Design Wall Monday, November 15, 2021

 

Kristmas Kollection is finished.  I just love how the bows and ricrac with the stripe made this project even more special.

 Here is a close up.  Don't you agree?

I finished Komplex Kontents too!  It looks perfect in the space I made it to fill.

Now just need to get Cinnamon Spice off my design wall and in to the hands of Kerry!  Hope you are having a very special week.

Sunday Stash Report, October 10, 2021

Komplex Kontents is a project started in April 2017.  It was intended to be a long term project from the start.  I would stitch two blocks going and coming from trips to the east coast.  The first two blocks were the trip to celebrate Tiffany and Matt's wedding day.  I'm thrilled by how it turned out.  I made the border with mitered corners to create the "frame" affect that is designers name Fit to Frame by Lori Smith of My Heart to Your Hands.  It is a 2019 UFO.

Kissing Kristmas arrived this past week from Kerry.  I just love all the hard work she put into it.  Pebble and berry quilting design patterns are my favorite and this one has hand guided pebble designs throughout the border, in and around all the applique.  You may remember that I used the Avery labels method first time on this design called Mistletoe by Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts.  It is a 2021 UFO.  I'll be sure to share the finished quilt once the binding/sleeve/label are in place.

Kristmas Kollection has all the blocks sewn with the exception of the touches here and there on some of the blocks that need embroidery.  I will be working on this during the week ahead.  The first photo shows half the project and the rest of the sashing from Month 7.  The next photo shows what still needs to go on the wall!  Finally, the blocks of Month 6.  I have all the fabrics now from Stitchin Heaven BOM now.  Once the embroidery work is done the rest is not too far off.

Finally a few yards to turn the numbers this week.  Thanks to Kerry I have a gift card to get something fun from Fat Quarter Quilt Shop...wonder what that will be =^.^=

Used this week:  6 yards

Used YTD: 157.5 yards 

Purchased this week: 0 yards 

Purchased YTD: 183.25 yards 

Net used in 2021:  -25.75 yards

Sunday Stash Report, October 3 2021

 

This is the last block, Toy Soldiers, that has been made.  I have Month 5 blocks finished and four of Month 6.  Only one more month of blocks to stitch before adding the sashing and borders.  Here are a few of what were stitched in Month 5 and now Month 6.  Oh I have decided on a name for this project, Kristmas Kollection (Vintage Christmas).  According to my website searches collection is associated to vintage.  

To add to my stash is one yard of fabric for the borders of Fit To Frame.  This project now has a name too. Komplex Kontents...well it was complex and contents are what will be in my frame.  Since I was away this past weekend I didn't get to sewing the borders on.  I will be doing that this week.

Used this week:  0 yards

Used YTD: 151.5 yards 

Purchased this week: 1 yards 

Purchased YTD: 183.25 yards 

Net used in 2021:  -31.75 yards

Sunday Stash Report, September 26, 2021

 

I have finished all the blocks for Fit to Frame.  Now I wait for the border fabric to arrive from Laundry Basket Quilts.

I had three fabrics considered, a black print (on the left), a green print (on the right) and the one that was ordered.  It was easier to purchase this fabric because it is relatively new.

I decided on getting back to Vintage Christmas.  Sometime ago I had finished stitching Month 1 of this BOM that I was involved with through Stitchin Heaven.  It got pretty easy and addictive I'll admit to stitch up the next block and the next.  

In no time I had the next two months stitched.  I'm really liking the doll...

Nothing to change my stats one way or another.  The Fit to Trim quilt will be my next finish assuming the yard arrives for the borders this week.  Come back tomorrow to see what more of the Vintage Christmas project I get done.  Hope your first week of Fall are good for you.

Used this week:  0 yards

Used YTD: 151.5 yards 

Purchased this week: 0 yards 

Purchased YTD: 182.25 yards 

Net used in 2021:  -30.75 yards

Design Wall Monday, September 20, 2021

 

I am definitely happier with the pink and red berries for Block 2.  After correcting the fabrics of Block 2 I moved on to Block 11.  

