Where did the time go today! I completely ignored housework, (well, I did run the dishwasher...) and spent most of the day working on a couple of fun projects.
I can only show a little peak of the first project. I'm one of seven ladies in a small quilt group... we call ourselves BOWTIES. We meet the first Monday evening of the month, and in years past we usually just brought whatever we wanted to work on during our get togethers. Last year, and moving into this year, we decided to spend more time trying new things, and challenging ourselves with group projects. Last fall we decided to pick a medium sized quilt pattern that we would each make. This was our choice.
Of course, we have rules...
We can use a layer cake, (pattern is designed for a layer cake), or we can use other fabric, as long as the layer cake or the fabric we use is from our existing stash. This includes backing, and binding. Due date: Our March 2013 meeting.
I pieced my blocks together in late December. This morning I sewed the rows together. I was lucky to find backing and binding fabric in my stash that will coordinate well with the quilt top, but I'm must make a run to my LQS for batting. The finished size will be 51" square. Here's a sneak peak! I don't want to show too much... we like surprises!
Moving on...
I have been anxious to begin Darlene's Mystery Quilt step 2 every since it was revealed on February 8th. I always enjoy the process of picking and choosing my fabrics. Today I made the 30 hourglass blocks needed. They were time consuming, but I loved piecing them together!
Sewing the hourglass blocks into rows will have to wait until the upcoming weekday evenings. It's always a joy to spend time in my sewing room after a day at work. But no sewing tomorrow night...
...the two hour season finale of Downton Abbey will have my full attention!!!
I can only show a little peak of the first project. I'm one of seven ladies in a small quilt group... we call ourselves BOWTIES. We meet the first Monday evening of the month, and in years past we usually just brought whatever we wanted to work on during our get togethers. Last year, and moving into this year, we decided to spend more time trying new things, and challenging ourselves with group projects. Last fall we decided to pick a medium sized quilt pattern that we would each make. This was our choice.
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| Pieced Tree Patterns www.piecedtreepatterns.com |
Of course, we have rules...
We can use a layer cake, (pattern is designed for a layer cake), or we can use other fabric, as long as the layer cake or the fabric we use is from our existing stash. This includes backing, and binding. Due date: Our March 2013 meeting.
I pieced my blocks together in late December. This morning I sewed the rows together. I was lucky to find backing and binding fabric in my stash that will coordinate well with the quilt top, but I'm must make a run to my LQS for batting. The finished size will be 51" square. Here's a sneak peak! I don't want to show too much... we like surprises!
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| Remembrance by Brannock and Patek - I purchased a layer cake at the AQS Show in October of 2010!!! |
Moving on...
I have been anxious to begin Darlene's Mystery Quilt step 2 every since it was revealed on February 8th. I always enjoy the process of picking and choosing my fabrics. Today I made the 30 hourglass blocks needed. They were time consuming, but I loved piecing them together!
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| 5.5 inch squares - 15 light 15 medium/dark |
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| They look so pretty grouped together!!! |
Sewing the hourglass blocks into rows will have to wait until the upcoming weekday evenings. It's always a joy to spend time in my sewing room after a day at work. But no sewing tomorrow night...
...the two hour season finale of Downton Abbey will have my full attention!!!
Love the view of those hourglass blocks!
ReplyDeletePretty fabrics = awesome projects!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see more!
Oh my, I love those hour glasses...fabrics are so yummy! And your sneak peek sure looks pretty! I actually purchased Downton Abbey and finished the series, but I may have to watch it again, and again....love that show! Enjoy the season finale!
ReplyDeleteI'm crazy about your Confetti Cake...can't wait to see the whole thing. Your hourglass blocks are gorgeous! That's going to be one awesome quilt.
ReplyDeleteSuch fun getting "sneak peaks". Beautiful fabrics you are working with.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful collection of fabrics for your hourglass blocks! I meet with a small quilt group once a month too. And you know I will be glued to the tube for DA, but I am so sad it is the season finale...not yet!
ReplyDeleteYour blocks look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYour sneak peek looks really lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove your mystery quilt. Love those fabrics!
I love the fabric you used for the bow tie group!! I look forward to seeing the completed quilt on your blog.
ReplyDeleteNice work on the hourglass blocks!
Always love your fabric choices. Is that I line you are using for the hourglass blocks? I love how hourglasses can also look like pinwheels if you shift your focus.
ReplyDeleteYou are busy, as always! It will be so fun for you and your group to reveal your projects. I love your choice of fabrics for the mystery quilt.
ReplyDeleteThe 'mystery' quilt your group is doing sounds like fun. The fabrics in your layer cake are wonderful! I love picking fabrics, too, and I LOVE your hourglass blocks!!!
ReplyDeleteYour hourglass blocks look wonderful! :0)
ReplyDeleteLove that sneaky peek.......looks so pretty!!!! I always love the fabrics you pick.
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