Wednesday 1 August 2012

August 1st….

Today I start my new job. That means new people, new goals, new office, new organization, new everything. I’m excited… and a little nervous. Make up is applied and bag is packed. But before I can meet the world I need  my morning coffee and a small time out.

Today is a combined Wednesday WIP and ’Just 3’ post so I’m linking up to both Lee's and Tracey’s today. If you’re not running out the door within the next 5 minutes (as I ought to) do make sure to stop by Tracey to see her new pattern released only yesterday. I bought it already and are planning to make a Christmas quilt.

So a quick status… I reached all my goals for July and even managed to squeeze in a bit more (not trying to be an over-achiever – it’s just because I had a long vacation):

1) I made the Bee Europa 2012 wonky log cabin blocks for Amy  (see more here)

2) I did more than 1x1 metre on the EPP project. I decided that I want to keep this as the centre of the quilt and next will be to build on this with borders. Bad indoor night pictures from yesterday late evening... sorry. It started to get dark sooner already and it's raining again here.

EPP progress

3) I finished piecing the 60 degree star quilt – all 325 triangles. I had planned to make a scrappy border but are reconsidering this.  I’m not in a hurry to baste and finish the whole quilt. as I am saving it as a Christmas present.

60 degree stars

4) I finally managed to catch up on the Blogger’s BOM which had been neglected since May.  I’m still doing two of each block so I have made 6 blocks this month. They are not pressed yet so bear with the crinkles- just pulled them out of the box for a photo.

Bloggers BOM July 2012

5) As an extra plus to clearing the design wall I also organized my fabric – or at least the bigger scraps and fat quarters. I still have a huge shelf with designer bundles and half yards that I have not opened yet but in due time I will :) With this done and an empty design wall I feel ready to start something new and very different.

6) The 6st and final big ting in July was creating my collage for the 3x6 sampler bee which starts today. I recently got some Seranade fabric and are going to ask for blocks in that color range. Have also been though a lot of quilting books to decide what block I want to make for the others. I’m down to 3 now but wont make the final decision until I see the other members collages.

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My goals for August:
So that's it for me today. Wish me luck. I'm off to work  :)


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22 comments:

  1. Good luck with your new job! I'm sure you'll do great :o) I am just loving your EPP quilt...I love that pattern! Can't wait to see it grow!

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  2. Hé busy bee! Have a wonderful time at work, probably not doing any 'real work' yet, but meeting everyone. Your square metre looks great! Looking forward to the rest of the quilt.
    The blocks are beautiful together and I'm not a fan of samplers, but they go together WELL.
    The stars look great too.
    So I have to make a mosaic too? I'd better get to it then.

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  3. Love the triangle stars. Were they paper pieced? I think they are great.

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  4. Oh I love that 60º triangle quilt. So amazing! And the EPP is going so beautifully, it is inspiring me to cut into my stash of Lark!!

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  5. Your sixty degree quilt looks lovely! Are you going to machine or hand quilt it?

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  6. Wow, you've been busy! Love how the EPP is coming along and those stars are fun, too. Do you already have an idea how you're going to quilt them? Looking forward to seeing them again.

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  7. Stunning projects - I love your EPP!

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  8. I love your color choices of all of your works in progress. Your EPP is going to be a fantastic center. Can't wait to see the borders. Your inspiration collage really speaks to me. Wishing you a terrific day and much happiness in your new job.

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  9. Your EPP is inspiring!! And those stars... beautiful!

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  10. You have some really cool projects going there. Being a blue lover, I'm digging your fabric choices. :D

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  11. I love your 60 degree star quilt, and your colourful stash in the background looks very tantalising!

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  12. Holy cow - you definitely got a lot done. All of your projects look fabulous. I particularly love the colors on your EPP project.

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  13. Good luck with new job and I love the Blogger Bom blocks

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  14. Wow, your projects are stunning! Thanks for linking up to WIP Wednesday!

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  15. That star quilt is AMAZING!

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  16. I always love visiting you each Wednesday to see what you are up to. YOur quilts are always so beautiful! I love the star quilt. It is inspiring to me!

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  17. Hi Cille! Good luck to your new work!
    I love your projects and add to my list those beautiful stars and the 'BOM'! x Teje

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  18. Love your 60 degree triangle star quilt! Gorgeous!

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  19. The 60 degree star quilt is awesome!!

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  20. Great goals! great blocks!! Looking great!

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