Whelp, I got through SOME of the list....

Finished my 3x6 blocks (which will be sent off on Wed., assuming no one hates their block):


Sewed the blocks for one of my Across the Sea QAL quilts:
Now, WITH KRAKEN!!!!

without Kraken:


I cut the pieces out for, but did not sew my Skill Builder block.

Sewed my small object(s) for the FTLOS swap...but I still need to sew on labels to the big objects.

Going to grade now....

Rocking Sat night!

I got some bee blocks done (actually I finished them last night, but I photographed them today).


They will be pressed...I have a ton of ironing to do tomorrow.

I started sewing the arms on the Across the Sea Quiltalong quilts.



On tap for tomorrow:
*Mail off Quilting for Kids and finished bee blocks
*Finish bee blocks
*Sew Skill Builder block (cutting pieces tonight...maybe)
*Sew blocks together for at least one Quiltalong quilts. Probably the blue one. I have to make some choices with the purple one about that dusky print. It may leave in favor of an orange solid. For some reason, I cut more pieces than I needed.
*Sew labels on FTLOS objects.
*um....grade papers AND CLEAN.
Anyone got a time machine? I've ridden in a Delorean but I haven't seen any around lately.

Oh, here's the promised goofy dog pic. He was trying to smile at me because I was letting him snuggle with me on the bed.

any cool weekend plans?

I'm going to sew...a lot. And grade the first batch of writing assignments.
I also have to call a batch of parents about Math placements.

I've gotten 2 down for the new 3x6 hive. I have a third to finish after dinner.
I missed sewing this week....at least the quantity of sewing I was able to do over the summer.

On tap for this weekend:
new 3x6 blocks (4 remaining)
mail out Quilting for Kids block
Sew on my Across the Sea quiltalong
Finish and pack my FTLOS objects
Start pondering a new bee block

I'll post pics of the bee blocks later tonight!
Sending safe and lovey thoughts to those of you effected by Irene

still loving the first week.

but I'm trying to find enough time to sew, nap, and dance. Gotta get back into the swing of things.
Anyhow...the dog has a fabulously horrible haircut. I shall post a pic of him tomorrow for everyone's amusement.
I sewed a bit on the FTLOS items. Almost done, assuming my partner doesn't hate the pillow cover I did and I need to start over.


The horrible blob was right smack in the middle, but there appears to be no sign of it now. Any advice on how to decrinkle it a bit if my partner wants it smoother?

I finished a block for a foster child's quilt:

I realized I don't have much pink left in my stash.
I'm waiting for some orange to arrive.

I just joined another hive (as a sub) in the 3x6 bee. I pulled and cut fabric for 3.5 out of the 6 blocks. I am going to sew them this weekend. I've also cut up all my bits for the Across the Sea quiltalong. I may or may not sew on it this weekend as there is a class camping trip (not my forte) looming on the horizon and no sewing will be done that week.
Happy Thursday, y'all!

First day of school....

was fab. I walked home elated.
And realized how exhausted I was about an hour later.
I planned on napping for 30 minutes and ended up having to run to make dance class *cough* almost 2 hours later.*cough*

Had a blast there, too.
How are things in your neck of the world?
Also, I'm planning on a project toward the end of Sept.
And a possible giveaway once I hit a milestone in terms of followers.

Hrm...advice?

It appears to have washed out...THANK BOB.
Is it bad if the pillow cover has that crinkly quilt feel now? If it is, any advice on how to smooth it out again?

Seriously, I was so terrified I would have to start again, that I'm just glad it doesn't have a huge black mark on it.

On the other hand, I don't want to give my partner something disappointing.
Any advice?

I started cutting up prints for 2 baby quilts in the Across the Sea Quiltalong.
I still have to cut background material.
If you want to join, check it out here:
http://ellisonlane.blogspot.com/2011/08/quilt-along-cutting-fabric.html

Lessee....I spent most of the day at school. My room is sooooo lovely.
Just thought I'd share a bit of it with ya.

Almost cried...

still waiting to see if I should.
I was working on my For the Love of Solids object, that is largely white, when my machine somehow kicked out a wad of grease...
which left a black yucky mark right smack in the middle of my item.
I have no idea from whence came the grease blob.
Somewhere from the machine.
If anyone knows where to look to make sure it's not still lingering, waiting to spit more on my sewing, please let me know.
I've never had a machine do that before.
Ugh.