The last of twelve blocks for Fit to Frame a 2019 UFO and my only UFO to finish except those of 2021 that remain.

I have my hands on the awesome new designs from Bonnie Hunter.  Can't wait to get my needle into these two.  I ordered more Aurifil thread this week.  I really do like using it for the applique.

Finally this antique top came my way last week.  I as does the giver, Christy, hated to see it not finished.  It is entirely hand sewn, but that's where it will stop :(.  Kerry will stitch it up close to what would be used for a lone star at that time.  There are a few spots that I may try to remove or maybe not.  I plan to pick up a piece of muslin for the back.  It really is lovely and a stitched well piece.

Enjoy your week!

Sunday Stash Report, September 19 2021

 

Finally a finish!  Kofi is done and ready for quilting.  I really like the look created in the border with the blades.  I have a bunch of blades left that might end up on the sleeve =^.^=  This project was started in January 2020; about time its done.  Now on to picking another 2021 UFO to get finished!

In the meantime stitching continues with Fit to Frame, as of yet not named.  Once Kofi was down I moved Fit to Frame over so that I could work more with block placement.  I have tried to keep the backgrounds mixed up along with the color choices in the blocks.   One thing for sure the berries in the third row down on the far right must change.  I've been preparing some darker pink and a red fabric instead.  

The last to stitch is Block 11.   I next need to figure out if I was sashing or not.  Kerry used a cheddar fabric for her version.  I really want to keep this small so I'm thinking no sashing as the designer intended.  These blocks are trimmed down to finish at 6" in the quilt.  I will definitely have an outside border so we shall see after some Design Wall magic.

Used this week:  8.5 yards

Used YTD: 151.5 yards 

Purchased this week: 0 yards 

Purchased YTD: 182.25 yards 

Net used in 2021:  -30.75 yards

Design Wall Monday, September 13, 2021

 

Block 7 is in work for Fit to Frame..  I will be using this block to share with a couple of friends the use of Avery Labels for applique.  Becky McDaniel who was a guest speaker in May brought the idea of Avery Labels versus freezer paper.  This method has been around for awhile with Google search telling me perhaps 2013.  Anyway I love it!  The sharing of process is scheduled just before the Sunshine Quilt Guild meets on Tuesday.

Here is where I am today.  I'll have to say that it has been hard to stop working on this project now that I am so close to a finish.  I started this project in April 2017.  Only one block left after this one.

Have a great week!

Sunday Stash Report, September 12, 2021

 

Happy Sunday!  It is half time on the first Sunday of NFL football.  Watching the Chargers and the Washington Football Team (will they ever decide on a name?) face off in a game that so far looks ALL Chargers!

My Stash Report brings in more for Vintage Christmas BOM that I believe might be its last installment from Stitchin Heaven.  I am still only sewn through Month 1...darn it.  This time it is Month #8 that includes the sashings and cornerstones.

I am putting my effort into Fit To Frame, 2019 UFO, and Kofi, 2021 UFO.  Fit To Frame needs a name for those who might have one to suggest.  Ten of the 12 blocks are done now with the latest finish of Block 10 (bottom left).  This one has to be my favorite.  I am already on to Block 7, but we'll leave more information on it for tomorrow.

Kofi's piecing is done.  I never could figure out the corners so solid black fabric will suffice and really it does look correct.  I have to sew the units together and hope that my pieced border will fit.  It shouldn't be too hard to correct if it doesn't.  I never heard from Anelie Belden the quilt's designer.  I sure hope she's okay.

The last of my sewing this week has been to make a sample and create the instructions for Sweet Apple block.  I was introduced to this block at my Mom's Quilter's By the Bay Quilt Guild meeting.  My Sunshine Quilt Guild was needing a member to pick up September BOM coordinator.  So this fit right in; easy-peasy.  It makes into such a cute wall hanging or quilt whether it be for a teacher, a friend, or yourself.

