Sunday Stash Report, October 12, 2014

Kushona
61" x 72"

Today I show you completed projects.  My stash totals have already been credited for the use, hence no changes to totals this time around.  

Krazy Kattle 2
32" x 34"

I have been sewing on binding, sleeves, and labels all week.  Only a few interruptions with something new.  I finished the BOM for Sunshine Quilt Guild.  I was supposed to use bright batiks, but I just loved the way this silvery gray print played with the silvery gray dot background.

I have been working periodically on my second rug.  I have about a fourth of it to finish.  Once I have this week's activities and my UFO for October behind me...I will get back to this.

I will wait for Design Wall Monday to show you my "wall".  Check out other quilters through the links at Patchwork Times.

Used this week:  0 yards
Used YTD: 176.75 yards
Purchased this week:  0 yards
Purchased YTD: 148 yards
Net Fabric Used in 2014:  28.75 yards

Sunday Stash Report, October 5, 2014

Happy Birthday to Me!  This year is one of the "zero" years...  Where have all my years gone?  I've had a fun last three days starting with Friday lunch with my girlfriends from work.  We went to BJ's to celebrate.  I received a nice gift and all too cute cards...a cat that stares the reader down and a bran muffin with one candle...lots of fun.  Friday night was my special dinner at Peohe's.  Gosh I love that place.  I had the best steamed halibut and Asian vegetables.  Friends joined in on a very fun filled evening that finished with the famous Lava Cake.  Saturday lunch with Kerry, another nice gift and another fun card with cats in a roller coaster car.  Today we will be barbecuing, watching the Mira Mar Air Show and hopefully the Chargers will beat the Jets!  Thanks for all my Facebook Birthday Wishes and those who sent Birthday Cards.  I have a lot of fun reading all of them.  And let me not fail to mention the telephone calls and everyone singing!  It has been wonderful bringing in another year...even if it does end in a "zero".

So let me get to the stash.  I've got some purchases, but not much.  I need fabric to finish off Zuckerwatte.  A purchase of inner border fabric (Bits and Pieces) and backing (Cozy's) this week.  I ended up using the lighter purple by the way.  I didn't get a photo of the backing, it is white on white with a nice screen like look.  It will show off the variegated pink and purple quilting design nicely.  The best is that I also finished my project, hence there is a use to balance things out.

Kushona

Without further ado...

Used this week:  12.5 yards
Used YTD: 176.75 yards
Purchased this week:  5 yards
Purchased YTD: 148 yards
Net Fabric Used in 2014:  28.75 yards

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Well when I was at Bits and Pieces I just couldn't make up my mind on which purple would work best.  After taking these photographs I'm sure.  Which one do you like?

TV night and a finish to the binding on Kerry's Orca Bay.  What a spectacular quilt! 

Hope you've had a good Thursday.

Design Wall Monday, September 29, 2014

I have several projects going on in my studio.  Most of them binding.  I came home from Kerry's with three of my own projects and two of hers to finish.  

Krazy Kattle 2

Krazy Kattle 2 is a Buggy Barn left over blocks project that will be gifted to my Mom.  Except for the barn in the upper right corner all the blocks were too much for the original project.  Mom really likes the cows and soon she will own one of her own.

Kadence

Kadence is from a free on her website Bonnie Hunter design called Fourth of July.  This quilt is to be donated to a Veteran.  I'm thinking it will make its way to Southern Maryland.

Krazy Krones 2

Krazy Krones 2 is also from a left over block from the original project.  My Sister Karen will be the recipient of this broom stick riding witch.  I'm working to have it in her hands for decoration this Halloween.

Kerry's Orca Bay 

Orca Bay and the Patriotic Mini are both Kerry's.  I offered to help her out with some hand sewing and brought these two home to finish for her.  I was able to finish the Patriotic Mini during the awesome Chargers WIN!  I've started on Orca Bay and will probably have it complete for the next time we get together.

Kerry's Patriotic Mini

As for what is on my Design Wall...it's my version of Bonnie Hunter's Zuckerwatte.  I'll be needing to find more of the inner border fabric for the bias binding or just purchase enough for both.  I want these two elements to match.  The reason for needing a bias binding, which as you know takes a little more fabric, is because once quilted the outer string border will be cut "scalloped".  I'm really looking forward to my first ever "scalloped" border experience.

Zuckerwatte (yet to be named)

Hope you have a wonderful week.  More eye candy from quilters located around the globe through the links at Patchwork Times.

Sunday Stash Report, September 28, 2014

The days of September are nearing the end.  UFO is done for the month...YIPPEE!  It has even been quilted already.  Today I'm working on the binding.  This patriotic quilt will be donated to the Veterans.  It seems just right with the pattern name "Fourth of July", the fabric selection, and the quilting design.

