese Bloc Loc ruler works well for the top or point of the goose side; the part of the unit that needs most of the trimming.  Bloc Loc doesn't make this unit's size in one of their rulers so I'm making their 2" by 4" work.  My KAI scissors are being used for the dog ears.  That's pretty much all these units take before they are square.  I sure am happy I started working on this UFO before Marti of 52Quilts called for it to be done.  This Bonnie Hunter project Talking Turkey is taking lots more time than 30 days would have allowed.  Oh, did you pre-order her new book yet?  I did it through her website.  With a little luck in timing I should have my book the first week or so of April!

Kranberries

I mentioned yesterday that I was picking up two quilts from Kerry.  Here they are; Kwetzalcoatl and Kookaburra.  Plans changed on the thread for Kwetzalcoatl.  I wanted to use the glow in the dark green thread, but during daylight hours it is a very pastel green that just didn't look right.  Instead we used a bright green with a cute dinosaur quilting pattern by Ann Bright called Dinomite.  (For those who don't know Quetzalcoatl is a Mexican Dragon.)  Kookaburra got a very bright yellow thread.  The center of Kookaburra is very busy where the quilting no matter what the color would not show, but the black borders look awesome with the thread.  The quilting pattern is also by Ann Bright called Little Swirls.  I will be showing a full view after the binding is on.  Bindings for Kwetzalcoatl will be that bright starry green and Kookaburra the solid black used for the inner border.

Kwetzalcoatl and Kookaburra

Nothing to change my stash statistics this week, but maybe Konstituent will next week.  Check back tomorrow to see Konstituent...I have come across a great setting idea that I am working on today.

More to see through the links at Patchwork Times.  Enjoy your Sunday!

Used this week:  0 yards
Used YTD:  64 yards
Purchased this week:  0 yards
Purchased YTD:  83.75 yards
Net Fabric Used in 2014:  -19.75 yards

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Kingsford Kove
56" x 68"

I have Kingsford Kove finished now.  I like how all the blacks and grays played together.  The quilting is a fun swirly design that works well with the straight lines in this quilt.

Now I'm full speed on Kranberries.  I have one more piece to cut; 912 red 2 1/2" squares.  I have some of these started, but probably not more than a quarter of what is required.  I'll have something on my design wall before the weekend is out.  Sad to look at a bare design wall...

I want to share another instances of "K" naming that I happened upon today.  I'll let the two emails speak...

In a message dated 2/26/2014 6:00:36 P.M. Central Standard Time, kwiltnkats@earthlink.net writes: Hello, I was looking at images when searching the web for the word Krossfire. Specifically, I was looking for images of my quilt as I am a quilt artist. In the quilting world many name their quilts especially if they will be in publications, shows, or become patterns. Some years ago I decided the letter "K" would be my thing to start each of the names of my quilts. Anyway it turns out that a few of my quilts have the same name as some of your Arabian horses. I've come up with some pretty clever "K" names that may be of interest. I'm certainly interested in some that you've cleverly created. Kazanova, Kaptivant, Kognac, and Katalyst are all great for a quilt. Actually I have several already listed as potential names for a future quilt (among them Katalyst, Kahula, and Kognac). If you find interest here, as I have, some of my "K" name creations can be seen on my website or on my blog (links below). I have several more not yet assigned as well on a list that keeps growing as something comes to mind. By the way the quilts Krossfire right now under the needle =^.^= and Kilowatts are my next quilt show entries for the 2015 Road to California Quilt Show in the coming year. I had great success in the show this year with Kartwheels (2nd Place in Category) and Koriander Kompass. I'm hoping to be accepted at the Houston International Quilt Show with them, wish me success. I also see a fondness for cats! I have Komotion a 14 years young Abyssinian. Kaos was my first Abyssinian; who I'll meet someday under the Rainbow Bridge. I hope this communique gives you a lift as coming across your beautiful Krossfire achieved today for me. Good fortune, Sandi  Sandi Delman kwiltnkats@earthlink.net www.kwiltnkats.com www.kwiltnkats.blogspot.com ------------------------------------------------------------ From:  Csraceshow@aol.com To:  kwiltnkats@earthlink.net Subject:  Re: Krossfire – “K” Naming Date: Feb 26, 2014 6:32pm Hi Sandi What STUNNING quilts!  Just when I thought I had a favorite picked out, I find another one just as appealing.  What beautiful work. The use of the K names in our horses is used to identify foals from our foundation stallion, Kador (de Blaziet).  We just take words that start with C or K, words that seem to fit their personality and if it is a "C" word, we put a "K". Thanks again for your note and all the best of success at your future exhibitions.  Randi Isn't that neat.  One never knows what the internet will bring to you if you go searching!  If you want to see some of Randi's horses look at the Centurion Stud website HERE.  Arabian horses are beautiful animals.

Design Wall Monday, February 23, 2014

Korral
81" x 81"

Korral binding is all done.  I was a bit concerned the scrappy green binding wouldn't work, but I like it.  Don't you just love the quilting design?

