Mystery Quilt 3

Some how I missed photographing one of the steps  in step 3 but here is what we have so far...

48 of these blocks

 

and 96 of these

Crochet Top

I got a bit side tracked from the mystery quilt putting together this top for Sarah. There is some fabric at Jo-Ann's in their new spring line that I have my eye on for a skirt to go with this top.

It was so quick to put together, taking only three days. That of course included tending to the kiddos and household, so not bad. Think I may have to do one for Ivy Girl as well.

Mystery Quilt 2

Well I did not get near as much sewing in this weekend as I had hoped, mostly because another project caught my fancy. But I did manage to complete step 2 of the mystery quilt. Man was there loads of cutting and sewing. Who knew that it would take so long to put togethr 96 of these:

The 48 of these were not so bad though:

And that other project, it is nearly complete and I will share what it is in the next day or two. Miss S is very excited about it though and can't wait till the bunny comes (Easter).

Mystery Quilt Step 1

Today saw the completion of step one and a start to step two. After cutting the six required strips of red and the six required beige strips I spent a little time at the sewing machine and ended up with six of these:

This concluded step 1 so with a little more time before having to pick up my boys I got a start on step two and ended up with 96 of these:

This project is certainly going to involve a whole lot of cutting.

S & I took advantage of mommy being at her sewing machine to break out S's sewing machine she received for Christmas and have a little fun with of the little bits and pieces I was creating.

More on step 2 to come

A Mystery

 started a new project yesterday. Course I did  not get much done on it yesterday or today as other things required my time. It is a mystery quilt, although not a mystery to me as I have had the pattern for over a year now. It was a freebe that was handed out over a six month time frame in quilt club. At the time I did not have the etra funds to purchase fabric for the mystery project and so tucked the instructions away in my quilting notebook for a future time. Well that time is now and although it is no longer a mystery to me what the final design will be I thought it would be fun to blog the progress of it and leave it a mystery for you. So, as I complete each step I will photogrph (not a very good photographer so bear with me on that) and blog the process. It is a six step design so there will be six postings and the final one will reveal the design. For starters here is a view of the fabrics I have selected for this quilt:

"Rouenneries" by French General for Moda

Beige is pattern # 13529

Red is pattern # 13527

Paisley is pattern # 13522

Stay tuned for more....

Jennifer's Quilt

Look what I finally finished this week:

The bride (way back in June) was very pleased with her gift.

S Sews

S had her heart set on getting a toy sewing machine for Christmas. Every time we would leave the house to go some where she'd ask if we were going to get her sewing machine. Although she wanted a "toy" sewing machine I did not get one. After much research I found that there were none on the market that were worth the money. In my search I came across mini sewing machines. The one I purchased for S is a Janome (same maker of the sewing machine I use) and had great reviews. Hancock fabrics happened to have this particular "mini" on sale over Veteran's day and so I picked it up. Although it is not a toy one, she loves it and I am happy with the purchase. It is showing itself to be a great little machine and worth the money. So if you are thinking of getting a "toy" sewing machine, don't. They are not worth the money as they quit working after the first use. The mini's are just a little bit more as far as the money goes ($50 on sale for the one I picked up) but don't give you the head aches and fustration.