I finished hand sewing the binding on the Pink Tile quilt and the monkey quilt.
Pics are forthcoming as soon as they have been through the wash. (The Monkey quilt is in the washer right now.)
The class play is cast. Most of the kids were just plain excited. I had a couple of sad faces, a few tears. I hate those moments. I love my kids. I'm hoping Monday everyone will get into the swing of things and just have fun with it. (That's usually how it goes.) Can't believe this is my 11th play written and directed with kids!
New projects added to my to do list:
3 knitted hats for cyclopses (is that the proper plural?)
2 sets of wings for the kung fu peacocks
There will be more....
Friday, January 6, 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Holy Crap...
In an attempt to get in better shape and lose weight, I bought a Zumba card for 15 classes.
Tried the first one today.
(I took one of my best friend's daughters who is on break from college.)
It was ridiculously hard.
And ridiculously fun.
Even when I messed up, I was laughing.
My partner in crime (who I think is WAY fitter than I am) was smiling the whole time and commented that this was a ZONE 5 (which I think is the highest level) of workout.
We're going back for more Sun, only this time we're taking her mom with us.
I'm thinking I'm going to be feeling this tomorrow....
EEP.
Tried the first one today.
(I took one of my best friend's daughters who is on break from college.)
It was ridiculously hard.
And ridiculously fun.
Even when I messed up, I was laughing.
My partner in crime (who I think is WAY fitter than I am) was smiling the whole time and commented that this was a ZONE 5 (which I think is the highest level) of workout.
We're going back for more Sun, only this time we're taking her mom with us.
I'm thinking I'm going to be feeling this tomorrow....
EEP.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
just pics and captions today...
Block #1 for jan, New Bee on the Block (2 left to complete)
Skill Builder Circle Block
Sew. Happy. Quilt. Week 1
Sew. Happy. Quilt. Week 2
Oh...and random announcement, internet peoples. The Pirate popped the question and I said yes!!! I'm now sporting a lovely amethyst engagement ring!
Monday, January 2, 2012
Been sewing today...
with a brief interlude of continued cleaning and running to a Staples to get The Pirate the file cabinet of his choice. (His preliminary choice at the Pottery Barn was not available any where in the SE.)
Updates on UFOS:
1. Monkey quilt is done except for hand sewing binding.
2. Tile quilt is done except for hand sewing binding.
3. Across the Sea untouched, back being plotted...I don't think I'm doing the level of piecing I did on the back of the girl version.
4. Rockin Robin...I'm debating on doing either a green or orange sashing. I have a tomato red back and more navy for binding. I have no idea what kind of quilting I'll do on it.
5. No progress on the 241..I'm not sure I have all the pieces cut. (Cough...stuffed in a drawer while "cleaning"..cough)
6. Scrap squares sewn into bigger rectangle...not big enough for a lap quilt...ideas being pondered.
7. Located my design for crosses and cut strips into squares. (I have a piece for the back, but I still have to locate the binding.
8. I picked some of the blocks, but I may wait for the 2 remaining blocks headed my way, I hope, from my hive in the 3x6. I've got a backing coming and binding chosen.
Woooooo....
I'm pondering my design for the Tangerine Tango.
Still needs to be done:
Bee blocks for New Bee on the block
2 new blocks for Sew. Happy. (tomorrow)
I still haven't tried the applique block for the Skillbuilder (I have two done that also need to be photographed and posted.)....Honestly, I HATE applique. I'm just not patient enough for it. However, the guilt laden chick in me feels badly about skipping a block. Blarg.
Updates on UFOS:
1. Monkey quilt is done except for hand sewing binding.
2. Tile quilt is done except for hand sewing binding.
3. Across the Sea untouched, back being plotted...I don't think I'm doing the level of piecing I did on the back of the girl version.
4. Rockin Robin...I'm debating on doing either a green or orange sashing. I have a tomato red back and more navy for binding. I have no idea what kind of quilting I'll do on it.
