W.i.P. on the Wall

The secret sewing is going strong, and while that is happening, there isn't much to share, now is there? But all of the blocks from my November Faith Circle quilt plan have arrived, so I'm hoping to at least get the top pieced soon so it can be finished up soon after Christmas. One can hope, right?

Oh, and that stack of highlight and improv over there? Totally on the list for the week after Christmas as well. Fingers crossed!

W.i.P. on the Wall

I'm sooo close to batting a thousand with my Q3 Finish-A-Long list, but I think my last w.i.p. is going to take too long. It's my latest Bee Sewcial quilt that's on the design wall right now. All the blocks are here, and I've come up with a basic arrangement I like. Now comes the challenge of not only making filler blocks but also fitting it all together.

I decided to take a look at The Bacon Consideration pin board I'd offered the group as inspiration, and was struck that maybe a pancetta block or two would be a nice addition. So I set out to make one, heavily influenced by a quilt I remembered by from the blue chair. And I loved it.

So I made a couple more and stepped back for a bit.

When I got back to it, I managed a 'bacon bits' filler block (upper left), and relocated one of the pancetta blocks. My original thought was to surround the curves with a background and square it off to meet up with the strip bacon blocks. Luckily daughter dear was over and asked, "can't you just fit the pancetta into the other block?" Duh. Of course I could. [fingers crossed]

Well I managed it, so now, roughly speaking, the upper right quadrant is pieced together. So I'm getting there, but it's challenging me, which means slow-going. But so far so good!

Random and Such

Though I haven't managed to post on W.i.P. Wednesday for nearly two months, don't doubt that I'm currently overwhelmed with w.i.p.s. And I mean the kind that I really hope(d?) to have done by the end of September:

1. My Sew Ready to Play project - top priority this week as 'my day' is next week; quilting is in progress.
2. My Patchwork, Please project - next in priority as 'my day' is yet this month; fabrics chosen and that's about it.
3. Improv Slice and Insert Quilt - on my Q3 FAL list; blocks are done, next is to figure out arrangement for the quilt top.
4. Star Bright quilt for 100 Quilts for Kids charity quilt drive - fabric is cut; this will be quick enough once I get to it.
5. Polaroid Quilt - on my Q3 FAL list; haven't touched in a while, and still have no idea about layout.
6. September bee blocks - unfortunately haven't given these a thought. Yet.

I know it's a ridiculously impossible list, but I've got about 18 more days to keep the hope alive.

As far as other randomness, I did join an unusual swap, Amy/sukie80's URHere Swap, where we'll be swapping the new "You Are Here" Starbucks mugs. I luckily found mine to swap today. Now to make a little something to send with it!

It's been super fun to watch the progress of the projects in the Falling for Modern Maples flickr group. Here's a peek!

sewandtellhandmade

SewKellySews

Carlaf2

prds2tim4

Pretty cool, huh? I just can't get enough of these!

Did you see that Sara of Sew Sweetness announced another round of Purse Palooza?

It all begins September 30, and if you're interested in hand-crafted purses at all, you won't want to miss it!

To wrap things up, just a little reminder to check out  your favorite color palette site now and then. I happen to follow Design Seeds on facebook and thoroughly enjoy their regular posts - both for the photography and the color inspiration.

So there's an arbitrary list for you. Happy Thursday!

Linking up with Really Random Thursday.

W.i.P. Wednesday

Having a staycation last week allowed for a little extra sewing time and a good report for W.i.P. Wednesday!

Completed projects
For the Love of Solids - The swap is over, and what a fun one it was! Challenging as it was, my partner loved what I made her, so that's all that matters. Please go take a glance at my sharing of the process {see here}.

100 Quilts for Kids Quilt Along - I also posted about this quilt last week {see here}, and was able to drop my donations off with Project Linus. (FYI, they also take completed quilt tops, if you have any you aren't interested in finishing and would like to see go to a good cause!)

do.Good Stitches {a Charity Bee} - Swoon block mailed off {see here}.

Here's a quick glance at those three projects, in case you haven't seen them along the way.

Windows Improv table runner - This hopped on the list since last week - a wedding shower gift, that I need to get photos of.

