Let's review my project progress:
My first project was to make two quilt tops using our Hip To Be Square pattern and Island Batik fabrics for my November Island Batik blog hop project. I won't show off the full tops until the blog hop, but here is a sneak peak:
As an Island Batik Ambassador, I am provided with samples of various lines of Island Batik fabrics, Aurifil thread, and Hobbs Batting to use and share with you
My second project is my September Island Batik project -- I cut all of the pieces using my Accuquilt cutter to make Ohio Star blocks. I finished all of the blocks, but haven't set the blocks into a quilt yet.
My other projects were my "just for me" projects!
My Moxi charm packs were turned into this darling little quilt top. It is 40" by 48" -- perfect for a little baby quilt.
I also started working on my Marigold quilt. I realized that unfortunately, I can only cut two leaf arches per 10" square, which means I need to order more green fabric. I made my test block and am extremely happy with how it came out. I will need to add the applique sections at another time.
I'll take a little diversion here before I show off my last project. In the first two years I went on retreat, I worked on rather time consuming projects and only got through a few things. This year I knew my projects were not as labor intensive and I actually seriously underestimated how fast those projects would go!
So on Tuesday morning, I took a quick ride to one of the local quilt shops and picked up some fabrics for a totally new project. I had actually brought my Pave the Way pattern and I picked fabrics to make that quilt! I started working on the flying geese for the different blocks.
I made a lot of progress on my projects and had a wonderful time with my mom! Hopefully these new projects will become finished projects before too long!
Sharing at Wednesday Wait Loss and Moving It Forward!
I am leaving Friday morning for a retreat (through Sunday mid-afternoon). It's always a challenge to decide what to work on - labor intensive projects don't seem so intense when you're sewing with friends but coming home with five NICU quilt tops is nice, too.
ReplyDeleteYou accomplished a whole lot! It all looks interesting.
ReplyDeleteIs quilt camp another word for a retreat? I look forward to the retreats always! It's my time of dedicated sewing, but also to be with many others with my same interests.
ReplyDeleteSounds like it was a productive time. Lots of great projects on the go.
ReplyDeleteSo many pretties in progress! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Alison, I really like your little charm pack quilt. It's so light and refreshing!
ReplyDeleteWow, that's a lot of progress! Everything looks great. I especially like the Marigold block and am excited to see that one come together.
ReplyDeleteYou sure got a lot done! Aren't retreats fun? Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.
ReplyDeleteYou've got some fun projects in the works. Glad you got away and got in some dedicated stitching time. That has to feel really, really good.
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