DWM and FMQ Challenge

Wow, July gone already?  I swear it just started, man summers go so fast don't they?

U9P

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I finished quilting the Urban 9 Patch, I thnk Lily is going to like it.  Its' got some nice cozy pink fleece on the back.  I used Quilters dream, dream puff batting, so fine thread on top and bottom line in the bobbin.  

And the Free Motion Quilting Challenge, I had just enough fleece left over at the bottom to get this months challenge done.  I used a different fill in each section.  The print on the top is pretty crazy but you can see the quilting better on the back.  I would like to try this one again with the same fill in each segement, I really like the technique.

A-7, A-5, C-2, C-4

D-4, D-3, D-1, D-2

I finally worked on my dear jane blocks, 8 of them done, that's a record for me :)

We're heading to sunny funny Florida this week.  Can you take scissors and needles on a plane?  I was thinking of working on the hexies on the plane, just not sure if you they'll let you on with scissors.  Get this I"m gonna go para-sailing while I'm out.  Well sitting here in my mid west home I can say, I hope I don't chicken out :)  Definitely snorkeling, I know I won't chicken out on that one. 

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DWM - and we have a winner

Didn't get to pick the winners on Saturday because this little guy came over for a sleep over so we were busy having fun.  It finally cooled off a bit in the Chicago area so we were able to have lunch outside on Sunday.  And  Mr. Smiles was very happy about that.

I did get a little sewing done during nap times, here's what 2 naps got me.  Finished the blocks for one of the boy quilts for 100 Quilts for Kids (see the button on the side bar, it's a great cause - and there's prized :)  I'm making 3 of the boy quilts, 2 for 100 quilts for kids and 1 for a baby shower.  Still have to sew the blocks together and add a border.   I also finished the blocks for the Urban Nine Patch.  I loved the on point setting, but that will have to wait for the next one.  Finished up the U9P, another one added to the waiting to be quilted list.

And now for the winners of the Charm packs - winner number of the Katie Charm packs is number 12 Lesley from the Cuddle Quilter  And winner of the Summersault Charm packs is number 49 is Julieanne K, I've sent you both private emails.  If I don't here from you by Friday, I'll pull another number.  Congrats to the winners!!

DWM - and give away

Man, where is the summer going?  I seriously can't believe it's July already. Seems like just yesterday that Feb was taking forever - I swear Feb is the LONGEST month :)

Last week I went to IN to Shipshewana for a quilt show and was finally able to get those bags emptied.  Oh goodness what fun that was.  And my daughter has been hiding a couple of quilt stores from me.  I go out there to see her about 4 times a year.  She keeps saying nope, no quilt stores.  Ahh, but there's Yoders - if I don't go to any other store, I think that one will do!  Next though I need to make a list.  Here's all the wonderful fabric I got.  No reason, no project, just me my husband and my daughter saying "you need this fabric" and in the basket it went :) It must have been close to lunch time when my daughter spotted the hot dog fabric. But since I had to put all that away I decided to have a give away, but first you have to see what I did this week.  I'll be quick :)

Sea Shards

Sea Shards

Table Runner

It seems like forever since I've been able to spend the day quilting.  I think I got my fix this weekend. Sea Shards quilted and binding done.  My sister wants this one.  I was surprised, but ok.  It was going to be a donation quilt, I'll donate to her.  New pantograph for me, Fantasy Flame 2 from Urban Elementz.  I really like how this one looks. Not sure I get the whole flame thing going on, I thought more like sea weed.  But hey, it's one I can do!!

Next is a table runner that was given to me by Kat from at Scrapbox Quilts  Didn't she make a beautiful runner?  She asked who could use a runner that was 100 in long.  I explained that's that size of my table and the next thing I know it's mine.  I had no idea she meant it literally.  Thanks Kat!  It is definitely the prettiest runner in my house.  I was so glad to finally get this beauty quilted.   Nothing but feathers on this baby.

And  a couple more blocks of the U9P.  I LOVE the on point layout.  The blocks are slow for me to make so it's gonna be a while for this one.

