Fresh Sewing Day!

I can't believe it's November already.
Looking back, I got far more done in October than I thought I did, mostly bee blocks and swaps.

My favorite piece from October was my 241 bag in Pernilla's Journey. So far, it's gone on weekends to the Kentuck Festival and to Savannah. I love it. I have another one being constructed in my head....maybe 2 more.

Today is the last day to vote on the Eternal Makers Japanese Scrap Bag challenge. Even if you don't vote for me, there are awesome women who should be supported over there. So much creativity!


I'm linking up with Lily here.

On tap this month:
My Black, White, and Grey swap
Being a Caretaker for a 3x6 hive.
Making a crapload of bee blocks (New Bee on the Block, Sew Bee Blissful, 3x6 and 4x5 blocks)
Also planned, quilting my Dead Simple, a second run at it as a cross quilt in another palette.
MORE stockings!
Um...oh yeah...and a buncha Xmas presents that need making.
I have a ton of pouches to design/sew, in theory, a quilt that needs quilting for my mom (the reality is that it's too big for me and my tiny machine), a bag that needs making for a friend, a quilt for the Pirate's friend....oh, and I signed up for a bunch a more charm swaps and have signed up for this:


Did I mention that I've got parent conferences and I'm presenting at a conference next week?!
Today my drama class presented a work in progress. It well received by family and friends. I'm pondering starting a kid bellydance troupe. I'm still thinking of doing it, even after dancing for over 3 hours tonight.

This may be my last small blog linkup at Lily's. I'm at 49 followers. I have a giveaway planned when I hit 50. Want to help me make it this week?

Dead Simple QAL.

I picked a palette that wasn't in my comfort zone.

I kind of like it.

I've got some flannel coming this week to back it in.
Anyone out there use flannel in on the back?
Do you use batting, too?

I've got another simple one in the works....

I'm a caretaker for a 3x6 hive! Super excited.
Also, I have a giveaway in the works....ssshhh. I'll say more soon.

Trying to keep trucking...

but my tummy is having words with me today.

I'm hitting the list:

Prep for conferences (mostly done)
Powerpoint for a presentation
New Bee Block
Skill Builder crazy quilt block

Skill Builder paper piecing block

I'm now totally caught up!

Purchase makeup/food for student showcase
Cut up charm squares for Gen X swap
Cut up charm squares for my swap
Cut to charm squares for color wheel swap
sort and pack charms for color wheel swap
Finish cutting squares for Dead Simple QAL
Hit post office Mailed Gen X charms, Pincushion for swap, and Stocking!

Even though I've knocked out a lot....I still have a BIG list for tomorrow.
I've got rehearsal, a presentation to start and semi-polish, a board to build in my room, and shopping.
That bee block may have to wait a bit....

I've been a bit unproductive this week...

at least in the way of craftiness.

It's been a crazy week with my students.
Conferences have started.
I'm gearing up for 2 dance shows.

Today, we went to the zoo. I got to feed an elephant!

I finished my pincushion package for my Sewn Spaces Swap.
It's wending its way to my partner tomorrow.


I made my first stocking for Stockings for Kids.


I have more Xmassy (yes, that's a word in my world) fabric left, so I am going to try to make a couple more.

I got bee block fabric from a New Bee on the Block member.

Weekend "to do" list:
Prep for conferences
Powerpoint for a presentation
New Bee Block
Skill Builder crazy quilt block
Skill Builder paper piecing block
Purchase makeup/food for student showcase
Cut up charm squares for 3 swaps
Finish cutting squares for Dead Simple QAL
*phew*

Voting is open!

I'll be posting some other project pics today...as soon as I find a battery that's charged for my camera.

Sarah's posted voting for the Eternal Scrap Bag Challenge!
Go vote! (For me if you are so inclined...or for one of the other fabulous ladies!)

OOps....I was featured yesterday!

My project for the Japanese Scrap Bag Challenge was over on Sarah's yesterday.

If you click on over there, you can actually see my bellydance costume for the Dec show.

Say hi to Sarah if you stop on over! It's a fab group of creative ladies!

finally finally

done with cutting up fabric and packaging it
for my Nov Sew Bee Blissful blocks.

I'll be mailing my hoop tomorrow (a day late) as it requires dealing with an actual person because of the customs form.

Still to do:

New Bee block (fabric just arrived)
2 skill builders (I'm behind)
extra bit for pincushion swap


Catching up is unlikely til Thurs.