5. No progress on the 241..I'm not sure I have all the pieces cut. (Cough...stuffed in a drawer while "cleaning"..cough)
6. Scrap squares sewn into bigger rectangle...not big enough for a lap quilt...ideas being pondered.
7. Located my design for crosses and cut strips into squares. (I have a piece for the back, but I still have to locate the binding.
8. I picked some of the blocks, but I may wait for the 2 remaining blocks headed my way, I hope, from my hive in the 3x6. I've got a backing coming and binding chosen.
Woooooo....
I'm pondering my design for the Tangerine Tango.
Still needs to be done:
Bee blocks for New Bee on the block
2 new blocks for Sew. Happy. (tomorrow)
I still haven't tried the applique block for the Skillbuilder (I have two done that also need to be photographed and posted.)....Honestly, I HATE applique. I'm just not patient enough for it. However, the guilt laden chick in me feels badly about skipping a block. Blarg.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Finish-a-long, first quarter...
Rhonda, over at Quilter in the Gap, is hosting a Finish-a-Long for 2012.
I'm joining in the fun.
UFOs I pledge to complete in the first quarter:
1. The Monkey Quilt...I started in a LONG time ago, it seems, but I haven't finished it.
As of right now, I have the top done, the back pieced but not trimmed. It needs
sammiching, quilting and binding.
2. The Pink Tile quilt...I've got the pieces for the top cut, but not sewn.
No idea what I'll use for the back yet.
3. The Across the Sea boy quilt...the back still needs cutting and piecing, etc.
4. Rockin Robin...the top is done, the back needs to be pieced..and it needs sammiching and quilting and binding.
5. My 241 Noodlehead bag...some of the pieces are cut, but that's it. I ended up postponing the sewing on it in order to finish some Xmas presents.
6. Random square quilt...it's a scrap busting project. I haven't gotten far.
7. My long overdue Dead Simple QAL cross quilt. I got as far as cutting the fabric into 6 in wide WOF strips...
8. My red, grey, & black bee block quilt (using blocks from my 3x6 rounds)
Projects that I hope to start and finish:
1. My. Sew. Happy. Quilt. QAL quilt
2. My For the Love of Solids swap item
3. Lap quilt for Aunt.
4. 2nd apron for The Pirate
5. Tangerine Tango Challenge
Whew...that's a lot. Add to that bee blocks from Neutral and Not, New Bee on the Block, 3x6, 4x5, Sew Bee Blissful, and possibly a few others...
I better get sewing!
Friday, December 30, 2011
Winding down...
Well, I am trying to wind up to a MAJOR clean tomorrow.
The reality is, I'm tired.
And I think I may have the ick.
On the other up side, the class play is written. It's going to run about 45 min, I think...maybe an hour if the dance numbers (yes, I think there are three) are longer than I think.
I have to clean up my sewing space (aka the guest room) because my folks are coming to visit mid Jan. I only have one other weekend to spiffify this place from top to bottom. Let's just say that I inherited my OCD...whether intentional or not, it will be inspected.
*big sigh* visiting my parents made me realize what a cluttered up mess I've let the house get.
I have a few home oriented goals for 2012.
Sit down with the Pirate and order seeds for a container garden. (We used plants and did it relatively late this past year.)
Get the entry way tile cleaned and sealed. (yeah, still shaking my head as why the builder didn't do that)
Repaint the kitchen (from a repair and wear and tear)
Ideally that would read repaint the house, but I need to win the lottery for that one.
(Most of the upstairs, except the hallway, has already been repainted by my mom, me, and my Trollop.)
Figure out a way to carve out a sewing space.
GENERALLY PURGE...books, clothes, etc. (This is going to be hard as I am a packrat AND a fabric whore.)
Other goals...
get in better shape/lose weight. I already bought a zumba card. Now I have to go.
(The Pirate and I are having some sort of weight loss competition. Once we iron out the details, I may post them here. I bought us a fairy wand to go on the top of the fridge...I'll explain the reason for it later as well.)
