Monday, July 15, 2013

My top is down.....

No, not that top!!!  My swoon top is DONE!!  Here is a look at the last three blocks that I needed to complete.

One....
Two....
Three....all 9 are completed!!  and.....teedah....

Here she is, all put together!  I am pretty pleased with the way she turned out.  Now, to baste this beast!  The table I use is only 24x48 inches, so you can see where the problem is.  I can't get on the floor to baste, so I am left with only this choice.  Wish me luck in getting the backing, batting and top all centered and basted!

I really appreciate all the help with how I should quilt her.  I think I will be going with loop-t-loops.  I have never quilted such a large piece, so it will be a challenge  adventure!  Fortunately, this quilt will be mine, so, there isn't near as much pressure.....or is there?  I am really persnickety, and will see all of her flaws.  YIKES!!


Two more receiving blankets for your new Princess!!

I am linking on over to Sew Cute Tuesday with Kelly at Better Off Thread!  It is so much fun to be part of such a great group of quilty friends.  Kelly's work is outstanding, and she donates most of what she makes!  Thank you Kelly, for all of your faithfulness and be blessed always.

Also, remember to check out the Let's Get Acquainted - New Bloggers Blog Hop!!!  Beth has done all of us new bloggers such a service by offering this forum to introductions.  I have learned so much and made such wonderful new friends.  Check out all of the new and old contributors at the blogs listed below!!!  Even if you have been keeping up and visiting each week, go back to the beginning and start over.  The information is mind blowing....so extremely inspiring!

New Blogger Blog Hop Participant Schedule



Friday, June 7th
Nancy @ Owen's Olivia
Amy @ 13 Spools
Casey @ The Studiolo 
Nanette @ Yeah, I Made That

June 14

Julie @ Jolie Maxtin
Melissa @ Melia Mae Quilting
Adrianne @ On The Windy Side
Molli @ Molli Sparkles
Laura @ Little And Lots
Valerie @ Between Quilts

Friday, June 21
Leigh Anne @ Ella's Cottage
Stacey @ The Tilted Quilt
Sarah @ Quilt Candy
Jackie @ NW Patchwork
Erica @ Happy Fabric
Stephanie @ Simple Sewendipity
Lauren @ Seraphym

Friday, June 28
Green @ So Sew Green
Gwendellyn @ The Rainbow Revolts
Jessica @ Stitched In Thyme
Kathy @ Kayak Quilting
Michelle @ Factotum Of Arts
Kris @ Sew Sunshine
Camilla @ Faffling

Friday, July 5
Christa @ Christa Quilts!
Stephanie @ Quarter Incher

 July 12
Anne @ PlayCrafts
Cath @ Wombat Quilts
Sarah @ {no} hats in the house
Christen @ Love by Hand
Julie @ 627handworks

July 19
Alison @ Making Happyness
Ella and Nesta @ Ella & Nesta's Little Room
Nicole @ Modern Handcraft
Aylin @ AyliN-Nilya
Kelsey and Amanda @ Everyday Fray

July 26
RobinSue @ RobinSue Quilts
Elisa Lea @ Lovelea Designs
Elizabeth @ In The Boon Docks
Emily @ Sew E.T.
Em @ Sewing by Moonlight
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Sunday, July 14, 2013

Hi, my name is Vicki...and I am a quilter!

I am linking to Let's Get Acquainted over at Plum and June!!  Thank you Beth, for hosting this fun linky party!  Beth is also hosting the Let's Get Acquainted - New Bloggers Blog Hop!  You can click on the button to the right to check out the schedule and all the new blogs out there....it is very exciting!

Had a busy weekend.  I have been working on more 'Swoon' blocks!  I am part of the SWOON 2013 QAL over at Fairy Face Designs!  It has been so much fun.  Make sure to check it out!

I have met some new friends over at Anything Goes Quilt-n-Sew @ Stitch by Stitch!  This linky party is all about what you are working on.  Check it out!

