OK, so last week I was patting myself on the back for not having a single item in the NEW Projects category of my WIP tally - this week it's got the largest number!
Lee at Freshly Pieced is back -yeah- and has set up an amazing schedule of
WIP Guest Bloggers for the linky starting October with my friend Debbie at
A Quilters Table. I'm thrilled at the prospect of meeting them both in person at Sewing Summit very soon.
Luminaria
Move aside old projects, a new one's caught my eye. Don't you love it when a quilt takes on a life of it's own? The morphing or unforeseen spin offs that occurs for me during the creative process is one of the my favorite elements of quilting.
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Luminaria 48x60 center |
Last post I showed you some prep and progress pictures from the
workshop with Christine Barnes. This one I will call mid-way because the variation of a border that I'm tossing around to give it my own take is going to take about as much time as the center has.
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close up - a very scrappy Batik collection |
Who knows, I may just audition one fabric to go around it like the pattern and call it a day. But, for now I'm so inspired and want to run with the idea that's lurking - despite the other projects that I should be working on instead.
Sewing Summit
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clutch for sewing tools |
As I envision packing for Sewing Summit, I realize I really want to whip up a few more items for putting my stuff in. This little clutch I made with a friend during a sew day and I had thought it would be a stash gift - well, I'm gifting it to myself to put my sewing tools in! Now I need a needle book and maybe a larger project bag to go along. In a just a month I'll be in SLC - So Excited!
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F+F=MSB First Herringbone |
WIP Weekly Status Update:
Finished = 3
Modern Scrappy Bits swap (partner got it and loved it)
Not your Granny's Bee (mailed and safety delivered)
Sewing Summit Schedule completed (It's going to be awesome)
Progress = 2
Secret Partner MQG pillow swap (working on-I promise)
Sewing Summit Black/White swap (fabric purchased, pics posted)
New Projects =7
F+F=AMSB 2 Herringbone (one finished)
Luminaria (center complete)
Project Bag or Needle book for ME @ Sewing Summit
ModPop QAL
Super Secret Square
Quilt Retreat Goodies and Bags
Help a friend make Coffee Cozies
No Progress = 5+
HTABQ's Japanese Charm Swap (fabric purchased, pic posted)
Sewing Summit zipper pouch swap
Make a "They Eloped" Quilt
Make A Baby Boy Quilt
Alpaca Pillow
...and endless others....