Monday Design Wall

Although this is not the final setting, I have been playing with my blocks from Jackie's BOMs (Canton Village Quilt Works).  I tend to like BIG quilts, so Jackie's 13 Blocks became 26 --- I tend to like lots of piecing, so I made simple filler blocks from the left over fabric (I used a layer cake from Moda Collection, Basic Grey).  I promise, there is nothing left from the layer cake except tiny TINY pieces.  Thank goodness I bought matching fabric for an inner border (or sashing) and an outside border/binding.

Speaking of BIG quilts, I have always liked to make mine big.  Even my baby quilts are larger than normal -- they have to be practical -- babies grow! Right?  I giggled when Bonnie Hunter mentioned she liked them big in her live Quilt Cam the other night.  I am tall, so I like them to cover my feet and sometimes my head when it is really cold.  I also want to know that my family will pull out the practical quilts over and over to use them.

I am so excited that I have something to share on the Monday Design Wall -- so I am heading over to Judy's at Patchwork Times to share.  Then I am heading for the recliner to start the binding handwork on my Orca Bay (yep, it is done, done, done).

Monday Design Wall - H2H, BOM

All the blocks are done for the Hands 2 Help Challenge hosted by Sarah at Confessions of a Fabric Addict. The quilt will be heading here to Louisiana in St. Bernard Parish (hence the bright colors of Mardi Gras), who is still recovering from Hurricane Katrina. For those of you visiting New Orleans on vacation, take the time to ride a little south east and tour this area. They have achieved huge goals, however they still have a long way to go.

On Sunday, the new Blogger's Block of the Month was announced by Allison at Cluck Cluck Sew. I took advantage of the day off and made my duo blocks (bottom left and top right). My fabric choice is Basic Grey / Origins by Moda. A big thanks to Jackie at Canton Village Quilt Works for hosting and inspiring this fun little BOM!

For more Monday Design Walls, visit Judy at Patchwork Times -- I can't wait to come home tonight and take a tour of all the links.

Blogger's BOM - February Done.

Two more blocks have been added to the BOM, hosted by Jackie at Canton Village Quilt Works. In February, Amy with Diary of a Quilter introduced her pattern -- the cutest little star. I am making two of each, because I just love this project. I am using a Moda Layer Cake, Basic Grey/Origins and can't wait for the end so I can put it together.

A very special lady, Miss Sarah with Confessions of a Fabric Addict, is hosting her weekly Friday Whoop Whoop Party, so I am heading over there to join her. Be sure to also check out her Hands2Help Charity Quilt Challenge.

Monday Design Wall - BOM Progress

This has been a challenging couple of weeks for me -- with my favorite sewing machine in the shop, I have been going through withdrawals, then sadness, then cleaning (watching too much of the hoarder shows). I did manage to finish the January BOM at the very top above, designed by Quilt Dad, but had to rip -- when you change machines, always test your 1/4" first. Thanks to Jackie at Canton Village Quilt Works, this is the perfect little BOM for using a Layer Cake.

For other design walls -- visit Judy at Patchwork Times and say hello.

Blogger's BOM - All Caught Up

All ready for January 25th -- when the next BOM goes live! The most recent pair, all the way on top is from Pat Sloan -- love it! Now I wait patiently for the next BOM from John over at Quilt Dad. I am so glad I started this -- it is a nice slow pace to keep up with in-between all the busy work.

I am also glad to have something new for Sarah's Whoop Friday! Head on over to Confession of a Fabric Addict to see who else is cookin'!

Blogger's BOM - December Done

I now have September, October and November (on top row) done. This is a great little project to fit in between piecing -- i.e., a leader and ender project for the Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt and my "Dance of the Tiger" that I am still working on. This BOM project is hosted by Jackie with Canton Village Quilt Works. The November block was designed by Stephanie at Loft Creations, with directions on her site. I only have Pat Sloan's December BOM left and then I will be caught up.

Happy Tuesday!

Monday Design Wall -- Slow Piecing Week

October BOM - DONE! I am a late starter in the BOM hosted by Jackie at Canton Village -- but here is Block 2. Vicki, with Field Trips in Fiber designed the above block -- so cute and simple. I am using a layer cake from Moda, Basic Grey/Origins and making 2 blocks each month. Of course, I still need to make November and December to catch up -- January will be posting on the 25th.

Finished quilting my sister's project Sunday -- Phyllis is such a great piecer -- everything is so precise!

Here is a "surprise" project that I finished a couple of weeks ago -- HOWEVER I need to be careful and not be in too much of a hurry, notice the safety pin below. Apparently, while passing the lint brush, I discovered a missed area. Good thing I caught before shipping it off to Amy.

I love reproduction fabric -- which you will see again and maybe again yet. I have enough for at least 3 more quilts. This one (no name yet) will be sent to it's new home in Houston, with an unveiling later on.

It's late, and I won't be sewing tonight -- so I need to rush over to Judy's at Patchwork Times and link up with the rest of Monday Design Walls. AND -- I just read that Judy will be receiving a shipment of her newest book, 60 Pieced Borders very soon. I am so glad I pre-ordered, because my autographed book will be arriving here very soon. CAN'T WAIT!!!!

WIP - Blogger's Block of the Month

Jackie, from Canton Quilt Works is hosting a Blogger's Block of the Month! Each month a guest will introduce a new block -- the first by Sherri, of A Quilting Life was published in September 2011.

Last year, I received a Basic Grey/Origins Layer Cake (Moda) as a gift. I have been holding these beauties for just the right project. The BOM is 8", so I will make 2 of each. I only have 3 months to catch up before the next block is introduced.

Other WIP -- The holidays are over, so I am also back to quilting tops -- my goal is to at least finish the 2011 Monochromatic Tops from the challenge hosted by Judy, at Patchwork Times. I did a project for every month, but quilting them as been the real challenge -- not enough hours in a day.

Behind the scenes, I am working on a special project for Black Cat Creations -- be sure to visit and sign up for their newsletter so as to not miss anything.