Here's everything cut...
marked and organized!  I am ready to start sewing.  I really enjoy HST,  There is so much you can do with them!
Trimming blocks is my least favorite thing to do.
More trimming.
I pressed all the seams open!  Less bulk...
What's wrong with this picture?  Into every quilter's life, a little unsewing must fall!
One...

Two...
Three...
Four...
Five...
Six down...and 3 to go!  I am hoping to get the top to my 'Swoon' done this week.  Do you guys have any ideas as to how to quilt this quilt?  The finished size it going to be 80x80.  I have never quilted a quilt of this size.  I just can't decide.  Leave your ideas in my comments, please!

Do not forget the Let's Get Acquainted - New Bloggers Blog Hop is still in full swing!  You absolutely must check out the newest blogs and bloggers.  Their stories are fascinating and their blogs are informative.  Click on the button to the right, or clink on the link above.  My story is coming up on July 26th!







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Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Finished Fun!!!

I didn't know that I needed a 'thread catcher', until I started machine quilting!

Not easy to turn all of this bulk through a 4 in. opening!

Here she is!  This pattern is from the tutorial at Crazy Mom Quilts!
A request for new pillowcases was also fulfilled!  Thank goodness for the "Magic Pillowcase" pattern.
So soft and bright!  Yes, I will confess, these are for my husband and me!!  We like fun things, too!!
My first "Swoon" block.  I'll be heading out tomorrow to pick up 2 new fat quarters.  I'm just not happy with this block.  It turned out a little wonky!  I'm participating in the "QAL Swoon 2013" over at Fairy Face Designs!

Do you follow Needle & Thread Thursdays over at My Quilt Infatuation?  Well, you should!  It is a fun and exciting place to see what other quilters are working on.  Head on over (the button is on my sidebar) and check it out!  Thanks Kelly, for hosting this exciting new linky party!!!

Have you checked out the Let's Get Acquainted-New Bloggers Blog Hop over at Plum and June?  Find a schedule blow.  My day to introduce myself is July 26.  It is exciting to meet all of the new bloggers out there.

July 12
Anne @ PlayCrafts
Cath @ Wombat Quilts
Sarah @ {no} hats in the house
Christen @ Love by Hand
Julie @ 627handworks

July 19
Alison @ Making Happyness
Ella and Nesta @ Ella & Nesta's Little Room
Nicole @ Modern Handcraft
Aylin @ AyliN-Nilya
Kelsey and Amanda @ Everyday Fray

July 26
RobinSue @ RobinSue Quilts
Elisa Lea @ Lovelea Designs
Elizabeth @ In The Boon Docks
Emily @ Sew E.T.
Em @ Sewing by Moonlight
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Planning to Swoon!!

I am making a little progress on my 'QAL Swoon' quilt!  This QAL is sponsored by Fairy Face Designs!, make sure to click on the button to see who else is Swooning!!

I got my fabrics chosen...
....and cut out! 
Last night, I marked all of the diagonal lines, and divided up pieces for each square.
And finally started chain piecing this morning.  I will catch up with my fellow QAL sewers!
 
I have completed several other small projects, but that will wait for Finish-It-Up-Friday over at Crazy Mom Quilts!
 
I so enjoy WIP!!  Click on over to Freshly Pieced to see the work that is in progress out there in blogland.  It is exciting to see how others are spending their summer days.
 
Also, the Let's Get Acquainted - New Bloggers Blog Hop is still going on through the end of this month!  I have met so many wonderful new quilty friends, and I know that they'd love to meet you.
My day to introduce myself is July 26, so I hope that you check out my story.  In the mean time, click around to see my story and what I have been up to.
 
Thank you so much for stopping by!

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Saturday, July 6, 2013

So zippy!!

I couldn't stand it.....I had to add a zipper to the top of my new tote!  I prefer bags that zip shut, so this one is no exception.




I cut two strips 4 inches wide and the length of the opening.  I pressed under 1/2" on each long side,  I then sewed across each short end,  trimmed off the corners to reduce bulk and turned right side out.  Press.  This left the tabs about 1 1/2" shorter then the tote opening.  I sewed in the zipper and then sewed the tabs 1 1/2" down from the top of the tote on each side.
 
