Sunday Stash Report, November 18, 2018

I was a lucky winner at Tuesday night's monthly Sunshine Quilt Guild meeting.  Besides being all wrapped up with a nice silver bow - this basket contained a 

• 22"x 34" Big Matt cutting mat
• Olfa 45mm rotary cutter
• Plastic Cube for rotary cutter
• String Along Stars pattern
• Handi Press mini iron
• Wild Goosechase novel
• Magnetic Wrist band (for pins)
• Honey Bunn fabric strip bundle

I was able to get the second charity quilt finished.  Had the volunteer from the YWCA Battered Womens Shelter wait until I could finish the last 15" of binding!

Friday I started my next 2018 UFO project.  This one is another Bonnie Hunter design from Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks series, Straits of Mackinac.  I will be using the blue aqua 5" strip blocks from a swap I coordinated with nine others.  Above is the first of 16 blocks.

Here are the neutrals I will be using.  Looks like a lot, but remember a scrap quilt is as good as its variety.

The rest of the blocks in assembly.

Used this week:  0 yards

Used YTD:  138.75 yards

Purchased this week:  0 yards

Purchased YTD:  38.5 yards

Net used in 2018:  100.25 yards

Nothing to change my stats this week!  Hope your week is thankful =^.^=

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Thank goodness we've made it to the middle of the week.  All down hill from here and I certainly hope it comes quick...  Monday is Memorial Day; a holiday day for me.  With Friday of that week an off Friday...  A very short week with many taking PTO.  Next week should be an easy week.

So I wanted to take time to gather all the swaps to show what lovely blocks the Aqua/Blue Swap brought each of the participants.  I will be getting Mary's in the mail before the week is out.  Everyone else will get their portion of the swap when next I see them.

Debbie A

Debra B

Bonnie Sue

Mary

Joan

Kerry

Teresa

Jennifer

Sandi

As you can see there is a lot of variety...the goal has been met!  I will be sort through these tonight.

I am working away on Kanton Kull.  This is Chapter 9 in work.  The Nine-Patch Border was this round along with stitching more of the Shoo-Fly Blocks, Large Triangle Sawtooth Border, and Friend Star Border units.

Until next time...happy sewing.

Design Wall Monday, May 22, 2017

Chapter 8 is nearly complete.  I have the dark red 2" solid border to stitch yet.

This chapter had me stitching all of the Four-Patch Border units together.  It is the ones on the top left.  Also put together more of the unis for the Large Triangle Sawtooth Border...with many still yet to go in chapters to come yet.  Finally the first time touching Ohio Star block.  These first units are for the Odds & Ends units.

Above is Debra's blocks.  Good to get more on the light side of the aqua and blue.  Without a lot of checking I have only noticed a couple of fabrics repeated between the participants.

These are from Debbie.  Her DH was nice enough to get them to me on the due date.  Debbie's have a great batik in the strips in my opinion!

Hoping the rest of your week is perfect =^.^=

Sunday Stash Report, May 21, 2017

Today I am working on Chapter 8.  There is a lot of sewing in this chapter of Pam Buda's A Prairie Gathering.  For those new here my project is called Kanton Kull.  The Checkerboard Border was the first to finish.  This photo has the two sides and the top and bottom units sewn together, but not yet attached.  I need to iron first.  It is measuring up just fine with the rest of the project YIPPEE!

Next to sew were all the Four-Patch Border pieces.  The units on the left are the corners.  Next for these is a press and trim.

The Large Triangle Sawtooth Border units are next in line and then the beginning of stitches on the Ohio Star Border.  I will be working on this chapter probably through the beginning of the week.

Both Teresa and Jennifer had their swap blocks to me this weekend.  Jennifer tucked in her package some thought filled goodies.  The green kitty is for making kitty shaped ice cubes...too funny!  The black kitties are chip closure clips which will definitely be put to use.

Used this week:  0 yards
Used YTD: 52.25 yards
Purchased this week:  0 yards
Purchased YTD:  19.5 yards
Net used in 2017:  32.75 yards

Nothing changed my fabric stats this past week.  Kanton Kull is coming close to changing my used category...  Join me tomorrow for more on Kanton Kull and the revealing of the last two swappers blocks.

