Hi everyone! Is it cold where you are? I'm sorry to tell you that our snow is gone, but we have somehow entered the deep freeze. It was 19 degrees when I got up this morning, but very sunny. It was lovely. I waited until noon to go walking, but my neighbors still stared at me. Maybe I should get a dog so it looks like I have an excuse to be outside. Do you think that would make up for the dog allergy?
Many of you may have heard about the Stay at Home Round Robin, a fun quilt along of sorts, hosted by Gail of Quilting Gail. You can read all about it right HERE. Last year, I made a cute child's quilt that I donated to the Little Lambs Foundation through Sarah's Hands to Help Challenge. I decided to jump in again and make another child's donation quilt.
Since it worked so well last year, I'm starting this year with another panel block:
That is a nice, bright block that will make a great child's quilt, don't you think? This is a panel that had been in my stash forever and ever. Check it out:
This means I moved this panel several times, including across the country! I think it's past time to make good use of it. The block measures 18 1/2 inches square right now, which means that a couple of my rounds are going to have to be small. I think I can deal with that. A while ago I got these star fabrics from one of Wanda's pop-up shops:
I think those pieces will be really nice with the panel and make a happy quilt. Unless I have some pieces already made from other things, which might get used here too. We'll see!
There are some other things happening in the sewing room, too. This week I'm working hard on getting the black blocks finished up and assembled into a top:
Yep, it's a mess. But-- it turns out that "past me" was being considerate of "future me" and cut and labelled the pieces for several more blocks. This made it easy to just sit and stitch some blocks together, which was super nice. "Current me" is hoping to get this top together really soon, so I can have yet another empty project box. What will I do with those empty boxes?
I'm also working on the neutral Gridlock quilt, which is in pieces on the design wall, and finishing up another top which is has been hanging out on the design wall way too long. It confuses my brain, though, so I've been putting it together quite slowly.
Hope all of your projects are going well, they are not confusing at all to you, and that you're enjoying whatever your weather is right now. It's just good to see the sunshine, you know? Enjoy it!
Sharing at the SAHRR linkup and Midweek Makers.
14 comments:
We have had bitterly cold weather here lately, the kind that takes your breath away when you are out in it - sharp winds, etc. I'm so glad you are sewing along with the SAHRR, and I think that panel will be perfect for the center. Lots of color choices for the borders!
That panel is a great way to begin the SAHRR. Clever idea!! I haven't decided yet if I'm going to sew along with the SAHRR this year or just watch.
Love that starting center/panal!
Heartbroken that its 12 years old....
Found One!!!!!
It was 5 degrees Tues. morning and now we are at a balmy 33 degrees. I hope it melts the ice on the driveway.
When I got down to the star fabric photo it all looked so familiar, haha, it should.......have fun using them.
I'm waiting to see your Gridlock top. Neutrals should look good in it, a softer version.
Glorious sunshine here today - MUCH appreciated. Cold but not quite as cold as it has been. That is a fabulous panel to use as your focal point.
That's going to make a fun quilt for a little one, Mari! I love the bright colors and all the star fabrics. Good for past you taking care of future you - she will give you a you-FO! :)
Oooh that is a great panel. It will be so much fun to put some of those cool stars to use around it. Hum, I'm pretty sure I have a piece of the multi colored polka dots on black fabric. I hope you remember what past you did for future you if you have to put away a project. Making notes helps a whole lot. And, we're in line for more snow this Sunday. And down they are talking way more than I want!
That panel will be a fun SAHRR and the coordinates are perfect! I'm joining in, too. Should be tons of fun!
Oh, fun, Mari!!
When did you write this one? Slow down, woman. I cannot keep up with more than one post per week. Or don't cause those starry prints are so pretty and I am sure you will make something even prettier.
Your center block is adorable, and so much ncie color to work with. I like those black blocks and that is a pretty pattern.
In the past when I needed a new project box I just went out and bought more. ENOUGH! It is my hope to finally make some progress on these aging UFOs and get come finishes!
Hi,
I really like your center for SAHRR...so cute. So
many colors to pick from for the rest of your quilt.
Have a great day!
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