As you can see I have been pretty busy since returning from Maryland/Virginia a week ago.  It was a wonderful trip!  I had the opportunity to see all of my family in the area.  Austin has a brilliant new job.  Greyson is such a cutie!  Matt is healing well.  Karen, Scott, Tiffany, Mom and Dad are all doing well.  Puzzles, QBB Monthly meeting and a visit to the Pinkerton farm were the best.  Two dinners out to celebrate birthdays.  Oh my what a time.  Only bad part was not being able to holler BINGO on two separate nights trying (both Karen and Mom did).  I was even thrilled with all the weather which thankfully took place when we didn't have to be out in it.  Ida was in the area, but our part of the woods saw mostly wind, lightening, and thunder (on both sides of the hurricane).  I timed it right flying in and out before all the storms.  My flights were packed full of delays and people, but we will leave this discussion for another time!

Not quite ready to spin the numbers.  Getting closer to a 2019 and 2021 UFO finish that is near.

Used this week:  0 yards

Used YTD: 143 yards 

Purchased this week: 0 yards 

Purchased YTD: 182.25 yards 

Net used in 2021:  -39.25 yards

Design Wall Monday, September 6, 2021

 

On my Design Wall once again is Fit to Frame.  This is a 2019 UFO that I am still working on.  Two blocks were finished on my vacation and that leaves three more to go.

These are the three and I think I'll work on the one with all the leaves next.  The Avery Label method made this very easy.  I used my Aurifil thread on these blocks and like the results.

I just might be able to finish this project in 2021!

Sunday Stash Report, September 5, 2021

This was the day to travel back to home.  The day started out with a 6am alarm.  Karen drove for the next 1 1/2 hours to get within range of Dulles International.  We arrived in plenty of time for an enormous breakfast at Bob Evans.  The flight had me through Denver with a short delay because our pilots hadn't arrived as expected.  This trip certainly had a lot of reasons for delay =^.^=

I was able to finish the second of Fit to Frame blocks I had brought with me on the trip.  

The first finish was completed half way through my stay.

When I arrived this had arrived from Fat Quarter Shop in Buda, TX.  They had sent a 20% off discount that I took advantage of before my vacation and the coupons expiration.  Secret Stash Neutrals will work for just about any project...not to mention I have at least one in the queue to make.

Used this week:  0 yards

Used YTD: 143 yards 

Purchased this week: 1.25 yards 

Purchased YTD: 182.25 yards 

Net used in 2021:  -39.25 yards 

Design Wall Monday, August 30, 2021

Dad is headed all the way to the century mark this week.  It seems so incredible that he continues to be in such great shape.  He loves testing his wits with this game show.  I'm so happy that I've been able to return to celebrate your birthday with you.

I've been working on Fit to Frame while visiting.  I also am sewing down the binding and label on Kringle's Koming that will be given to Greyson tomorrow.  Mom had some labels to sew in place that I did too.  

Hope your week is as happy as mine will be.

Sunday Stash Report, August 15, 2021

Last week I worked on preparing my "in flight" projects.  I'll be heading East soon for a long in the waiting trip to see family and friends.

I am back to Fit to Frame project using this time the Avery Labels.  As long as my glasses keep from fogging up with my mask on I should be able to get through a lot of the base applique.  Then I'll set up there for the flight home.  I am about half way through the blocks.  This is a UFO from a previous year...

It may not seem like much was accomplished, but work had me pretty busy.  Nothing added or eliminated from my stash count this week.  We have Don and Rita coming for the night and two days this weekend.  We will be staying in.  Spaghetti and fixings on Saturday for dinner.  Baby backs and chicken thighs with jasmine rice on Sunday.  We will even run the dishwasher!

Used this week:  0 yards

Used YTD: 143 yards 

Purchased this week: 0 yards 

Purchased YTD: 181 yards 

Net used in 2021:  -38 yards