Star Quilt Along Top Done

The colors aren't accurate, really. It was dark when I finished it up, but I couldn't wait to post a pic of it. So glad to have this one crossed off the list.

Sewing Spree!!

I'm enjoying a sewing spree! I've been on a roll since quilt show. I suppose all the lovely quilts, fabrics, patterns and quilters inspired me.

The first thing that I thought of this morning was my Star Quilt Along Quilt. I really needed to add the borders to that quilt. But I wasn't too sure what I would do. I'm a big fan of saturated color and too much white has never been a favorite of mine. So, I was thinking about adding a two inch border of the fabric that I used for the setting blocks on this quilt. I had already looked at the leftover bit and just knew there wouldn't be enough. Yes, I even did the math and there wasn't enough, I was one 2 1/2 inch strip short. So, it sat while I thought things through, trying to decide what I would do for the first border.

This morning, I walked into the sewing room and evidently, my mother had walked through and saw some fabric hiding behind a table. She picked it up and left it sitting on my cutting table. Guess what it was???? A 2 1/2 inch strip of that same fabric I needed. I must have dropped it at some point when cutting the strips for the setting blocks!! Yippee! I was so excited that I added that border on right away and continued working on the next border. How cool is that? And how often does something like that happen???

For the outer border, I'm using various greens in different lengths. Two sides are sewn on, and the other two are cut and just need to be sewn. But, since I have a little issue with concentration, I set it aside for a bit to sew on something else.



I've had this little project, Everlasting Wreath, cut out and waiting for a while, but just couldn't make myself sit down and start on it. This first pic of it is the pic from the pattern front.


I decided that I needed to make this one a block party quilt. When I use the term Block Party, all I am going to do is try to make one block a day and before I know it, all 110 will be finished. Who knows, one day I might get all tickled and sew 3 or 4!! This way I don't get bored too easily! It worked for my Off Centered Log Cabin blocks and Dear Younger Son's Double Four Patch....so I'm hoping it will work for this quilt too.

Here is a pic of two of the blocks that I've gotten done.


And here, is one I found online that is gorgeous!!! I can't remember where I found that last pic, but it's beautiful. If anyone recognizes it, please let me know and I'll give it proper credit.


And lastly, over the past few days, I've been madly cutting strips and sewing up these Double Four Patches for a quilt I'm going to call Hopscotch. I fell in love with this quilt I found at Quilting With The Past. It's amazing, and has my very favorite piece.....squares. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery! Thanks so much Lucy for sharing the pics of your beautiful quilt. Here are the blocks for my version. I'm making them using my CW reproduction fabrics. I'm loving it!!!


And, so.....on goes the sewing spree. I hope it never ends, but I know that at some point life will interfere and I will have to put down the fabric and get something done, like lunch or dinner. But, for now, I'm having a wonderful time, and I'm staying out of trouble!! (Well mostly.....)

Happy SEWING and QUILTING!!!!!

Another Step DONE!!!! Yippee!!!!

Yesterday, I worked on the Star Quilt Along Quilt and got blocks 5-10 completed. I was so excited to have made such progress. This morning, I was determined to finish up the other blocks and TA-DA!!!! I did!!!

I finished all 13 blocks as well as cut out all the sashing strips and sashing squares. I got all the rows sewn and just had to lay them out to see what they would look like. Here they are......


Now, on to sewing the rows together and then, on to the borders!! Whoo Hoo!!! I can't believe I'm getting it done.

And, tomorrow, I'm going to the Houston Internation Quilt Festival. I'm so excited to be able to go again this year. We've had such a crazy time of it lately and I wasn't sure I'd be able to make it. I made the final decision this morning with DH's hearty, "Alright!". He's a sweetie and is so glad for me. And a big shout out for Dear Younger Son who will be taking over caregiving duties for me, so that I can attend. Thanks son!!!

I'm going to be meeting up with a bloggy friend. This will be our first face to face. I hope to take some pics of all the lovely things I see, but I'm unsure of what I can legally share on my blog. I'll be taking pics of the quilts for sure, but I think those are copywrited. Anyway, wish you were all going to be there with me.

Happy Quilting!!!!

Star Quilt Along Slowly

Friday was an interesting Quilt Bee. Only three of us were able to make it. We had our devotional as usual, and then we chatted. Never got the quilt out!!!! We were chatting away and one of the three had to leave early. The two left, me and Valerie, decided we ought to take the opportunity to make a run to Chick Fil A. So, not much got done on the quilt, but we had lots of fun visiting. Very good conversation...

This morning, I straightened up the sewing room and found the basket of fabric and a couple of blocks that were to be the Star Quilt Along....by Amanda Jean at Crazy Mom Quilts. I really liked this quilt and started on it.....way back when. I got four blocks made, and other things got in the way. So, today, I pulled out the basket, pulled up her blog, sat down, read and decided to make the setting blocks. So, I cut all 12 blocks and sewed them together. Here they are. They are very dark green.



Now, all I have to do is go back to week five and start making the star blocks. I am making my quilt in green and white, while the original was pink and white. Making it more me by using green. It felt good to be taking the languishing projects and getting them started again. Something I should have done a while back. So glad to have gotten another project out of the stew and onto the front burner!

Happy Quilting!!!!!