WIP Wednesday -- Cutting and Cutting

I had hoped to get my sewing machine out this past week, but it didn't happen.
I went into my room and started bringing out fabrics and batting to cut for the string blocks.  I ended up bringing out flannels for a couple of blankets I want to start too.

I cut what I needed then what was left of the piece of fabric I cut as well for other projects.
You can see that I cut 10 inch solid colors.  They are for the back of a quilt that needs to be finished.
I cut some 1 inch strips for a locker hook runner rug that I want to start.
I cut strips for another toothbrush rug.
I have a stack of 5 inch squares to add to my 5 inch stash.
I have both 7 inch and 10 inch flannel squares for a start on those blankets.
And....I have my stack of green strips with batting and backing for my string blocks.

Wish me luck that I make my goal of getting out my sewing machine today and working on these projects!!

I link up with the following blogs:



Jo's Country Junction:  http://www.joscountryjunction.com/

WIP Wednesday--Quilt Retreat Report--Edited to Add One More Photo!

First off my daughter is in a WIP progress right now.  I'm sitting at the hospital in the waiting room while she is in surgery have a cyst removed.
I'm thankful for free wifi so that I can have my computer to keep me company!

Now for the quilt retreat.  It was a blast!!
I have several pictures to share of projects that I worked on over the weekend.
I didn't complete a thing though.   I have a terrible time staying on task with just one project.  I tend to get bored and want to move on to something else.

I completed one whole hexagon flower.  No, I didn't work on these much.
The pins are my 'prizes'  Night owl for being one of the last 3 to leave Friday night.  Early bird for being one of the first 3 to come back Saturday morning.

My top for the Goodnight Irene sewalong.  It's now caught up and the sew along is over.  It didn't continue to finish the quilt.  I wonder when I will finish it?  A friend who attended the retreat gave me fabric for my backing.

I guess this was a completed project, but not one that I took to the retreat.  These are 2 lined bags.  They were kitted to be made and we got an extra entry in for the grand prize basket for each one we made.  Our quilt show is July 2015 and members are making these.  They will be for sale at the door at the quilt show for $3.

My scrappy rectangle quilt now waits for binding.  The strip of fabric on the side there is what I have ready to make into binding.

My sunflower table runner and 4 placemats also just wait now for their binding.  I will be using the green that is in the picture.
These are panels that I bought months ago.   I actually really want to finish these as I look forward to having them on the table.

I guess you can sort of call these finishes.  The first one is our block of the month for June.  The other one is May's block that I didn't get done in time.

Last but not least I spent a little bit of time on my yo-yo table runner.  I added one more row.  Just 2 more rows to sew on and it will be the size I want for the center of my coffee table.

Now here are a few pictures from the retreat itself.
The door prize table, lunch time, and a shot of a few of my fellow quilters.  (I am the guild historian so I have lots of pictures, these are just a few of them.)

  Since my post is so long with photos I'm going to skip putting in my UFO and NewFO lists.

I am editing this on Friday because I forgot to add in my photo of my yellow hexagon 'project'.
This month over on the blog http://superscrappy.blogspot.com/ the scrappy challenge for June has been the color yellow.
I pulled out all of the yellow pieces from my hexagon box.  I had hoped to get them ALL done by the end of the month but didn't make it.
Below is the picture of the progress that I did make.    I look forward to seeing what the color will be for July.

I am linking up with the following blogs:

WIP Wednesday--Getting Ready for Retreat!

I did do some sewing this past week, but failed to think of taking pictures!
Too late now because I have my trunk packed for the quilt retreat this Friday and Saturday.

I'm taking 2 of my machines.  The one machine in the front has my walking foot on it and I do intend to get to some quilting this weekend.

This week I'm going to post my usual UFO and NewFO lists and then make notes behind on what I have packed in hopes to work on this weekend.

In addition I have my hexagons packed.  Last week going through the linky's I found:  http://superscrappy.blogspot.com/2014/06/scraphappy-saturday-in-happy-sunny.html
Each month she picks a color and June is YELLOW!!  That's my favorite color.  I have gone through all of my hexies and picked out the ones with yellow and hoping to complete all of them by this time next week to link up with her blog post.   I will be working on these at Needlers group this afternoon and worked on them some last Friday and then a few evenings at home as well last week.

UFO's:
(finished) Log Cabin quilt
 (finished)Log Cabin wall hanging
(finished) Log cabin table runner
Rectangle quilt  ---------------------(this is packed but last on my list to work on)
2 rectangle table runners (one done)----(2nd one is packed to quilt and finish.)
challenge wall hanging
GoodNight Irene quilt/wall hanging-----(I plan to get the border done)
(finished) Quilt for sewing club at church
 (Finished) Applique Bunnies quilt
 (Finished) Penny Patch Quilt
Yo-Yo Table runner----------(I plan to finish this)
Hexagon table topper
(Finished) Spoolin' Around
Emerald Island Fusique table runner

NewFO's
Sunflower table runner and matching placemats--------(this is the project that I am in hopes of completing this weekend!!)
Spiderweb quilt
Easter wall hanging
Cat wall hanging
Christmas bags (total of at least 25)
Braid table runner
Sunflower pillow
Christmas wall hanging
Five and Dime quilt
Chevron quilt


I am linking up with the following blogs:

Gooseberry Patch Stitching for the Kitchen Blog Tour, Review and Giveaway!

Introducing Gooseberry Patch's new book Stitching for the Kitchen: 30 Easy Projects for the Heart of Your Home

The projects inside are just wonderful! I was excited to receive a copy of the book.
The book includes full size patterns in an envelope that is attached to the inside back cover.
The patterns and instructions for the 30 projects are in the first 117 pages of the book.  Each project includes a full size photo of the completed project as well as illustrations that go along with the steps to make them.
Pages 120-142 include Essential Techniques, Embroidery Techniques & Motifs, and Measurement Conversion Chart & Resources.

I have a start on the Circular Rag Rug:

This is the project picture from Stitching for the Kitchen:

 
 I made the Plastic Bag Dispenser:

 This is the project picture from the book:

I've been using another pattern to make plastic bag holders, but I really like the pattern they give so much better.  I will be making a lot more of these.
On the Circular Rag Rug, I thought I had plenty of fabric cut, sewn and made into tubes, but I was wrong.   I will complete the rug one day soon.  I love how it's turning out.

There are lots of the 30 projects that I want to make, but here are 2 that I plan on making next.
Divided Bread Basket:

Sewing Bag/Organizer:

I am also including a scan of the back of Stitching for the Kitchen so that you can see some of the other projects included inside the book:

You will want to make sure to visit the other blogs participating in this blog tour:

July 22

Gooseberry Patch

July 23

Momma Young At Home

Craft Gossip

July 24

Glued to My Crafts

Green Eyed Momma

July 25

Sew Serendipity

July 26

Smashed Peas and Carrots

Marsha's Spot

July 27

Wild Olive

Only From Scratch

July 28

Pam Kitty Morning

Blue Nickel Studios

July 29

Old House Homestead

Susie QT Pies Cafe

Prairie Flower Farm

July 30

The Crafty Princess Diaries

Gramma's in the Kitchen

Two Maids A Milking

August 1

Vicki O'Dell

Homesteader's Heart  

August 2

A Creative Being

Delightful Country Cookin



Disclosure: I was sent a copy of Stitching for the Kitchen for the purpose of this blog tour, review and giveaway. I was not compensated in any other way and all opinions are my own. Prize is being provided by the sponsor and they are responsible for mailing it.


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