Saturday, May 20, 2017

Friday had me working on Chapter 7 (A Prairie Gathering by Pam Buda).  I have it done and something new to show on the design wall.  This chapter had me stitching the last of the Flying Geese Border; so on it went.  I was quite pleased that my 1/4" stitch worked out perfectly.  The border fit just right along with the outside solid border.  Sighing relief...

Here are the other units that were part of Chapter 7.  Checkerboard Border, Four-Patch Border, and Large Triangle Sawtooth Border units were stitched.  Several more chapters to go still.  I am making significant progress though.  Quarter three will have me adding the Checkerboard and Four-Patch Borders.

The mail carrier brought me Kerry's Aqua/Blue Swap blocks today.  Just days away now from the turn in deadline...a few more yet to be received...will they make it?  Sorry for the glare on Kerry's blocks.  There are some fabulous fabrics in these units.  It will be hard for me to select a favorite!

On to Chapter 8 of Kanton Kull =^.^=

Friday, May 19, 2017

These are what came on Wednesday from Joan.  I have my eyes on the block with the wavy stripe strip to be mine.  I also like the aqua musical notes and the dots and the flowers and the ...  Can you tell I like Joan's fabrics?

Chapter 6 is complete for Kanton Kull (aka A Prairie Gathering by Pam Buda).  This chapter called for sewing more units for the Flying Geese Border, Checkerboard Border, Four-Patch Border, Shoo-Fly Block Border, and the first stitching of the Large Triangle Sawtooth Border.  My favorite still has to be the Shoo-Fly Block Border. The cutting started for Chapter 7 last night.  Not too much to cut this chapter.

Today is a day off for me.  Looking forward to enjoying my sewing room!

Wednesday. May 17, 2017

Chapter 5 is complete for Kanton Kull (aka A Prairie Gathering by Pam Buda).  This chapter called for sewing more units for the Flying Geese Border, Checkerboard Border, Four-Patch Border, and the Shoo-Fly Block Border.  My favorite has to be the Shoo-Fly Block Border. The cutting has started for Chapter 6.

The mail brought me the second turn in of Aqua/Blue Swap Blocks from Mary.  Aren't these great colors?

DH is off to a Padres Baseball game tonight with his long time friend Lindsay.  These two haven't spent time together in years.  I hope the Padres give them a good reason to do it again more often.  Have a terrific Wednesday.

Thursday, May 11, 2017

Tuesday evening was Sunshine Quilt Guild's monthly meeting for May.  I was one of three lucky winners of a door prize for having my name tag.  I have made Country Threads patterns before and was happy to have two more chances.  Notice the pattern on the left has a cat on it?  Not sure how the chicken fabrics will play into my projects, but I like each of them nonetheless.

Before the meeting I made a stop at Joann's for the 100 Blocks Quiltmaker Volume 15 magazine.  You know I would be utmost interested in the entry from Bonnie Hunter.  Well I was not disappointed with Sawtooth Flutter.  Funny in reading her blog she did not exactly like the name.  It was as a result of her having a same name block from another block entry.  Bonnie was holding a contest to come up with a new name.  I frankly like the one hers was coined.  Funny she envisioned a butterfly with teeth in Sawtooth Flutter!  Anyway with leftover flying geese from Talkin' Turkey, made some time ago, there are leftovers that will be used to make this one...and just in case the layout involves red strings...I am covered.

The first Aqua/Blue Swap blocks are in my hands from Bonnie Sue.  She is always so sweet to give me a little thank you for coordinating swaps.  Know Bonnie Sue that I appreciate this treat and look forward to using the "thoughtful to the fabrics of this swap" charm pack in my project.  There are still many units to be made that this swap is built around (Straights of Mackinac).  The due date for the remaining swappers is May 22nd.