Kadence
September 2014 UFO

I've been steady working on my Zuckerwatte project.  I have all the blocks done and only a little bit of the string outer border to finish before I start final assembly.

Zuckerwatte (yet to be named)

I had a little bit of enhancement this week on Monday when three of the five fabrics arrived from Buggy Barn's going out of business sale.  I'm sure these won't stay in my stash for too long.  Part of the Buggy Barn purchase was three books.  There are some real cute designs that you'll be seeing in days ahead.

For this week my stats for the last Sunday in September.  More using their stash in fun ways through the links at Patchwork Times.

Used this week:  0 yards
Used YTD: 164.25 yards
Purchased this week:  3 yards
Purchased YTD: 143 yards
Net Fabric Used in 2014:  21.25 yards

Around the World Blog Hop, September 22, 2014

Kerry at Kerry's Quilting invited me to participate in the Around the World Blog Hop started by Karen Miller of Karen's Quilts, Crows and Cardinals.  In the next paragraphs I hope to share with you my "creative process".  I'd hoped to link forward to a few of my blogging friends, but truth to be told everyone has something going on leaving no time to keep the "Hop" going from my end.  I will however share with you links to blogs I enjoy reading.

Casabarka, 2010 San Diego Humane Society's Fur Ball

Kerry is a very dear friend.  We met through Canyon Quilt Guild years ago while I was the Project Linus Chairperson.  Kerry had just purchased a Gammill long arm sewing machine with a Statler Stitcher and was eager to practice.  This union produced not only a very strong and enduring friendship but hundreds of charity quilts for Project Linus.  We've continued on with several other charity donations that include an annual donation to the San Diego Humane Society's Fur Ball, the American Legion Auxiliary, the American Red Cross, the Veterans Association, American Cancer Society, and several disasters around the country caused by Mother Nature.  We meet up as often as possible for sewing days that are mutually cherished.  We've done a few projects together, share our stash, and usually take the same workshops as well as attend the same quilt shows.  We've reached that type of relationship that endures time.  Quilting has truly presented me with a wonderful friendship.

So "What am I working on?"  I'm always busy in my sewing room, nook dining table, or a TV table in my family room.  If I'm not busy doing something...sleep overtakes me!  I have two projects in full swing.  Bird Brain by Buggy Barn and Zuckerwatte by Bonnie Hunter.  

Bird Brain aka Krazy Kookoos by Buggy Barn

Zuckerwatte (yet to be named) by Bonnie Hunter

After finishing my UFO for the month I work at fast pace to get new projects rolling.  Honestly I don't have UFOs in the true definition.  My UFOs are from patterns that I've collected and didn't start when I first learned of them.  You know it's the "Quilting Bucket List" that so many of us have.  I do have a couple of projects that I've been waiting to figure out a setting, but I don't see them as UFOs at this state.  

Kourageous

Quilt Square Quilt Along 2012

My Kourageous project was an idea UFO to make 12 blocks that were exotic flowers made with animal skin themed fabrics.  I also have a Quilt Square Quilt Along started with Jo's Country Junction in 2012 that waits for a setting.

Not sure "How my work differs from others of its genre?"  Except perhaps in my naming convention.  Years ago I started this odd thing of using "K" in the names of my cats.  Kaos and Komotion both of which are Abyssinian cats.  Next my Dad helped me name my website after my two loves Quilts and Cats or kwiltnkats.  In keeping with that my blog and next, each and every quilt or project name starts with a "K".  This certainly at times can be a challenge that my family, friends and blog followers help me with from time to time.  There have certainly been some great names created with a "K".  How about Kwitcherbitchin, Kraps, Kosmic Kaos, Kookaburra or Kartwheels.

Kartwheels
2014 Road to California Quilt Show
2nd Place, Traditional Pieced, Small Winner

"Why do I create what I do?  This is simple...I just love the feeling of accomplishment!  The chatter or the sometimes ribbon or the heart warming feeling that is bestowed when given.  I feel overwhelming comfort just walking into my sewing room every morning.  Wondering how much time I can spend enjoying my craft each day.  Hoping it's hours of uninterrupted time.  I wish everyone can enjoy their hobby as much as I do.  It is true that "my soul is fed with needle and thread".

"How does my creating process work?  It doesn't take much more than a publication of a design...certainly among my most popular choices in designs come from Bonnie Hunter, Judy Niemeyer, or the most recently dissolved Buggy Barn.  

Closeout Book Purchases from Buggy Barn

Then of course there is the very strongest of desires to use up my fabric stash.  I've heard it said I'm great with color.  This of course takes time sifting through my stash with each pattern.  I've got my next three Bonnie Hunter, one Judy Niemeyer, and two Buggy Barn designs ready to sew...just need to finish what is started before moving into these.  I have trouble working on too many projects at once.

So in closing here are a few of my blogger friends.  Hope they have something that tempts you to read more from them in days ahead.  Enjoy the Blogosphere!

