More finishes!

Last night I got distracted from making the boxy bag and finished a really *cough* ugly *cough* table runner from Quilt Guild blocks.
It was weird and wouldn't lay flat.  So I washed it.  It's still not gorgeous, but it is, at least, mostly flat now.



Even Kraken can't believe I made this.
I hurt my back quilting the crap out of this.

So, I finished three things this weekend.
Lawn #1 (from Happy Zombie's Lawn Chair quilt pattern over at the Moda Bakeshop).



I really like the Farmer's Wife block runner:



I picked out my fabrics for the Camp Thimble quilt.  Tomorrow the embroidery bits of it begin!




I've also started on my Hexy MF...which I already know I'm modifying.
I'm using this:



and I'm doing the Soda Pop QAL with bits of this stack:



Gonna call it Raspberry Beret.

This should clear out 2 stacks.  But I still need to stash bust in a MAJOR way.
*cough* especially since my bday is in August and I'm pining after the new Lotta, Chicopee, and Tula's new line.  (not in that order...I'm DYING for the Tula).

I'm linking up to Pat Sloan's UFO bust,

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Trying to clear the decks....

I have a lot of projects on a lot of burners.  I'm feeling the pressure to clear out some old stuff.

Here's my old Finish-Along list for the 2nd quarter.  I'm updating it as of today.  Pics forthcoming.  So far 9/14 with #10 on the roster to do today.

1. Red, Grey, Black Quilt from bee blocks.  Still sitting in the snap frame.  haven't been handquilting it.

2. First quilt using Skill Builder Blocks.  Done.

3. Vintage-y quilt 1.  Done.

4. Vintage-y quilt 2. Done.

5. Sew. Happy. Quilt. Done.

6. Postage Stamp quilt. No real progress made.

7. The Lawn Chairs Quilt #1, aka jellyroll quilt .  Done.  Currently in the dryer.



8. The Lawn Chairs Quilt #2. Still needs to be basted.  Front and Back are done.

9. The boxy bag for Trollop. On to do list for today.

10. Cosmic Burst QAL/Precious QAL. Done.

11. My random Farmer's Wife blocks. Done.  Made them into a table runner thingie.

12. Prayer Flag quilt. Done.

13. The Pirate's last shopping bag.  Done.

14. Stained Quilt. The top is done. 

Jinkeys, y'all!

I can't post pictures...
but, um, I found a dress.
I think THE dress.
It needs altering but I think cutting the train will result in enough fabric to let it out some.
HAPPY DANCE.
Mom and the MOH both liked it.
The Pirate asked for pics and I had to explain to him that he doesn't get to see the dress.
Until the wedding.
Heh.  He thought it applied only for the day of the wedding.  Heh.
Also, wooo, dress from the Goodwill.  So, no major budget eater.
And, I think my aunt can alter it around Xmas time when I am hopefully in better shape.
WOOOOOOOOOOO!

Some bag love...

Ok, loyal followers, you've already seen part of this post.
Sorry about that.
I'm entering this bag over at Ellison Lane Quilts' Summer Sewing linkup.



I made this bag for this summer.
The lime green and the natural colored bits are linen.
The pockets on the outside are a coveted Kokka trefle comic book fabric.
I'm trying to work more color into my life.
Too many years of living in NYC morphed my wardrobe into mostly blacks, grays, and browns.
I've loved carrying around my 241 Outfoxed bag, but I took a long time coming to make a Go Anywhere bag by Noodlehead, even though I've had the pattern for a while now.

It took me far longer than I thought it would to put it all together.  Part of that was due to my suffering a severe case of "Ooo....shiny" coupled with anxiety about flying.

But, anyway....
I'm loving it.  I wore it to a gallery opening last night.
The director (a straight dude) complimented me on it.
I can see many more of these in the future...even if they take a while to do.




Plus, when you're waiting for someone, it's fun to read the comics.
I'm amazed at how much stuff I could potentially cram in this thing.  It may double as a knitting bag.

In other news, I finished the first version (using eco-felt) of the needlebook for Camp Thimble.


I am making another before I shift over to the wool felt.
I've postponed making the medallion for the quilt until I'm back in my sewing grounds.

Soooooo going through sewing withdrawal.
Also...have not gotten much further with wedding issues.  Thank you all for the advice.  It's helped peel me off the ceiling a bit.
Also...pms and stressful planning are a BAD combo.

wedding advice?

So....um...trying to plan a wedding.
This may be triggering my OCD/making me crazy/leading me to fight with my family.

 We were originally thinking about something small and intimate.
 I think our guest list is getting bigger.

 I thought it was going to be AT my parents'; now it looks like we'll have to have a venue because there are too many people.

 I was thinking something non-traditional. Like I'd be happy with a small ceremony and some kind of a meal that features foods I'm not allergic to. Oh, and cake.

 I'm not uber girly. I'm not even sure I want to wear white....or shoes.

 I don't have a sister. Even when I've been a maid of honor, my friends didn't really need/want much input.

 Um...I don't really know how to do this.

 Part of me just wants to say screw it and have a pirate wedding in Vegas. But then, I wouldn't be able to coordinate all my BFFs being there. And, I think my mom would kill me.

 How are you supposed to do this?
I'm not even sure where to start/which things to REALLY argue about.

 Also...I am experiencing MAJOR sewing machine/animal withdrawal. (I get to see the Pirate tomorrow.)

Trucking...

I got all my Nubees blocks done and mailed for June.


 Caught up on a late block for the New Bee on the Block:


I also finished my first project for Camp Thimble!
(I'm going to do more than one shirt...but now I have one to wear when I see my mom!)


And, I have a lovely bag to go with me on my visit to see my folks.
It may be my favorite.  (I know I say this every time.)
It's comic booky.
Gah.



Gonna enter it in Purse Palooza and the Summer Sewing over at Ellison Lane Quilts.

Last day of school...

It was my last day of school with my 6th graders today.
Man...I'm going to miss this bunch.  Some of them I've known since they were 4.
So, today was full of hugs, a few tears (yes, some of them were mine), and lots of singing, cupcakes, and laughter.

I'm kind of beat.  Tomorrow is a dance show.  I, um, know one of the two pieces and will be making up the other one either tomorrow or during the actual show.  We're performing at a dancer's house, and my one guest will be The Pirate...so...yeah.

I'm dragging my butt up early tomorrow for an Atlanta Modern Quilt guild meeting.

I'm also linking up with the Fresh Sewing Day over at Lynne's/Lily's Quilts:

I got a fair amount done in May, but I am still feeling (and am a bit) behind.

There was my Mini for Jenn's Play challenge.  (Thanks for all y'all that voted!)



I finished my May Precious/Cosmic Burst quilt.  I have a purse planned for my June Precious project.


There were bee blocks:


 I finished the Modern She Made swap. This block got turned into a sewing machine cover. (still haven't uploaded the pics of the finished product.)
 I made an item for the Zakka sew along:

I have two matching quilts from my UFO pile in process.  (one is at the needs to be pin basted stage, the other has the quilting about half complete.)
I also have one that's been in the snap quilting frame for WEEKS.  I think I'm still on block #1.  Blarg.
I have to pick my fabrics and projects (and pack them up), along with Nubee June blocks for a trip to see my mom and dad...and the commencing of wedding planning.  Eep.

Linking up to Lily's Quilts!