My hands hurt, but I finished simply woven last night.
I'm happy to have this UFO done and can gift to DS today.
This was my July and August OMG
Let's Bee Social Link up
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Fabric Hug
Harvey has done so much damage to Houston and a fellow quilter.
If you would like to send a 5" charm to a fellow quilter to brighten her day, please send me a comment.
I'll reply with her address.
Monday, August 28, 2017
Simply Woven
I've finished the top.
Didn't follow the pattern past the center, but hope it is OK for the DS.
Today was his birthday, but I hope to get it to him by the end of the week.
September Stashbuster Numbers
# 10 - Baby Clothing - Boy
No where near being done and so much more to go that I doubt it will be done this coming month.
I'll work to make progress on it.
#48 - Dragonfly Baby Quilt
This is probably doable, but I'm not sure I really want to work on it.
Have to find it first and there are so many other things I want to work on.
Motivational Monday
21-27 August 2017
1.Work on Irish Stars quilt-a-long
22 of 81 done
2.Clean up studio
I'm working on this and made progress with all the filing that was sitting around.
I need to figure out a better way to handle some things, but making progress.
3.Work on baby clothing quilt
Keep Sewing center together
cut more 2.5" squares
Did a little cutting, but not much on this one.
4. Work on Simply Woven
The center and 3 of the inner borders are together.
I'm having trouble on what to do to make the quilt larger.
I have a couple of ideas that I tried and didn't like.
Need to make a decision this morning.
5. WITB
I did 2 WITB this week.
They were mostly things that were left from moving DD into the dorm.
I'm working on the boxes in the studio and DD's room first.
Next will be in the extra bedroom.
So many containers to go through.
We had power outages because of Hurricane Harvey, but no damage.
Keep Houston in your prayers as they recover from all the flooding.
28 August - 3 September 2017
1.Work on Irish Stars quilt-a-long
22 of 81 done
2.Clean up studio
3.Work on baby clothing quilt
Keep Sewing center together
cut more 2.5" squares
4. Finish Simply Woven
5. WITB
6. Finish Test Quilt
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Stash Report
Used year to Date: 162.44 yards
Total out of stash this Month (August) -12.18 yards
Added this Week: 0.00 yards
Added Year to Date: 38.00 yards
Goal: 200.00 yards
Added Year to Date: 38.00 yards
Goal: 200.00 yards
Yards to goal: 74.40 yards
Net Used in quilts 2017: 162.44 yards
A couple of other fun facts are:
Perimeter in inches 7732
Number of UFOs finished this year: 29
UFO Yardage Used 117.94
Amount of yardage used in UFOs 73%
Number of Spools Used this week 0
Number of Spools Used this year 5
It has been a week.
DD has had a birthday, and now is an adult. :)
License expired on her birthday and she was in band practice from 0830 to 2130, so couldn't get it renewed.
Ended up going up on the 25th to help her with that problem and get prepared for the rain coming our way.
Made it home before the bad part hit, so I was happy about that.
yesterday the power was going on and off, so i unplugged the computer and sewing machine.
Ready all day, so nothing in the studio got done.
I did do some cleaning and filing, but no sewing.
I'm working on Simply Woven, and hope to have it done soon.
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
I'm alive
Today was filled with a doctor appointment with the VA
1.5 hours of x-rays and movements that hurt.
Another 1.5 hours of poking and prodding by the doctor.
I'm worn out, but DD needed her swim suit to jump in the river tomorrow with her band section.
Sooooo off we went to deliver and take the college student to dinner.
She turns 18 tomorrow.
Such a sweet time, but we won't be with her.
No sewing, but hoping I can do something tomorrow.
Monday, August 21, 2017
Motivational Monday
14 - 20 August 17
Work on baby clothing quilt
Keep Sewing center together
cut more 2.5" squares
WITB
This was really done in DD's room more than in my stuff.
Work on Simply Woven
I did find a border that will allow me to stop making this block and still have the quilt a good size.
Work on Irish Stars quilt-a-long
20 of 81 done
Clean up studio
I got my desk cleaned off, but that is a never ending battle.
Make door hanger for dorm
Both girls have their own pouch to put things they need to take with them.
This is a plastic bag holder to help
This is actually the chalk board.
Work on baby clothing quilt
Keep Sewing center together
cut more 2.5" squares
WITB
This was really done in DD's room more than in my stuff.
Work on Simply Woven
21-27 August 2017
1.Work on Irish Stars quilt-a-long
20 of 81 done
2.Clean up studio
3.Work on baby clothing quilt
Keep Sewing center together
cut more 2.5" squares
4. Work on Simply Woven
5. WITB
Sunday, August 20, 2017
plastic bag holder
We were looking for the bags left the other day and realized that it was going to be difficult to keep them in control, so I made a plastic bag holder for the girls to use.
It matches the door pockets.
Stash Report
Used year to Date: 161.69 yards
Total out of stash this Month (August) -12.92 yards
Added this Week: 22.00 yards
Added Year to Date: 38.00 yards
Goal: 200.00 yards
Added Year to Date: 38.00 yards
Goal: 200.00 yards
Yards to goal: 75.14 yards
Net Used in quilts 2017: 161.69 yards
A couple of other fun facts are:
Perimeter in inches 7587
Number of UFOs finished this year: 29
UFO Yardage Used 117.94
Amount of yardage used in UFOs 73%
Number of Spools Used this week 0
Number of Spools Used this year 5
Dorm move in week, with extra trips to San Marcos.
