Design Wall Monday, December 13, 2021

 

Kofi is all finished.  There is the most awesome quilting designs Kerry placed on it.  I had enough "blades" to use on part of the sleeve.  This one is a beauty!

I mentioned yesterday that more pumpkins will grace my Design Wall.  This is what I'll be working on this week.

Tomorrow there is December 2021 Sunshine Quilt Guild Meeting.  A Pot Luck evening that is always fun.  I have two projects to share Kristmas Kollection and Kofi.   Hope your week is fun =^.^=

Sunday Stash Report, December 12, 2021

Hocus Pocus is finished.  This was so much fun putting together.  At one time I had three different pumpkin projects on my design wall at once...and...heck this is Christmastime where there should be ornaments or trees or something more fitting this time of year!  

Small Pumpkins

Medium Pumpkins

Large Pumpkins

The funny thing is that the next project I plan to work on is Pumpkin Trio.  The only reason this will happen is because all the scraps from Hocus Pocus will be used in this much smaller project.  More on that later =^.^=

Kofi came my way last week, finished from Kerry.  She did some awesome custom quilting.  I prepared the sleeve and the binding this morning.  Settled in with two cats on my lap and stitched away.  I will be sharing a photo of the finish tomorrow.

Certain times of the year Fat Quarter Shop offer a mystery box.  The Jolly Box arrived with all kinds of goodies inside.  Nice FQs, a cute reindeer note holder, red scissors, festive piece markers, along with a pattern and papers for making flying geese.  Not sure that I will make the suggested pattern, but everything else will get used at some point.

Today I turn the stats for Hocus Pocus finish!  Hope you have a great week.

Used this week: 11.25 yards

Used YTD: 206.25 yards 

Purchased this week: 0 yards 

Purchased YTD: 183.25 yards 

Net used in 2021: 22.5 yards

Design Wall Monday, December 6, 2021

 

Yesterday I worked on sewing Hocus Pocus.  This is one of my 2021 UFOs.  I finished all first steps of the 20 pumpkins and the stems.  Everything is cut for this project.  Anxious to have this one working.  I am not sure there will be a finish to any of the remaining 2021 UFOs, but there was lots of sewing this year...just not from my 2021 UFO list!  Tonight there are plans to trim off the excess and get this project on my Design Wall!

Today also came a delivery of Kofi.  Photos coming of this awesome custom quilting project done by Kerry.  She kept the blades 3D and added my favorite design of circles in the borders.  You will love this one!

Looking forward to Friday that is the annual holiday luncheon with BAE Quilters.  This year we plan to meet up at Yanni's in Poway.

Hope your week ahead are full of what you like most =^.^=

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

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

Sunday Stash Report, August 29, 2021

Today is Mom's Birthday and I am with her to celebrate!  It has been way to long for a visit to be sure.  I hope to spoil her today!

I left Kofi on my Design Wall until I get back.  This is the last of my work.  I have an email out to Anelie (the designer) to see if she has ever tried to do what I want.  Maybe I'll get lucky :)

No change in stats this week...  I'm having way too much fun with family hugs =^.^=

Used this week:  0 yards

Used YTD: 143 yards 

Purchased this week: 0 yards 

Purchased YTD: 181 yards 

Net used in 2021:  -38 yards

Design Wall Monday, August 23, 2021

Kofi this morning.  I haven't decided yet on how the border will end up.  I am really leaning towards a solid black=^.^=

Making blade after blade after blade....  The border of Kofi is going to use a lot of them!  

This was a good place to take a photo.  It is coming along nicely.  I was a bit worried about how the center should work with color placement of the blades.  I reached a version I liked.  What do you think?

I have been trying to get the blades to sit right in the border corners, but after too many to count fails I might just throw in the towel.  The pattern wants prairie points to finish and I don't.  I did try it but wasn't happy.  I want a 6" border with blades.  The tricky part that I can't grasp is the corners.  It seems so simple...why can't I figure it out?

I have a busy week ahead that involves Southwest Airlines!  Look out family this girl is heading East =^.^=

Sunday Stash Report, August 22, 2021

 

Karen to the rescue with a name for Jovial...  How about Kringle's Koming?  Spell check doesn't like it, but I love it!

Here I am busy getting the binding ready.  I will be tucking this in my suitcase to work on and finish before meeting Greyson for the first time.  Tiffany will need to put it away until Christmastime when it will make more sense to have this holiday quilt about the house.

Kringle's Koming arrived on Thursday from Kerry along with this fabric that will be used in the American Quilter's project.  The American Quilter's Stitch Along is at block 10 with only two more blocks to go.

As for my stash update...another week to see the same figures.  Kofi is in full swing so I am hoping for a change soon.

Used this week:  0 yards

Used YTD: 143 yards 

Purchased this week: 0 yards 

Purchased YTD: 181 yards 

Net used in 2021:  -38 yards

Design Wall Monday, August 16, 2021

 

Time now for working on Kofi a 2021 UFO.  First I had to get familiar with how this project was done.  I had a few blocks made, but when it came to putting together the next block...OH MY!

