Goodbye August!

It's been a long month for me. I've spent a good share of my time in the recliner with an ice bag on my knee. I've had the pity party more than once. But now that I'm healing and following doctor's orders pretty much, I'm doing better and getting around.

Instead of writing up a bunch of posts for my linking ups, I'm following Teresa's lead and writing one long post and linking to where I want them to go.

 

This is a rerun photo of my hexies.

I am making serious progress on this quilt and love it more each day.

I'm linking to Kathy's Slow Stitching Sunday

and I'm thinking of Kathy as she hurts from the loss of her brother.

 

I spent some precious sewing machine time making scrappy red blocks for my Row Quilt.

I didn't get the Dresden Block made but I will.

I'm linking this to SoScrappy's Scraphappy Saturday.

 

Of course I had to start a new project!

These are 4 of 7 blocks for Nabby's Dowry.

You can find all the info here at Heartspun Quilts.

I'm using 1 1/2" HSTs from my overfull little bin..

  

Hubby came home the other day and wondered if I had a baby boy quilt.

One of his work buddies has his first baby.

Ummm, if I had know before hand, I might have had this ready to go.

So new project number 2 was started.

I'm about halfway and hope to have it ready for gifting this week.

  

Not much progress on Crystal's Rivel Cardigan,

but I am a lot farther than I thought I would be.

 

Here is Dreambird.

I am into the next black section now.

This is a knit along with Judy L and Denise.

The Getting It Done Challenge was kind of a bust for me for August.

August Goals

• Judy L's mystery step for the month
• 5 more Pineapple Crazy blocks
• Bind Ocra Bay and TUSQLJ
• Quilt 1 UFO quilt
• Work on Reach For The Stars
• Work on Grandmother's Choice blocks

The only thing that was accomplished was I finished one Grandmother's Choice block. I didn't even take a picture of it. I did sort my fabrics for Pineapple Crazy into 2 larger bins...one for colors, one for backgrounds, hoping it will be easier to dig for the right piece of fabric and the mess will be a bit more contained.
Kind of a sad, sad month!! It make September's list pretty easy since I'm going to remove a couple of projects from the list.

September Goals

•  Judy L's mystery for August and September
• Bind Orca Bay 
• Bind TUSQLJ
• Make Rainbow Scrap blocks for August and September
• Sew every day

I'm linking this up to Judy L's Getting it Done-September post.

I think these are achievable for me. And since September is National Sewing Month, I am again going to try to sew every day.   Even if I can only sit and sew for a few minutes at a time. 

Playing With Red

This morning I sat down at my sewing machine and sewed. This is the first time my sewing machine has been turned on in 2 weeks! I think maybe I might have sat there too long without moving because my sore knee is kind of cramped up right now and I probably should be sitting with it elevated and I will shortly.

I'm so behind on all my August goals so I decided today, even if it took me all day long, I was going to get my Row Quilt blocks done and my Dresden blocks cut and ready to sew for my Rainbow Scrap Challenge projects.  I now have 4 blocks complete, parts for 2 more ready to sew and this bag below to pull fabrics from.  Originally I said I was going to use a  chunk of cow print fabric but when I pulled it from the box, I see it's a pair of pj shorts. I think I'll see if they fit Elliot and finish them for him.  They will make him laugh.

My friends stopped at a yard sale a while back and bought this for me, along with a Singer 99K (for $10!!!) that needs some work. I have the best friends.  So I will empty this bag and see what I can with this fabric.

Now I'm going to see what everyone else is doing with their red scraps over at SoScrappy.

Red Rover, Red Rover

Send those red scraps right over!!! 

It's red month for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge.

This month I chose the Hour Glass block for my row quilt.

August is a busy month for me so I wanted 

easy, fast, and fun.

This is my red scrap box.

It will be fun pulling fabrics for this block.

See that reindeer on the right?

Under this pile is a chunk with cows on it.

Yes, they will be included.

See other fabulous red projects at ScrappyHappy Saturday at SoScrappy.

Design Wall Monday

I have nothing on my design wall,

But....

This weekend included some serious sewing time.

All 10 spool blocks for the Row Quilt are complete and put away.

The blades and center are ready for applique for the Dresden Plate block.

Piece #4 was added to 108 log cabin blocks.

This is too much chaos.

I need to control it.

When pressing piece #4, 

I pressed 10 blocks at a time

and pinned them together.

Now I am sewing and pressing in groups of 10.

I feel better and not overwhelmed.

I need to cut more pieces.

Time to dig into some more scrap bags.

So far I am doing good at emptying one bag a week.

See other fabulous design walls at Patchwork Times.

I love Monday in Blogland.

