Are you participating in the Spelling Bee Sew Along? I have been, but got a little behind because of my Xmas sewing. I got all caught up again with these precious picture blocks--the cake and the camera. I plan on making the quilt pictured on Spelling Bee by Lori Holt. The blocks are all in the six inch range. More information is located on my right hand side bar.
Aside from purchasing more of the background fabric (I already had a yard), I think I will be able to make this quilt from my stash.
We have been sewing two blocks a week.
I found some perfect little bits of pink in my pink scrap drawer to make the letter I blocks.
This morning, the last Spelling Bee Blocks of December were posted---the letters J and the Mason jar. They went together very quickly!
I have the J theme going this week with the piecing of the backing for my Denver Broncos Quilt--I tweaked the jersey design in the book to make an Elway and a Manning jersey. Between them, I embroidered my label.
I got my Denver Broncos Quilt pinned and quilted! I got about a third of the binding done too--I will spend the last regular season Sunday getting the binding done and squeezing in one last finish of 2017.
Since I had this last week off, I wanted to make a little treat for myself. I made a 24 inch Swoon block for a spot in my sewing room. You can see my go to cross hatch quilting in this picture and I bound it last night.
It goes perfectly above my new glass door cabinet in my sewing room. It is nice to end 2017 with a little goodie for me. This was a Drop Everything And Make It for sure. Check out other DREAMi projects here:
I know most of the country is experiencing frigid temperatures, but it is lovely here. I just walked out in my pajamas to take a picture of my Swoon Quilt and it is lovely in the sunshine. Stay warm and cozy wherever you are and have a safe New Year!
Yes it is frigid here, -8 when I woke up. I think it's at the high for today already! Good day to sew I think;) I love your swoon and your cabinet-I have one just about like it(Target). Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteI won’t be going outside in my pjs today...too cold! Nice finish for the end of 2017
ReplyDeleteLovely way to end what looks like a very creative year for you!
ReplyDeleteLove your Broncos quilt! Fun! And the Swoon wall-hanging, too. I've never made any of those blocks- I should get that pattern! Happy New Year, Tanya!
ReplyDeleteThe Swoon block looks so nice above your cabinet, especially with the picnik basket. Happy New Year to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteYou always have such fun looking projects. What a neat cabinet to store your quilts safe and sound and yet you can see them. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI love that cake block and the football quilt is amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE your football quilt..the jerseys are so great and I don't know how you did the helmets but they look perfect!! Nice bunch of end of the year finishes!
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely way to wind up the year. We keep hearing about the cold snap so it is good to know you are having a mild time.
ReplyDeleteIt's cold and snowing here in Georgia! Thanks for sharing so much quilting goodness with us all year long. I am continually inspired by your creations and love the fun things you choose to make! Best wishes for you and your family for the new year...and lots more beautiful stitches.
ReplyDeleteYour spelling blocks are so neat, I am jealous. That Swoon Quilt definitely lights up your studio. Temperatures are in the teens and I am not a happy camper. Hope 2018 is full of joys and creativity for you.
ReplyDeleteI love the large Swoon block. Maybe this will be the year I make one!! Your letter blocks are wonderful! As for that Bronco quilt...Not my team, but I totally get standing behind a football team!!
ReplyDeleteI like this "DREAMi" project idea -- and I've been swooning over swoon quilts ever since I saw the first one pop up on my Pinterest feed. Good for you, ending the year by making a treat for yourself! Your Broncos quilt is fabulous, too!
ReplyDeleteLots of neat projects Tanya!! It is freezing here in Iowa....send us some warm weather!
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