Tuesday, November 6, 2012

W.i.P. Wednesday

It's been a real treat having my sewing machine back in the house! And note to self - and you - if you have a local shop that services your machine, do take advantage of the knowledgeable staff there. When I picked up my machine, I asked my favorite salesperson to sit with me a bit. And in addition to confirming that a few issues with my machine had been taken care of, she also cleared up some confusion I've had with tension while quilting, as well as introducing me to a few stitches I'd never tested out. Very fun. So it's been a good sewing week, and I've got plenty to share this W.i.P. Wednesday.

Finished projects
Sew Lux Design Challenge project - This tutorial wasn't live yet when I posted last week, so do check out my Mod Angles Cushion over at Sew Lux Fabric & Gifts.

Mod Angles Cushion

Modern Baby Quilt block - This pattern is by Malka Dubrawsky, and is a mass of y-seams. It went together really nicely though, and I love the finished block. Marci of Marci Girl Designs chose this for her month in the Always Bee Learning bee.
Modern Baby Quilt block 

Scrappy Charity block - This is actually a super-sized x and + block that finishes at 17.5" I used this tutorial  from badskirt, just increasing the size. I've been asked for the dimensions of each piece, so they are listed below.
center cross: 2 - 4" squares, 1 - 4" x 11" rectangle
cross edges: 4 - 4" squares
background: 8 - 4" squares
corners: 1 each of 4 different 7.5" squares

Ongoing projects
Hurricane Sandy Help! blocks - In less than a week, Jennifer of knotted thread "collected" 350 quilt blocks to make quilts for those affected by Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey. How awesome! I signed up for two scrappy blocks and six black/gray, and I have half my blocks done so far.


Mod Pop Quilt-along - So excited I have FOUR blocks done! That's all the complete blocks I need for the baby size quilt. Now it's on to the rows to fill in around them.

Christmas lap quilt - The two side panels have been added to the center. Now to make the blocks for the top and bottom. The strips are all cut, and I need to piece them to make 20 blocks.

Christmas lap quilt

Modern Crosses quilt - I've done quite a bit of piecing on this, but nothing more picture-worthy quite yet.

UR Priceless Blog Hop project - My little frame pouches are done! Come back tomorrow to see how sweet they are!

Upcoming projects
* October & November bee blocks
* scrappy Metrolink
* more frame purses
* Polaroid block projects
* placemats
* Binary quilt using blocks from Modern Blocks Bee
* Christmas!
* Dresden project - back on the 'sometime' list, and probably no time soon

Linking up with W.i.P. Wednesday, which is being hosted by my friend Svetlana from s.o.t.a.k handmade! I hope she has as much fun as I did!

36 comments:

  1. Awesome progress this week Debbie! Oh how I wish the store I bought my sewing machine at was a bit closer. I know that they have awesome service and I love my saleslady, but 1.5hrs is so far!

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  2. I think all of your projects are super wonderful but I especially enjoy the Hurricane Sandy blocks. How special it will be to receive one of the quilts. Thank you for being so kind and participating in a wonderful project.

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  3. woohoo! HUGE progress this week, all that prep paid off, great work! love those blocks! :)

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  4. You have achieved so much this week Debbie! Your bee blocks are wonderful!

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  5. Really love your + x block! Very cute!

    Wow, that's a lot of blocks already for Hurricane relief. Well done to that person & good job for signing on to do some!

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  6. You are always so busy! Love all your projects, the mod quilt is looking gorgeous :)

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  7. You have so many great projects on the go. They all look fantastic!!

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  8. You have so many great projects on the go. They all look fantastic!!

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  9. Ooooh I like the look of that Christmas quilt, and your Mod quilt is looking fab. So much loveliness!

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  10. Great progress - you have some really great projects. The pillow is super cute. The star too :)

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  11. goodness me - look how productive you are - love your cushion and the mod quilt is spectacular

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  12. Wow, Debbie, you're in the zone! Look at all you're getting done!! I love how your Mod Pop is looking, it is just stunning :)

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  13. Fabulous projects, and great advice about the sewing machine! Your pillow is just beautiful!

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  14. Great progress! I love your Mod Pop blocks in purple, that one will be great!

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  15. Oh my...you've been so busy! What a great tip about our machines!

    Not sure which block I like most...they're all so gorgeous!

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  16. Everything looks great, especially my block! Hehe! Thanks Debbie!

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  17. I love your mod pop quilt colors!

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  18. Great projects Debbie. The large x & + looks fabulous! Have a great week.

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  19. Your projects look fantastic Debbie!! I wish you could share the issues with the tension while quilting. I still tend to get the weirdness on the back a lot.

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  20. I am in love with your mod pop quilt. It is beautiful!

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  21. such gorgeous projects, Debbie. I'm so in love with your Christmas quilt, looking forward to seeing it in all its glory. Thanks for linking up to wip Wednesday.

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  22. Everything is looking great - tons of progress! Glad your machine is feeling better. :)

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  23. Everything looks just fabulous!--as usual!

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  24. Hi Debbie,
    On your last post when you linked up the Badskirt tutorial to the x + block I clicked, but it just took me to her blog, where I was unable to click on the tutorials tab and open any tutorials. I clicked again on the link in this post and it just went to her blog again. Is there anyway you can email me the link to the tutorial? I did a google search for it and I just found her blog again but can't find the actual tutorial anywhere. Thanks,
    Jamie
    lugar4tresgatos at hotmail.com

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  25. Lovely projects Debbie - I still have to make one of those X and + blocks!

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  26. It's nice to learn some new things about your machine and getting to test them out is always fun too.
    Such a gorgeous set of projects! Loving the Baby quilt block.

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  27. I really like your fabric choices in your scrappy charity block.

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  28. I love all of it, especially the Christmas quilt and the mod pop!

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  29. You've gotten lots done! Your projects are amazing! I'll have to stop by again soon and see what else you're up to. I notice that everyone is all about doughnuts right now. Yours look amazing! Thanks for the inspiration. I think I see a doughnut pan in my future.......

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  30. Wowee! That's amazing progress! Love all your stuff, Debbie!

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  31. I couldn't agree more with becoming friends with your sewing machine shop repair person. Mine is so awesome and so helpful!
    Your list of finishes is great thanks for sharing the dimensions for the supersized block!

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  32. So fun!! You really have a lot going on at the moment! I am so excited to see progress on your mod pop quilt!!

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  33. Wow, I don't know how you get so much done! I'm really terrified of sewing curves so I'm amazed at your Pop blocks! So pretty and perfect!

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