Sew at least a quilt a month.
Go to the Sewing Summit.
Woman up and pick a Bernina. (The Xmas fairies were good to me and mostly gave to the Bernina fund.) Anyone got advice on that one? I know I can't afford a Bernina 820...
The Pirate got me a workhorse Janome 11554 to use as an alternate machine when/if the Brother bites the dust...I want to use it, but I don't have the necessary feet yet. (Note to self: see if feet from brother might be compatible.)
I got some wondrous Christmas presents....mom gave me a vintage H quilt top. It needs some love and repair, but it's on my list for 2012 to complete. I'll post pics of it at some point to get opinions on backing, quilting, etc.
I've got a big announcement coming mid month. It's going to influence my crafting time, I think....(no, I am NOT pregnant.)
I'm also knitting like mad today. I've started the monsters for cast presents for my students. I need to make thirty. I've going to make them Cyclopean this year.
Anywho, here's my crafty year in review. Some stuff got left off...
Projects:
Bee Blocks:
I have some UFOs that didn't make the list. I counted mom's big quilt, even though it needs a long armer. I didn't include (I don't think) the 2nd boy version of the Across the Sea.
I still have to piece the back.
I also still need to quilt the Rockin Robin and the monkey quilt. Depending on what I do Mon, I may add those to the list. The monkey quilt top is slated for completion tonight.
Of course, that's all contingent on the ick. I really really want my tummy to stop being hurty.
The reality is, I'm tired.
And I think I may have the ick.
On the other up side, the class play is written. It's going to run about 45 min, I think...maybe an hour if the dance numbers (yes, I think there are three) are longer than I think.
I have to clean up my sewing space (aka the guest room) because my folks are coming to visit mid Jan. I only have one other weekend to spiffify this place from top to bottom. Let's just say that I inherited my OCD...whether intentional or not, it will be inspected.
*big sigh* visiting my parents made me realize what a cluttered up mess I've let the house get.
I have a few home oriented goals for 2012.
Sit down with the Pirate and order seeds for a container garden. (We used plants and did it relatively late this past year.)
Get the entry way tile cleaned and sealed. (yeah, still shaking my head as why the builder didn't do that)
Repaint the kitchen (from a repair and wear and tear)
Ideally that would read repaint the house, but I need to win the lottery for that one.
(Most of the upstairs, except the hallway, has already been repainted by my mom, me, and my Trollop.)
Figure out a way to carve out a sewing space.
GENERALLY PURGE...books, clothes, etc. (This is going to be hard as I am a packrat AND a fabric whore.)
Other goals...
get in better shape/lose weight. I already bought a zumba card. Now I have to go.
(The Pirate and I are having some sort of weight loss competition. Once we iron out the details, I may post them here. I bought us a fairy wand to go on the top of the fridge...I'll explain the reason for it later as well.)
Sew at least a quilt a month.
Go to the Sewing Summit.
Woman up and pick a Bernina. (The Xmas fairies were good to me and mostly gave to the Bernina fund.) Anyone got advice on that one? I know I can't afford a Bernina 820...
The Pirate got me a workhorse Janome 11554 to use as an alternate machine when/if the Brother bites the dust...I want to use it, but I don't have the necessary feet yet. (Note to self: see if feet from brother might be compatible.)
I got some wondrous Christmas presents....mom gave me a vintage H quilt top. It needs some love and repair, but it's on my list for 2012 to complete. I'll post pics of it at some point to get opinions on backing, quilting, etc.
I've got a big announcement coming mid month. It's going to influence my crafting time, I think....(no, I am NOT pregnant.)
I'm also knitting like mad today. I've started the monsters for cast presents for my students. I need to make thirty. I've going to make them Cyclopean this year.
Anywho, here's my crafty year in review. Some stuff got left off...
Projects:
Bee Blocks:
I have some UFOs that didn't make the list. I counted mom's big quilt, even though it needs a long armer. I didn't include (I don't think) the 2nd boy version of the Across the Sea.
