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.

Design Wall Monday, February 17, 2014

If you are celebrating President's Day I hope that your day is a good one.  My workplace worked :(!

Oasis (yet to be "K" Named)
63" x 63"

I just finished Oasis.  The dragon fabric is just too cute.  I plan the green star fabric for the binding.  I had Kasbah all picked out as a name, but it just doesn't seem to go with the dragon theme...help me out with a more appropriate name.  This project is my February UFO.  Information on Oasis can be found HERE (it is #6). 

 These blocks are called Valentine Hugs (Old Italian Block).  They are the BOM for Sunshine Quilt Guild.  I am a bit more partial to the block with the red center.  It was a fun block to assemble.  Thanks Jo

Saturday I got back from Kerry three quilts.  Kingsford Kove, Korral, and a denim quilt.  I trimmed them down now it is time for preparing the binding.  I will have some TV time this coming week.

Finally, the project I plan to get a head start on is Bonnie Hunter's Talking Turkey.  The 9-Patches and String Blocks were from a recent swap putting me ahead a bit on the project, but there is still lots to go.  This is my #1 on my list of 2014 UFOs that I am trying to get a head start on.  I have yet to decide on a name for this project and would be happy to hear any suggestions that come to mind.

Hope your week ahead is wonderful.  See more fun project on Design Walls through the links 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.

Design Wall Monday, August 19, 2013

Happy Monday!  Can you believe we are halfway through August already?  I've made a pretty good dent in my 2 1/2" squares and strips with Bonnie Hunter's Summer 2013 Leader and Ender Challenge!  Split 9 Patch!  I even made it larger than the gorgeous example she pictured from Pennsylvania circa 1900.  Just like the last project, Korral, that I finished recently...this one presented a challenge getting all the 9-patches going the right way.  I think I have it right now, but will need to look with a fresh view tomorrow before I start sewing the blocks together.  I'll be thinking on a "K" name in the meantime.  Are there any suggestions that come to mind?

Once this was on the wall I started working on the next download of Deck-Ade The Halls.  It's the trees this time.  All the pieces have been cut for sewing to begin later tonight.  The next social at Jennifer's home is Sunday.  I'm sure to be up-to-date by then.  Everyone coming is to bring something to add to a salad.  Sounds like we will be having a good time too as we'll be playing Left Right Center.  I've not played it before have you?  The ante will be three FQs.

Lot's of others working on their projects; take time and check them out through the links at Patchwork Times.  Enjoy your sewing room as much as you can!

Sunday Stash Report, August 18, 2013

I had my Pfaff in for a full service this past week.  I use it so much that it deserves the good work Eddie gives it every four months.  Paradise Sewing in Poway is where I go.  I purchased my last two machines from there and appreciate how Jinny and her staff take care of me.  The day I picked up my machine two pieces of fabric to finish Korral came home with me.  They have already been USED.  I am excited to have another finish this week to report with just a little bit purchased.

It was suggested that I had to take these GRIP Strips home with me too.  I was a bit hesitant until I tried them out on a ruler that had them applied to it.  Oh my...if you DON'T want any possibility of a slip with your rulers give these a try.  Six 1/4" wide x 11 1/2" long clear adhesive strips to a package.  I'd show you how they look on my ruler, but being that they are clear you can't see them.  The length is easily cut to size.  They are applied on the measurement sides of the ruler.  When you press in the center to cut the fabric the ruler won't budge.  They are a bit costly I thought, but as long as the adhesive holds them where they are put I will be happy.

So today I have changes to my report.

Used this week:  12.5 yards
Used YTD:  245.5 yards
Purchased this week:  1.25 yards
Purchased YTD:  56.75 yards
Net Fabric Used in 2013:  188.75

For more stash busting quilters see the many links at Patchwork Times.

Thursday, August 15, 2013

One of my coworkers sent me this...said he thought of me when he read it.  Isn't it the truth!

August 2013 UFO Challenge

I spent time this morning taking apart and putting back together Korral.  When I thought I had only the last border to sew in place; it turned out to be much more :(!  I had six 9-patches turned the wrong way.  Five in one row and one all by its lonesome.  I was so happy to discover my error before it was quilted.  I'll have this one to Kerry's Quilting soon.  It will be recorded on Sunday's Stash Report as stash used to the tune of 12.5 yards.  It's also ready for Aunt Marti's Thirteen in '13 UFO Challenge parade that will be on September 1st.

As you can see in the picture with Korral that I was also working on Deck-Ade The Halls.  I'm up-to-date today through download #7 which are the wreaths.  I think the trees are next.  This is the finished project.

Here is what my project looks like so far.

Design Wall Monday, August 12, 2013

Once Krazy Kattle was down from my Design Wall...Korral was put up.  I had all the 9-patches done just waiting for the Design Wall space.  This project needed quite a bit of arranging.  It did get quite complicated making sure the 9-patches were oriented correctly.  At one point I had two of them wrong and it was a real challenge to find where the wrong ones were located.  After that delay sewing the diagonal rows together was a breeze.  Korral is my 2013 August UFO.  I am anxious to get this one done so I can get in a few other projects the last half of the month.

