W.i.P. Wednesday

I've enjoyed several "little" finishes this week, and am looking forward to working on my FAL list for this next quarter.

Completed projects

April Lucky Star block - Can I just say I love these more every time I make another?! This month's had two layout options, and I just may need to make both!

Persian Pickles table topper -  My mom saw this pattern by Kevin Kosban in an old stitch magazine (summer 2011) and chose the fabrics to coordinate in her kitchen nook.

It measures 30 1/2" x 34", and though I struggled a tad with the construction method, the blast I had quilting it more than made up for it. I chose three different coordinating threads, a Mettler burgandy, and two Aurifil Mako 50's, "Pale Yellow" (#2130) and a new favorite for me, "Sand" (#2325) - love it. Using a different quilting design in each section added to the fun.

SMQG nametag - Got it done in time for our meeting Monday. I'll share more in a future post.

Ongoing projects
Woodland cross-stitch sampler - Still working to catch up!

x and + blocks {#xplusalong} - I have 40 more blocks all cut out and ready to sew! Hope by this time next week I am well on my way!

Mid-Century Modern quilt - I've received all my Hugs & Kisses blocks now, and am debating layout and finishing. I think I prefer the on-point layout best, but now am mulling over how to fill in the edges - more blocks, a solid gray or varieties of gray, or a variety of low-value prints. {see alternate layout in my Q2 FAL list} I welcome your thoughts!

Lucky Stars mini - I think I've decided to pull these five stars together into a mini. Now to execute my idea!

Scrappy triangles - set aside, as I ran out of scraps large enough . . .

April bee blocks - In progress!

Upcoming projects
* SMQG star challenge quilt
* pillow for grandgirl
* Polaroid block projects
* pillows
* mail bag

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W.i.P. Wednesday

With a quilt finish last week, it was time to make some serious progress on some of the 'littles' on my list! Plus a new month has started, so time to reevaluate the to-do list!

Completed projects
Doodle Memory Game - I shared this sweet project from Happy Sew Lucky a few days ago and am really pleased how it turned out.

 

Lined drawstring bag - Needing a gift bag for Easter, Jeni Baker's pattern ("The Artist Bag") and Laurie Wisburn's bunny fabric were a perfect mix.

 

Pin Cushions - Remember The Pincushion Project? Well, all 30 are DONE. Thanks to my mom for filling them all, cutting ribbon, and rummaging through my grandma's button tin while I sewed and sewed. whew

Quilted mouse pad - Inspired by recent posts from Pixels to Patchwork and Maureen Cracknell Handmade, I whipped up this mouse pad one evening, with a Ruby Star Shining typewriter raw-edge appliqued onto a text-filled wonky log cabin block. Quick and easy and fun to use.

Ongoing projects
Persian Pickles table topper - My mom picked this project out of stitch magazine a while back. I got as far as getting the top accent piece stitched together.

April Lucky Star block - I've got the fabric chosen and cut for this month's "Black Hole Star" and one little segment pieced. This is going to be a colorful one!

Woodland cross-stitch sampler - Have gotten back to working on this a bit!

x and + blocks {#xplusalong} and Scrappy triangles - Have added to these stacks ever so slightly.

Upcoming projects
* SMQG nametag
* SMQG star challenge quilt
* April bee blocks
* pillow for grandgirl
* Polaroid block projects
* pillows
* mail bag

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W.i.P. Wednesday

This week's focus has basically been on two projects - the FAITH circle quilt and the pincushion project. With the quilt done, and the pincushions well under way, I'm beginning to think ahead to what's next!

Completed projects
February's FAITH circle quilt - It's done and I'm so pleased. I hope to share more about it yet this week!

Ongoing projects
Pin Cushions - One down, many to go.

Persian Pickles Table Topper - a project mom selected from stitch magazine. Fabric is chosen and the multi multi page pattern is pieced together.

Doodle Memory Game - a sweet little project from Happy Sew Lucky. The fabric is all pressed and ready to cut and stitch.

x and + blocks {#xplusalong}, Scrappy triangles, Woodland cross-stitch sampler - No progress whatsoever this week!

Upcoming projects
* April Lucky Star block
* SMQG star challenge quilt
* SMQG nametag
* April bee blocks
* flannel pillow for grandgirl
* Polaroid block projects

Linking up with W.i.P. Wednesday.