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FAL Q2 List

Well it's that time again to make my show of projects that I want to complete. Part of the list is what I didn't complete from the last quarter.  Didn't finished the tumbling snowman. And then there is putting the binding on the Red Scrap quilt, something so easy and I hadn't done it. Plus the one on my bed needs to a binding. Last years RSC that was done in 30's reproduction.  I am going to increase the size so need to make a few more blocks. The 30's Row quilt. Has been hand quilted but need a little more detail to one of the rows The row of houses I want to put in some more detail like grass and clouds. When I get done with that, this quilt is ready to be bound also. I also have a few baby quilts I want to machine quilt And a couple of knitting projects. So I'm linking this up to She Can Quilt 

Yeah!!!!

I can toot my horn today, have two knitted projects done. First one is the socks that was done two at a time, cool idea but I'll not do it again. This method is not for me, the yarn would get t angled up  constantly and felt like I was wasting time fooling around with the two strands of yarn.  You never know what will work or not. And they will make a great pair of house socks. I used a worsted weight yarn and they seem a little on the big side but very comfy. Second is the scarf I started little over a couple weeks ago. This is the one that was a free pattern and you can get it here  The ribbon was old and a little stiff but did soften up after a washing. Very pleased with how it turned out and will make this again.  In fact... purchase some new yarn for another.  Making the fringe was easy and work like it said in the directions which was great because I was nervous about if I could do it but I had no problem.  Now to I

Admit I May Have A Problem

I knew I was not the only one but sometimes for ones with a problem and want to deal with it, doing it with others it very helpful. It works for A.A. Weight Watchers and other programs/groups. So why not with what Sarah is doing over at Confessions of a Fabric Addict. She is leading others to join her in dealing now with our/mine abundant scraps. I had done this in the past but did forget about until I read what she wrote and that is " A yard of quilting fabric weighs about 5.8 ounces." So if I was to weigh mine it would be a lot as cost in fabric goes. What I thought I would start with first is the flannel tub  and the tub of leftovers from things made for the "Little Dudes". Quite the pile but won't bother to weigh them due to the fact it's a variety of various types of fabrics. But if I had to guess. I would say there is around a couple hundred dollars worth there. My thoughts are to make receiving blankets, burp

What's Up 04.11.16

Mainly what's up is on the table. Forgot I told my mom that I would contribute some pillowcases to be donated to the children cancer center in Tulsa. So this morning it's catch up time. Have 3 fabric combination that will be nice. Have more but time is an issue today. Children prints is something I have a lot of lately.  Using the sausage roll method, which is the easiest and quickest way to make pillowcases that I know of. This Youtube video is the method I am using. Gives a nice clean seam, shows how to do a french seam so there are no raw seam edge inside the pillowcase. There are other videos out there with and without french seams but this is one out of the few I watch that was clear to see and understand. So here are my 3 cases ready to be dropped off at Mom's later today. Did have a few completed border blocks for the Scandinavian Christmas wallhanging up on the design wall. Linking with  lovelaughquilt pat

Thinking Orange

This month's color For RSC16 is orange, as many of you probably already know.  I love going to Soscrappy's blog and seeing all the wonder projects others are doing. Which is what I am going to do after I'm done posting this. I haven't started mine yet but I do have a couple choices to pick from. The first is a basic strip block set with a sashing. Like this one I've found on pinterest. Or......   something similar to the Four Winds Quilt pattern offered by Fancy Tiger Crafts Their quilt here is made for a queen size bed but I lik e the layout and I'm making a baby quilt so it will be different of course. This would make a great bed quilt. I have a good stash of orange to pick from and would love to made a good dent in it. Now over at Confessions of a Fabric Addict  she is helping others with their scrap problem, like herself. So between Soscrappy and her, maybe I can make some progress on my scrap problem.  I

What's Up 04.04.16

What I started yesterday was cutting out the pieces for this month Stash Busters pattern.  I have had the fabric picked out for quite a while now and I'm just finally getting around to cutting it and stitching. Seeing how the meeting is Thursday, no rush. LOL All the fabric I did have in my stash and it will be a twin size quilt when finished. Here is a link to the free pattern I like getting the stash busters patterns from Sager Creek Quilt Shop. What a great way to use up what I already have without thinking about what pattern I'm going to use. They are usually an easy pattern to construct, and this one will be what I consider one of those easy on e. I was in a rush and this ended being so blurry, sorry As you can see it's just a bunch of squares and rectangles assembled together. This one too To me it looks like a sweet little girls quilt. I would like to mow the weeds/lawn. But I'm afraid the lawnmower&

March Circles

Well another month has past and another collection of circles for the ISpy quilt.  Over at Quilty Folk others have linked up what they have done for Quilty 365 . She had asked how many days we have and I believe it's around 120 days but seeing how I'm making 2 quilts my number of circles should be doubled that. For this month there should be 60 but was only able to get 42 done. That's OK.