Design Wall Monday

Last Friday, the 15th, I started cutting out all the pieces for Denise Russart's "Livin' The Tweet Life".  Her Blog address is:  justquiltin.wordpress.com
As of this evening, the pattern is still available for downloading but I'm not sure how long it will be available.
I just love this pattern, and the wall hanging was very easy to sew and every piece came together nicely.
The flowers were part of a panel, which I thought would make a nice back for this wall hanging.  It's not quite big enough, so I will add borders with the gold fabric.  Oh, and I still need to add an eye to the bird.

Back and Front of Wall Hanging

Treadle machine and cabinet

The end of January, I bought a 1903 Singer Sewing machine, along with a unique treadle cabinet.  This morning, my DH oiled and cleaned the machine and all the treadle parts.  We also ordered new needles and
a new shuttle.  Here are the pictures.

Treadle Cabinet-found in an old barn in Southern Iowa

Singer machine in cabinet

1903 Singer Sewing Machine

Design Wall Monday

SCRAPS--I've been working on scraps.  Friday, I opened one small tin and discovered 16 disappearing 9-patch blocks that I created but found them to be "too bright" for my liking.  So, I created a small baby quilt (36 inches square).  It was easy to finish on Saturday, using a few scraps for the binding, which just happened to match both the front and back, since the back is a panel showing a beach scene with seagulls.  The back is very calming!

Disappearing Nine-Patch Front

Back of Disappearing Nine-Patch

Also in the tin, were about 100 scrap pieces from when I die-cut the triangles for my sister's table runner.  There was just too much fabric to just throw them away, so I checked on-line for some type of pattern.  I found these trees.  Using the Tri-Rec Ruler set by Darlene Zimmerman and Joy Hoffman, I squared the pieces.

 

Get It Done in March 2013

My List for February 2013 was:
1)  Sort and cut scraps-discovered how many bins of scraps I have and that goal cannot be accomplished in one month.  This must be an on-going project.
2)  Quilt and bind Kangaroo Attic Windows--DONE
3)  Hand quilt (2) blocks on 1989 quilt--spread quilt out and found quilting hoop--reviewed but didn't even get a needle & thread out
4)  Add border to NewYear's Day QOV and request long armer-DONE
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Accomplished several items not on the above list--
Completed A Soldier's Child Birthday Foundation Quilt top (55"x65")
Completed 3 small Project Linus blankets
Made a paper pieced name tag chatalaine
Completed small quilt top using leftover Disappearing 9-patch blocks

My List for March 2013:
1)  Hand quilt (2) blocks on 1989 quilt
2)  Machine quilt Disappearing 9-patch quilt -DONE
3)  Finish back of MTSU Signature Quilt, so I can send to long armer for quilting
4)  Continue to sort and cut scraps
5)  Make wall hanging using Denise Russart's "Livin' The Tweet Life pattern

Check out what others plan to accomplish in March at:  Patchwork Times.com

Design Wall Monday

I just finished adding the final 7th border to the quilt top I started last Monday.  It is for "A Soldier's Child Birthday Foundation".  I'm sure the project would have come together sooner but I have a new helper.

A Soldier's Child Birthday Foundation Quilt top

(size 55" x 65")

My new helper came home to be part of our family on Wednesday, Feb. 20th.  She is a Smooth Fox Terrier and her name is Chipper.  Our last Smooth Fox Terrier was named Nipper.  Nipper and Chipper were the RCA dogs.  Chipper is slowly getting used to her new surroundings.

 

Design Wall Monday

A Soldier's Child Birthday Foundation Quilt

Here's a picture of what is on my Design Wall this week.  I need to sew on 3 additional borders to complete the top for A Soldier's Child.  For additional information about this program:  info@asoldierschild.org
The top will be quilted by a member of our sewing group.

I know, it's Tuesday evening.  I spent most of Monday, trying to get my sewing room somewhat organized in preparation of the arrival of our new dog.  We already know we must watch her like a hawk.  She will be so curious about everything.  Yesterday evening, I ended up dumping all my scraps back into the huge plastic tubs for another day.

This morning, I turned in (3) small quilts for Project Linus.  One was a panel for baby, one was bright pink flannel squares and the 3rd one was pieced with batiks.  All had flannel on the back.  Here are pictures!

Flannel Squares Baby Quilt

Sweet Dreams Panel for Baby

Batik scraps created Project Linus Quilt for small child

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Missed Design Wall Monday

Chatelaine Name Tag

I missed Design Wall Monday--and now it's Tuesday evening.
On Saturday, one of our guild members taught a class on making a Chatelaine Name Tag using paper piecing with freezer paper.  Our teacher did an excellent job.  She was very well organized and gave us individual attention.  I enjoyed working with paper piecing and plan to use this method again and the project is finished.