Janet - http://roguequilter.blogspot.com/
Elaine - http://elaine-hemmedinbyhim.blogspot.com/
Marti - http://www.52quilts.com/
Karen - http://seamstoanend.blogspot.com/

Sunday Stash Report, September 21, 2014

Friday I stopped by Beverly's to pick up two copies of the San Diego Quilt Show program.  My friend Mary was kind enough to help getting them.  I didn't have a chance to attend the show this year.  I did have eight quilts entered so having the program was important to me.  While at Beverly's I stumbled on these three FQ neutrals.  Hard to resist them coming home with me along with the programs.  Thanks Mary for the opportunity for both!

I finished my September UFO so I've been spending time on Zuckerwatte.  At the top of the photo you can see the blocks I'll be creating.  Everything is cut to make them as well as the string blocks that are at two of the corners.  The triming does take some extra time, but it is worth the effort in my opinion.  I'm also clearing out pinks and light purples from my stash with this design by Bonnie Hunter.  Might need to rob from Kerry's and my Mom's stash for the string border...we'll see how that goes.

Kerry has invited me to participate in the Around the World Blog Hop that started with Karen Miller of www.quiltscrowscaerdinals.blogspot.com.  I'm to link back to the person who tagged me and link forward to three blogging friends who agree to do the same.  I've asked several of my blogging friends and no one has the time to participate right now.  If you are interested let me hear from you!  Leave me your email address or if you have already set that up in your profile I'll send you the details.  You'd need to create a post for the blog hop on September 29th.  (My blog post will be tomorrow.)

So back to my stash report for this week.  Neutrals are always a good thing to add to your stash, so I don't feel too bad with this week's enhancement.  Hope you are achieving in the right direction.  See more reports though the links at Judy's Patchwork Times blog.

Used this week:  0 yards
Used YTD: 164.25 yards
Purchased this week:  .75 yards
Purchased YTD: 140 yards
Net Fabric Used in 2014:  24.25 yards

Oh, I did finish a few projects, but already counted the yardage.  Check them out on my website at www.kwiltnkats.com.  Enjoy your Sunday.

Design Wall Monday, September 15, 2014

 I have cut out the 12 1/2" squares that will be assembled for the back of Kadence.  I used all the fabrics I could find that were patriotic and added a couple of geometrics to give me the needed width and length.  I will be putting these together later tonight.

 The pink strings of Zuckerwatte (yet to be named) were calling to me on Sunday.  I really do enjoy sewing the blocks.  I have most of the other pieces ready to assemble into blocks.  Only the pink strings are needed at this point.  I decided Krazy Kookoos could wait...

 My Mom gave me a lot of strips while I was in Maryland, so combined with mine I have lots of variety.  Definitely the more variety the more interesting the string blocks become.  There are still a bunch more to make, but I made a good dent in the required 40.

Now it is time to square these up to 4 7/8"!

I hope you have an excellent week.  Check out other projects from quilters around the globe through the links at Patchwork Times.

Design Wall Monday, August 11, 2014

Kranberries
84" x 97"

I've finished entirely Kranberries.  Think it came out really nice.  The quilt was so big I had to take out my quilt rack to get a complete picture.  Fun project that used units from a block swap that I coordinated recently.  There were about 18 of us that swapped Red Strings and the Nine-Patches.  If you look close enough you'll notice both units.  Someone used a pink square in one of their Nine-Patches.  I had to include it just for something to talk about!

Bird Brain Fabrics (yet to find a "K" name)

Saturday I will be taking a workshop with Julanne Bergstrom to make the Bird Brain design from Buggy Barn.  Those who follow my blog know how much I have come to like Buggy Barn designs.  I have one more blue and one more yellow to find yet.  Notice I'm in need of names for this and the next two projects =^.^=!

Midnight Flight (yet to find a "K" name)

Bonnie Hunter designs really keep me involved and use up lots of my stash.  Midnight Flight comes from her latest book More Adventures with Leaders and Enders.  This is the swap I am just starting with about 16 others.  The swap is to make the Star Blade Units.  Just love the variety that comes with swaps.

Zuckerwatte (yet to find a "K" name)

Zuckerwatte will allow me a first time ever scalloped border.  I once did applied and did the binding for someone on their scalloped border, but never did one of my own.  I will be using units from another swap I coordinated that was neutral string blocks.  I am getting ready to visit my parents and this will be one of the projects I take with me to work on.  I have pink string blocks to make, 40 of them that will be 5".  Mom has been setting aside her extra pinks.

Krackerjack

I am busy working on Krackerjack this week.  I have hand sewing to do.  This quilt is AWESOME!  I had a time auditioning possibilities for the binding.  I looked at six different fabrics and finally settled on this one.  Black and whites always play well with one another.

There are many more projects to look at today through the links at Patchwork Times.  Enjoy!!