4th quarter FAL list.

I'll be linking up when the link goes live for 

This is my fourth quarter list.  I realistically don't expect to get it all done, but I want the list in one place....
In no particular order:
1.  Hexy MF (currently stalled out)



2.  pouch for Sewing Summit swap  (Deadline:Sewing Summit)




3.  pouch #1 and #2 for me for Sewing Summit (project bags)  (Deadline:  Sewing Summit)


4.  Travel tool case for Sewing Summit  (Deadline:  Sewing Summit)



5.  Finish green skirt embellishment and hemming  (deadline Christmas)

 


6.  Tula skirt  (Deadline:Sewing summit)



7.  Spider skirt  (deadline: Sewing Summit)



8.  Paper pieced cushion for the Travellin' Pic



9.  quilt for my aunt  (My aunt asked for a quilt like my dad's last Xmas.  I haven't gotten far, as you can see.)



10.  Converging Corners quilt  (haven't touched this in a while, but I have a pregnant friend who needs a quilt by Thanksgiving.  Deadline set.



11.  quilt Sew Intertwined



12.  Quilt Mod Pop


13.  How Far will you go quilt  (deadline:  right after Christmas)  (I'm behind 6 blocks, but I want to get the quilt done in time for the New Year.  I LOVE this one.)



14.  Mouthy Stitches swap  (deadline:  October, right after sewing summit)



15.  Heal Circle Improv quilt  (Deadline:  Oct.)


(These are Nicke's blocks from xxquilt)

16.  Malka quilt  (I have blocks from my bee month)



17.  journal covers  (deadline:  Christmas)  I'm going to use these as a scrap buster.  I have too many scraps, and I need some stocking stuffers.



18.  Knit Cowl  (deadline:  Sewing Summit)



19.  Weekender bag?  (All the bits have been sitting for MONTHS)  (deadline:  in theory, Sewing Summit)
(I may make this version #2 and go for a quilt as you go variant)



20.  Scrap Vomit  (I'm tired of just petting the pieces)




21.  coin frame purses  (I'm waiting for frames)  (Deadline: Christmas)



22.  Stockings



23.  superhero EPP  (deadline:  Christmas)



Add to all this Sewing Summit projects, a whole bunch of blocks for the 4x5, the boo bee, Running with Scissors bee, the Heal Circle and others...

Fresh Sewing Day...

It's October!
I got a crapload of stuff done in Sept.

I'm taking it easy this week.  I pulled a muscle in my back.  Today was a visit to the chiro.  Likely, no Zumba for me this week.  I'm going to try to sew a bit tomorrow.

Anyway, here's Sept's mosaic:



Linking up with Lily's Quilts

I'm only hoping Oct will be this productive!

3rd quarter FAL

For the 3rd quarter of Rhonda's FAL, I went big.  REALLY REALLY big.
I didn't do too shabby.  I almost made it through the list, but I stalled out on a couple of projects.  (Plus I added a crapload of bees to the mix and prepping for Sewing Summit.)


1.  Postage Stamp quilt.  NOT DONE.
I made progress.  I honestly would have gotten this done today, but I hurt my  back last night.  Moved wrong and pulled something.  Owie.  I'm icing and Tiger balming it today, so no plans to pin baste today.



2.  Red, Black, and White/Grey quilt. DONE!


3.  The Stained Quilt.  DONE!


4.  The Tree Quilt.  DONE!


5.  The Pirate's apron.  DONE.


6.  My Soda Pop quilt.  DONE.


7.  The Hexy MF quilt. STALLED OUT.  I have two rows sewn together.  I'm slow at hand sewing and I'm finding maneuvering difficult once the row gets a certain size.


8.  The Across the Sea boy quilt.  DONE.


9.  Hexy Bag.  DONE.


10.  Snail bag.  DONE.  (I carry this to work with me every day.)


11.  Medallion quilt.  FINALLY DONE!


12.  Red Wonky stars. DONE.
 The Pirate and I are now referring to this as the Hand Turkey quilt.  Yes, it looks like one of those turkeys you make out of your hand when you're little.


13.  Green and Blue quilt.  DONE!


14.  Do.Good.Quilt.  DONE.


15.  Coaster Set.  DONE.



16. Dog bed #1.  DONE.  (The cat has actually claimed this now.)


17.  Dog bed #2.  DONE.  (Dog gets dibs on this one.)


18.  Quilt for B.  I made some progress on this, but I'm not sure I can give it to the person it was intended for...I was making it for a friend who was going through IVF.  It was her last chance and it didn't work.  She's now started the adoption process, but I don't feel like I can give this to her right now.  


