This is a Quarter 1 finish for the Finish Along, hosted by On the Windy Side
Click here for the original project list.
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Finished! All Animal I Spy Quilt
I finished my all-animal I Spy quilt today. I've been obsessed with I Spy charms for a little while now. When Munchkin was first born and I spent a ton of time nursing, I tended to dream up various quilt project, especially I Spy projects. This was one of them. Not sure why I wanted to do an all-animal quilt, but I like it.
For the back, I used up some larger scraps I had that were animal themed. Many were left over from all the fabric with monkeys that I bought for A's monkey quilt last Christmas.
I'm into diagonal grids at the moment, so that's how it's quilted. No intended recipient at the moment; I will hang on to it until someone needs a baby/child quilt.
This is a Quarter 1 finish for the Finish Along, hosted by On the Windy Side
Click here for the original project list.
This is a Quarter 1 finish for the Finish Along, hosted by On the Windy Side
Click here for the original project list.
Saturday, February 7, 2015
First Finish! Project bags
First finish/completed project of the year! I actually finished these last weekend, but didn't get the chance to post.
For Christmas, my mom gave me a class at my local quilt shop. The class was for these project bags. The pattern is for 4 different sizes, and the supplies make one of each size. (S, M, L, & XL) We did the large one in class, and I left with all but the binding on that one completed. I have now completed one of each size.
The front of the bags:
And the back of the bags:
The bags are quilted. This was my very first time doing a zipper, which was one of the reasons I wanted to do the class. I have now done 5! (Yes, I know, there are 4 bags. I made a mistake at one point and had to get a new zipper.) I had also never sewn with vinyl before. And I kept going back and forth between 3 different feet on my machine, so overall I felt very pleased in how I was adding new skills. I also had a lot of fun choosing fabrics to use up from my stash, though if I could do it over again I would not use that yellow binding on the small bag. I have decided to make more, as I have been doing a huge cleaning out and reorganizing of my craft space and I think it will help keep my half finished projects organized and contained. Three of these now have projects in them! I suspect the small one will be better for storing notions and such than projects, unless I pick up EPP.
This is a Quarter 1 finish for the Finish Along, hosted by On the Windy Side
Click here for the original project list.
For Christmas, my mom gave me a class at my local quilt shop. The class was for these project bags. The pattern is for 4 different sizes, and the supplies make one of each size. (S, M, L, & XL) We did the large one in class, and I left with all but the binding on that one completed. I have now completed one of each size.
The front of the bags:
And the back of the bags:
The bags are quilted. This was my very first time doing a zipper, which was one of the reasons I wanted to do the class. I have now done 5! (Yes, I know, there are 4 bags. I made a mistake at one point and had to get a new zipper.) I had also never sewn with vinyl before. And I kept going back and forth between 3 different feet on my machine, so overall I felt very pleased in how I was adding new skills. I also had a lot of fun choosing fabrics to use up from my stash, though if I could do it over again I would not use that yellow binding on the small bag. I have decided to make more, as I have been doing a huge cleaning out and reorganizing of my craft space and I think it will help keep my half finished projects organized and contained. Three of these now have projects in them! I suspect the small one will be better for storing notions and such than projects, unless I pick up EPP.
This is a Quarter 1 finish for the Finish Along, hosted by On the Windy Side
Click here for the original project list.
Monday, January 12, 2015
Finish Along!
I decided right around New Year's that I wanted to take and post pictures of projects as I finish them this year, mostly as a way to track progress and hopefully to motivate me to finish projects, as opposed to just thinking up and starting new ones.
