An Australian has designed a free project for this year and you make a block a day and finish the year with a 90 inch square quilt. Here is her mockup. You can find the details at 365challenge.com.au
I have started it and so far have managed to stay up to date. Of course it has only been four days but it's a little victory for me.
I hope I can keep up because I think the finished quilt will be awesome.
Linking up with Judy at Patchwork Times.
As part of getting organised I need to reduce the amount of stuff I have . I have so much material - more than enough for one lifetime so this year I am going to use some of it. I'm not going no buy as I still need a regular fix but hopefully by the end of the year there will be more out than in.
My first weeks report then.
Out. 1 1/2 metres
In. O
I actually cut into a holy fabric this week. You know the one. You love it and keep getting it out to use and then return it to the cupboard. Well no more. Time to use it. Here is just a glimpse of the start of the project I am using it in.
As always I am working on a myriad of projects. I have started the Farmers Wife quit along. I think they are up to about block thirty. Here is block three of mine cut out this week. Slow and steady progress suits me fine.
Linking up with Judy.
I have been playing on Instagram this year. I do love it. Lots of pretty pictures but have missed having my blog to look back on. So time to try again.
Resolutions for me started on Boxing Day. I am overwhelmed by stuff and next year want less and for it to be organised so I can find what I want when I need it. There are lots of treasures lurking in there that should be being used not languishing. I refuse to overwhelm myself but will just plod away at it.
First up is the cutting table. I can't remember the last time it was clear enough to cut without pushing stuff out of the way.
I made some progress on day one and hopefully soon the table will be able to be seen.
Just so it's not all doom and gloom here are my nine most liked projects on Instagram this year. While I did have more finishes only one is represented here.
Still working on too many projects but today I made the one hour basket
Took me longer than an hour but I will be quicker next time.
These days I find I hang out on Instagram hence the neglect of my blog. Several of my readers have told me that they don't do other forms of social media so I will still do an occasional post here.
Currently I am participating in the 100 days project. The idea is to commit to doing something for 100 days and post a daily photograph.
I committed to sewing,knitting or crocheting each day during the challenge. Here's what I have worked on in the last seven days.
Day one I started knitting a scarf for Allison aged nine. Definitely not my choice of colours but she loves it.
Day 2.. I sewed another row of hexagons together for a quilt based on an Annie Downs design. I bought a kit at the quilt show last year and haven't finished a block yet. Definetely a slow burner project.
Day 3 saw me hand quilting. I have been working on this project off and on for the last nine months and the finish line is close. A mini goal is to finish the quilting and get it bound in the 100 days.
Day 4 and I was knitting again. This time a shawl for me. I think I have made a mistake with the pattern row but am pretty sure I can live with it.
Day 5 I was knitting again but of course on a different project. This is destined to become a jumper for me. Love the yarn but lots of knitting to come.
Day 6 and another old project came out of hibernation. Sewing cream hexagons together is not crazy is it?
Day 7 saw me in a workshop with Chris Jerd. The project is called scrappy windmills not that you would know from my progress. My brain did not want to go scrappy today so mine will be much more controlled.
well that's it for me this week and I will be back again next Sunday.
This sums up my week. Don't know why but I found it hard to garner enthusiasm for anything.
It was not all blah. The joy of dahlias from the florist
and then today this beauty I have grown.
Last night a family engagement and the party was by the beach. The Ocean at night is one of my favourite things. I need to get there more often.
If it hadn't been raining I would have gone for a paddle. This week will be better.
Well where did that week go. This weeks wall looks remarkably similar to last weeks although more spread out. A couple of pieces were added but my report card is reading must try harder
Shops being closed over the Xmas break was certainly helpful in curbing my buying. The fabric in is for a WIP that I can now move forward on.
I did have a finish this week. A lap sized disappearing nine patch. My word for 2015 is simplify so this quilt is for me perfect. Not everything I make has to have hundreds of pieces or fabrics. I see some simple quilts in my future
My wall reflects my week. Time spent piecing bits and pieces and trying out ideas for blocks that will use some of my stash in 2015.
On the left are two monkey puzzle blocks. They mark a return for me to playing with repro's. They will finish at 5". Pattern is from Handful of Scraps. I will make it queen size.
In the middle is the progress I have made on Bonnie's Grand Illusion. Slow and enjoyable process.
Immediately below is a fox block which will eventually be joined by more till I have enough for a single size quilt for my great niece Ivy.
Finally on the right are a couple of test blocks I made tonight using the Accuquilt Hunter Star die. Will be another scrappy project. Again the plan is for queen size.
So that's four quilts already I will be working on in 2015. I know they won't be the last. Here's to finishes in the new year.
10 weeks ago I decided enough was enough and I really needed to start taming the stash. So once again I began tracking my purchases and usage. As you can see it is not working at the moment.
The scary thing is I have been buying less so in a weird kind of way you could say it is working.
Part of the reason for the purchases in this weeks report was a sale on the last trading day of the year of my local quilt shop. They also had books at 20% off. I purchased a book from Laundry Basket quilts that uses antique quilts for inspiration. It is gorgeous. I may have started one of the quilts from the book today. The good news I will be able to make it totally from stash.
Still feeling poorly so not much sewing done. I am the biggest sook when I am sick. Everyone around me is fortunate it doesn't happen often.
I did manage to get some four patches made so they have been added to the wall.
Plan for tomorrow is to go back to step 3. It will be good to see how the green plays with the other colours..
Molly has been my constant companion today. She is getting old so likes her comfort. She pulled down this cushion from a chair so she didn't have to lie on the floorboards.
I think this is the fourth time I have started one of Bonnie's mystery quilts. Sadly not a single one is finished. Bonnie promised this one would be easier so I succumbed. As always progress is slow. Here is where I am at this morning. Will post another photo this evening with hopefully many more components made.
Well it's been a while since I posted. Life got busy and as always blogging just seemed to get lost. I post more on Instagram and if you are interested in what I am doing you can find me there. My used ID is @bibbot.
I'm not a 100% today just a viral thing I hope. I did find some time for a little sewing. I was not going to start this quilt till the new year but couldn't resist so made a test block. Think I am going to love it,
Pattern is called Fancy Fox.
Laurie's granddaughter and I have been making a quilt. Today we finished the top. I have been in charge of cutting and pinning. Ellen has done all the sewing. She has done an amazing job and I am so proud of her. I don't think at eleven I would have done so well.
It is very windy here today so will get better photos once it is quilted.
Just so no one thinks I never finish anything here are two little projects I finished for my great niece Elle. First up a Gidday Baby cardigan.
I also made her this hat. Shame it didn't fit her but one of Ivy's dolls is happy to wear it.
Finally today's photo prompt was L is for.... The obvious photo would have been of Laurie but instead I captured my beautiful lavender which has bloomed beautifully this year.
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