Scrappy Saturday

The last Saturday of July! That happened really fast!  I haven't been sewing much so I am quite behind on my Rainbow Scrap Challenge projects.

This morning Ernie left early to go to the Stream Up. I wanted to go but didn't think it was a good idea to walk around in a giant hay field full of holes with my knee buggered up like it is right now. So I am spending the day doing things I want to do.  I wanted to work on my log cabin blocks and sort and cut some scraps. Then I wanted to water the garden and do my chicken chores. Now that those things are done, I really want to work on my aqua spool blocks and my Dresden blocks.

I cut everything I needed to cut. I started sewing, then I remembered.........I need to ice my knee. So I took a quick picture, am writing a quick post and I'm headed in with my glass of ice water, a pbj and my ice pack to watch some mindless tv, eat lunch and knit for a while.  Then it's back to the sewing room for me!

See other great scrappy, happy projects at SoScrappy.

ScrappyHappy Saturday

The July color for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge is Aqua.

I don't have a lot of aqua in my stash or my scraps. 

I had to do a little stash enhancement the other day.

I added a few new aquas to my limited collection.

This month I am making the spool block for the Row Quilt.

I love this block in any size. 

Now that I have the new fabrics, 

I will kit up the remaining 8 blocks I need for this row

and use them for leader/enders.

See other great Scrappy (they don't look like scrap) projects

here at SoScrappy.

Design Wall Monday

Saturday I sewed.

Sunday afternoon I sewed.

Right now there is nothing on my design wall, 

but I accomplished a lot!

  

I completed June's step of the Back To Square One Mystery. 

I used the blades for the Dresden Plate block for my Rainbow Scrap Challenge as leaders and enders.

I have to get out my other machine to use the blind stitch to applique this to the background.

I used the half square bonus triangles from Pineapple Blossom #2 

as leaders and enders for the Dresden Plate Block. 

These will go into the orphan block bin.

Under my Sewing Mates table, you can see the stack of 10 finished 

card trick blocks for my Row Quilt.

When I still wanted to sew, I pulled out my Pineapple Crazy blocks to make a few more.

I didn't get very far with those, just a few rounds on one block.

Go to Patchwork Times to see what others have on their design walls this week.

Sewing Machine Setup on Scrappy Saturday

Remember back at the beginning of the month when this little beauty came to live with me? I've wanted to set her up to be my main machine but haven't gotten around to it.

Until this morning. I decided to just get to it. First things first, it had to come out of that nasty base. But I couldn't figure out how to do it. So I asked on the Vintage Sewing Machine page on Facebook.  Within a few minutes I had some suggestions.  See those 2 screws? I didn't see them until someone mentioned it. So within a couple minutes of finding out about them, I had the base off.  Then the real fun began.

Bonnie Hunter has talked about the Sewing Mates Sew AdjusTable several times. I broke down and ordered one a while back. After just a few adjustments, I had the table just right for this machine. The best part is if I use another machine, I don't have to buy another table, just adjust this one-pretty cool.  I got my quarter inch guide set and started sewing on my card trick block for my Row Quilt that I am making as part of the Rainbow Scrap Challenge.

Today I am going to see how many blocks I can finish up between laundry and garden.  So far, 1 done.
See other great Rainbow Scrap Challenge projects at SoScrappy.

Sunny Scrappy Saturday

When I walked into the sewing room this morning, this is what I saw-completely unstaged. Look at all that yellow! I've got 4 blocks finished for the Row Quilt.   Since today marks the mid point of the month and I am not at mid point of my blocks, I need to get busy. Maybe I'll just have a card trick block fest.

The blocks on the table are bonus triangles from Pineapple Blossom #2 that is headed for the longarm later today. The blue with the yellow dots is for the binding for that quilt.  I love all my little yellow accessories.

See other yellow goodness for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge at SoScrappy.

Scrappy Saturday

Not much scrappy sewing has gone on this week. Instead of sitting in front of the sewing machine, I've been in front of the long arm. I've been busy quilting.  And that is a good thing.

Last week someone said they would get themselves too confused using the card trick block as a leader/ender.  I am happy to report that so far I'm doing OK.  I sew the l/e and then start my next seam, clip the l/e off, give it a quick press and put it right back where it belongs.  And I have those 2 road maps right there close.  I love my little flannel design wall.

See other great scrappy yellow projects at SoScrappy.  I'm going outside to enjoy that bit yellow ball in the sky before it disappears again in a couple days. Happy Weekend.

Design Wall Monday

Happy June!!  I just turned on the TV to catch the weather and I'm thrilled there is no rain in the outlook for the week.  That means the garden will finally get everything planted in it.  I'm way behind most everyone. Like normal!

