Quilting and Stuff by Knitnoid

Stash Report

August 31, 2014 12:21 am ⋅

Given that I didn’t get my sewing machine out until late Thursday evening, it should come as no surprise that there is no fabric used.  Well, I did – the fabric necessary to make the “T” block, but since I’m waiting to count it at the end and the binding to Abbey Memories was counted last week, this week’s out count is 0.  But then again, I didn’t add any new fabric.

Fabric Added Since Last Report: 0 yards
Fabric Added to Date: 147.067 yards

Fabric Used Since Last Report: 0 yards
Fabric Used to Date: 98.275 yards

Net Increase in Stash to Date:  -48.792 yards — Holding at less than 50 yards added to the stash.

See how others are doing over at Patchwork Times.

Posted in: Stash Busting Report

Another Finish

August 30, 2014 11:45 am ⋅

stainglass-done

 

This is Abbey Memories from Tricia Cribbs 8th Turning Twenty Book Stained Glass & Scraps. I started this quilt in a class in July 2012 and finished the top a few months later. It’s turn for quilting finally came up last week.

The fabrics — both the batiks and the black that I used for the leading came from Connecting Threads.  The batting is Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 Black.  The top thread is Fil-Tec T-40 Cotton/Poly Corespun in Black.  The bobbin thread is Superiors Bottom Line in black.  I used just less than 1 M-size bobbin.

stainglass-quilting

 

The quilting is “A Little Bit of Fluff”. 

After washing the quilt measures 55″ x 69″.

Another quilt off my UFO list!

 

 

Posted in: UFOs

T is for Tile Puzzle

August 30, 2014 12:48 am ⋅

DY - Tile Puzzle

 

The BOM for August is Tile Puzzle.  This block brings me up-to-date, at least until the next block is released.

All of my blocks can be seen HERE. These are part of Dorothy Young’s Alphabet BOM that is being run on the Yahoo! group apocketfullofmysteries. It’s not too late to join.

Posted in: Alphabet Blocks

In Gear?

August 29, 2014 8:28 am ⋅

ingear

 

Yesterday I posted that I needed to get it into gear. Well, the sewing machine is out but I’m still stuttering.  It’s been a long time since I’ve had so many spots to fix on a machine stitched binding. But I’ll get it fixed and then move on to this month’s Alphabet BOM and the DWR binding. At least that’s what I’m telling myself.

Posted in: Uncategorized

Need To Get Into Gear

August 28, 2014 5:38 pm ⋅

plans

 

It’s time for me to get it into gear. The sewing machine is still in its case and not on the table. On the other hand, I have put the design wall backup and cleared the ironing board. No, I don’t really know what I’ve been doing all week – but clearly not using my sewing machine.

Posted in: Uncategorized

What’s On My Design Wall

August 25, 2014 6:30 am ⋅

dw0825-binding

 

This week it’s batiks.  First up is a quilt that I just need to finish stitching the binding on.  I made the top back in 2012 – started it in a class. The pattern is Abbey Memories from Turning Twenty book #8 – Stained Glass and Scraps. I quilted it Friday morning and took it to the quilt retreat to work on.  The batiks are from Connecting Threads and I’m 99% certain the “leading” and binding is Kona Cotton.

dw0825-augc

 

After finishing the pillowcase and tacking down the label on Eeyore, I primarily worked on this batik project. All of these batiks also came from Connecting Threads.  I need to press the last corner down then sew on a bright colored strip to either side of the block so far before I can start assembling them into a top.  Right now this quilt is called “August C – Batik” a cheat sheet for the block can be found HERE.

So, what’s up for the rest of the week?  Finish the binding on Abbey Memories, make and attach the binding to the DWR and make the Alphabet BOM “T” block.  Then I’ll go back to work on the new quilt.

Linking up with Patchwork Times today.

Posted in: designwall

Eeyore is Done!

August 24, 2014 9:35 pm ⋅

sydandquilt

The Eeyore quilt is done and delivered!! 2 years 11 weeks after the initial goal — which with my quilting is right on time.  It is reversible on the off chance that at some point Eeyore is no longer a favorite character.

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The back was cut from my music fabric collection.  Sydney not only plays viola and string bass, but is in the Performing Arts program in school.

Now the quilt statistics:

  • Started: May 12, 2012
  • Finished: August 22, 2014
  • Center is machine applique
  • No pattern – I took a picture I found on the internet and printed it poster sized and made my pattern from that.  The pattern for the letters were printed from my word processing software.
  • I used Clover Quick Bias for the purfling (1/8″) on the bass and the strings (1/4″)
  • The batting is Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 Fusible
  • I used Superior Bottom Line thread in black on the back and lavender on the top
  • Quilted on my home sewing machine
  • Size – I forgot to measure 🙁 Best guess is 65 x 80 before washing.

I need to say this UFO was on my lists in the following challenges:

 

Posted in: 2014 Finish Along, goals, Sydney, UFOs

Stash Report

August 24, 2014 9:58 am ⋅

Last week was productive. Didn’t get everything done by Friday morning as I hoped, but got enough done that I was able to get everything done at the retreat that I wanted to.

So, here are the numbers:

Fabric Added Since Last Report: 0.333 yards (someone’s “scraps” at the retreat)
Fabric Added to Date: 147.067 yards

Fabric Used Since Last Report: 8.308 yards (fabric for Sydney, 2 pillowcases, backing & binding for quilt)
Fabric Used to Date: 98.275 yards

Net Increase in Stash to Date:  -48.792 yards — Yea, I’m back under the 50 yard mark!

See how others are doing with their stash over at Patchwork Times.

Posted in: Stash Busting Report

Small Problem

August 21, 2014 12:50 pm ⋅

casesoops

The first pillowcase went together without a hitch (there is no accent band).  It goes with the “forgotten quilt” which I can show in early November. The second case? Well I’ll be ripping the seam out.  Since I integrate the accent fabric into the cuff so it doesn’t roll up after washing, I have to be careful when I sew the cuff to the body fabric.  Clearly I wasn’t paying attention. As soon as I finish the pillowcase, it and the Eeyore quilt go into the wash.

Posted in: Pillowcases

This Week’s Goals Just Might Get Done

August 20, 2014 12:08 pm ⋅

On Design Wall Monday, I listed 4 things which I needed to get done by Friday morning. And by golly I think it’s going to happen.

First, finish Eeyore.

goal0822-eeyoreThis is the last picture of this quilt until it’s washed. The binding and label are done. I  just need to trim the threads on the back and wash it.

Next, cut 320 2-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ bricks for Sydney’s quilt. It is done and sitting in front of the sewing machine she uses when she visits.  I wonder if she’ll be ready for them?

goal0822-syd

The third thing was to get the quilt I’m sewing on this weekend cut out.  Done – well except for the borders, but I’ll deal with those later. I’ve even made the first block.

goal0822-auction

BatikAugCBlock1

 

The final thing on my list is get the quilt on the zippers for the long arm.  Well, I haven’t done that yet, but I have pulled it out and now I’m trying to decide on the thread.  variegated or Black. My first instinct is to go with the black thread. It will however stand out in the blocks. On the other hand the variegated thread will stand out in the sashing and disappear in the blocks.

goal0822-zipper

Once I get Eeyore in the wash and the quilt on the zippers I’m going to add a 5th thing — prep some leader/enders.  I’m thinking I’ll pull down the Sew Scrappy project I’m doing.  Lots of 1-1/2″ squares to make into 9-patches and 25-patches.

Posted in: goals