Design Wall Monday

One of the benefits of working the way I do is that some weeks I make recordable progress on a number of projects. It may only be a new block or joining some pieces together but it acts as motivation for me to get to the next step. Can't explain it as in most other areas of my life are process orientated to reach my goals as soon as possible. I have learnt to accept it is how I do things and take my joy in the little steps along the way.

So what I have been working on this week. First up another hexagon flower block is finished. My total is now 3 of the 64 required.

A number of people have commented in the past on this block and its construction. Most thought it was English paper pieced. It's not. Sue Ross an Australian quilt designer has these great perspex templates made for a number of her projects.

I also finished another giant hexagon flower and added it to the 2 already made. The beauty of this one is that there are only 10 full blocks and then some fillers.. Of all my current hand projects I'm guessing this will be the first finished.

Some progress made on my flying geese quilt. I have started to sew them together and this little pile represents 16 of the 97 needed.

I also started a trip around the world - as you do.

Lastly progress on my bow tie leader/ender quilt. I am in love with it and need to restrain myself from making it my primary project.

I don't have high expectations for much being done in the coming week. Our gorgeous Honey was bitten by an Alsatian yesterday. Initially the vet thought there was no organ damage. Unfortunately when she had surgery today her bowel was damaged and needed to be re-sectioned. Her pancreas is also enlarged and will need to be watched. She is in safe hands and hopefully we can visit tomorrow.

Design Wall Monday

Another week gone and more bits and pieces done. First up a giant hexagon. The sides measure 10". Till this week I hadn't looked at the instructions to see the finished size. It will 3 x 3 metres - in a word huge. Still each flower doesn't take long to complete so it will be done in this lifetime.

Next  a row added to my 5/8" hexagon diamond. One of the reasons I love Bridget's classes so much is her eclectic fabric choices. This one started with a reproduction print, the next two borders are quite contemporary and then back to a reproduction. The last border on this diamond is lime green. Watch this space to see how the look changes yet again.

The pile of flying geese continue to grow and here are some of the sewn together. The light one does not look so out of place in real life. I stopped making units so I could get more geese made so I get a good spread of colour throughout the quilt.

Some bow tie blocks - my current leader/ender project.

Lastly I cut and pieced some blocks for a long overdue quilt. The recipient has asked for purple and grey. It will be my major project once the flying geese quilt is finished.

If you want to see what others have been up to head on over to Judy's.

Design Wall Monday

The tear in my rotator cuff is beginning to heal so I managed a little sewing.

First up finished the last of the first ring of hexagon flowers for my French Mosaic Quilt. Next up on this one is some red joiner pieces.

Another octagon flower was completed so that's two finished.

Last up I made these flying geese units. Over a 100 in this picture. I need 186 more but who's counting.

So progress made on three tops. This is the year of enjoying the journey so I'm happy with what has been done this week. Pop on over to Judy's to see what others have been up to.

Design Wall Monday

I haven't really participated in Judy's design wall Monday this year as I seem to be accomplishing very little. I have decided that doesn't matter and have resolved to post whatever I have got done through the week. I flip projects on a regular basis but I'm hoping the challenge of having something new to show each week will motivate me.

First up this week my first completed octagon flower. I am making this in a class with Sue Ross. A gazillion more to go.

I also worked on Isaac's flying geese quilt. 3 of 61 blocks complete and at least another 100 flying geese units ready to sew into blocks.

I want this quilt finished before his brother or sister is born. The due date is December 6 so completely doable.

Sewing at Last

After a long hiatus I am finally sewing again. Today was a holiday and I spent it playing with the Fit to be Geese Ruler. After a slow start I worked out a system. I am in love with this ruler. I produced about 75 today and sewed together most of the components for one block. Only 98 and a bit more to go. Watch this space.