I originally started cutting up khaki colored sashing for this quilt because I was feeling too dependent on my white sashing. I am so glad I switched to white! I think it looks so fresh and pretty. This will be a finished quilt top soon, I hope!

Labels: quilting, sewing, wip

One of my mom's birthday presents was a ruffle scarf I made using the awesome tutorial from Dana's site. I love how it turned out - considering I think it looks pretty adorable even in the nighttime/fluorescent lights/iPhone photo!

Labels: sewing

Grandma noticed that Ben was dragging around the feet of his slightly-too-big pajamas while playing before bedtime so she devised this ingenious solution. She just sewed a little loop of elastic to fit around his ankle and hold up the pajama legs.



No more dragging pajamas! Thanks, Grandma!

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What is it about Moda precuts that is so irresistible?



This jelly roll along with a "leftovers" strip pack I picked up a while ago from Fat Quarter Shop are turning in to some improv log-cabin-ish blocks.



So much fun!

Labels: quilting, sewing, wip

Betsy's stroller blankie is finished, about two hours before the shower! I am quite good at pushing things to the last minute. Betsy is a friend I met back when I was working in the space program so I couldn't resist this fabric. Can you see what's going on here??



Space shuttles collecting pineapples!! Who comes up with this stuff?

Labels: 2010 Quilts, quilting, sewing

I am back at the cutting table. I have three quilts in progress! It's hard to pick which one to work on when I get time to sew. One is going to be from Denyse Schmidt's Hope Valley, which I love to death, but the others are a lot of fun, too. I don't normally work with novelty prints but those space shuttles are cracking me up. Good motivation to keep working!

Labels: fabric, quilting, sewing, wip

Sorry I forgot to announce this earlier... Congratulations to Sarah C! You have won the 6th anniversary giveaway. I left a comment on your blog, too, so get back to me with your address! Thanks to everyone who commented!

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I needed a spot to do some jewelry repairs and keep an eye on the little guy (my sewing room is definitely not baby-proof), but I think the kitty resented my use of his favorite napping spot!

October is my favorite month for many reasons - fall, cooler weather, Halloween, my birthday... I liked my monthly goals but fell off the wagon a little. I am definitely not as productive as I used to be, but I'm tired of giving late gifts, and as you can see, these all have a deadline!)

October Goals:
1. Top for wedding quilt (wedding was 9/18).
2. To-be-revealed birthday gift for my mom (birthday is 10/14).
3. Baby shower present (shower is 10/18).

Labels: monthly goals