Author Archives: Pam

I made my first quilted item as a visual aid for a math project in 7th grade. Over the next 25 years quilting was hit or miss, but quilting took over all the other crafts I've done in 2003.

Blue and Brown SBS Swap Blocks

October 29, 2009 10:44 am ⋅ Pam

The Blue & Brown Sylvia’s Bridal Sampler blocks will be back in the next couple of weeks. I think they are due to the hostess tomorrow or Saturday. Mine were sent off in early September.

Anyway, when I made my blocks, I made the five to swap and one to keep — except for G10 – Arizona. I ran out of the background fabric. I decided go ahead and make the block so I’ll have a complete set when they arrive. I think I like the original better than the new block, but in the long run I doubt it will matter much.

Posted in: SBS

What’s On My Design Wall? – 10/26

October 26, 2009 4:30 pm ⋅ Pam

These are the melons for the last planned row in my DWR. One I get the previous row attached and these into a row and attached I’ll make my final decision. The melon on the bottom doesn’t have it’s corner squares yet because I’m not sure if they are supposed to be red or blue.

Right now I’m seaming the corner squares for the previous row. When I get these two rows attached, I’ll finish up the borders on Ladder to the Stars.

Check out what’s on everyone’s design wall by following the links over at Patchwork Times.

Posted in: designwall, dwr, Ladder to the Stars

Stash Report Week # 43

October 25, 2009 7:46 am ⋅ Pam

Last week was mostly piecing what I already had cut. So just a little bit out — enough for my SBS BOW and the rest of the cornerstones I need to complete the row of rings I’m working on for my DWR.

Even though I saw some great fabrics as the show yesterday, I didn’t buy any. I even walked away from music FQs that I had not seen before!

Fabric Added this Week: 0 yards
Fabric Added to Date: 282.083 yards

Fabric Used this Week: .25 yards
Fabric Used to Date: 77.511 yards

Net Stash: +204.572 yards (162.583 was received as gifts)

See how others are doing by following the links over at Patchwork Times.

Posted in: dwr, SBS, Stash Busting Report

SBS Block Due 10/25

October 24, 2009 9:20 pm ⋅ Pam

A10 – Bachelor’s Puzzle

Today S, T & I went to the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo here in Kansas City. It was the first time I attended the event since it moved up to the KCI-Expo Center.

They had some great quilt and garment displays and of course vendors. I nearly made it out without buying anything.

The very first booth got me — although I made it through the entire show and circled back to make my purchase.

It was the Bo-Nash booth with the Bo-Nash Bonding Agent. Apparently it can be used to baste quilts instead of the quilt basting spray. It also came with a tube of vinyl/leather repair, so I’m going to try and fix my car seats. I’ll let you know how it works after I use it.

Posted in: notions, SBS

FQ Bundle Giveaway at Pumpkin Patch Primitvies

October 22, 2009 9:19 pm ⋅ Pam

Pumpkin Patch Primitves Quilt Shoppe is having a giveaway. A FQ Bundle of Red Rooster’s Pumpkins & Spice Fabrics. There is a picture in the linked blog listing, and this looks like a cool collection. Check it out.

Posted in: Uncategorized

Borders Needed

October 21, 2009 9:32 pm ⋅ Pam

The center of my Ladder to the Stars is done. Well, I need to trim it. The picture here is the result of a bit of photo cropping magic.

I’ll follow my original design, shrinking the borders proportionally for the smaller 6″ blocks.

The original quilt was raffled off for charity by the quilt club. At the time, the club had only 12 or 13 members with varying skill levels. Everyone pieced at least one block pulling fabric from their stash. The border and sashing fabrics were purchased from the LQS where we met. The sashings were pieced by several ladies, then I assembled it before it was sent out to be quilted.

Posted in: Ladder to the Stars

What’s On My Design Wall? – 10/19

October 19, 2009 6:20 am ⋅ Pam

I’ve fixed the block — it was actually every block in the row, but only the red one was noticeable. Anyway, I’ve got 3 more rows to sew together and then the borders.

Check out other quilters’ design wall via Patchwork Times.

Posted in: designwall, Ladder to the Stars

Stash Report Week # 42

October 18, 2009 9:12 am ⋅ Pam

The week started off with 1/2 yard inbound from the Kansas Troubles Stash Society and ended with cutting the setting triangles for Ladder to the Stars. In between a sample pineapple block and this week’sSBS BOW. As a result, a bit more fabric went out than came in.

I’ve also pulled 2 1/2″ squares out of my pre-cut box to use as leader/enders, but since these were already cut I don’t think I’ll count them until I put them into blocks.

See how everyone else is doing with their projects over at Patchwork Times.

P.S. I guess I should actually put the #s in the report. Must have gotten distracted by the timmer going off on the microwave.

Fabric Added this Week: .5 yards
Fabric Added to Date: 282.083 yards

Fabric Used this Week: 1.207 yards
Fabric Used to Date: 77.261 yards

Net Stash: +204.822 yards (162.583 was gifted)

10/19 – Added another 1/8 yard to the totals used. Forgot about my extra SBS block I did.

Posted in: KTS, Ladder to the Stars, pineapple, SBS, Stash Busting Report

Ugh!

October 17, 2009 4:25 pm ⋅ Pam

I’m sewing the sashings and cornerstones on each block and then the blocks together. Clearly, however, I need to do one block at a time.

I had trouble sewing row three to row two — my seams weren’t nesting like they should have, but I plowed ahead and sewed the long seam. Then I started putting the sashings on the next row. It was wasn’t until I was putting the individual blocks back up on the wall to verify their placement that I realized I had a problem.

I’m off to frog.