Zip-pouch for mom - Mom's traveling soon and needed a new little pouch. It's the first time I've cut into a bit of Terrain - yum.

Ongoing projects

Cappuccino Bali Pop Quilt - I got all the blocks pieced! Now there's a fair bit of trimming to be done before I can actually sew them together. 

Dead Simple Quilt Along with Lily's Quilts - I showed my palette a few days ago {see here}, but here's a glance at the actual fabrics. Ie. I'm ready to go!

Shades of Grey - Finally have started on these and got 8/12 done. They are quick and fun. These blocks look much better in person - not sure how I'm going to finish this mini-quilt off, so if you have ideas, please share them!

Swoon quilt with Terrain - Fabrics are chosen and paired, but no cutting yet. . . soon, I hope.

Upcoming projects
* Wrenly HST quilt started in Katie's class.
* Stash quilt - zig zag quilt. 

* Quilts for siblings #2 and #3.

On hold
Block-a-palooza quilt along donated to Project Linus.

There's no W.i.P. Wednesday link-up today, as Lee's overwhelmed by the looming deadline for her fabric design. Feel free to check in and encourage her on over at Freshly Pieced! Have a great week!

W.i.P. Wednesday

W.i.P. Wednesday - Here we are again! I've been able to make good progress on projects with deadlines, thank goodness, and have tidied the stash - always a good thing!

Ongoing projects

For the Love of Solids - Done and shipped on Monday! Whew!
My 'large' project was very challenging (read: frustrating), but at its completion I was very pleased. And for my 'small' project, I made my first zippered pouch!
{see here if you missed the sneak peek of both projects}

Sibling quilt #1 - This "Geese in the Park" quilt was made with Central Park, has been labeled and shipped today! {see more here}

Cappuccino Bali Pop Quilt - Block-piecing continues, but I did get 12 blocks done (about 1/3 of the blocks). Finally moving ahead on this one!

100 Quilts for Kids Quilt Along - Storytime Squares quilt top is done and quilted. Binding is half sewn on. It's turning out really cute!

Dead Simple Quilt Along with Lily's Quilts - Waiting for all my fabric to arrive - KONA wheat, sweet pea, olive, tan, lupine.

do.Good Stitches {a Charity Bee} - A Swoon block is in my future! Fabrics are chosen, now I just need to start cutting.

A personal staycation this week has given me a little extra time to spend in the sewing room and sort through my upcoming projects. Two are vying for 'next':
. . . a Swoon quilt of my own with Terrain. I've got this on the cutting board, pairing fabrics.
. . . and a wall hanging, I think, with the Shades of Grey pack I won a few months ago. I have a pattern in mind, and want just a splash of color. I ordered the Spearmint, thinking that was 'it'. Now that I have it, I've also found Curry and Zucchini in my stash, and am in a quandary. Thoughts?

That's it for now! Have a great week!

Upcoming projects
* Orange zip-pouch for mom.
* Wrenly HST quilt started in Katie's class.
* Stash quilt - zig zag quilt. 

* Quilts for siblings #2 and #3.

On hold
Block-a-palooza quilt along needs basted and quilted.

Let's go check out more w.i.p.s over at Freshly Pieced!

W.i.P. Wednesday

W.i.P. Wednesday really snuck up on me this week! No exciting finishes, but I have made progress . . .

Ongoing projects

Cappuccino Bali Pop Quilt - All the strips are stitched together, cut per instructions, and in the block-piecing process! Yay!

4x5 modern Quilt Bee blocks - Done, and mailed! {see here} I confess, I'm so happy with how these turned out! The aqua and orange block block seems to be one of the flickr favs.

Dead Simple Quilt Along with Lily's Quilts - Due to start in September - I'm researching palettes.

100 Quilts for Kids Quilt Along - I cut my own DS print charm squares and plan on putting together a Storytime Squares quilt with Kate's quilt-along. 

For the Love of Solids - Oh dear. With all the other 'dates' swirling in my head, I messed up on the deadline for this project, but am on my way now. It's definitely in progress, but I'm drafting my own pattern, which is not necessarily in my comfort zone. I have a plan though - now just need to find the time to execute it! Here's a sneak peek.

