Quilting like a Maniac- Relaxing through Quilting.

Can't believe how little I've done this month but when you think about it, final month of the term, doing final projects, getting ready for the electronic exams, I've simply have had no time to do any sewing.  I've worked hard at getting one of my major quilts completed for the quilt show this June, so that would explain some of it.  but I've only completed the Aurifil block, the Quilt Doodle, and now one that was very surprising, and quite fun is the Quiet Play:  Zoo Animals blog.  It's a paper piecing BOM that starts simple, and becomes very challenging for the last block.  The first block is a flamingo.  The directions are simple but clear, and the pieces fit perfectly together.  I can't say it enough, I had fun!!!  Normally I have trouble with completing paper piecing but not this time.  Made two mistakes and was able to fix them right away.  See for yourself.  Looks great.  Blue sky background. Can't wait for the second one.  Wonder which

I noticed something.  When I don't write down a list of things to do, then I'm in trouble.  I don't do half as much as I normally do with a list.  I think it's because I AM a list person.  Also  because my stash is tooooo big and its bugging me.  I know that comments sound stupid, but really, all these halff finished projects are starting to get on my nerves, so I'm finishing things off.  I've been quilting things, but not to the level that I want to do, so that's another thing that I've been working on.  So let me show you what I have done this week.  A bit of both. Leasa from http:/www.projectleasa.com started a great group called "SewMyStash2015" which is exactly what it sounds like, a  support group to help you sew your stash, all those extra projects.  She also has challenges and the first one was to use your stash to make something Valentines, so here it is.  I used my stash and extras for everything, including my batting which wa

I'm so excited!!  Another Quilt Doodle Design's block of the month!!.  Out of all 9 BOM's last year (and it was and still is hard to do when you work full time), this designer was the one I kept up with at all times.  It was one that was nice to do, exciting to wait for, and basically, fun as all heck!! Last year's design is here in the finish - just in time for Christmas with my mom... It was "happy" and "cuddly" all in one. This year's is a great start.  See below: White for the background, but there are stashing on all sides.  See the diagram below. Join now, it's fun.

Today I saw a few packages of things that I started or things that I cut up and just left.  And I'm not talking just quilts, I'm also talking about sewing some clothes.  So today I worked on that... I couldn't stand it any more.  Some of these things are over a year old, and seriously, talk about putting things off....  So because I joined up with "Sew my Stash" (see the link on the left) I decided, that's it, I'm not just doing what I said in my blog but I'm doing anything and everything that catches my attention. So here it is.  This became.... This...  Pajama bottoms.   This.....  Became this....zipper in the back.. Front... And this one is what I'm taking into my Quilting Guild's course on designing your own quilting plan lesson tomorrow... You'll have to wait to see what it became.  This one is over a year old as well and much of it was left overs (again busting my stash!!!) from a numberr

Usually I made a list of all the things I have to complete for the month.  But not this month.  This month has been a very busy one and not one that I can honestly say I can predict what I can get done.  But I have made a list of what I can done this month and what I can get accomplished in the next three months. This year I am only joining two blocks of the month.  One is the Doodle Designs again, and the 2nd one is the continuation of the Modern Modern quilt from the Block Lotto site.  This site is fantastic for entering a lottery system to meet other bloggers and sewers.  Here are some of my blocks and a quick quilt fully completed: Quick wall quilt, machine stitched, with hearts  making the floweers Old style material. The button makes the quilt. 2015 DoodleBOM for December. A second one, larger But there is so much more I have to do.... There is the Sew My Stash where I wish to complete everything that is on the list of Quilts to Complete

I know I already set some of my goals for the 1st quarter ( 2015 Finish Along ) and for this month ( A Lovely Year of Finishes 2015 ) but what I have not set is my goal for the year. Last year's goal was to be more active online with quilting, to make new friends and get a presence online.  I don't know if I'm a presence (not as good as the other ladies I follow), but I did make a lot of new friends.  I've made a number of friends overseas, got a couple of new email buddies, and follow a number of people on flickr where I share my quilts as well.  Loving it and I love seeing what others are doing.  I've become a presence on Pinterest where many people follow me.  Relatives and friends can see how crazy I am now, with all the quilting. I promised myself that I would join some Blocks of the Month Clubs, and I have.  See the side bar under "DONE" to see what BOMs are completed, and see the list of all the ones I still have to completed.  If you wa

Another year has gone by and I've found that joining these helpful groups (A Lovely Year of Finishes and Finish Along 2015) have really helped me to keep on track.  I'm still starting new projects (like the so many I did for Christmas), but I am completing many that I started.  So what am I planning to do for a Lovely Year of Finishes?  One more project that needs to be quilted and finished - My pixelation quilt that is 2 1/2 inch squares. Here's what the quilt looks looks like now..... Lets see what it looks like at the end of the month.  I'm so excited about this one!! I have about 20 rows to go, then binding and quilting.  Wish me luck.

I had so much fun the last Finish Along with Andrianne  from the On the Windy Side, I want to do it again.  I said I would finish 6 quilts and although I didn't get them done, I sure was busy getting a lot done in the months between.  Really kept me on track Katy, so here we go again. 1)  I found a free Craftsy class that is a BOM online.  Loved it!  Highly recommend it.  Look at the top below.  Turned out great in a lot of psychedelic colors.  It's a lap quilt.  But it's not quilted   I joined another class that shows how to free style quilt each and every block and I have really been working on my free style, so that's my goal.  It will take a lot of time, with 12 different styles on each block.  I figure that will take me at least three months to do. 2)  My Pixelated Quilt. I'm half way there with 2 1/2 inches squares.  It's a sunflower.  Coming along so well, But now I'm thinking of entering it in a quilter's contest,