Well, today I learned about the Finish Along, which is basically a group of people doing the same thing! http://www.onthewindyside.co.nz/p/2015-finish-along.html
There is no penalty for not finishing a project, so there are more on my list than are likely to be compelted before the end of March. But here is my goal/wish list:
Well, today I learned about the Finish Along, which is basically a group of people doing the same thing! http://www.onthewindyside.co.nz/p/2015-finish-along.html
There is no penalty for not finishing a project, so there are more on my list than are likely to be compelted before the end of March. But here is my goal/wish list:
| Project Name/Description | Project Type | Project Status at start of quarter | Completion Date |
| Dogwood wall hanging | Wall hanging | Layered, quilting begun | |
| “Sarah” (to be renamed) | Wall hanging | Layered | |
| Geoff & Laura's wedding quilt | Bed sized | Layered | |
| Alaska cutout quilt | Wall hanging | Layered, quilting begun (hand quilting) | |
| White/pastel dogwood quilt | Lap size | Top completed | |
| Project bags | Bags | Fabric chosen | |
| Rainbow I Spy | Child size | Top completed | |
| Animal I Spy | Child size | Layered | |
| String quilt I spy | Bucket list | Strings sorted | |
| Last big 9-patch | Child size | Top completed | |
| Debbie quilt | Bed size | Top completed, repair needed before continuing | |
| Elephant ticker tape quilt | Bucket list/wall hanging | Pattern re-sized to my liking | |
| Butterfly quilt (project Linus) | Child size | Top completed | |
| Monkey quilt (project Linus) | Child size | Fabrics chosen | |
| Dinosaur quilt (project Linus) | Child size | Fabrics chosen |
(not all projects are pictured)
Saturday, January 3, 2015
Swap #2 is full!
The I Spy Swap is full! If you are interested in being on a waiting
list in case someone drops out, submit your email address through the
form below. I will also email when I host another swap.
Saturday, December 27, 2014
I Spy Swap Round #2
It's time for a new I Spy swap! If you've never done a swap before, it's a great way to get a whole lot of different fabrics. And if you have swapped before, you know it can be addicting! Please make sure you read and understand the rules, as I run my swap a little differently than some of the others out there.
The Rules:
1) We are swapping 5" squares. Each "spot" in the swap will contribute 24 squares each of 4 different fabrics. There will be 24 spots in the swap. This means we will each end up with 96 different squares of fabric! If your fabric does not require fussy-cutting, you should get 24 squares from a half yard of fabric. So each spot is essentially a total of 2 yards of fabric.
2) Participants may have up to 2 spots. If you are doing 2 spots, each of your 8 fabrics must be different. You will receive back 2 identical sets of 96 fabric squares.
3) Quilt shop quality fabric, please. No licensed characters or teams. I Spy quilts are for everyone, so no adult-themed fabric. Anything identifiable by your average child is a-okay. Creative and unusual fabrics encouraged!
4) If you are a resident of somewhere other than the United States, leave me a comment and we'll see what we can work out.
5) Sign up at the form on the bottom of the page. Then check out our Flickr Group. And yes, the Flickr group says 2014. New swap, old Flickr group! https://www.flickr.com/groups/ispywithmylittleeye I will use Flickr to track who has signed up and when I receive squares. If you don't have an account, it is free to create one. You can also post pictures of your fabrics on the group if you choose, but that is not required.
6) I will send an email with my address once the swap is full. Deadline for me receiving your squares will be set once swap is full, my tentative deadline is January 21, 2015. Place your charms in a ziplock bag with an index card containing your name, address, and Flickr ID. Please place all 4 fabrics for a “spot” in one bag together, alternating fabrics. (ABCD, ABCD, ABCD....) Include a prepaid self addressed envelope. If you do not, I will not be able to return your squares to you!
7) No public complaining! If you have an issue with the quality of fabric, the cutting of the squares you receive, or anything else, contact me privately. Do not send or post admonishments of any kid to the group.
8) Have fun! Leave me a comment with questions!
The Rules:
1) We are swapping 5" squares. Each "spot" in the swap will contribute 24 squares each of 4 different fabrics. There will be 24 spots in the swap. This means we will each end up with 96 different squares of fabric! If your fabric does not require fussy-cutting, you should get 24 squares from a half yard of fabric. So each spot is essentially a total of 2 yards of fabric.
2) Participants may have up to 2 spots. If you are doing 2 spots, each of your 8 fabrics must be different. You will receive back 2 identical sets of 96 fabric squares.
3) Quilt shop quality fabric, please. No licensed characters or teams. I Spy quilts are for everyone, so no adult-themed fabric. Anything identifiable by your average child is a-okay. Creative and unusual fabrics encouraged!
4) If you are a resident of somewhere other than the United States, leave me a comment and we'll see what we can work out.
5) Sign up at the form on the bottom of the page. Then check out our Flickr Group. And yes, the Flickr group says 2014. New swap, old Flickr group! https://www.flickr.com/groups/ispywithmylittleeye I will use Flickr to track who has signed up and when I receive squares. If you don't have an account, it is free to create one. You can also post pictures of your fabrics on the group if you choose, but that is not required.
