Tuesday, August 28, 2018

ScrappyWednesday


The kit project has taken longer than anticipated, but I really don't want to pack it up and then forget about it.  So plodding along!

There are a lot of sub-units to make and then add to each round.  I am following the cutting charts and directions, but as I work I have the big head thuds - I know how to make things with quick methods to have sped this whole thing up!

Down to the last top/bottom pieces to add to each color way block.  These are made with 5 different sub-units.  So yes, it takes time to do each section up before adding to the block.

In trying not to get to bored by all the 'grey', I am making a few of the last section and adding to a block as a time.  Maybe with some gratification of seeing a completed block, I might be encouraged to keep that plodding going.

 BUT - I do need a break from all that grey!

Look - color!  Oh, my, it has been a very long time since I worked on this.  There are just a few rows to assemble and then add to a partial flimsy there.  Maybe in keeping to my 'focus', I can get this one put together today and that box can get thrown out.

 It's to be another hot, humid day with chances of severe thunderstorms in the mix.  A good day to be inside sewing.  A hand project is on the ready should we lose power.

 Sewingly Yours,
Sharon
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Friday, August 24, 2018

Whoop, Whoop Friday


I am just loving these 30's spools!  A few made and a lot of pieces cut and layered on a few flannel boards.  They are sitting next to the machine to use as a leader/ender project for a while.

I took the time to catch up on the Temecula Quilt Co. Summer Sampler blocks.  I like to wait for a few to come out and then pull those scraps rather than work one block a week.  There is quite a pile of 4.5" blocks sitting there and I am getting anxious to put this one all together.

Although I've played with a lot 'squirrels' here and there, I have tried to stick to my word "FOCUS".  Several flimsies have been put together and in my quest to keep to my mantra of keep things only two years.  Yup, it needs to be used up or passed on within that two years - I am not a keeper.  However, I discovered two quilt kits I bought probably back in 2015 - maybe 2016?  They are both Connecting Threads kits originally from 2014 and I picked up on a clearance sale just for the amount of fabric.  I decided this one I will actually do the quilt as packaged.  A nice mosaic tile block done in two color ways - an old line called 'Neutral Love - ll'.  This will clear almost 10 yards of fabric off the shelf - YEAH!! 

TODAY'S THE LAST DAY
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Sewingly Yours,
Sharon
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Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Scrappy Wednesday


I've pulled out the Debbi Mumm Anniversary Sampler that needed the bottom row attached, then added the black stop border.  I've decided not to add the patchwork blocks in the outer border as I felt it would take away from the pretty center.  Instead I am going with just a plain outer border.  I have to let this sit to decide on the green homespun or the maroon print.  I'm leaning toward the homespun.

Here's all the patchwork blocks for that outer border - see, too busy.  I can reset these into it's own little wallhanging - if I can get Moe off of them.

I have loved watching SALLY work on her little spools and inspired to start another squirrel project.  I picked up this box of 30's scraps at our quilt guild swap night and have a lot of w/w's (fat quarter size) that need using up.  This should make a sweet quilt.

A reminder that voting has begun for the Pets on Quilts Show entries.  You can vote HERE on this Lily Pad Quilting post and you can find all the entries on THIS POST.  Please take the time to visit each and leave a comment.  When voting, it would be nice to pick one Dog, one Cat and one Quilt Theme entry - everyone took time to set up a post and enter, so take time to vote in all catagories.

It's to be another rainy day - let's sew!
Sewingly Yours,
Sharon
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Monday, August 20, 2018

Fabulous Freebies


I hope you are enjoying the Hop.  I am gathering some new resources myself - they are joining my other 'squirrels'.  It's always good to have a list of 'to-do' as well as a list of 'I just want'.  Thank you Joan for envisioning this fun Hop.

 

I thought I would share one of my own tutorials with you.  I enjoyed several years of participating in a Doll Quilt Swap group.  My signature was to add a little doll to go with each quilt - dressed in scraps left over from the mini quilt.






I made a lot of little dolls!  You can find her tutorial HERE and I hope you make your own little quilt/doll set for someone special - or yourself.

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Sewingly Yours,
Sharon
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