Next up for binding is Kingsford Kove.  I have the scrappy black binding in place and ready for hand stitching.  Wonder if Netflix will be bring a good movie today...

Kingsford Kove
56" x 68"

Once Kingsford Kove is done I plan on starting to piece my next project.  Thanks to Judy D for suggesting a name for my Talking Turkey project by Bonnie Hunter.  I just love Kranberries!  Kranberries is one of my yet to be called 2014 UFOs.  Rest assured my design wall will have something on it very soon.

See more projects through the links at Patchwork Times.  Enjoy this last week of February!

Sunday Stash Report, February 23, 2014

Kingsford Kove
56" x 68"

Korral
81" x 81"

I am busy binding this weekend.  Marco's Denim quilt was finished.  I'll be giving it to him tomorrow.  I'm excited to see the look of surprise he'll have on his face since he has no idea at all he's getting it.  

Today after all the chores I will be working on Korral.  I hope this green binding was the right choice.  It is a scrappy one using all the leftover greens from the center of the quilt.  I love the quilting on this one by Ann Bright called Fable.  The variegated Signature thread in blue looks just terrific.  Thank you Kerry for stitching this one up so perfectly.

I should have time to put together a scrappy binding for Kingsford Kove too.  The gray fabric at the top will be the sleeve.  It is the same fabric I used for the back.  This quilting stitch called Torrent with the Obsidian thread is not too bad either.  Again it's Kerry's Quilting.

I do have a little bit to claim as used this week.  Kwetzalcoatl (the Dragon quilt) was finished.  As soon as Kerry can quilt this one it will be in the mail to Zackary.

Used this week:  11 yards
Used YTD:  64 yards
Purchased this week:  0 yards
Purchased YTD:  56.75 yards
Net Fabric Used in 2014:  7.25 yards

Others are working on using their stash too.  Check them out at Patchwork Times.

Sunday Stash Report, February 16, 2014

 I purchased a bunch this past week...all on Saturday.  My goodness I've been bad these past two months!  The top two fabrics came from Rosie's Calico Cupboard.  They are both for my February UFO.  The blue is for the inner border and the star/stripe is for the back.  The back really looks great with the dragons.  Zackary is going to love his new quilt.

 Kerry and I went to Country Loft next...mostly to use her Christmas gift, but then we discovered a 25% sale going on...need I say more?  I am not sure that I shared this pattern with you before.  Kalvery is what I will be calling my Freedom Rings from Red Crinoline Quilts.  Honestly I was surprised to realize that brown was a dominate reproduction fabric in the quilt.  Kerry has lots of reds so we think we are covered in that area.  Kerry and I will be using this as a team project when we get together for sewing days.

Kerry had for me three quilting finishes on Saturday; a denim quilt, Korral, and Kingsford Kove.  I'll have lots of binding to do for awhile.  Kwiver and Kookaburra are next in the quilting queue.  I'll have pictures of the three just finished quilting soon.  Kasbah (which I plan to rename to something a little more dragon appropriate) will be on my blog tomorrow all finished.

Hope you had a good week.  Mine, although full of purchases and no finishes, turned out pretty good.  I am going to have to get a bunch of finishes soon to get my stats going in the right direction.

Used this week:  0 yards
Used YTD:  53 yards
Purchased this week:  17 yards
Purchased YTD:  56.75 yards
Net Fabric Used in 2014:  -3.75 yards

Others are working on using their stash too.  Check them out at Patchwork Times.

Sunday Stash Report, December 29, 2013

Here we are another year of moving our stash...sometimes in and hopefully much more out!  I am certainly happy with my year of stash movement.  Again this year I am on the upswing with more out than in.  Don't think it would be possible to move so much stash around if it were not for UFO Challenges.  I challenge myself in a couple of ways; I seek out those projects that just need to finish or look for patterns I have been wanting to make for a long time and always try to keep to my stash to get everything done.

My last purchase of 2013 was at Rosie's Calico Cupboard this week.  I tried to find something to work for the back of Kingsford Kove (December's UFO) from my stash without luck.  I thought sure something would work, but instead brought the piece of gray home.  I picked up the last fabrics needed for Kilowatts.  (Kilowatts was made a bit larger than a standard queen so there was lots of yardage needed to make it.)  The white for the inner border and back, the black print for the outer border, and the solid black for the binding.  The 30's paisley print will be for the sleeve of Kookaburra.  I did finish Kilowatts so I conclude with yardage in both the used and the purchased categories.  

I am looking forward to using more stash in 2014.  The stats go back to zeros!  Hope you had the year you wanted using up your stash.

Used this week:   36.5 yards
Used YTD:  377.25 yards
Purchased this week:  17 yards
Purchased YTD:  142.25 yards
Net Fabric Used in 2013:  235 yards

Sunday Stash Report, December 22, 2013

I went to Rosie's Calico Cupboard on Friday.  I went for a back for Kookaburra in mind.  Rosie's nearly always has what you looking for.  I came home with the piece on the right.  I thought to look for something in yellow, but I liked the way the colors of this piece pulled in so many of what's in the top.

