Cousin Linda's Dresden Quilt

Linda said that she really liked the quilt that Melissa from Happy Quilting made and posted.  So, I decided that I would make one similar for here.  It is not big but I know that she will love the colors!!   I still have to square it up and bind it but...

Blinded by The Light!

Today is my birthday and I am 65!!

Tuesday Progress Report

I spent Sunday morning down in the dudgeon quilting my Courthouse Steps.  I need to square it up and sew the binding.

I have also been working diligently on my Dresden blades and have a nice stack that needs pressing.  In the mean time, I finished this table topper using Moda's "Reunion".  I made a candle mat with all of the corner clippings.

Candle Mat

Check, Check , and Check!

I was able to check off all of my list from this morning.

    1.  Sew my Nappy's Dowry block.
    2.  Sew m 2013 Designer Mystery block.
    3.  Finish the last row of my "Modern View" quilt.  Order the border fabric.

Here is a picture of my "Modern View" quilt without the final border.  I did order the fabric this morning!!  It is the gray dot fabric.

I was also able to start a new table topper, went to lunch with my sister-in-law and pin my Courthouse Steps on the quilter.  Tomorrow, I am going to start a Dresden Plate quilt!  I will let you know how that goes!

In From The Cold

I finished another table topper last night and I am very happy with the way it turned out.

So, my plans for the day:
    1.  Sew my Nappy's Dowry block.
    2.  Sew m 2013 Designer Mystery block.
    3.  Finish the last row of my "Modern View" quilt.  Order the border fabric.
    4.  I will let you know tomorrow what ever else I get finished or started!  LOL

Wednesday's Progress

I partially cheated last night and brought dinner home.  So I was able to spend a little extra time at my sewing machine.  I pieced the backing for my Courthouse Steps and attached the binding to another table topper.  With these two projects at a good stopping point, I went to the living room, watched "Millionaire" and stitched the binding on my sister's blue and brown topper!

Little Table Topper

I finished stitching the binding on this cute little table topper.  I used "Happy Go Lucky" (I still have a fat eighth bundle!!).  The pattern is "Swell",from the book "Simply Retro" by Camille Roskelley.  As usual, I made it my way!!

Tomorrow:  Maybe another finish!

PS  Tonight was the first time in I don't know how long, that I did not sit down at my sewing machine and sew.  I just didn't feel like it!!

Dungeon Report

I spent most of the morning yesterday in the dungeon quilting three quilts.  I then brought them upstairs to attach the binding and have some nice calming hand stitching during the week.  I also finished hand stitching the binding on two quilts.  The first is "My Little Black Dress".

The second quilt is "Picnic" from Kim Brackett's book "Scrap-Basket Sensations".  It was part of a quarterly program at the Fat Quarter Shop a few years ago.  I never did make any of the quilts, until now!  I used Moda's "Collection For A Cause".  I love the muted colors!

I also started a new quilt called "Modern View" by John Kubiniec and is featured in the January/February 2013 "McCalls Quilting".  I am using "The Bella Collection" by Lotta Jansdotter.  It will be a nice queen size+ quilt.

I will show pics of my two other quilts after the binding is finished.

Scrappy Sunday and a Finish!

I spent most of today and yesterday sewing one inch strips together and I could just spit!  EXCEPT, that I have finished my "Small Courthouse Steps".  If you are a member of the quilt police squad, go away.  As soon as I attached the one screwy block, I knew it and left it in for character!!!

Tomorrow, I will either spend time in the dungeon, or start a new quilt called "Windmill" that I found at the MBS.  I will be using "Aspen Frost",

Later Gators!!

Scrappy Sunday and Show & Tell

I have several projects to show you, including Scrappy Sunday!  I have started sewing my A and B blocks together.  The second photo is a stack of B blocks that I need to finish!

I didn't tell you about my mis-adventure in Utah.  I tripped on my cousin's trailer hitch, fell and landed on my knees and right hand.  My knees are healing but my hand still hurts.  So, I only played 10 holes very poorly this morning and quit before I really screwed up my game!  So, when I got home, I made a second table topper with "In From The Cold".  I like this one better than yesterdays.  But it is still not the look that I want!!

And finally a little table topper or baby quilt that I finished up last night!  The fabric is a few years old--Moda's "Verna".

In From The Cold

I couldn't wait to show you this cute table topper that I made today.  I used Kate Spain's "In From The Cold".  I used one charm pack and some jelly rolls strips.  I am going to make another one but it will be square and the border will be the gingerbread men fabric!!

I got three small quilts quilted today, including my sister's blue and brown table topper.  Will get the binding on and then show pics.  I am golfing tomorrow for the first time in two weeks!

Esprit de Noel by French General

Last night while watching the Mariner game, I sewed the binding on my "Roadshow" table topper.  I used Esprit de Noel by French General.  I think that I have told you before how much I LOVE French General Fabric.  I LOVE the muted colors!!

So, my plans for today is to sew binding onto two quilts and head to the dungeon to quilt at least two quilts.  I will let you know tomorrow what I finished!!

Wednesday Morning

I think "Blogger" had a headache this morning because it has taken about 45 minutes to get to a new post!!??

I have been catching up with some small projects AND getting some quilting done.  YEAH!  Anyway, here is a couple of finishes:  The first one is called "Hide n Seek" by Kathy Brown.  I used "Happy Go Lucky" for a bright and cheery baby quilt!

The second is a little table topper that I saw some where on the net and made my own version.  I used "Independence Trail" and I think that I will make one in the blue and darker beige for my sister!

I am working on my "B" blocks for Courthouse steps and have sewn one row together!!

Scrappy Sunday

Yes, I know, I am still working on my Courthouse Steps.  I have sewn 16 squares for a total of 80.  And the worst/best part is that I was looking at the pattern and I need to make a "B" block with the light and dark strips reversed.  You will be able to look at something different next Sunday!  LOL

Today, I will be quilting in the dungeon and cutting the fabric for the Pam Buda Sew Along!

Vacation

Today is the end of my first week's vacation.  If you recall, last week-end I drove to Utah for a family reunion.  Tuesday, I finished my "Willow Weave" from "Aunt Reen's" Jelly Roll Sew Along.  Wednesday, I worked on my "Hidden Baskets" and Thursday, I kind of took the day off!!  Early morning, I made a mini quilt that is 11 sq. inches.  It is called "Baking Powder Biscuits" by "Sweet Confections".

I played hooky the rest of the day with some friends.  We drove to Hermiston, Oregon, to shop at a new quilt shop called "Material Girl".  It is a rather small shop with a nice selection of fabric and offers internet sales.  The shop has only been open since April.  We had lunch, and then drove home.  I worked some more on my "Hidden Baskets", and then met with my sewing group called "Sew What".  This is a group of beginners who are very eager to learn new things.  I showed them how to make a simple shoulder bag and they all did an excellent job!!  I took a picture but it won't rotate!?

This evening I can say that "Ta Da", I have finished "Hidden Baskets" and the baskets will be obvious to you, finally!!

My project for tomorrow is to start the "Pam Buda" Sew Along and get a couple of quilts quilted.