6) I will send an email with my address once the swap is full. Deadline for me receiving your squares will be set once swap is full, my tentative deadline is January 21, 2015. Place your charms in a ziplock bag with an index card containing your name, address, and Flickr ID. Please place all 4 fabrics for a “spot” in one bag together, alternating fabrics. (ABCD, ABCD, ABCD....) Include a prepaid self addressed envelope. If you do not, I will not be able to return your squares to you!
7) No public complaining! If you have an issue with the quality of fabric, the cutting of the squares you receive, or anything else, contact me privately. Do not send or post admonishments of any kid to the group.
8) Have fun! Leave me a comment with questions!
Friday, August 29, 2014
Swap is full!
The I Spy Swap is full! If you are interested in being on a waiting list in case someone drops out, submit your email address through the form below. I will also email if I host another swap. I bought 2 fabrics for the swap today--colored pencils and foxes.
Sunday, August 24, 2014
I Spy Swap!
In my quilting life, my obsession of the past year and a half or so has been I Spy quilts. Love them! And I love collecting the fabrics. This is where life with the internet is awesome, because it means you can easily swap with other lovers of I Spy from all around the world. I've done several swaps and have been considering hosting for a while and am ready to take the plunge!
The Rules:
1) We are swapping 5" squares. Each "spot" in the swap will contribute 24 squares each of 4 different fabrics. There will be 24 spots in the swap. This means we will each end up with 96 different squares of fabric! If your fabric does not require fussy-cutting, you should get 24 squares from a half yard of fabric. So each spot is essentially 2 yards of fabric.
2) Participants may have up to 2 spots. If you are doing 2 spots, each of your 8 fabrics must be different. You will receive back 2 identical sets of 96 fabric squares.
3) Quilt shop quality fabric, please. No licensed characters or teams. I Spy quilts are for everyone, so no adult-themed fabric. Anything identifiable by your average child is a-okay. Creative and unusual fabrics encouraged!
4) If you are a resident of somewhere other than the United States, leave me a comment and we'll see what we can work out.
5) Sign up at the form on the bottom of the page. Then check out our Flickr Group. https://www.flickr.com/groups/ispywithmylittleeye
I will use Flickr to track who has signed up and when I receive squares. If you don't have an account, it is free to create one. You can also post pictures of your fabrics on the group if you choose, but that is not required.
6) I will send an email with my address once the swap is full. Deadline for me receiving your squares will be set once swap is full, my tentative deadline is October 8, 2014. Place your charms in a ziplock baggie with an index card containing your name, address, and Flickr ID. You can either place squares of each fabric in a separate baggie or put all 4 together, alternating fabrics. (ABCD, ABCD, ABCD....) If you have 2 spots, please be sure there are 2 index cards for you. Include a prepaid self addressed envelope. If you do not, I will not be able to return your squares to you!
7) Have fun! Leave me a comment with questions!
The Rules:
1) We are swapping 5" squares. Each "spot" in the swap will contribute 24 squares each of 4 different fabrics. There will be 24 spots in the swap. This means we will each end up with 96 different squares of fabric! If your fabric does not require fussy-cutting, you should get 24 squares from a half yard of fabric. So each spot is essentially 2 yards of fabric.
2) Participants may have up to 2 spots. If you are doing 2 spots, each of your 8 fabrics must be different. You will receive back 2 identical sets of 96 fabric squares.
3) Quilt shop quality fabric, please. No licensed characters or teams. I Spy quilts are for everyone, so no adult-themed fabric. Anything identifiable by your average child is a-okay. Creative and unusual fabrics encouraged!
4) If you are a resident of somewhere other than the United States, leave me a comment and we'll see what we can work out.
5) Sign up at the form on the bottom of the page. Then check out our Flickr Group. https://www.flickr.com/groups/ispywithmylittleeye
I will use Flickr to track who has signed up and when I receive squares. If you don't have an account, it is free to create one. You can also post pictures of your fabrics on the group if you choose, but that is not required.6) I will send an email with my address once the swap is full. Deadline for me receiving your squares will be set once swap is full, my tentative deadline is October 8, 2014. Place your charms in a ziplock baggie with an index card containing your name, address, and Flickr ID. You can either place squares of each fabric in a separate baggie or put all 4 together, alternating fabrics. (ABCD, ABCD, ABCD....) If you have 2 spots, please be sure there are 2 index cards for you. Include a prepaid self addressed envelope. If you do not, I will not be able to return your squares to you!
7) Have fun! Leave me a comment with questions!
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