For the first time ever, I am going to a quilt retreat. Three days of sewing and hopefully, fun! I have no idea how much I can get done during that time - I have never actually had the luxury of sewing for days without any other commitments! I am packing the following projects, in the hopes that I will get at least some of them done.
This is the top I am creating from winning the September Block of the Month log cabin blocks at one of my guilds. I have these blocks ready to sew together, and am in the process of cutting up more light squares for a border. I haven't yet decided whether to do a 6 inch, 9 inch or 12 inch border all around. That may depend on how much fabric I have! I need to have this top done so I can quilt it up, and show it at the January guild meeting.
2. Block of the Month Challenge
In January, I decided to do a solid brights and blacks version of each of the Blocks of the Month. So, for example, the September block, the log cabin - I did a version as directed (and which I won back!)
September Block for Guild |
September Block for Challenge |
Here is the March block, with greens and creams from my stash. (and rather crooked seams, I fear!)
March Block for Guild |
I first did a version with a pink, but when looking at all the blocks together, realized this was an odd one.
First March Block for Challenge |
Second March Block for Challenge - I haven't even ironed this yet! |
April? Block for Guild |
My challenge version was done originally in bright orange and bright pink, but when I took a picture, I realized that there was NO CONTRAST between the orange and pink. Funny how you see it with a camera, and not with the eye!
First April Block for Challenge. |
reworked April Block for Challenge |
3. Ultimate Carry All Bag
When I attended the NYS Quilt Consortium meeting earlier this fall, I saw a quilter using an carry all that looked really nice, and during our little shop hop after that meeting, I purchased this fab fabric on sale to use on the bag. Naturally, without knowing what the pattern called for, I got more than needed (I purchased 3 yards!). I ordered the pattern for the Ultimate Carry All bag from Craftsy, and am hoping to get that underway at the retreat. (PS - the pattern only calls for one yard of the fabric!) I have been warned that the instructions are not really clear, so I am glad I'll have others to consult during this process!
Love this fabric! Michael Miller Folk Birds from 2015 |
4. Spider Quilt
This probably should be listed first. It is the oldest project underway! I have been working on this quilt since at least the summer of 2014 (and actually probably before). I have lots of leftover repro Civil War fabric, and began a paper pieced project for a quilt for my husband.
I am using a dark Kona gray as the center piece, and then just strip piecing the leftovers to the paper. I have a good start, but lots more to do.
Here is a peek at what the finished large blocks will look like. My plan is to hand quilt this one, but since piecing is taking me years, I am not sure what I will do. These are not my colors, really, but I do like how the piece will look overall!
I suspect that this is plenty to keep me busy. I'll report back next month how much I got accomplished at this retreat!
I am linking up to Finish it up Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts. Take a visit and see lots of great pieces!
Enjoy the weekend -
Take care,
Gretchen
I LOVE quilt retreats, you are going to have so much fun and you might get a little sewing completed too. I like all your projects in progress but I especially like the spider quilt, those colors look so nice. I have a tub full of civil war fabrics, someday!
ReplyDeleteoh that sounds like so much fun - I've never been to a quilt retrreat but three days of uninterrupted sewing sounds like pure bliss!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are going to be busy!! I just returned from a productive week at Quilt Camp. Enjoy!!
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