Design Wall Monday, January 30, 2017

On my Design Wall today is Kolada.  Joy D came up with a great "K" name...thanks a bunch!  The small blocks are pineapple slices that finish at 1/2".  This block is what drew my attention to take the class using my favorite Bloc-Loc Rulers.

Today has me working on the last two small blocks.  My project will be a small wall hanging that matches the colors of my decor.  I have in mind a sashing as in the dark blue center of the large block.

That's it for me today.  Hope you have been able to sew this past week and are making progress on something special.  See more projects at the links on Patchwork Times.

Sunday Stash Report, January 29, 2017

Sadly, no change this report :(

Used this week:  0 yards
Used YTD:  0 yards
Purchased this week:  0 yards
Purchased YTD:  15 yards
Net used in 2017:  -15 yards

Putting new carpet in your home is a huge task!  Not only do you have to pack everything up...you have to unpack it all as well.  I sure wouldn't have changed anything to not have new carpet mind you...

Everything is as it should be with a couple of changes around the house.  There are new shelves in place to hold my Alley Cats, the stairwell alcove has a new look, the guest bedroom has new swags, and the exercise room has a different arrangement.

I have a few days to sew now that the unpacking is complete.  Friday brings my brother and sister-in-law for a four day visit.  I'm thrilled they have some time with us before they set sail on a week long Caribbean cruise.  Hotel del Coronado will be one of our destinations this weekend.

See what is going on with stash elsewhere through the links at Patchwork Times.  Enjoy your week.

Design Wall Monday, January 23, 2017

My Design Wall doesn't have much activity lately.  I cleared it off over a week ago, threads and all, in preparation for carpet installation that took place last Friday and Saturday.  The photo above is what was accomplished at the workshop A Tarted Up Pineapple taken at Road to California on Wednesday.  I am at Round 5 of the smaller pineapple block with five more rounds to go.  I will be making three of these blocks.  Just now noticing that I made four...oops!  The project is much larger; mine will be a wall-hanging with a total of six blocks (three of each kind) and a border.

The three larger blocks are now on my Design Wall and this kind is finished.  The smaller pineapple block takes quite a bit more time.  Both kinds of blocks use the Bloc Loc Pineapple Ruler.  You can just about make it out in the first photo.

I will be sharing more on this project as time goes by.  Now...how about a "K" name?  We are having some very wet weather lately in San Diego.  We need it to resolve the drought, but it sure isn't the typical San Diego weather!

See more projects via the links at Patchwork Times.