Here it is, January 7 and I am already writing a post!!
And, I already have a finish to show you! In January of 2017, I joined a quiltalong on Instagram (my IG name is kelonie). Following "Tula Pink's City Sampler 100 Modern City Blocks" book, we (a gazillion of us) made 2 blocks per week for 50 weeks. I must tell you that I was rather impressed with myself...that I did all of them!! But, once they were made, I put them away and didn't take them out again until after Christmas of 2018...an entire year later! I was determined to finish it before the end of the year, but I came down with a nasty, horrible and miserable cold that delayed my working on it. But, it is done now!!!
I had used all Anna Maria Horner fabrics on the blocks, and the sashing is Grunge Basics by BasicGrey for Moda Fabrics in Stone. The pattern I chose from the book is called Sliding Scale, is sized at 80x93, and uses 70 blocks. I made my quilt top to measure 72x84 and used only 54 blocks. I guess I have enough to make another quilt, hey? Anyway. Here are a few photos...
You likely won't see this for another year (or so), because it joins a long list of quilt tops waiting to be quilted.
I have a big project that I'll be starting one of these days...the Bakers Dozen quilt by Jen Kingwell. I'll also be using Anna Maria Horner fabrics for that one. Very excited about this, but also a bit nervous, as her patterns can be somewhat challenging.
In the meantime, I have already begun another quilt top...a bright floral patchwork one.
Have a great week!
Yeah. So I am working along and making great progress on my in-between project (also known as #5dayproject)....and have just the borders to do. I find that I am one piece 5 1/2 inches x WOF short. ohno! Well, I figured, no problem, I got that fabric here at my LQS...I will just run over and get what I need.
Well. Seems as if that particular Grunge fabric was discontinued. OHNO! What now? I actually can check at another fabric store (but not until next week) in nearby Pueblo. And, I do have enough small pieces to piece the border. Definitely not my first choice, though. For now, I have set it all aside and will wait until I see if the other store has it...then will do whatever I need to do to finish this quilt top. Here it is thus far...
In the meantime, I am working on Christmas gifts. Since I will be seeing most of these people on my vacation, I thought it would work out nicely to take their gifts with me. So. Working my fingers to the bones.
And, I am making lists and getting everything ready to go on vacation. I am so looking forward to it!!!
I plan to take along some knitting...just in case I have some downtime (ya never know!)...or for in the car on the way to/from Wisconsin. I should be able to knit face cloths while riding in the car. You know, with all the bags/zipper pouches I have, none of them has ever been designated as a 'knitting project bag'. So. I made a special one to put my knitting supplies in for the trip.
This zipper pouch measures 11x6x2.5 inches...enough room for everything I need...needles (I use the short ones), darning needle, 2 skeins of Cotlin yarn (50 grams each), crochet hook, ruler, and scissors. I lined it with canvas to make it a bit sturdier and I am very happy with it.
I'll be back next week to let you know what I find at the other LQS. In the meantime, have a great weekend!
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.". Jeremiah 29:11