On my little design wall is this month's Rainbow Scrap Challenge block for my Row Quilt. Using this block for my leader/ender means each block will have to be laid out and carefully put back where it belongs. On the sewing table are my bow tie blocks ready to be sewn into rows 1 and 2.

See that orange J on my tablet?  That is my note to tell me where I am on my latest tablet viewing. I discovered the BBC series The Great British Sewing Bee. Someone posted it on Facebook-I couldn't resist. It can be found on YouTube here.  I am a long time fan of Project Runway but so far, this series is so much better. Mainly focusing on the sewing and not the drama.

I'm going to spend some time in Blogland this morning. See Judy L's great design wall and those of others at Patchwork Times today.

Sunshine Yellow-Yeah!

I'm so happy to be using yellow for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge from over at SoScrappy.  I need sunshine in my life and my sewing.  June 1st is bringing just that.  After several days of miserable cold rain, today starts a few days of sunshine.  I'm not complaining too much about our weather here, not at all.  I am so sad for all the people that have been affected by the tornado devastation.

This month, I chose the card trick block for my Row Quilt. Earlier this morning, I pulled out my yellow scrap box, surprised by how much was in there.  I started cutting for my block kits.  But today there will be little sewing. There are clothes to be hung out, the garden to be planted,  grass to be mowed and the weed whackers will get a workout, as will I.

Visit SoScrappy to see other great Rainbow Scrap projects.

Scrappy Saturday

I'm having so much fun with the Rainbow Scrap Challenge.  I love the blocks for the Row Quilt. Wouldn't that make a fun super scrappy quilt? It would make a great leader/ender project, she says as the wheels are spinning in her head....

The Dresden Plate block is such a fun block to work on.  I take time to lay the blades out just right, then when I sew them into pairs, I get then all mixed up when I lay them out again.  Then when I sew them into 4s, you get the picture.  I like each layout so it worked out just fine.

See other blue projects here at SoScrappy.

I've Got The Blues

I don't really have the blues.  I have blue fabric. The merry month of May finds us playing in our blue scraps.

According to EQ7, I chose Road to California as the block for my Row Quilt.  I'm spending some time today kitting up my blocks and cutting the plates for the Dresden block.

Of course I had to make a block just to be sure I'd like it.  Only 6 more blocks to cut and I'll have my new leader/enders right by my sewing machine, ready and waiting.

See who else has the blues at SoScrappy today.

April CatchUp Part 2

Green blocks for my Rainbow Scrap Challenge Row Quilt and Dresden Plate quilt are finally finished!  When I got the bin down to put my blocks away, imagine my surprise when I spotted a stack of pink churn dash blocks.  I swear my memory is shot!!!  I made those blocks in January.  Good thing this block is my favorite.

I'll be linking up with the final green over at the SoScrappy blog.  I'm quite excited to pick a block for my Row Quilt that will use up some of my blue scraps.

Greenies

This is the beginning of my green Dresden Plate block.

Patiently waiting to be turned and pressed.

I think an episode or 2 of Wild At Heart on Netfilx

will have this block finished.

The Monkey Wrench blocks are making

great leader/enders.

I'm being very aware of my pressing because 

I think my Row Quilt will not have sashing between the blocks,

only between the rows. 

I think......

See other great green scrappies at SoScrappy.

We're Goin' Green

The Rainbow Scrap Challenge color of the month is green.

My Row Quilt Block for the month is Monkey Wrench.

I think this is my favorite quilt block.

10 Monkey Wrench blocks were kitted up for leaders/enders.

The Dresden Plate parts are all cut and ready.

For added green cuteness and

because I can't resist,

Cousins Corbin and Estella.

Check out other great greet goodies

at SoScrappy.

Orange Scrappy Blocks

March is over and so is my love of orange. 

Not really, I'm just done sewing orange blocks.

Or maybe I'm not,

I could make a couple stars, 

a few 4 patches.

No pressure.

Check out fabulous orange projects at SoScrappy.  

Baskets Full of Oranges

Yesterday I spent some fun, fun time with my sewing machine and my basket blocks for the Row Quilt.  I love how they are turning out. I started out using them for leader/enders but soon I was using the next block for the leader/ender. You know how that goes.

I'm sure there are going to be some fabulous oranges over at SoScrappy today.

Saturday Cutting and Sewing

Today is the first day all week I've done anything quilty.

I finally got busy with my orange scraps.

I didn't sew any of them yet but

my blocks for the Row Quilt are cut and kitted up

and the blades and center are cut for the Dresden Plate.

 I'm not quite finished with purple.

The Row blocks are finished but

I still have 3 star blocks to finish sewing.

Now I'm headed over to SoScrappy to see what other

Scrapphappy quilters have been doing.