Ok the give away - why?  Cuz I have more things than I want to put away.  And so many of you have provided so much for me in terms of tips, suggestions, inspiration and motivation.  Just my way of saying, thanks, I appreciate you.  2 winners this time.  I have charm packs to give away, you choose, 2 of Katie by Jennifer Young (this is what I used for my made in cherry quilt).  or two of Summersault from Free Spirit (these are what I'm using for 100 quilts for kids).  Now Summersault is 6 inch charm, not five inch like Katie

Katie

This give away is for followers only.  If you're a follower leave a comment, that's all.  I would love to hear what you do with charm packs.  I'm stumped when it comes to this size.  But really would like to hear what you do with them, although not required to win.  I'll draw two winners on Saturday afternoon some time.  Good luck!!

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DWM - last one for June

Really is this the last design wall for June?  Where did June go, can we get it back just for a little while.  Not much sewing this weekend, went to IN to the Shipshewana Quilt Show.  I got a couple more urban nine patch blocks done.

And a little car sewing, it's a 4 hour ride to my daughters one way.  So that was a nice chunk of time for some sewing in the car.  I was able to get one diamond complete there, and one on the way back. I think I just might be getting a little faster.

I'm one diamond short of making a star.  Hmmm well I have a few threads on the design wall don't I???  Oh, that's because it's well loved and used :)

And here is what I've been so anxious to dive into.  The one reason I went was to experience the Bliss Rail system for my Millennium.  I have to say I was a bit disappointed and really couldn't tell the difference between what I have not and the Bliss Rails. I was all set to order them, but nope, what I have is good.  The guy said if you have your table set up well, that it's not that much of a difference.  I"m not touching my table cuz they must have set that baby up perfectly.  So instead I shopped for fabric.  See all those bags, filled with  yummy wonderful fabrics :)

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DWM and June Free Motion Quilting Challegne

What a sewing weekend!!  I know I won't be sewing next weekend as I'll be heading to Shipshewana for a quilt show and to spend the day with my oldest daughter. Yep, talked her into going with me.  Promised her I'd buy her ice cream :)  


So what did I get done?  I finished two wonderful tops for QOV.  These came from a group in Columbus, IN.  They have about a dozen gals from "forty something" to age 97 working on tops as well as one man who is the son of one of our quilters and does his piecing as he works a night shift doing computer support from his home. Since they started in April '05 they have completed 2,473 quilts.  Isn't that amazing?   


The first one was made by Flossie, you may have seen this on my summary from FNSI, but showing it again because Flossie is 97 and she made this beauty.  I'm just simply so impressed and excited.  I want to be quilting when I'm 97!!  I used hobbs 80/20 blend for the batting, so fine thread on top, bottom line on the bottom and the panto is Drunken Feathers by Barbara  Becker.  I think it gives a nice soft texture to the quilt.

The second one I just love.  The colors the pattern, just beautiful.  hobbs 80/20, Superior So Fine on top, and bottom line on the bottom.  The panto is Ground Cover by Barbara Becker.  I thought the leaves were great with the jungle prints.  They did a great job with these Quilts of Valor don't you think?

And while the machine was hot and ready to go, I did the June Free Motion Quilt Challenge from Sew Cal Gal (see the botton on the side bar).  I just really had a lot of fun with this one.   I sewed my squiggly line all over and then started doodling and filling in the spaces.  I used two layers of some poly batting that I had in the closet - no idea who makes it or which one, but I liked it :)  I also used silk thread for the first time and I LOVED it.  I was really surprised how nicely the checker board came out since no ruler or marking was involved.  Just eye ball it.  What fun!!  

And then I have the design table.  No idea how this thing is going to go together.  I've started a new mystery from Silly Goose Quilts. They call theirs Calm Blue Ocean.  I'm calling mine Tossed Salad cuz that's what it reminds me of.   I had a bunch of green fabrics on the table that I didn't want to put away, so heck might as well use 'em.  I'm almost caught up, finished parts 1-4 and half way through with 5.  What I can't figure out is the odd number of blocks in step 1:  89 - really???  How is that gonna work???  Even number of blocks in all other steps.

And last my first urban nine patch, love this block   A little brigh huh?  You should see the rest of the fabrics :)  This is going to be for a toddler girl and I think she'll love the bright cheery colors.

That's it, hope everyone has a great week!!

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