Saturday, May 3, 2014

Let It Snow BOM

This week I was able to put together three more blocks for the Let It Snow quilt I have been working on.
 It had been an April goal to get this quilt top done so I could start hand quilting it, but I still need to finish 3 more embroideries. There was good progress despite not completing the top. I am just worried that my hand quilting window is narrowing because of summer coming. It is really difficult for me to hand quilt when it is hot during the summer. I hope to work on the last 3 blocks as part of Slow Sunday Stitching tomorrow.
Our local quilt shop recently moved locations and to celebrate they were offering a sale. I scored on the drawing and received a 25% discount on my purchase yesterday.
 I bought the new Lori Holt book because I so want to make some granny square quilts. I also bought some more Scrumptious yardage as I am so in love with it! 25% off  made it hard to pass on.
I also bought a white fabric to get started on this fire truck quilt. One of my colleagues just found out she is having a little boy and her husband is a fireman for the Department of Forestry. I have had this pattern for several years and have not made it, this seems like the perfect opportunity. I think I can make it mostly from my stash...
 
I have been making other things, but I cannot share them until after Mother's Day! I can assure you I spent my Friday Night With Friends sewing up a storm, but don't want to ruin my surprises.
 
 We only have 2.5 weeks of school left and then I can really focus on my quilting! I have so many projects to complete and new things I want to make!

14 comments:

  1. Let it Snow is coming along nicely. I look forward to seeing your Fire Truck Quilt. Scrumptious is my favourite favourite fabric range.

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  2. Beautiful stitchery, you achieved a lot

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  3. Your Let it Snow is gorgeous! Love the fire truck pattern.

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  4. Lovely sewing, love your Let it Snow, and glad you had a good FNWF. Looking forward to seeing your Great Granny blocks when they are made

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  5. I love the Let it Snow, but it feels like we just got over snow, lol! :)

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  6. Luv your LET IT SNOW blocks... You will get there

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  7. As long as you're making progress. If you aren't able to quilt this summer, I'm sure you'll find something to work on. ;-)

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  8. I haven't been meeting my goals as of late either. I wanted to get a quilt sandwiched to see if I could quilt thru the summer since I got my new hoop on a stand. Hasn't happened so far. Soon the heat will set in and I may feel it is better to stay inside in the air conditioning and stitch, we will see!

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  9. It is always nice to score a 25% discount. I like that Granny Square quilt book. I haven't seen it before. I hope it stays cool enough for you to continue your hand quilting. I'm looking forward to seeing Let It Snow when it is finished.

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  10. That looks a nice book you scored! The embroidery is pretty, and you are coming along with it.

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  11. Love these embroidery blocks! Hope you enjoyed some hand stitching time today!

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  12. I love your Christmas blocks. Won't it be fun to show your quilt off at Christmas? I too can't quilt during the summer...who needs a quilt on their lap in the heat! I love the stuff you bought at you LQS, lucky girl. The book looks especially interesting. Granny Squares appeal to me for a quilt!

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