19.  Converging Corners quilt.  No progress made.  I think I know who this is going to.  She's due this winter, so it will end up on the next list.



20.  Orange and Purple quilt.  DONE.


21.  Swoon.  DONE.


22.  Table Runner for R.  DONE.  I'm delivering this for Thanksgiving.


23.  Secret project for Sept.  Done!


So...to summarize.
19  out of 23 done!  Not too shabby.  And, um, the final quarter is gonna be BIG as well.  I hope.

Crafty book projects!

I am a book addict.
There, I said it.
That...along with a fabric addict, a project addict...oh, and chocolate.  Let's not forget chocolate.

I wanted to do a ton of Travel Handmade stuff for Sewing Summit, but I'm running out of time...and I'm not great at garment sewing.

In fact, the green skirt I made to embellish....well, I had plans.  Until I tried it on.
And, um..it's WAY too big.
It fit once.  Three months ago.  And then I lost a little over 15 lbs.
So, I'm not sad it doesn't fit, but I'm going to have to take it apart and resew it.
I'm also going to have to resize the pieces I've got for a Tula skirt and a spider skirt.

Anyway, I wanted something small.  Something I could tackle.  Something that isn't a pouch.  I went for a book I'd been looking at for a while.


A belt!  I don't own any.  (Er.  Didn't.) The reality is that I'm going to have to make my jeans work for a while on my clothing budget.  Since I've got another 10 lbs as a goal (at least 10), a belt seemed like a good plan.


I've actually got supplies for two, but I only got one done before I hurt my back...more on that in my next installment for Rhonda's FAL.


I'm linking up to Craft Buds this!

Hey, Y'all!

Okay, so I've pretty much been busting my butt since yesterday....which has been a continuation of working on projects since the weekend.

Here's what is now done:  (apologies for night time photo taking)

7 ipad sleeves for Remember September



10 in blocks cut for B/W sewing summit swap
10 in text fabric cut for Big Ten Inch Swap
AMH charms cut for swap
Rainbow charms for Sewing Summit swap cut

Orange and Purple quilt


 Modern Medallion quilt



Wonky Stars (aka the Condiment quilt)...it's currently in the wash, so pics tomorrow.

I've got 2 more finishes aimed for this weekend...the postage stamp quilt and the coaster set.
I still need to make the Ghastlies top for B, but I'm trying to decide how to finish it.
I think I'm tabling the Hexy MF and the converging corners quilt, but any way you slice it, hitting at least 20 in one FAL quarter is pretty damn good.

I'll be linking up some quilts for 100 quilts for kids as I'm doing a drop off for Project Linus this week.

edit: pic of condiment quilt added.

Sometimes, a girl's gotta hustle....

Kelsey over at Kelsey Sews is hosting a 100 day hustle.

The idea is that you list your projects that are hitting through the end of the year.
Make it or not, lists are my favorite (OCD, much?).

My list?  Insane, per usual.  (I'm sure, too, you'll see some of these on my FAL final quarter list as well.)  I'm hoping to knock off at least 4 off this list this week.

1.  Finish my half dozen ipad sleeves for Remember September.  (That's gonna happen by Wed, if not sooner, so I can mail them off.)
2.  Medallion Quilt (one out of 4 orange peel sides is done)
3.  Hexy MF (currently stalled out)
4.  pouch for Sewing Summit swap
5.  pouch for me for Sewing Summit (project bag)
6.  Travel tool case for Sewing Summit
7.  Finish green skirt embellishment and hemming
8.  Tula skirt
9.  Spider skirt
10.  Paper pieced cushion for the Travellin' Pic
11.  quilt for my aunt
12.  coaster set
13.  Converging Corners quilt
14.  Ghastlies quilt for B.
15.  Postage stamp quilt
16.  quilt Sew Intertwined
17.  Quilt Mod Pop
18.  How Far will you go quilt
19.  Mouthy Stitches swap
20. 4x5 blocks
21.  various and sundry bee blocks
22.  Heal Circle Improv quilt
23.  Wonky Stars (aka the Condiment Quilt)
24.  Malka quilt
25.  journal covers
26.  Knit Cowl
27.  Weekender bag?
28.  Scrap Vomit
29.  pincushions for swap
30.  coin purses

Yup.  I'm nutso.