Sibling quilt #1 - You may remember my Geese in the Park quilt made with Central Park. My brother and sister-in-law really like this quilt, and as soon as I can get a label made, I'll be shipping it off to them. Another yay!

Upcoming projects
* Stash quilt - zig zag quilt. 

* Shades of Grey.
* Swoon quilt with Terrain!

* Quilts for siblings #2 and #3.
* Try making a pouch!

On hold
Block-a-palooza quilt along needs basted and quilted.


Let's go check out more w.i.p.s over at Freshly Pieced!

W.i.P. Wednesday

Here it is - W.i.P. Wednesday already!

Completed projects
Yay for a small finish - the Afternoon Snack table runner for my mom. {see here}

Ongoing projects

I finished my top for the Summer Sampler Series Quilt Along!

I am really loving it, and am anxious to baste it (I know!) and get quilting. The back is pieced - a simple lime with white dot; binding will be KONA Chartreuse. Hope to have a completed quilt to show you before long!

Cappuccino Bali Pop "Light & Shadow" - progress! I started piecing the bali pop strips (basically 2 1/2" jelly roll strips) - this step will take a while, but at least I've started!

Upcoming projects

* 4x5 modern Quilt Bee blocks.

* For the Love of Solids project.

* Charm squares for the Color Wheel Charm Swap.

* Stash quilt - zig zag quilt. 

* Shades of Grey.

* Quilts for our siblings.

On hold for a while

Block-a-palooza quilt along needs basted and quilted.

Head over to Freshly Pieced to see this week's w.i.p.s!

W.i.P. Wednesday

It's W.i.P. Wednesday, and I confess, I spent alot of time in the sewing room this last weekend. 

Completed projects

I snuck in another little project. Couldn't resist making another Mini Swoon.

Ongoing projects

Quilt #6 of the Prairie Women Sewing Circle is almost done! After what seemed like a very long time sewing the rows together, I took advantage of the great weather this weekend and laid it out on the deck to baste. Made basting almost fun! I should have the binding (and the series!} finished by the end of the week!

Still making half-square triangle blocks for the Scrapbuster Swap. There's alot of cutting, sewing, and trimming still to be done on this little project. And this baby actually has a deadline, so I need to keep moving.

I've barely begun piecing my Kaleidoscope quilt along triangles, but at least they are at the top of my list now! I'm somewhat uncertain about my lay-out, so that's slowed me down a tad.

Dream Big is still at the quilters. Anxious to see her again soon.

Cappuccino Bali Pop "Light & Shadow". Coming into the mix soon!

Upcoming projects
* Afternoon Snack table runner adapted from this pattern by G. E. Designs. Really need to get going on this for my mom. Will be trying to cut it out this week.

* Stash quilt - Sew Katie Did's zig zag quilt. After taking Katie's class last week, zig zag may move farther down my list, as I started a new hst quilt in the class. We'll see.
* Shades of Grey.
* Quilts for our siblings.

On hold for a while
Block-a-palooza quilt along needs basted and quilted.

That's it for this week! Be sure and head over to Freshly Pieced to see more W.i.P.s!

W.i.P. Wednesday

Yay! It's W.i.P. Wednesday!

Completed projects

I snuck in a little project in celebration of my 100th post on Monday. I'll show it again on Thursday, when I announce the winner of my celebration give-away.

Ongoing projects

I finished all 120 4 1/2" bow-tie blocks for the Prairie Women Sewing Circle mini quilt! Here they are on my design wall. I'm relieved to have the little blocks done and have begun to piece the rows together, .

Still making half-square triangle blocks for the Scrapbuster Swap.

I've done the cutting for the Kaleidoscope quilt along hosted by don't call me betsy, so am on hold here until sewing directions come on Thursday.

Dream Big is still at the quilters.

Cappuccino Bali Pop "Light & Shadow". Soon . . .

Upcoming projects

* Stash quilt - Sew Katie Did's zig zag quilt. I'm hoping to get started on this at Katie's HST class tonight!

