Design Wall Monday, December 6, 2010

I finally finished my last 2010 UFO.  So now I've got my sewing table clear and ready to work Clue 3 of both Roll, Roll, Cotton Boll (RRCB) and Old Tobacco Road (OTR). 

RRCB Clue 3

I've pulled all my fabrics for RRCB and cut some smaller strips.  I plan on using a very light weight fusible stablizer to sew my strips on.  I have used it before and was very pleased with the results. 


I found time to finish OTR Clue 2 on Saturday morning. 

OTR Clue 2

Clue 3 assembles the first two clue components together; nothing new to add this time.

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Sunday Stash Report, December 5, 2010

2009 Kruisin Kwilt
57" by 71"

Yeah!  Hip Hip Hooray!  I've got finished my last 2010 UFO!  I really like how it turned out...how about you?  This one I'm calling 2009 Kruisin Kwilt since it is designs passed out free to those who participated on March 7-14, 2009 in the San Diego Cruisin' Quilters Run.  The designs starting at the top left going across are:
Cozy Quilt Shop, Cozy Waves
Inspirations Quilt Shop, Pinwheel
Bits & Pieces, Perfect Patriotic Peony
Crazy 9 Patch, Shooting Star -- modified
Fat Quarters Quilt Shop, Union Square
Quilt in a Day, Stars and Stripes
Quilter's Connection, Patriotic Pinwheel
Quilter's Cottage, Double Sawtooth Star
Amethyst Quilts, Amethyst Beauty
Memory Lane Quilt Shop, American Star
Country Loft, Star

There were other shops that participated that didn't fit for this project.  These might end up on the back.  They are:
Quilter's Paradise, Whirly Wig
Amidon Quiltworks, Liberty Bouquet
Ethnic Quilts, Harlequin Heart
Rosie's Calico Cupboard Quilt Shop, Patriotic Heart

I did need another yard of background to finish and the "Bolt of the Day" at 30% off called to me.  Two yards purchsed this week.  Quilt shop hopping is fun,  If you haven't had a chance to do one give it a try.  So here's my numbers for this report:

Used this week: 10 yards

Used YTD: 146.75 yards
Purchased this week: 2 yard
Purchased YTD: 13.25 yards
Net Fabric Used in 2010: 135 yards

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Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Here's a photo taken of Adel just after I gave her the Betty Boop Christmas Tree Skirt.  When she arrived at my office I gave her the very festive package, she sort of had a double take that I'd be giving her something.  Next as she opened the silly bag that wasn't cooperating...she didn't know what she had.  Her first thought was a poncho...crazy girl.  I of course quickly corrected her that it was a tree skirt.  She was so surprised that she was without words.  Later she sent the photo to other friends commenting "Yesterday I got a neat surprise from Sandi, she made me a Betty Boop tree skirt.  I was so excited when I saw the little cartoon face, my hands were trembling.  At first I thought it was a Poncho then a skirt, me in a skirt- no way...Sandi had to tell me its a tree skirt WOMEN...OH MY GOSH...How cute is that.  I feel so special.  (signed) Me.  Miss Betty Boop Collector!"

Adel with her Betty Boop Christmas Tree Skirt

I am still working on my last UFO.  I didn't get it done on the deadline, but I have a plan for the setting that will require a little more sewing of pinwheels.  It will be done this week for certain.  I'll have pictures of it a little later.  I am very excited about this project.

Looking forward to receiving Roll, Roll, Cotton Boll (RRCB) and Old Tobacco Road (OTR) Clue #3 on Friday.  I'm still at half way point with OTR's Clue #2.  BAE System Quilters December Meeting is Thursday.  We'll have a little holiday exchange and a special lunch.

Hope everyone continues to have a wonderful week.