Sunday afternoon play

So, as a break from block land, I pulled out the 30s nine patches I made last Fall. With the help of a few solids, I think this will be fun. Sorry for the green wall...I definitely think I need to put up a design wall that is...say...white.

A dozen Farmer's wife

Here are 11 and 12. I am going to start using this gingham (from the Sanctuary collection too) as much as possible - it is super soft and I like the cottage feel it has.

After 12 I'm taking a break from this until maybe tomorrow. I made the mistake of paging ahead and found some very difficult blocks coming up - need to refresh a bit before then.

FD 9/10 and Civil War 9

The problem with color choices! The bow tie block is barely discernable as a bow tie - I should've don ea heavier contrast. Now it just looks like a dark square in the middle of a four patch (which is, theoretically, what a bow tie is...but....).

FD Quilt blocks 6-8

I really like the one at the top - took a little more time, but went togethr nicely. None of my blocks are the right size - I know that's my failure to achieve and maintain a 1/4 seam, but I'm hoping they are all the same size, which is really all that matters, right?

Dsiclaimer: Someone else's

My mother went all giddy over this pattern, so I just had to post this absolutely adorable apron from another site...inspirational!

Farmer's Daughter 3-5

3 more done (that's 5/111). Yes, I had to take out the "bat wings" block and so I need to trim some threads. Otherwise, I think it's going to be a pretty quilt.

Easy blocks

Thankfully, this week easy blocks all around...

1 shabby chic civil war

#1 and #2 Farmer's Wife. Yes, it's Sanctuary. Yes, I probably have enough to do a whole other quilt. And, just in case you're counting, there are 111 blocks (so 2/111 and counting).

Just what I need...

...another project. But, I broke down and bought this book. I have been eyeing it for quite a while and finally did it.

I have to admit a little disappointment: the blocks are all on CD Rom, with no rotary instructions and the templates print one per page so it's really wasteful. But, I'm going to do this...at least 2 per week.

Bag for Miya

This is a "mail sack" bag I made for Miya. Lizzie picked the fabric - I think it turned out cute.

found projects

Okay, so I found a stack of these partial blocks. So, I put them together thinking, "Oh, I'm sure there is just a few of them". 48. Yes, 48 blocks that finish at 8 inches each. E-gads.

Valentine's Day at Our House

What a wonderful day.

3 more blocks

Okay...I'm a little worried I don't have enough contrast in these blocks. The sashing is going to be a red that goes with the line, so it will pop...but these blocks are really "blah" so far...I'm hoping I can go through scraps and find some extras to add to give it more flavor.

Although, I am happy we're on 7. That means one more and I can quit. I know that's crazy, but 8 blocks is at least 4x2...then 9 is 3x3, etc. So, each time after 8 I can say "Done!". However, I do like these blocks. I may just have to start over with a different fabric line if I decide this is just too plain.

Sewing Room re-do

This is so terrific! Thanks to Craiglist, we found these great cabinets which J. was nice enough to install. Makes sewing so much more fun (and organized). I still have lots of work to do to get the sewing room the way I want it, but this is a great start.

Gone...Quilting?

I am also working on the Civil War quilt along. Okay, these aren't civil war fabrics, are they? Nope...they are shabby chic. Leftovers from Caroline's quilt...I'm going to sash with a deep pinkish-red...so the fact the blocks are kind of flat - I think they'll pop when it's done (46 blocks or so from now). I'm two behind, but hopefully can catch up.