* Shades of Grey. Ideas are still percolating - tentatively to include my variety of KONA grays, and then adding that splash of {as yet undetermined, but I think I've decided} color. . . * Afternoon Snack table runner adapted from this pattern by G. E. Designs.

* Quilts for our siblings.

On hold for a while
Block-a-palooza quilt along needs basted and quilted.

That's it for this week! Be sure and head over to Freshly Pieced to see more W.i.P.s!

W.i.P. Wednesday

Another week, and here we are at W.i.P. Wednesday again!

Completed projects

My Sherbet Pips Comic Strip Quilt is done!

The Dream Big top and backing are done and got delivered to the long-arm quilter yesterday!

I continue to make bow-tie blocks for the  Prairie Women Sewing Circle mini quilt - about 65/120 are done.

My Hoopla charm pack got combined with the Scrapbuster swap. I am loving this new {to me} method of making half-square triangle blocks and have a very good start on these blocks.

Ongoing projects

* Kaleidoscope quilt along hosted by don't call me betsy starts Thursday!

* Cappuccino Bali Pop "Light & Shadow". Still on the agenda.

Upcoming projects

* Afternoon Snack table runner adapted from this pattern by G. E. Designs.
* Shades of Grey. Ideas are still percolating - tentatively to include my variety of KONA grays, and then adding that splash of {as yet undetermined, but I think I've decided} color. . .

* Stash quilt - Sew Katie Did's zig zag quilt. I'm hoping to get started on this at Katie's HST class on June 29!

* Quilts for our siblings.

On hold for a while
Block-a-palooza quilt along needs basted and quilted.

That's it for this week! Be sure and head over to Freshly Pieced to wander through other fun W.i.P.s!

W.i.P. Wednesday

This week has been a good "back in the groove" kind of week. I sorted through my current and upcoming projects and sort of have a plan for the next couple of weeks. But seriously, there are not enough hours in the day!

Current projects

Comic Strip Quilt is quilted and so close to being complete - about 18" close, in fact.

My Dream Big top is nearing completion also. The 'pluses' are done.

Now the borders are going on - I'm reminded that this is not my favorite step in the quilting process either! But soon it will be done!

The Prairie Women Sewing Circle mini quilt has been put on hold for a few days as things progres on the previous two projects. Lots of little pieces and trimming yet to do here.

Ongoing projects

* Kaleidoscope quilt along hosted by don't call me betsy - I've added a few coordinates to my Denyse Schmidt Fairgrounds prints, and will soon have my stack collected for this qa that begins June 23. 

* Cappuccino Bali Pop "Light & Shadow". Still hoping to get this further underway before the qa starts.

Upcoming projects

* Afternoon Snack table runner adapted from this pattern by G. E. Designs.

* Hoopla charm pack received in May's A Little Fabric, A Little Chocolate {Swap!}.

* Shades of Grey. Ideas are still percolating - tentatively to include my variety of KONA grays, and then adding that splash of {as yet undetermined, but I think I've decided} color. . .

* Stash quilt - Sew Katie Did's zig zag quilt. I'm hoping to get started on this at Katie's HST class on June 29!

* Quilts for our siblings.

On hold for a while
Block-a-palooza quilt along needs basted and quilted.

That's it for this week! Now it's time to head on over to Freshly Pieced to see the other great W.i.P.s!

W.i.P. Wednesday

It's W.i.P. Wednesday! 

Ongoing projects

Yay! I faced my nemesis

and basted my Comic Strip Quilt!

Dream Big got cut out during Friday Night Sew-In.

Cappuccino Bali Pop quilt is ready to start piecing. It's real name is "Light & Shadow" by Brenda Henning.

The last mini quilt in the Prairie Women's Sewing Circle series is cut out.

Just Swell sewing machine cover - fabric all chosen from stash and first pieced strip done.

Block-a-palooza quilt along needs basted and quilted. (This will probably be waiting a while.)

Need to do
* Shades of Grey.

* Stash quilt - Sew Katie Did's zig zag quilt.

* Quilts for our siblings.
* DS Fairgrounds.

Be sure and stop in over at Freshly Pieced to see lots of fantastic projects! Have a great day!