I have the wreaths to assemble on the Deck-Ade The Halls project.  I don't want this one to get behind.  On the 19th another piece of the project will be released.  The next social at Jennifer's will be on the 28th to share our progress and I will want to be up-to-date.

Later this week I plan on getting back to Wendy's L-Medallion project.  I hope you are achieving your goals and having as much fun in your sewing room as I am.  There are lots more projects to be seen at Patchwork Times today.

Sunday Stash Report, August 11, 2013

Yeah a completion to report this week.  Krazy Kattle will soon be in the hands of Kerry.  I'm very pleased with the way it finished.  I have been giving some thought to adding a cat near the front door of the house.  After all I need to put a cat in this project somewhere.  I hope to find a quilting design with the word "MOO" in it.  No clue until I audition some threads as to what it should be quilted in.  I'll be ready for show and share at the next Buggy Barn class that is scheduled for September 7th.  I'll be making another very cute design that has witches in it!

Now that my design wall is clear of Krazy Kattle I will be laying out Korral.  All of the pieces are cut and pieced.  Needed space to come up with the best arrangement.  Com back and visit tomorrow for a glimpse.

For this week here are the numbers...

Used this week:  15.75 yards
Used YTD:  233 yards
Purchased this week:  0 yards
Purchased YTD:  55.5 yards
Net Fabric Used in 2013:  177.5

For more stash busting quilters see the many links at Patchwork Times.

Design Wall Monday, August 5, 2013

I started Sunday off putting together the 9-patches for Korral.  This pattern by The Calico Horse called Nine Patch Dance is my UFO Challenge for August.  Aunt Marti of 52 Quilts hosts the UFO Challenge that I participate in for 2013.  Our July finishes were on parade last Thursday at her blog and she also selected #11 to be finished in August.  I already had most of it cut out which made the putting together pretty quick.  As of this morning I need only 11 more 9-patches with a green corner.  I'll need every bit of my design wall to get this layout figured out.  The project finishes at 80" x 80".

Krazy Kattle is still on my design wall.  Until it can be assembled it won't come down.  I am doing by hand the blanket stitch around all the eyes, brows, and nostrils of the cows.  This does take sometime as you can imagine.  I will be stitching a little during my lunch break today.

There are lots more fun projects going on right now in sewing rooms everywhere.  For lots of inspiration take time to enjoy the projects of others through the links at Patchwork Times.

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Happy Birthday Steve...you are always in my heart.

Here is where I stand with Krazy Kattle the Buggy Barn pattern called Crazy 'Til the Cows Come Home.  The barn is done along with the trimming of all the cows.  I trimmed my cows a bit larger than the pattern called since I would have taken off too much of their feet when the blocks are sewn together.  I have eyes, brows, and nostrils on many of them, but the remaining need a trip to a LQS for more black felted wool.  I should be okay with the cream felted wool to finish the eyes.  I also need to find a stripe that goes with the whole project that becomes the outside border.  The house is longer and skinnier than the cows also the barn is taller and wider than the cows.  These elements make the border pieces all different in size when the time comes to cut.  Below is the start to the house.  Fabrics selected and pattern copied onto freezer paper.

Today being the first day of a new month of 2013...Marti of 52Quilts has selected the next UFO number to be worked.  It is #11 which for me is Nine Patch Dance by The Calico Horse (seems they've changed their name?).  It is made up of 100 9-Patch blocks in three different color combinations.  I'm using blues, greens, and ivorys entirely from my stash.  If you've been following my blog you'll know that I love constructing 9-Patch blocks in any size.  I'm suspecting Korral (since it is already cut) will materialize quickly.

It has been great having Bonnie Hunter's 2013 Split 9-Patch Leader and Ender project going on while I sew the Buggy Barn pattern...there is practically no chance for chain stitching any of it.  In the meantime lots of progress has been made on this project too.

Sunday Stash Report, April 7, 2013

Not a purchase this week for me.  I will continue to work on Kilowatts through today then it's on to Kalahari.  Kalahari is my April UFO.  Kilowatts is using up all my black/white and white/black stash...plus some of my Mom's.  I have three more blocks, four setting triangles, and two corners yet to sew.  Kilowatts will use 13.25 yards when said and done.  

Kilowatts 

I had time to cut the pieces for a UFO that has yet to be called to start.  Korral is The Calico Horse design called Nine Patch Dance.  I picked up this pattern at Road to California Quilt Show a couple of years back. This one will use 12.25 yards, again nothing but stash.  You will be seeing more of this project at some point in 2013.

Korral

Kalahari is all cut out and ready for sewing.  It will be nice working with batiks and color.  

Kalahari

Hope you are being able to use up your stash and in so doing creating a wonderful project.  See how others are using their fabric stash through the links at Patchwork Times.


Used this week:  0 yards
Used YTD:  105.75 yards

Purchased this week:  0 yards

Purchased YTD:  28.75 yards

Net Fabric Used in 2013:  77 yards