I still have to piece the back.
I also still need to quilt the Rockin Robin and the monkey quilt. Depending on what I do Mon, I may add those to the list. The monkey quilt top is slated for completion tonight.
Of course, that's all contingent on the ick. I really really want my tummy to stop being hurty.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Finishing Xmas with a bang!
My dream color palette.
That's quite a challenge.
After playing around a bit, I've settled on this one:
1. Floral Folio Dark Orange Allover Leaves Yardage SKU# Y0816-37
2. Flora Tangerine Feathers Yardage SKU# 25055-24
3. Flora Tangerine Lattice Yardage SKU# 25058-15
4. Curio Pumpkin Grunge Yardage SKU# 30150-134
5. Me and My Sister Favorites Purple Rick Rack Yardage SKU# 22073-39
6. Sketch Purple Screen Texture Yardage SKU# C8224-Purple
7. Impressions Purple Plaid Yardage SKU# PWTY015-PURPL
8. Amelia Cotton Playful Purple Stripe Yardage SKU# 22165-14
9. Shades of Grey Ragg Tagg Yardage SKU# S11-01-RAG
10. Shades of Grey Pinstripe Yardage SKU# S11-01-PIN
11. Hyperreal Garden Warm Illusion Yardage SKU# HG-8407
12. Black and White Black Random Pencil Check Yardage
SKU# CX4840-BLAC-D
13. Bella Solids Terrain Iris Yardage SKU# 9900-168
14. Ready, Set, Go! Orange Pure Organic Solid Yardage
SKU# Pure Organic Orange
15. Bella Solids Silver Yardage SKU# 9900-183
Purple has been a long time favorite color of mine. I've recently been introduced to the color addition of orange with purple, a combo I never thought I would embrace but am loving.
(Enough that my last set of Nubee blocks was purple and orange.)
Apparently, tangerine is THE color of 2012. I love geometrics.
I'm planning a few quilts in the purple/tangerine theme. Who knew I'd ever be on an "in" trend?!
I'm linking up to Quokka Quilts' Blogger's Choice contest sponsored by the Fat Quarter Shop.
That's quite a challenge.
After playing around a bit, I've settled on this one:
1. Floral Folio Dark Orange Allover Leaves Yardage SKU# Y0816-37
2. Flora Tangerine Feathers Yardage SKU# 25055-24
3. Flora Tangerine Lattice Yardage SKU# 25058-15
4. Curio Pumpkin Grunge Yardage SKU# 30150-134
5. Me and My Sister Favorites Purple Rick Rack Yardage SKU# 22073-39
6. Sketch Purple Screen Texture Yardage SKU# C8224-Purple
7. Impressions Purple Plaid Yardage SKU# PWTY015-PURPL
8. Amelia Cotton Playful Purple Stripe Yardage SKU# 22165-14
9. Shades of Grey Ragg Tagg Yardage SKU# S11-01-RAG
10. Shades of Grey Pinstripe Yardage SKU# S11-01-PIN
11. Hyperreal Garden Warm Illusion Yardage SKU# HG-8407
12. Black and White Black Random Pencil Check Yardage
SKU# CX4840-BLAC-D
13. Bella Solids Terrain Iris Yardage SKU# 9900-168
14. Ready, Set, Go! Orange Pure Organic Solid Yardage
SKU# Pure Organic Orange
15. Bella Solids Silver Yardage SKU# 9900-183
Purple has been a long time favorite color of mine. I've recently been introduced to the color addition of orange with purple, a combo I never thought I would embrace but am loving.
(Enough that my last set of Nubee blocks was purple and orange.)
Apparently, tangerine is THE color of 2012. I love geometrics.
I'm planning a few quilts in the purple/tangerine theme. Who knew I'd ever be on an "in" trend?!
I'm linking up to Quokka Quilts' Blogger's Choice contest sponsored by the Fat Quarter Shop.
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