I've been sewing today on Part 4 of Bonnie's mystery and have Kilowatts all set for sewing together the rows.  Too many other Holiday things driving my attention this weekend.  I'm hopeful to find the yardage for Kilowatts in the used stats next week.

Hope your Sunday was a good one.  Only a few more days till Santa arrives.

Used this week:   0 yards
Used YTD:  340.75 yards
Purchased this week:  5 yards
Purchased YTD:  125.25 yards
Net Fabric Used in 2013:  215.5 yards

There are more quilters using their stash.  Check them out at Patchwork Times.

Design Wall Monday, December 16, 2013

Part 3 is done.  I like constructing HSTs and pinwheels so this step was fun for me.  Anxious to see what happens next.  I'm ready for Friday to arrive!

Since I finished Part 3 on Saturday; I spent most of Sunday finishing up my last UFO project for 2013.  Kingsford Kove came out very nice.  It was quick and easy to put together.  The week is now free to get Kilowatts finished.  Have you started to think of what you will work on in 2014?  I have a list started...

I will be linking up with others at Patchwork Times and Quiltville.  Enjoy your week.

Sunday Stash Report, December 15, 2013

Kingsford Kove
56.5" x 68"

I have a finish to report.  I have been working on several projects at the same time which is unusual for me.  This one is my December 2013 UFO.  It is the last one of the year to complete.  I used up only stash for Kingsford Kove.  I really like how it turned out.  If you would like information on the pattern you can go here.  So for today:

Used this week:   10 yards
Used YTD:  340.75 yards
Purchased this week:  0 yards
Purchased YTD:  120.25 yards
Net Fabric Used in 2013:  220.5 yards

There are more quilters using their stash.  Check them out at Patchwork Times.

Design Wall Monday, December 9, 2013

Happy Monday Quilting Friends!  I have a bunch of projects that I'm trying to juggle right now.  Glad that you have stopped by to see what makes me smile...

Kilowatts

Kilowatts is moving right along.  I spent most of this weekend working on Bonnie Hunter's 2013 Mystery, but I did make time for four rounds on Block A (the last 12) and three rounds on Block B (the last 6).  Mom sent me a few more fabrics that I incorporated and I'm hoping to stop by Rosie's Calico Cupboard to see if they carry and black/white Western theme fabrics.  

Kingsford Kove

Kingsford Kove was my second priority these last three days.  I have all the pieces ready to assemble into blocks.  The pattern calls for one solid border, but I'm thinking a solid black inner border might set it off nicely and finish with one of the two black fabrics above.  The remaining fabrics will be cut into strips for a scrappy binding.  Kingsford Kove is my 2013 December UFO.  This has been a terrific year for starting and finishing 13 projects with Aunt Marti's Thirteen in '13 UFO Challenge.  I have been working on my 2014 List already.  Aunt Marti will be featuring this group project next year.  If you are interested check out www.52Quilts.com.  Aunt Marti will welcome you eagerly.

 For turning in my 2013 November UFO I was entered to win a fabulous prize from Aunt Marti!  This is what came in the mail on Saturday.  I am short on reproduction fabrics and these will compliment my stash perfectly.  Then there are the Thangles to try out sometime.  I have heard lots of quilters use them with great results.

Last, but first and foremost is Part 2 finished.  I enjoyed making all 100 of these happy looking chevron units. How do you think Part 1 and 2 will play together?  We've already gotten to use all the colors in just the first two clues.  I wonder if the floor tiles in the instructions of Part 2 is a hint...  I am all set for Part 3.

I have a busy week ahead.  Tonight I will be preparing my contribution for Sunshine Quilt Guild's Pot Luck.  I'm to make a main dish.  I'm thinking something vegetarian...we shall see.  We meet on Tuesday where an auction will take place too.  Thursday night I will be cooking again for a work holiday lunch.  When I get home I will be pulling from the blue basket with Part 3 instructions in hand.  Have a great week and stay warm everyone.

Sunday Stash Report, December 8, 2013

Sure wish I had something to change my stats from last week, but can't say that I do.  I finished Part 2 of Bonnie Hunter's 2013 Mystery, Celtic Solstices.  I'll be linking up with Bonnie's site on Monday.  I like how these chevrons look.  Excited to know how they will fit into the project she has us all wondering about.

Tuesday night is Sunshine Quilt Guild's monthly meeting.  We'll be having a pot luck and the biyearly auction.  The bear paw blocks are my entry into the BOM.  The Easy Angle Ruler was used to make the HSTs.  The background on the left was provided by Janet and the background on the right is from my stash.  All "paws" are to be from Fall colors.

Continuing to work on Kilowatts; the commissioned black/white pineapple quilt. Also working my 2013 December UFO, Kingsford Kove.  These two will be moved to the used category before 2013 is out!

So for this week here are my stats:

Used this week:   0 yards
Used YTD:  330.75 yards
Purchased this week:  0 yards
Purchased YTD:  120.25 yards
Net Fabric Used in 2013:  210.5 yards

There are more quilters using their stash.  Check them out at Patchwork Times.