I thought I'd better post something while I had the chance. Like someone else around here, "I'm going into a submarine for a few weeks and won't available". (that's a sports reference for all of you who don't know what the heck I'm talking about. For those of you who do know what I'm talking about - it still doesn't make much sense, does it?)
What it means is that 74 lbs. of fabric is being delivered by UPS tomorrow and, with a little help from some friends - we'll turn it into 4 new quilts for International Quilt Market. We don't have much time. I predict lots of streaming video and steaming espresso will be consumed here while I stitch. There should still be leftover fabric after the 4 quilts - and I can't wait to show it to you, but you will just have to be patient.
What has happened around here since that last time?
I had some time to work on my Star A Day quilt. I hemmed and hawed about what color the alternate blocks should be. I tried red, blue, yellow, gold, and orange. Then I wondered why I would consider getting 8 more yards of anything when I have tubs and tubs of scraps here. The decision was made - shirting scraps to the rescue. It seemed only fitting since the stars were pieced from my scrap bins too.
This is 1/9th of the top. The directions wisely tell you to piece these together along the way - so when you are done with your last star - you will have only 9 blocks to piece together to make your quilt top instead of a bajillion stars.
This is what I made from
scraps on a recent project that will be in American Patchwork & Quilting next year. The fabric is
Bread and Butter by American Jane. I liked it so much, I used all the scraps to make this sewing machine cover. SEE! The new studio space is making me more productive!
I even attempted clothing. This is NOT in my wheelhouse. I don't sew things that are 3 dimensional, but I was intrigued by all the dress making going on in my Instagram feed. I succumbed. The final product? Uh, it's quite functional, but how can I put it........not very flattering. I'm glad I made it though. The only thing that could remedy this is to take a pattern making/fitting class. Maybe someday.
What else? This came in the mail - a surprise gift from Down Under. Jen Kingwell knows I LOVE hand piecing and she sent me the
pattern AND
templates to hand piece Steam Punk and Glitter! I wish I could dive right in - but I have some quilty projects ahead of them. I have linked to Jen's Shop in Australia -
Amitie Quilts. The pattern and templates are available in the US, but the few places I've checked are sold out. I'm sure lots of quilt shops will be re-stocking soon if you don't want to deal with international shipping. I know it never stops me :/
Think of me often in the next couple of weeks, won't you?
Laters,
Laurie
