Works in Progress

Nothing completed this week, but I made some progress in using up my scrap Christmas fabric. I made a couple of Christmas ornaments that match my quilt, and pulled left over scraps for a second, simpler quilt for the couch. I’m also working on picking out blocks to go in the bunny medallion quilt, as…

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Works in Progress

Finished Projects I broke out of my quilting rut and made a bag for my sister’s birthday over the weekend. I’m really pleased with how it came out. Finished Flimsys: I haven’t done anything with my finished quilt tops. There are still 4 of them ready for quilting. Those are the Communique quilt, Double Exposure…

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Works in Progress

I seem to be doing a really good job of not getting much sewing done these last couple weeks. I really don’t have anything new to report so here’s a recap of where my current projects are at: Finished Flimsys: I have a total of 4 quilts with tops and backs ready for quilting. Those…

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Works in Progress

Finished Flimsys: I have a total of 4 quilts with tops and backs ready for quilting. Those are the Communique quilt, Double Exposure quilt, String Theory quilt, and Impromptu quilt. I should probably get on that soon, or send them to someone who will. Quilt Tops in Progress: The blocks for my Christmas crazy quilt…

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Projects in Progress

Ever feel like all your projects are getting away from you?  That’s how I feel right now. I’m about halfway through making the Aeroplane Bag by Sew Sweetness.  Once it’s done, I plan to use for a couple things.  It will be a great bag for carrying my sewing machine if I ever get around…

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Back in the Groove

It started with a squeak and with every stitch a new one.  My machine is really due for a service. It’s to be expected with the large number of hours I’ve put on it recently. But the squeak wasn’t the only problem. The first major issue was when my bobbin started pulling multiple threads.  That…

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More Little Projects

As you know, I love little projects to work on between the big ones, or for when I just need a break from the big ones.  So here are a few more of the small projects I’ve done recently. Padded Camera Strap Cover This was a great 15 minute project.  I used a Moda Bake…

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Stitch in Color Quilt

I’ve decided that I must really have a problem.  I finished my Shiny Chevron quilt top on Tuesday and started a new quilt top on Wednesday.  I think I’m addicted to the ability to play with color and layout to create unique designs from basic elements. My newest project is using more stuff from my…

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