Flat Doll and clothing complete

Flat Doll and clothing completed 10-16-2013

Design Wall Monday

Oh my... Finishing the list of "Get It Done" projects ought to be interesting this month, since half the month is already gone and I am just now posting for Design Wall Monday and my goals for October. Ha. 

I did finish a QOV top and am ready to send it to the Long Armer and then realized today the Post Office is closed due to Columbus Day, so it should be sent out tomorrow.

The Citizen Sam Quilt has been machine quilted with the walking foot and this morning, I bravely washed it with 2 color catchers and it came out with no running of colors. Yay!!

Since I purchased the Flat Doll fabric back in June, I decided it was time to finish the little Girl Doll with her clothes, so I could mail it off to Sophie's grandmother, who is also a quilter.  Actually, I wanted to make the little doll and clothes, so I could take it out to California this summer but I ran out of time, making Table Toppers.

Be sure to check out Judy's Blog at Patchwork Times to see what other quilters are creating this week.  I'm glad my life doesn't depend on giving you the link because this afternoon I cannot figure it out, so I give up!

 

The link below is a wonderful YouTube with step by step instructions on how to make the Flat Dolls using Fusible Fleece.

 How to Make Flats Dolls with Angela Yosten - Fat Quarter Shop - YouTube

Flat Doll Fabric panel

Flat Doll made up with clothing with other clothing still to be made

Design Wall Monday

Citizen Sam Top is finished

Thanks goes to Judy at Patchwork Times.com 
She and her Blogging friends have been encouraging me to keep quilting and focusing on my UFO projects over the last couple of years.  

This quilt is for the Citizen SAM project.  In the last few days, I have made an effort to focus on using my patriotic fabrics.
I belong to a weekly Sewing Group and we make all sorts of quilts for those in need.  I also need to thank Elizabeth from our Sewing Group for donating the blocks on the right side of this quilt top.  Many helping hands go into our projects that are then sent on to comfort others.  Our contact person for the Citizen SAM Project is Arlene from LA.  There is always an urgent need for these quilts to cover our wounded as they are flown to Germany and back to the United States.  A friend who is at the hospital told Arlene that he wished we could see what a difference our quilts make to our wounded warriors who receive them..  Citizen SAM dimensions are 4 ft. wide and 6 1/2 ft. long, to cover the injured on gurneys.  They can be tied, or quilted on our machines.  Nothing fancy at all, just a warm quilt from home.   These do not have to be red white and blue necessarily, but mostly masculine and some feminine.

See what other quilters are creating and showing on their Design Walls at Judy's Blog.  Here's the link:
 Patchwork Times.com

Design Wall Monday

Last night, I finished sewing all of the "Over the Rainbow" blocks together.  I still need to cut the borders and sew them on and then quilt it.

This morning was a beautiful Fall day with blue skies and just right for walking around the outdoor mall, perfect weather for some good exercise.  While we were out and about,  I mailed (4) Fabric postcards to friends and family that I created last night. 

So, this afternoon, I needed to get busy on the Citizen Sam quilt that I began in June.  I am rather embarrassed to admit that I have waited so long to work on it.  Several ladies in my weekly sewing group helped make half of the blocks that I'm using.  The picture shows what I have so far.  Once I get the 2nd strip of string blocks sewn together and placed on the other side of the eagle section, it should make more sense as to what I am trying to create.  The quilt needs to measure 48" by 78".

Citizen Sam quilt top in the making

Be sure to check out what other quilters are creating and showing on their design walls at Judy's Blog,
Heres the link:  Patchwork Times

Design Wall Monday

Just two more blocks to make (a half block and a quarter block).  The picture does not show the top blocks due to size restraints of my design wall.  I'm happy with all of the bright colors and hope that the depth will show itself when all the blocks are sewn together.

Over the Rainbow Quilt 09-16-2013

This morning was spent dealing with cell phones, which we have had for over 5 years.  My husband and I decided to purchase new ones.  The girl who waited on us was very nice and patient.  I think I had a dazed look on my face, the entire time I was in the store.  We now have "Smart Phones".  This afternoon,  I sent my very first text to my girl friend from 7th grade.  She was quite surprised.

Here's a link to what others are designing on their Design Walls as shown at Judy's Blog, Patchwork Times.com
      

Design Wall Monday

Over the Rainbow Quilt Top is progressing....
The sewing is easy but I have been struggling with colors.  So far, I see too much green and lots of blue.
Now I am trying to use more brown in some of my blocks.  I just have to make (2) more Quarter Blocks and (6) more Half Blocks.

Over the Rainbow Blocks

Check out the Design Walls of other quilters

Got It Done in August 2013

The items I got done in August were never on "The List" but I loved making every single one of them.
When I flew out to California in early August, I took (11) Table Toppers and (8) placemats for gifts for family and friends.  My sister, Suzy hit the jackpot with a Table Topper and 8 matching placemats.  Some were made with special fabric, specifically for them, Kristy, Nancy, and Kathryn.  Others were able to choose from the remaining toppers.  Obviously, the ladies I saw first, got first pick.  Since I did lots of sewing before I left, I didn't sew anything while I was there.  I chose to enjoy being with family and friends.