I've been so busy that I haven't had much time in the Quilt Studio. But I've managed some time this week.
I am up to 9 blocks now on my Halloween Trip, which makes me 1 under the halfway point. However, I have two more blocks in-process since this picture was taken.
I have so many strips cut for this quilt! I'm planning on 20 blocks for this, but may keep on sewing until all the strips are used, and then see what I can do. Maybe another one or two small tops! These are big blocks - 15 inches finished - so it wouldn't take many for a quilt sized for a DGD.
Of course, no photo shoot is complete with the quilt inspector! He seemed to approve.
Here's a birthday card I made for a friend a couple of weeks ago. I made the painted paper and then found the butterfly sticker that worked with it. That made it quick and easy, and my friend really liked it too. Good all the way around!
Two weeks ago I went to visit my sister. It had been 6 months since we'd seen each other, which is silly since we live only 3 hours apart. It was really fun to spend the weekend together. We went to an art gallery, a quilt/fabric store, stayed up too late and talked our heads off (as usual!). But more on that later.
In the middle of all this, we finally got around to exchanging our birthday and Christmas presents. This was one of the gifts from my sister. It's either a little quilt or a tabletopper. It's about 30 inches square. Now I just need to decide what I'm going to do with it. Applique something in the middle? Or just quilt it and put it on the table? It's in my colors (blues and olive green), which you can't really tell from the photo. The weather is being dark and grey, and lousy for photo-taking, which is typical of Washington in the winter. I tried to brighten the photo some, but it's not true colors.
That's it for today. I'll be back in a few days with more photos to share. Meanwhile, happy quilting!
Your Halloween Trip looks fabulous! Clever idea to get rid of at least some scraps ...
ReplyDeleteI think you should just quilt it and enjoy that little quilt from your sister, nice quilting will make a statement on that beautiful fabric.
ReplyDeleteok your halloween quilt is coming along wonderfully. I just love this! makes me want to go buy halloween fabric to make one too!
can't believe you have all those fun fabrics! keep going and please keep sharing I can't wait to see this one done!
Kathie
I love your Halloween Trip quilt. It is coming along nicely. Looking at yours makes me want to make one too, and also a Christmas one. I have a bag of Christmas strips and have been wondering what to do with them.
ReplyDeleteAre you going to make it down for retreat this time? It would be great to see you.