Sawtooth Star: Some hits and a miss

Sawtooth Star: Some hits and a miss: Lets start with the happy moment! Tom helped me hang the Tachi Machi quilt this weekend. This was a BOM using Japanese taupe fabric. Four bl...

Some hits and a miss

Lets start with the happy moment! Tom helped me hang the Tachi Machi quilt this weekend. This was a BOM using Japanese taupe fabric. Four blocks a month. Some of these fabrics are loosely woven and are challenging for piecing and appliqué. I hand quilted and bound each block before sewing together.

In retrospect I think I would have used the quilt as you go method. This one was a lot of work.

I received my new Fig Tree BOM and did the first few blocks. The sawtooth pinwheel did not come out well and I will retry at the end if I have enough fabric left. Working with bias triangles. :(

Still winter and Kelsey likes to be comfy on the couch.

Sawtooth Star: Two done and labelled!

Sawtooth Star: Two done and labelled!: I am happy to report that I have finished two the grandchildren quilts and have machine sewn the binding on a third. This is the binding...

Two done and labelled!

I am happy to report that I have finished two the grandchildren quilts and have machine sewn the binding on a third.

This is the binding going onto the strawberry quilt which you can see pieced in previous blog entries.

Also I received my Fig Tree BOM which will run for 8 months.

This is the vintage quilt that Joanna is updating for the BOM.

This is my first of many blocks ahead. I am of course loving the colors.

Sawtooth Star: Could not put down the book

Sawtooth Star: Could not put down the book: I have not blogged in a week. New Record! Went to Philly to visit my grandchildren over the three day holiday weekend. Also just finished re...

Could not put down the book

I have not blogged in a week. New Record! Went to Philly to visit my grandchildren over the three day holiday weekend. Also just finished reading The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt. It was a very satisfying read. Of course I have been keeping up with my monthly projects like my wool felt critters.

I only have two blocks left after this one but will be appliquéing the borders also. I also have been sewing on the second binding for the grandchildren Christmas quilts.

Will finish today with a nap time photo of my grandson, Ben and his dog, Junebug.

more snow, more sewing

Although I am definitely over this winter, there is more snow coming tonight. There is so much compacted snow and ice on our driveway now it seems impossible that it will ever melt. Anyway I did finish my flannel rag quilt UFO and I sewed another binding onto a Christmas quilt. Today I will catch up on the Hobo blocks and fuse the next wool appliqué block which is a very cute bluebird. Photos of both in my next post. Meanwhile here is the finished rag quilt.

This is really a very easy project until the final step of cutting the edges so they "rag" when washed. This one will be cozy during this never-ending winter.

Patchworks Tuesday Club Mystery Quilt

Its always more fun when friends are also working on the same BOM. Continuing my obsession with Fig Tree fabric here.

This is the selection for my first block. Oh I love playing with my fabric.

You know how I feel about 1/2 square triangles.

We were told to be careful about using a scant 1/4 inch. I think I may be going a bit too scant as my block is a bit larger than 12 1/2.

The other blocks are optional and will be part of the setting.

This is a UFO flannel rag quilt. I hope by putting it on the design board I will be inspired to finish it.

Still winter. 

February 5, 2014

Holy cow! Its still snowing. I think I jinxed myself with my comment about hoping the worst weather would be over with January. Clearly not!

It is pretty but enough.

In between snow events I went to Patchworks in Sayville yesterday for their 2014 Tuesday Club. This years mystery block of the month will all be pieced, no appliqué. In 2012 I did this quilt.

All of the flowers are three dimensional and the houses were paper pieced. The title is Through my Garden Window.

We have missed two consecutive Quilt Guild meetings due to weather this year. I am missing the show n tell. I did finally make my Swoon block which will be part of a charity quilt I am making with friends. The blocks are huge 24 1/2". The pattern is designed by Camille Roskelley of Thimble Blossoms. Everyone is doing a different color combo in solid colors.

February 2, 2014

Making an effort to not be lazy and keep blogging. Went to Pieceful BOM yesterday and brought my completed now "Wall of Fame" quilt. Have to decide how best to use my 40% coupon. :)

In preparing the lollipops I needed to cut out the centers to remove bulk. They are too cute!

I have started appliquéing the centers.

I use Karen K Buckley's perfect circles.

I used to avoid appliqué but am enjoying it more now as I gain experience.