But, within a bit, I should be able to stay home and focus on my house and quilting.
I did a few little dorm room things, but no real big finishes.
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Long week
This was a stressful week for us.
All the packing, all the driving, crisis with the room, etc.
But, thankfully we are only 35 minutes away and we are available to deal with things.
DD is moved into college, likes her roommate and loves her band experience.
So very thankful for all of that.
I'm exhausted.
i spent today making the postcards for a analogous swap.
yesterday the Cotton Boll was having a birthday sale.
She had a goal of getting rid of lots of bolts of fabric.
I helped her out.
I needed some gray to work into the simply woven fiasco I've been working on.
Maybe I'll be able to get something accomplished soon.
Tomorrow is going to breakfast with DD.
Then I have an essential oils consultation in the afternoon.
So, I doubt I'll get much sewing done.
Plus, I have so much cleaning to do that I need to do a little at a time of that.
But, I'm doing OK and have just been busy.
Monday, August 14, 2017
Motivational Monday
7-13 August 17
Work on baby clothing quilt
Sew center together - this is a never ending center, but close to getting the columns sewn together.
cut more 2.5" squares - cutting a couple of pieces when I am cutting something else.
WITB
Found some college things in a box.
Lots of paperwork filed.
Work on Simply Woven
Messed up another square.
I'm really trying to figure out how to modify the quilt and not have that many to make.
Embroider the angels - was Mom's quilt and now for a nurse - this is not going to be done right now. I can't bring myself to look for angels at this point.
Work on Irish Stars quilt-a-long
19 of 81 done
Start second banner
It is done.
Clean up studio (put fabrics away, organize extra boxes)
I'm slowly working on this.
Most of the fabrics are back in their places.
I've got some rearranging to do.
14 - 20 August 17
Work on baby clothing quilt
Keep Sewing center together
cut more 2.5" squares
WITB
Work on Simply Woven
Work on Irish Stars quilt-a-long
20 of 81 done
Clean up studio
Make door hanger for dorm
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Stash Report
Used year to Date: 145.23 yards
Total out of stash this Month (August) 7.45 yards
Added this Week: 0.00 yards
Added Year to Date: 18.00 yards
Goal: 200.00 yards
Added Year to Date: 18.00 yards
Goal: 200.00 yards
Yards to goal: 54.77 yards
Net Used in quilts 2017: 160.07 yards
A couple of other fun facts are:
Perimeter in inches 7431
Number of UFOs finished this year: 29
UFO Yardage Used 117.94
Amount of yardage used in UFOs 74%
Number of Spools Used this week 0
Number of Spools Used this year 5
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Let's Bee Social
I finished a pillow that I tested for the 12 Day of Christmas in July
I finished a banner for DD's roommate
DH decided to get rid of his ties.
Anyone someone that would like them?
Baby clothing quilt center is coming together.
One more column and then I can sew the rows together.
Simply Woven has 15 blocks, about half way done.
too many things in the fire.
Today we have a visit with a baby and then nothing else.
I'll be working away.
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Snowman
Remember the 12 Days of Christmas in July?
Well, here is a snowman pillow that Stitchin at Home had on her site.
I had planned this to be for my Mom since her name was Joy.
But, we will keep it here in her memory.
Her favorite color was pink, so that is why the JOY is in pink.
Last Banner
Finished the banner for my DD's roommate.
Hard to see, because I can't get direct on it from where the design wall is.
Monday, August 7, 2017
Motivational Monday
31 July - 6 August 17
Work on baby clothing quilt - sew center blocks together
I still have lots more to do, but I'm working on it and that is what is important.
3 Summer Fun Postcards.
WITB
One bag on Tuesday.
One bag on Saturday.
Three Bags of Sunday.
One had lots of fleece in it, and it is back on the shelf where it belongs
Work on Simply Woven
Finished 14 blocks
Embroider the angels - was Mom's quilt and now for a nurse
Work on Irish Stars quilt-a-long
finished 16 blocks of 81
Finish first banner
Clean up studio (put fabrics away, organize extra boxes)
Been working this, but it will take time.
Kleenex covers for Memorial
Obituary bookmarks Kleenex covers with Kleenex
7-13 August 17
Work on baby clothing quilt - cut more 2.5" squares
WITB
Work on Simply Woven
Embroider the angels - was Mom's quilt and now for a nurse
Work on Irish Stars quilt-a-long
Start second banner
Clean up studio (put fabrics away, organize extra boxes)
Memorial Slide Show
I know you are probably tired of hearing about my Mom, but if you would like to see her celebration of life video, it is at this link.
Sunday, August 6, 2017
Retreat update
1. Sew center of baby quilt together
at the start end of weekend
DONE 2. Make 3 postcards
All new and all done
3. Continue Irish Stars quilt along
17 of 81 Completed blocks & 1 in process
4. Simply Woven progress
At the start a couple extra
1 in process
Overall, it was a productive weekend and allowed me to do some mindless sewing.
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