Sampler Quilt
Machine-pieced and quilted
Finished 2/14/08
Many things to show you today…first of all, you can see I finished my quilt. I had this one quilted for me several months ago. I finally got around to doing the binding. The only thing it is still lacking is a label, but I’m still considering it done! This quilt is technically my second quilt. I started it at the same time I started my first quilt in my quilting class (that was in 2002). It’s taken me a little while to see this one through, but I am so happy with how it turned out. I named it Pigwidgeon because of the owl fabric (Harry Potter fans will get the reference). I have one other quilt that has been quilted and is waiting for binding. I hope to get to that one soon. It feels really good to get things done!
Here is a closeup of the binding and the quilting.
Here you can see the backing fabric I used. I’ve been sitting under this for several days now, and I have to say it adds a bright spot to my day.
On the cross-stitching front, I also finished my February block for my Red Thread SAL. I’m really enjoying stitching on this. And it feels great to be caught up on it. I spent a few minutes gathering my thread for the March block and am only missing one. I’ll have to run over to the LNS in the next week and pick up some Purple Haze. I think in March I may work some on the border. Now that I’m caught up with it, I should be able to do a little extra border work.
Bent Creek
Weeks and GAST on 32ct Light Mocha
Finished 2/20/08
Here’s both blocks together.
And, I was a good girl and stitched on Mermaids of the Deep Blue last night for my SAL with Anna. It was just a little more hair on the left mermaid, but I love stitching on this fabric – so pretty. Btw – it’s 32ct Ocean Waves Belfast by Stitches and Spice.
I’ve also been gridding my new fabric for my restart on my Neighborhood RR (thank you all for your sweet and supportive comments). It sucks, but I’m trying to move on. I am going to just stitch my block on it when it comes home, so that I can get it out to Judith as soon as possible. Katrina‘s new RR should be arriving at my house any day, so I’ll be working on recreating my block on that too.
And in house news, I’ve made some progress around here as well. You can see what I’ve been up to here, if you’re interested. Organization has been the word of the week (along with the word Productive!). In addition to what you see on the other blog, I also worked on craft storage. I was reading someone’s blog and saw her post a photo of her craft tote. And I thought to myself, “hey, I have one of those”. I went over to my storage unit and found the craft tote, brought it home, cleaned it up and voila!
Now I have a place to keep my knitting supplies. Yarn in the bottom…
And needles, etc. in the top. Of course, Romeo was helping.
Until next time – keep creating!
Walk to Rivendell: Camp – Continue in valley. (Total Miles Walked – 324.25)
I am grateful for my new quilt.
Your Pigwidgeon quilt is too too cool! I love it!
Your Pigwidgeon quilt is too too cool! I love it!
Love that owl fabric! The quilt is so cheerful. Sorry I didn’t work on the mermaid; I had a club meeting to attend.
Love that owl fabric! The quilt is so cheerful. Sorry I didn’t work on the mermaid; I had a club meeting to attend.
What a beautiful quilt! I love the owl fabby.
What a beautiful quilt! I love the owl fabby.
Love your quilt. And thanks for giving me another prod, I really do have to check out the local quilt shop.
Love your quilt. And thanks for giving me another prod, I really do have to check out the local quilt shop.
Your quilt is pretty fun! Congrats on finishing another block!
Your quilt is pretty fun! Congrats on finishing another block!
Whew, you have been busy and getting lots of great things accomplished. Tidying up crafts is not work… its fun!
Whew, you have been busy and getting lots of great things accomplished. Tidying up crafts is not work… its fun!
Simply gorgeous quilt! I love all your crafty goodness!
Simply gorgeous quilt! I love all your crafty goodness!
My goodness your quilt is gorgeous and so colorful!
Your Red Thread’s are looking great too! Way to go on the mermaids 🙂
And I hope that this RR goes better….I still just feel so badly for you…I really do…
My goodness your quilt is gorgeous and so colorful!
Your Red Thread’s are looking great too! Way to go on the mermaids 🙂
And I hope that this RR goes better….I still just feel so badly for you…I really do…
My, have you ever been busy!! Your quilt is so bright and cheerful. The colors are wonderful!! It was a bright spot for me in the middle of a dreary day here.
My, have you ever been busy!! Your quilt is so bright and cheerful. The colors are wonderful!! It was a bright spot for me in the middle of a dreary day here.
Wow that quilt is absolutely gorgeous! It’s so bright and cheerful.
Love your Red Thread piece so far:)
Wow that quilt is absolutely gorgeous! It’s so bright and cheerful.
Love your Red Thread piece so far:)
The quilt is gorgeous, love it! I am trying to let it go too, don’t feel bad it’s hard. Glad we are both on track to get things going again.
The quilt is gorgeous, love it! I am trying to let it go too, don’t feel bad it’s hard. Glad we are both on track to get things going again.
Love your quilt! Great fun & bright colors… and that owl fabric is awesome 🙂
So stinky about your RR!
Love your quilt! Great fun & bright colors… and that owl fabric is awesome 🙂
So stinky about your RR!
You’ve been very busy! Your quilt is beautiful and I love the name you’ve given it. It’s been months since I’ve cross-stitched … I’ve got a couple of projects that I haven’t started yet. Thanks so much for your comment on my blog! Have a wonderful weekend! ~ Lynda
You’ve been very busy! Your quilt is beautiful and I love the name you’ve given it. It’s been months since I’ve cross-stitched … I’ve got a couple of projects that I haven’t started yet. Thanks so much for your comment on my blog! Have a wonderful weekend! ~ Lynda
The quilt is amazing! I love all the bright colors:)
The quilt is amazing! I love all the bright colors:)
Great finish on the quilt. The bright happy colors remind me of spring!
Great finish on the quilt. The bright happy colors remind me of spring!
Your quilt is fantastic – I love the funky colours :o)
Your quilt is fantastic – I love the funky colours :o)
The quilt is just beautiful! Such bright and cheerful colors. The Red Thread project looks like fun. And I also am sorry to hear about what happened with your RR. I hope this second one goes better.
The quilt is just beautiful! Such bright and cheerful colors. The Red Thread project looks like fun. And I also am sorry to hear about what happened with your RR. I hope this second one goes better.
Your quilt looks fabulous!
Your quilt looks fabulous!
Wow! You’re a crafting queen 🙂 Lovely colours in the Pigwigeon quilt, great choice of name too.
(Was really sorry to hear about the RR, better luck next time.)
Wow! You’re a crafting queen 🙂 Lovely colours in the Pigwigeon quilt, great choice of name too.
(Was really sorry to hear about the RR, better luck next time.)