 
I left the tail at the end of the zipper extra long so that the bag would be able to open as wide as possible.  I added the tab for a firm grip when zipping the zipper!
 


Finally, here are my choices for my "Swoon QAL" with Fairy Face Designs!  I am not sure why choosing fabrics for this quilt was so difficult for me, but here are my choices!  The white is Kona White, and the others are from Joann's.  I was trying to choose low volume colors.


I also finished the last of the bib/burp cloth creations for my upcoming grand baby!  The burp cloths are from Gerber.  The fabrics are all from my stash.


Here they are, all together!

Have you checked out the new bloggers over at the Let's Get Acquainted - New Bloggers Blog Hop?
It is such an honor to be part of Beth's hop!  I have met some wonderful new quilty friends.  Click on over for the complete schedule.  My turn is on July 26!
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Thursday, July 4, 2013

My Finish-It-Up-Fourth!!! - This time LAST year!

I managed to keep myself busy on July 4th!  I have had plans to make a tote, and I did.

First of all....I had to plan the whole thing out!  I do not have a pattern, so I grabbed my notebook and sketched away. 

The straps were cut 4"xWOF.  Pressed in half, then under by 1/2".
I thought that a contrast around the top of the pocket would set it off nicely.  I - 1 1/2" by length, pressed in half and attached raw edges together.
Then came time to mark for the strap placement.

I wanted plenty of storage inside this large tote, so I made 2 zipper pockets!  They are both double thickness for added strength.
Turning this beast was NOT easy!  With a little persuasion, it happened.
Once it is turned, you have to sew the opening closed! 
When I top stitched the top of my tote, I left just a bit of the yellow lining showing.
 
 Are you still with me?  I know that there a lot of pictures, but it was a long process!
Here are the stats....14 1/2" tall....18" wide....5 1/2" deep.  10" handle drop....2 elastic pockets....2 zipper pockets. 

Also....

....I managed to sneak in a bib and burp cloth!!
The bib pattern is courtesy of Jaime at Sew She Sews' tot! The green cloth diaper is from Gerber.

Can I Get a Whoop Whoop?  Go over to 'Confessions Of A Fabric Addict to check out all of the finishes this Friday!  Thank you Sarah, for hosting 'Can I Get A Whoop Whoop? each Friday.

I am linking over to Finish It Up Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts!!  It is amazing what others can get done in a week!

Make sure to click over to Plum and June for the Let's Get Acquainted - New Bloggers Blog Hop!!!  If you click on the button, a list of all the participants is available.  It is so exciting to meet new quilty friends!

Linking to: Needle & Thread Thursday at My Quilt Infatuation.-
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Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Can you tell????

Can you tell that our expected grand baby is a...........GIRL?


I have my work cut out for me!  I don't think that this little girl will want for anything.....do you?



I bought 1 1/4 yd of flannel and trimmed it into a square.  I also bought 5 yd of ric-rac, of which I only used 4 yds.  I trimmed off the corners and pressed it under 1/3 in., then I pressed it under again.  I applied the ric-rac with 2 rows of stitching.


I think it turned out so soft and cuddly!  I can just imagine swaddling a new born in this pretty modern receiving blanket!  It measures 39in square and is 100% cotton flannel.


All in all....I am a very excited grandmother-to-be!!

Make sure to link to Needle & Thread Thursday over at My Quilt Infatuation!  There are a lot of quilters out there that a showing their wares!!  It is so much fun to get new ideas and inspiration!!

Also, link over to Fresh Sewing Day over at Lily's Quilts for the 'Small Blog Meet'!  She is introducing everyone to small blog bloggers.  We all love comments, so let's get to know each other!!

Also, check out the Let's Get Acquainted - New Bloggers Blog Hop over at Plum & June.  Beth is sponsoring another hop this year, introducing everyone to some wonderful new blogs!!  What a great way to make new friends.  It is going on now through the end of July.  Click on the button below to get the complete schedule!
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