Wonky Cross

I got another quilt top back from Arlene and was able to put the binding on and hand stitch it down.  I am quite pleased with how it looks.  I started this a last fall when I wanted to try out the wonky cross blocks.  Lucky for me I found the border pattern fabric from Riley Blake that helped me plan out the color scheme. 

quilting by Arlene

 

 

 This is a simple quilt, wonky cross' with a larger cross dividing four wonky crosses  ( a bit hard to see due to the photo.) Arlene did a great job of quilting it with stars and loops and it makes it look great.  I was also able to finish the last of the Solstice Star blocks by Faith at Fresh Lemons and put together a top.  I still need to make the backing, and am debating a multi colored floral or a pieced back using some of the prints on the front.

Solstice Stars

Rectangles is done.  I like how these simple blocks not only show off the fabrics from past quilts but come together in an effective baby quilt.  I got the inspiration for Sew Katie Sew's blog who did something similarly.  I may have to do this one again in a bigger size and in a different color way.  I have an idea that I will share later on in the week  once I can find some of the fabrics to do a test. I also will have to remember this simple wave pattern for a quilting option cause it looks great.

Rectangles

 I also was able to finish up dad's birthday gift.  Placemats.  Okay a bit lame but he will like them as will mom who gets to toss out some of the old ones I made for them years ago.  I was also able to get the ice blocks on the wall once more and will work hard to get this top done for next week and that will be yet another UFO that is complete.

WIP Wednesday

Rectangles and Sashing

Another Wednesday has rolled around and I have accomplished a fair bit.  I finished the binding on my Farmers Market rectangle quilt.  I just love it,is so bright and colorful a real pop of color on a grey day.   I got the pattern off of All People quilt.com .  Its easy to make and a good way to show off those larger pieces of fabric.

Urban Couture

I also have been working hard to finish off my version of Lee's quilt and hope to have the top ready to go to the long armer.  I do need to figure out what to do for a backing.  Use something that I have in the closet that may or may not work or go get something else? Hmmm.  Hard call.

I also am working on hand sewing the binding on my summer sampler but need a few more nights in front of the TV to get it done.  And later this week I get about 8 projects back all which are Christmas.  That gives me til the end of Nov to madly sew the bindings on. 

WIP Wednesday

Well I have been getting a fair bit done this week on the quilting front which is nice for a change.  Surprising myself, I have started no new projects.  Hard to believe but true.  Not sure for how long, but for a while I feel the need to be focusing on old stuff and getting it complete.
So here is the break down for this week:

New Projects:  none

Bee blocks

Bee Blocks: This week I finished the last of the bee blocks for Blockheadz exchange.  Patricia wanted blocks with a patriotic theme. I still have to do some work on mine, but I hope by weeks end I can get to it.

Wrapping up Projects

I have been working hard this week on trying complete some tops that have been sitting on my work table begging to get a little more done on them.  I started making the Single Girl quilt back in May and had hoped to have it done by June actually.  What was I thinking?  Anyways I am 12 blocks away from getting the top together on this one. But I have put two bindings on finished tops and finished two new tops ( Ferris Wheel and Rectangles) and backings for them. 

Ferris Wheel

 I have also put away from fabric that was piling up and starting too look a bit crazy in the sewing room.  I still haven't put things to rights after re arranging things so its still a bit chaotic for me and  haven't been spending as much time as I maybe should in this room!  Oh well there is next week right?

Rectangles in Blue, Red and Yellow