We woke up this morning to a very rainy day! With the rain came cool weather--cool enough to wear yoga pants and a long sleeved t-shirt and drink vanilla lattes all day. Since I didn't have to work, I started my day with laundry, so I could wash up my Modern Herringbone Baby Quilt. When the rain finally let up at 5pm, I ran outside to get this picture of it. After washing, it measures 43 x 50 inches.
The back is nearly as cute as the front. I made extra strips of herringbone to widen the backing. I quilted it on my Pfaff following one of the diagonals of the herringbone pattern.
The chilly, wet weather put me in the mood for some handwork. I started with this sheep embroidery-I only had a few flowers to finish up.
I think I will turn this into a pillow, but none of my stash fabric is beckoning me for it. It will have to wait...
Onto the next project, the final two blocks arrived from my sister for the Moda Sampler Block Shuffle. Here is Block 29
and Block 30. I did the appliqué on my Pfaff. They show all 30 blocks set on point and my sister sent me some coordinating fabric, but I am not sure about it--it may be too directional. I think I will see what I can find at my local fabric store soon. All the blocks are made with Bonnie and Camille's Hello Darling fabric.
I have been tempted by Cheri Payne's Friendship Group BOM on Facebook because it involves wool felt appliqué, but the last thing I need is another project when I have so many UFOs. Instead I have been restraining myself, I got out this old project instead for my wool felt fix.
My top is all pieced and all it needs are the borders appliquéd. I am using wool felt appliqué, so I got started on the vine.
I also prepped another embroidery UFO project because I am going to need lots of handwork to keep me busy watching the Olympics this weekend. I feel like I have some serious project ADHD going on!
I love wool applique! It is still too warm here to think about wool yet though, LOL!! Yours looks devine!
ReplyDeleteDitto!!! I tried to stay awake to see Katie Perry....but didn't make it! RATS!!!
DeleteVery pretty quilt and I love the back too. I laugh at myself now because I would never mix fabrics for a back years ago. Now I love seeing extra blocks or all different pieces of fabric for the back. I guess my tastes have changed. I also liked your sheep. I embroider the same one all in blue but still have to make it into a pillow. It's fun to see someone else working on the same projects. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI totally caved on joining Cheri's Friendship group, but I can understand you wanting to work on your Country Homecoming quilt--its wonderful! I had to dig out my book and I am keeping it at the top of the pile--lol!
ReplyDeleteQuilter's ADHD is is a worldwide epidemic! There is no cure! Best thing to do is just go with it and have as many projects going at one time as you can! Man, your herringbone quilt is cute! I'm impressed how straight the pieced strip came out on the back. I can't quite get them straight! Love your embroidery and hope you soon find the fabric you need to finish your pillow. Good job pulling out an ongoing project instead of starting something new. You showed great restraint!
ReplyDeleteYour herringbone quilt is amazing!!! Love the sheep embroidery.....best to be busy I think and especially if you enjoy what you are doing!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the Herringbone quilt. The back is very nice indeed. I want to work on my UFOs too and so far ... not so good. Good luck to you on that goal. Love the plaid houses quilt. ;^)
ReplyDeleteYour baby quilt is awesome. I love the colours! Have fun finishing your project and enjoy the Olympics!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy seeing your work sooo much Tanya! I hope that border does cure your wool fix :) I will be waiting for more shots of that as you add more colors of wool after your stem is stitched in place... looking great so far too! As are ALL your projects lol! Kathi
ReplyDeleteI have quilting ADHD, too! But I think it keeps me going because I can choose to work on whatever I feel like at the time. I love how you qulted your herringbone quilt - that looks perfect for the pattern. Your Moda sampler looks like it will be so fun! I have a layer cake of Hello darling that is just waiting for the right inspiration. It is such pretty fabric!
ReplyDeleteKudos to you on your Herringbone finish!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty projects! And such a range of techniques! I love how diverse our hobby is.
ReplyDeleteOH I ENVY you your weather !!!! :) You always have so much going on and it is fun to see, as well as to enjoy the family affair things with your mom and sister! :)
ReplyDeleteThe embroidery project is so cute and I love seeing wool projects. Unless I were to gift one, while sorely tempted, I have not done any thus far because my cat would be all over it :( And she sheds like crazy.
I LOVE your wee sheep! And as soon as I saw that magazine picture I thought 'that's so you'! And there it is!!! Love the colours in your herringbone quilt - a great finish, woohoo!
ReplyDeleteOMG, so many adorable projects. The herringbone quilt is gorgeous and I love that little sheep. The fabrics in the two blocks are so bright and playful. I'm looking forward to watching that wool felt border emerge.
ReplyDeleteLots of wonderful projects going on at your house! I love your herringbone quilt. I have sewing ADHD as well. I think it is a common malady!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors in your herringbone quilt and your sheep stitchery is too cute!
ReplyDeleteFunny, B has been finishing up that identical embroidery I started years ago. We came across it while straightening this weekend. I had the final flower stalk in the right side to complete. Told her we could make it into a pillow. Good to get another UFO taken care of. The herringbone quilt is darling. I think I will start my ugly sweater blocks this week. Hoping to put together a good sized wall hanging for our homeless shelter Ugly Sweater silent auction fundraiser.
ReplyDeleteI love your sheep embroidery! The colors and flowers are wonderful - and his expression is priceless!
ReplyDeleteLots of quilty goodness going on in your sewing space. I've recently become a big fan of pieced backings, nice finish! THanks for linking up at Podunk Pickin's.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous use of homespuns! Keep on stitchin'.
ReplyDeleteLots going on at your place! The chevrons are super -- terrific pieced back.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty projects. Congrats on the quilt finish! It's a bright and fun quilt.
ReplyDeleteI am collecting the pattern for Cheri's I can't resist a blackbird but I haven't made any yet. I love your houses, those just look "pettable" - is that a word?
ReplyDeleteThe herringbone quilt is so pretty. I love the colors and also how you widened the backing.
ReplyDeleteYou have lots going on! I too suffer from ADHD...I call it MPD (multiple project disorder). I'm a tad bit overwhelmed. congrats on your fantastic baby herringbone finish. Block #29 is delightful. love love love country homecoming!
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