Remember I pulled my Let's Book It project for June? Well I am finding this takes some real concentration and lots of room. Since my SIL comes down to sew during the week, this will be 'built' just on the weekends.
I found that the Batik Jelly Roll that I bought has 2 or 3 of each fabric, so I am going to have to be careful where I place colors to make good use of that Jelly Roll. This quilt is 'built' on the diagonal and I am working a row at a time. This is a quarter of the pattern, so by the last weekend of June, I should have a flimsie. I have the backing and batt waiting, so hopefully this can be handed off to a longarmer next month.
You may have noticed that 'box' in the background of the last photo and this one - yes, I got everything sorted and put away except for the small items that need cutting down into my pre-cut barrels. That is actually the box lid with those in it - Moe is still napping on those. But I wanted to work on those house blocks and I found a few blocks in that box - why make more when I can use these! I am framing them up to size. I will still have to make a few more blocks, but not as many as originally - GEMS!!
My partner in the Monthly Doll Quilt Swap group let me know she received her quilt and has shared, so I can share too. This is a free pattern on Charise Creates and can be found HERE. Jane wanted a little quilt to hand in her new sewing room and told me she had buttercream walls with black gingham curtains.
I cut into my Mary Engelbreit fabrics - hey, you can't hoard it forever! I think M.E. fabrics just say 'sewing room'. And I made a little button hanger so she can change that little sign to fit her mood or inspiration. Some of you know Jane as GrandMaMa's Stories . This was such a fun little quilt to build and I hope Jane enjoys it in her new sewing studio.
Now I need to catch up on QALs...........
Sewingly Yours,
Sharon
27 comments:
Your sewing machine quilt is just gorgeous Sharon. Your Let's Book It project is coming along nicely.
The batik is going to be beautiful. Sweet the M.E. project. Yes, it is difficult to cute those stash gems.
The doll quilt is just great and I bet the recipient was thrilled with it.
Your Island Chains quilt looks wonderful in the fabrics you are using. It is a design that really needs concentration, space and a lot of post-it notes, but it's going to be so worth it.
Love that Lets Book it Project. It is coming along nicely Sharon.
loving your batik project. and the doll quilt is perfect.
Great projects. I love how that jelly roll project is coming together. Thanks for sharing.
Great projects. I love how that jelly roll project is coming together. Thanks for sharing.
I like doing quilts like your batik one, it's like a puzzle.
The sewing machine wall hanging is adorable, so bright and pretty and making the sign interchangeable is such a great idea.
All these projects are wonderful and have a special element to each. The book it project, I love the hearts version, and I can see how placing it into a links design would drive me crazy! I shall have to make one of these hearts version for a childrens quilt.
LOVE the doll quilt. I have the pattern, but, I've never used it (yet). Your little dolls are so cute.
Love your Let's book it project and that mini quilt is so sweet !
I LOVE that sewing room quilt!!! That first one does look like it would need a lot of concentration.
Your book it quilt is gorgeous, and your doll quilt is precious. I have that pattern on my to do list. It is very cute with your fabrics.
Your doll quilt and doll really are adorable. I love the idea that you can change the sign on the quilt, that's just so clever.
I love projects like your Let's Book It one for June because it feels like a good brain exercise as well as fun quilting. And that sewing machine quilt is too cute; it's going on my "Make It" list for sure.
I love the sewing machine doll quilt. I've been hoarding some ME fabric for a "someday" quilt.
The batik quilt really looks great.
Your doll quilt is amazing! Love how you used fabrics from your ME stash...good for you! The new quilt you are building looks complicated, but it sure is pretty!
The doll quilt is adorable! Nicely done!
Your "Book It" quilt is on my bucket list, but I may have to rethink that. Not sure I'm up for non-standard assembly.
That's a great addition to a wonderful pattern Sharon. Well done!
WOW! The sewing machine quilt is so pretty!!
xxx
I love the jewel tones you are using in your Book It quilt! And that sewing machine mini & doll are just adorable. I have some of that can't bear to cut into it issue as well.
Your jelly roll quilt is going to be beautiful! I love the little sewing machine wall hanging! I am sure Jane just loves it! Especially the little sign.
Your jelly roll quilt is going to be beautiful! I love the little sewing machine wall hanging! I am sure Jane just loves it! Especially the little sign.
Everything is beautiful, but I really like the quilt you made for the doll quilt swap!!
I made the Island Chain quilt, too! I plan to make another now that I've got it figured out :)
Love your book it quilt, that's coming along so wonderfully. I love the batik over the purple, looks like it's opaque. And that doll quilt, my goodness is that so sweet and of course you little dolls are even sweeter
I like how that quilt is starting out. I need to get caught up on my blog reading so I can see the progress.
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