Note to self: Don't be a dumbass. When you have been having tension problems with your machine, don't assume that the tension will be correct when you go to straightline quilt.
Made it almost 1/2 way through the quilting on red, white, and black quilt before I realized the problem. Spent a while picking out that puppy. On the upside, I decided I prefer black thread to white on this one...which will mean another trip to the store tomorrow.
At least I'll have a work in progress to post tomorrow.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Phew...done!
I picked out a ton of the messed up quilting on the Pirate's quilt yesterday. Finished the binding today. I'll post a pic tomorrow.
I think I've settled on my bee block fabric. Going to do a retest tomorrow.
I think I have to do some last minute fabric ordering.
I've got the bits laid out for my MMM swap item.
Gonna sew tomorrow...
Night Night.
Also, my batik quilt that was mailed to my friend (as opposed to the one I'm still working on for the Pirate's family) was received and made her cry. Awwww....
I think I've settled on my bee block fabric. Going to do a retest tomorrow.
I think I have to do some last minute fabric ordering.
I've got the bits laid out for my MMM swap item.
Gonna sew tomorrow...
Night Night.
Also, my batik quilt that was mailed to my friend (as opposed to the one I'm still working on for the Pirate's family) was received and made her cry. Awwww....
Friday, July 15, 2011
I've got my list...
So far, Skill Builder Block done.
Going to paper piece after I eat something...and start picking out mucked bits of Pirate's quilt.
Oh, and I made a blanket out of a horribly early 80s jellyroll doing the jelly roll race methodology. It's got metallics...SERIOUSLY, I think I had pink metallic stirrup pants (remember those?) when I was in 6th grade that looked like some of these prints. Oh, and I definitely had a purple tiger striped bandanna. Ah, the 80s.
Edit: Did the paper piecing...I have spatial issues.
Also, picked out bad bits of Pirate's quilt...only took me about 5 hours.
Going to paper piece after I eat something...and start picking out mucked bits of Pirate's quilt.
Oh, and I made a blanket out of a horribly early 80s jellyroll doing the jelly roll race methodology. It's got metallics...SERIOUSLY, I think I had pink metallic stirrup pants (remember those?) when I was in 6th grade that looked like some of these prints. Oh, and I definitely had a purple tiger striped bandanna. Ah, the 80s.
Edit: Did the paper piecing...I have spatial issues.
Also, picked out bad bits of Pirate's quilt...only took me about 5 hours.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Still trucking...
*cough* I may have signed up for more bees and swaps.
Frankly, I'm trying to get my crafting fix in before school starts again.
I made progress today.
It still needs borders and I have to piece the back still.
Pirate's family's quilt:
I have to slice up and rearrange the blocks. Pirate must supervise this, maybe tomorrow.
I played around with bits:
On tap for tomorrow:
picking out mucked up bits of quilting on Pirate's quilt
Skill Builder block
Test driving Bee block for The New Bees
Cutting up border for quilt top above (and maybe pieces for the back)
I think I'm going to make my Make Mine Modern object (or at least one of them) over the weekend. I've had a kind of quiet partner. This was stressing me out until my quilt buddy told me today that all that means is that I get to choose...and do what I think is fun/pretty.
I hope she'll like it.
Frankly, I'm trying to get my crafting fix in before school starts again.
I made progress today.
It still needs borders and I have to piece the back still.
Pirate's family's quilt:
I have to slice up and rearrange the blocks. Pirate must supervise this, maybe tomorrow.
I played around with bits:
On tap for tomorrow:
picking out mucked up bits of quilting on Pirate's quilt
Skill Builder block
Test driving Bee block for The New Bees
Cutting up border for quilt top above (and maybe pieces for the back)
I think I'm going to make my Make Mine Modern object (or at least one of them) over the weekend. I've had a kind of quiet partner. This was stressing me out until my quilt buddy told me today that all that means is that I get to choose...and do what I think is fun/pretty.
I hope she'll like it.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
WIP wednesday...
Finishes this week:
Row 2 of Rockin Robin
Bee block for Holly
Mailed trees for Misfit Quilters tree swap
Mailed package for Needlebook swap
Projects I'm working on:
*Quilt for Trollop
*Quilt for Pirate's family
(I'm not sure Kraken approves of the batiks.)
*Choosing a Bee block
*Quilt design for mom's quilt (I think it's going to be some Prince Charming pinwheels...using the tutorial Holly sent)
Projects I should be working on:
picking out the boo boos of the Pirate's quilt
Farmer's Wife blocks
I'm linking up to WIP Wednesday over at Freshly Pieced.
Row 2 of Rockin Robin
Bee block for Holly
Mailed trees for Misfit Quilters tree swap
Mailed package for Needlebook swap
Projects I'm working on:
*Quilt for Trollop
*Quilt for Pirate's family
(I'm not sure Kraken approves of the batiks.)
*Choosing a Bee block
*Quilt design for mom's quilt (I think it's going to be some Prince Charming pinwheels...using the tutorial Holly sent)
Projects I should be working on:
picking out the boo boos of the Pirate's quilt
Farmer's Wife blocks
I'm linking up to WIP Wednesday over at Freshly Pieced.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Getting caught up.
I finished row 2 in the Rockin Robin.
I'm not sure I'll try little bittie (1.5 in.) pieced stars. My machine didn't like them and kept trying to eat them.
I finished Holly's block:
I still have a Trollop quilt for my BFF to get going on.
I think I've stalled out on the Farmer's Wife...especially after dealing with the machine trying to eat the little pieces I sewed today. (I handpieced most of them after a bit.)
The Pirate made a scrumptious peach, basil, lemon goat cheese salad I just ate...and spring rolls. I am blessed.
I'm not sure I'll try little bittie (1.5 in.) pieced stars. My machine didn't like them and kept trying to eat them.
I finished Holly's block:
I still have a Trollop quilt for my BFF to get going on.
I think I've stalled out on the Farmer's Wife...especially after dealing with the machine trying to eat the little pieces I sewed today. (I handpieced most of them after a bit.)
The Pirate made a scrumptious peach, basil, lemon goat cheese salad I just ate...and spring rolls. I am blessed.
Monday, July 11, 2011
I've got a lot to catch up on...
Need to work on:
the extra block for the skill builder,
my test block for the bee,
my bee block,
Row 2 of the Rocking Robin,
finishing my Sewn Spaces swap goodies,
go on a fabric run for the Make Mine Modern swap,
I'm sure there are more....*sigh*
Progress:
I've done a TON of triangles for the Rockin Robin.
Finished up my swap stuff for one, still have to wrap it.
Here's a peek.
My test block:
My extra skill builder block:
I'm going to keep on trucking on the Robin, but wait until tomorrow to cut Holly's block. The reality is I'M SCARED TO CUT THE FABRIC...which is ridiculous, I know.
the extra block for the skill builder,
my test block for the bee,
my bee block,
Row 2 of the Rocking Robin,
finishing my Sewn Spaces swap goodies,
go on a fabric run for the Make Mine Modern swap,
I'm sure there are more....*sigh*
Progress:
I've done a TON of triangles for the Rockin Robin.
Finished up my swap stuff for one, still have to wrap it.
Here's a peek.
My test block:
My extra skill builder block:
I'm going to keep on trucking on the Robin, but wait until tomorrow to cut Holly's block. The reality is I'M SCARED TO CUT THE FABRIC...which is ridiculous, I know.
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