Little Baskets

Finally got my sewing room/closet in order. I sat down to do some sewing and the project I wanted to work on didn't have any blocks cut so I settled on these little basket blocks I started last November. I have 36 blocks total. They are 6" blocks.
I have about 8 blocks left to sew. And about 12 handles to applique yet. I had trouble with the handles. So mine are different then in the original pattern. They also are not very uniform from block to block. I may redo the worst 2 or 3. And live with the rest. I think I'm going to do an alternate block with the green fabric in the picture. The one with the little squares I think it's called stepping stones. The one that Judy has in her tree quilt. That's what I worked on last weekend.

Little Baskets

Finally got my sewing room/closet in order. I sat down to do some sewing and the project I wanted to work on didn't have any blocks cut so I settled on these little basket blocks I started last November. I have 36 blocks total. They are 6" blocks.
I have about 8 blocks left to sew. And about 12 handles to applique yet. I had trouble with the handles. So mine are different then in the original pattern. They also are not very uniform from block to block. I may redo the worst 2 or 3. And live with the rest. I think I'm going to do an alternate block with the green fabric in the picture. The one with the little squares I think it's called stepping stones. The one that Judy has in her tree quilt. That's what I worked on last weekend.

Little Baskets

Here is the original pattern for the little baskets it came from Quilter's Newsletter Magazine April 2002.

Little Baskets

Here is the original pattern for the little baskets it came from Quilter's Newsletter Magazine April 2002.

Judy's challenge finished

Sorry about the bad picture I have to come up with a better way to take pictures of my quilts.

I finished Judy's 1 hour quilt. I don't think that I am going to add any more borders couldn't find a fabric that looked right. The binding will match the tan.
I made an extra row of blocks to make up for less borders. I just wanted the little squares around the blocks to stand out the most when you look at the quilt. I'll have to send Judy a picture when I get a better picture. And also a big thank you to Judy for doing this project. I can't wait till the next one.

Judy's challenge finished

Sorry about the bad picture I have to come up with a better way to take pictures of my quilts.

I finished Judy's 1 hour quilt. I don't think that I am going to add any more borders couldn't find a fabric that looked right. The binding will match the tan.
I made an extra row of blocks to make up for less borders. I just wanted the little squares around the blocks to stand out the most when you look at the quilt. I'll have to send Judy a picture when I get a better picture. And also a big thank you to Judy for doing this project. I can't wait till the next one.

Coasters

The long week end sure went fast. But I got a lot of things done around the house. And the time off from work was nice.
On the quilty side I've had these scraps laying around for a while a project that didn't work out. So I decided to make drink coasters out of them. A quick little project. Almost got them done.

Coasters

The long week end sure went fast. But I got a lot of things done around the house. And the time off from work was nice.
On the quilty side I've had these scraps laying around for a while a project that didn't work out. So I decided to make drink coasters out of them. A quick little project. Almost got them done.

No Quilt progress

What can I say no quilty things this week. Last week we took a short trip up to the NW corner of South Dakota. North of the Black Hills. The views over the landscape were breath taking. Nice to just spend time with my hubby no distractions.


No quilt progress.... I've been using the kitchen counter to cut my quilt an hour project. My good rotary cuter is packed some where in a box can't find it. I did find my old one with the nicked cutting wheel I've been using it and just being patient with it. Last week end we had guests so I picked my quilty mess up. Now this week I can't find my old rotary cutter. So I can't cut the sashing or the borders for the hour a day quilt. Is that sad or what? I've wasted enough time looking for both of them. I'm not going to break down and buy a new one am I? I hope one of them turns up soon. Can't wait till the basement gets finished. I have a small sewing/craft room planned. Not real big it's more like a big storage closet. But it will be nice to get my sewing stuff in one place and get it organized.

Here's a basket block I saved off an e-bay auction. I just love it.

No Quilt progress

What can I say no quilty things this week. Last week we took a short trip up to the NW corner of South Dakota. North of the Black Hills. The views over the landscape were breath taking. Nice to just spend time with my hubby no distractions.


No quilt progress.... I've been using the kitchen counter to cut my quilt an hour project. My good rotary cuter is packed some where in a box can't find it. I did find my old one with the nicked cutting wheel I've been using it and just being patient with it. Last week end we had guests so I picked my quilty mess up. Now this week I can't find my old rotary cutter. So I can't cut the sashing or the borders for the hour a day quilt. Is that sad or what? I've wasted enough time looking for both of them. I'm not going to break down and buy a new one am I? I hope one of them turns up soon. Can't wait till the basement gets finished. I have a small sewing/craft room planned. Not real big it's more like a big storage closet. But it will be nice to get my sewing stuff in one place and get it organized.

Here's a basket block I saved off an e-bay auction. I just love it.