I've been laying low in Blogland for the past few weeks with the continuation of cleaning up and reorganizing my studio. I can now say that this phase is over because I have finally handled the elephant in the studio--the batting scraps which have been accumulating in several areas in my once tidy and organized studio of years past. They are now contained and organized and it involved a purchase of a brand new 45 gallon waste container with a lid and wheels and a huge sign taped on the outside stating this was not garbage to prevent my hubby from committing a crime in my book. It is safely ensconced in the utility room and good vibes are back in the studio just in time to finish most of the "gotta dos" for August:
Cubbie Baby Quilt #2
This is purely coincidental, but I had to make another baby quilt for my Fitness Center friend, Andrew, who recently had a baby boy. I already made a Cubbie Quilt for one of my best peep's son who is expecting his first baby and his name is also Andrew. For the #2 quilt, I changed the pattern from having checkerboard sashing to a four patch layout. I'm still not sure if I like this pattern as much as the original one because this one involved having to pin my blocks since all of the seams needed to be pressed open and for me it's hard to sew accurately without nesting seams. Unlike Andrew #1, Andrew #2 is not a Chicago Cubs fan but instead a Chicago White Sox fan; fortunately for the baby, his mother is a Chicago Cubs fan so I was more than happy to welcome another new Chicago Cubs fan with a quilt.
Classic Meets Modern QAL hosted by My Quilt Infatuation
My August Blocks, Dutch Pinwheel and Chevron Diamonds, both 10" are done and have been added to the layout. It's nice to be able to see how nicely this quilt is coming. I've only been using Zen Chic's Figures fabric line by Moda and my stash is slowly dwindling. Thank goodness the filler blocks and sashings of flying geese and square in the squares are scrappy because I may just have scraps left after the remaining four blocks are made.
Fireburst Mystery hosted by Tish Adventure in Wonderland
The four 10 inch August blocks are done and there is nothing more maddening than to sew is a mystery quilt for the inpatient quilter, moi. This is the first month we actually sewed blocks and with the other units already sewn, I still have no idea what the final quilt will look. It's a good thing I have other projects to distract me until next month's blocks.
Flags for Sue Block Drive hosted by Alycia Quilts
Last but not least, next week is the Fabulous Freebie Blog Hop, August 20-24 hosted by Calico Joan of MooseStash Quilting. Bloggers will be posting their favorite free patterns either their own or one from another blogger. Here is the schedule of the featured bloggers and I am sure there is going to be a lot of quilt inspirations:
Monday August 20
Tuesday August 21
Wednesday August 22
Thursday August 23
Friday August 24
I will be participating on Thursday, August 23rd with my latest Scattered Squares and Strip quilt which I have just started quilting this week. Binding has been chosen from my Cotton+Steel stash even though I was tempted to buy another print but I had to stick to my August fabric fast. Part of the reason for my studio reorganization was the fabric binge buying I did in June and July and so far during the first half of August, I have not bought any new fabric. Hopefully, I can stick to my resolve and have plenty of projects which already have the needed fabric, I think. See you next week with my Fabulous Freebie post.
Linking up with: My Quilt Infatuation, Needle and Thread Thursday and Confessions of a Fabric Addict, Can I Get A Whoop Whoop Friday
Lots of great sewing here. I'm a Die Hard Cub fan and I love that baby quilt. Your fussy Cub cuts made it so much more perfect than just cutting freestyle. Love it.
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So many fun projects! Your CMM QAL blocks look terrific. That'll be a fun quilt. I can understand your impatience!
ReplyDeleteI love a clean and organized sewing room. Seems it has to be picked up almost daily with a good cleaning once a week. You've been very busy with all these projects. Looking forward to seeing your Scatters Squares quilt next week!
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard about the blog hop but am looking forward to it. Probably will end up pinning even more fun projects to the "someday" list. That is one very long list!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! There is nothing better than feeling good about the space we sew in. I think I shall be giving mine a complete revamp pretty soon. Fireburst is looking great! Next set of instructions will be very soon. I promise it will be worth the wait :) You've accomplished so much and deserve a huge pat on the back. I'm drooling over your Classic Meets Modern Quilt!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering where you were hiding out. I gotta blog tonight or tomorrow - at this point tomorrow. Glad you are getting things in order. I had 2 quilts, quilted just to give me a breather. My September OMG will be my star quilt but one of my quarterly goals, a handpiecing project, I don’t think will get done. Only so much time and I had to buy a golf cart...picture in a few days, I hope!
ReplyDeleteYay for cleaning your quilting room! I really need to do that, I'm forgetting what fabric I already have. Your CMM quilt is just so beautiful, I can't wait to see the whole thing! It's been going on for awhile, hasn't it?
ReplyDeleteWell, there you are! I was just thinking I needed to check in with you and see what you were up to! You've been motivating me to think about cleaning up my space (notice I said think, not do -- yet). Your quilts are looking great, and I look forward to your blog hop post, since I hadn't heard of that blog hop! Only one post done for me this week, but I've been sewing.
ReplyDeleteRose you are moving along. It is good to see you back at it and getting things done.
ReplyDeleteYou have lots on the go, some wonderful projects! I love how your 'classic meets modern' blocks are looking!
ReplyDeleteI was laughing when I got to the part about Andrew #2 being a White Sox fan but knowing that he was getting a Cubs baby quilt for his baby!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you got that elephant tamed! Nothing worse than a pile of stuff you just can't avoid. The thought of you putting a sign on it so your husband wouldn't toss it out made me chuckle :)
ReplyDeleteAll your projects are looking mighty fine! Love those Zen Chic blocks especially.
There's no stopping you Rose! The latest quilt finish is great and perfect for a little boy! I bet you are feeling virtuous about your sewing room clean-up! Maybe you could reward yourself with some fabric! ;-))
ReplyDeleteHopefully, your husband will READ the sign. The classic meets modern is lookin' good!
ReplyDeleteHi Rose! Lots of quilty goodness in this post. I really love the Cubs quilt. I was admiring the cute sashing and corner blocks surrounding the Cubs fabric, and thinking that I need to make one similar for our next baby. I sure am wondering where Fireburst is going next - just two weeks until September 1st. No Micah visits in the near future? Happy Saturday to you! ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your post! You've been a busy busy girl, wow! I had to grin at the wheelie bin description...crime committed, LOL! I have to do my Fireburst Mystery blocks yet.
ReplyDeleteYou've been missed, Rose! It's great to see how much you've been accomplishing. Yay for another finished baby quilt! Your CMM chart is looking great. Great job cleaning up your studio. Now, what are you going to do with those batting scraps? Piece and use?
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