Tuesday evening was indeed a night of getting goodies.  Kerry brought me Kalvery "quilt" finished.  An awesome feather design (HA Twirly Feathers) was quilted that seemed appropriate for this reproduction project.  I have been considering the binding fabric at the moment, but found time to trim it down last night.  Pam Buda suggested a brown stripe Freedom Rings fabric, but I am not feeling it...brown stripe against a navy star wreath fabric that is the 7" outer border...  I am thinking strongly of sticking with the outer border fabric of which there is plenty.

I am totally happy tomorrow is Friday!  It has been a busy work week catching up from my few days off.  I am looking forward to a day sleeping in and enjoy doing what I like best the rest of the day...stitching!

Design Wall Monday, May 8, 2017

Today is my kitty's 17th Birthday.  He's still quite active; although he's not much into toys.  My shadow most of the time.  KoKo is a great alarm clock...  Happy Birthday Komotion.

Just before leaving for my trip I mentioned needing something to stitch on the plane.  I had the first of 12 flower blocks done fairly quick.  Wish I had the time to have prepared more than one.

The second one is now set for lunchtime sewing.  I have the pieces trimmed down and the background has the pencil placement sketched on it.  The green leaves are one piece that will go on first.

Kissin' Korner 2

While I was away the first of the month came along and Patchwork Times drew a number for the next UFO to be worked on in May.  I was pretty excited to learn it was #11.  I've finished it already!  Leaving the month to work on other big UFOs that will come along the rest of the year.

Getting ready for a couple of deadlines swiftly approaching this month.  I finished up the Sunshine BOM.  Four 2.5" batik squares were provided for a wacky log cabin. Participants were to add various batik strips to have each of four blocks finish at 10".

I also put all the aqua and blue horizontal strip blocks that are done for the swap I am coordinating into their plastic baggies.  Eight sets along with two 3" WOF strips complete the task.  I have also put my own blocks in the photo.

Kanton Kull

With that said A Prairie Gathering Chapter 4 is on the table.  I'm at making more units for the checkerboard boarder.  Lots more to stitch together for this chapter.

Is your sewing room as busy as mine?  See more projects today through the links at Patchwork Times.

Sunday Stash Report, May 7, 2017

You may have wondered where I've been...  I attended my niece's wedding in Virginia last weekend.  She was a lovely bride.  Here she is with her handsome groom saying "I do".  The hot day only allowed for an even brighter glow as she was adorned in a lovely mermaid style gown.  The tan cowboy boots beneath the gown along with the garter I spoke of making was a real treat to see once she kicked up her heals!  We are a family of crafty talent.  My sister put the flowers together and my sister-in-law designed the picture perfect arch to receive their vows beneath.  Here's her proud father taking her to her future husband.

I have these photos a bit out of order, but I needed to share this smiling beauty as she was about to become a "Mrs".  My sister made all the flower arrangements.  For the most part all were silk flowers to continue to treasure in the future.  The event was held in Luray, Virginia tucked up against the Shenandoah Mountains.  Just beautiful!

Since returning home I have been working on the Aqua/Blue String Block Swap.  It is due on May 22nd.  First I rummaged through all my scraps for strips in the color range.  Happily I had quite a bunch to get going before having to cut into yardage.

I loved working with the colors; so soothing the shades of water.  The unit that can be cut from this horizontal strip block will be used for Bonnie Hunter's design called Straits of Mackinac.  It was a designed brought to us in Quiltmakers 100 Blocks Volume 14.  It is the triangle shown here.  By the way did you know that Quiltmakers 100 Blocks Volume 15 is just now out?  Bonnie has another design in this volume that I'll certainly work...I'll save this for another post :)!

Anyway I'm finished with my units and can't wait to get everyone else's units.  There will be some ziploc bag stuffing today!

I love a swap as it gives you so much variety that you wouldn't usually have.  Unless of course you had as much fabric as Bonnie Hunter seems to own...do you ever hear of her needing any fabric besides neutrals?

For this and last week there were no additions or reductions to be taken from my stash.  I am making a dent in reduction, but not yet ready to take stake any claim.  Check out more of what is going on with other quilters through the links today at Patchwork Times!

Used this week:  0 yards
Used YTD: 52.25 yards
Purchased this week:  0 yards
Purchased YTD:  19.5 yards
Net used in 2017:  32.75 yards