The melon block is what I was working on in the first photo.  This pattern is called Split - Blade by Anelie Belden.  It takes a clever approach to making Dresden shapes.  The pattern has you using 2 1/2" strips or a jelly roll.  I used 2 1/2" Island Strips Paisley Dot Earth Tones in Batik for my print and a coordinating Batik mostly from my stash for the Dresden blades.  Black backgrounds are so striking and I had lots of black to get me through the 6 1/2" backgrounds.  Anelie has her own templates called fast 2 cut Templates.  This one of course uses the Dresden Plate template.

I have lots more to go.  I will be making two blocks of each fabric set.  The remaining blades will be used in the border and if you choose you don't have to bind it!

Head back on Sunday to see my progress.  Have a wonderful week!

Design Wall Monday, August 9, 2021

 

I finished Mistletoe (2021 UFO)!  I'm so excited to have the applique done.  I'll be getting the backing together then it is off to Kerry for the magic she creates.  I hope we can figure out something awesome for that center square.  It demands attention!

This is how it was left on Sunday.  I hade all the leaves sewn down only needing seven berries to finish up.  Time got against me and had to call it quits for the day around 9:45pm.  Tuesday had me at the work site and getting to bed early is a must on these days.

Now that Mistletoe is done...what next you ask?  I love my light box.  I used it so much during Mistletoe that I couldn't just put it back in it's box.  I'll be preparing the units for Fit to Frame (2019 UFO).  Two of the remaining six are up for preparing for my trip East.  A girl can't keep her hands idle...

These are the fabrics I'll be using.  Once these are prepared for my travel companions...Kofi (2021 UFO) is next to work on.

Of course I can't share too much!  This project will have me busy at my machine for awhile.  Progress to show as days go on.  Return to see what's happening with Kofi on Sunday with my post.  Take care and have a beautiful week =^.^=

Sunday Stash Report, July 25, 2021

I have this one done now.  Jovial is a free pattern by Moda.  It has 3-Dimensional trees and pinwheels.  Mine was made smaller to accommodate for the lack of more background fabric.  This size is perfect for me since it gives me the opportunity to practice the 3-Dimensional technique and create a new project.  I've yet to figure out a name for this 2021 UFO Finished project.

Next on my UFO list to do will be Kofi.  I have much of the fabrics set aside, but only one unit less the center circle done, but I'm told it can be tricky by Kerry.  Kerry took the workshop with me at Road to California.  We were learning a new technique with this one too.  I plan to set mine a bit differently than Kerry did.  The options are endless on how one can set their units.  Kerry's project is HERE.

During the week my Liberty Box arrived from Fat Quarter Shop.  I'm happy with everything that came in the box...especially the Aurifil threads.  Stars & Stripes quilt pattern are what the fabrics are intended to make that came in the mystery box.

Most of my time has been spent on Mistletoe applique so make sure you tune in on Monday so you can see where I'm at on it.

So there are some used and some adds for this week.

Used this week:  7 yards

Used YTD: 143 yards 

Purchased this week: 4.5 yards 

Purchased YTD: 176 yards 

Net used in 2021:  -33 yards

Sunday Stash Report, January 26, 2020

This can be what happens at Road to California Quilt Show!  Guess what?  It did to me...  Kerry and I had a great time Wednesday evening through Saturday classing and buying at the 2020 Convention along with thousands more.  The atmosphere in Ontario, California was certainly one of sewing.

Wednesday night was our first class that was a mystery With Pat Yamin.  Here's me at work and what my project will end up looking like.  This was my first experience with a kit laser cut.  The edges of the fabric were scorched a bit, but this will be hidden in the seams.  The part that bothers me most is the smell of burnt fabric.  We were assured that this would go away with the "airing" of the pieces.  To open the box the kit came in is certainly a surprise.  The class was from 6pm to midnight.  Yes, we stayed until then =^.^=

Thursday we spent the morning admiring every one's work.  Very spectacular quilts stitched by some very talented women.  I hope that I will be among them with something from my sewing room soon.  After viewing the lovely quilts we shopped until we dropped!  This is the cotton and wool that I purchased.

Friday was our second and final class.  Jelly Roll Dresden by Anelie Belden.  I was at work cutting the units at this point.  My blocks completed and the layout I'll use called Split Blade.  The goal for the 8:30 to 6:30 instruction was to get four blocks completed which we were both successful.

So this week the status roll higher for purchased.  I won't be including any wool purchases.  My working with wool will mostly be through kits.  I will be more involved with in the coming years with this medium.  My whopping start to the year now has me in the red.

Used this week:  0 yards

Used YTD:  10 yards

Purchased this week:  5.5 yards

Purchased YTD:  10.5 yards

Net used in 2020: -.5 yards