Wednesday 21 August 2013

Lots of work in progress... And some finishes too.

After a very quiet spring and summer I'm back with a vengeance... Lots of exciting projects and luckily some of them are clsed to being finished too. I was beginning to fear that I didn't have it in me to finish anything.  I did cut into some lovely Amy Butler fabrics for a new quilt though... But not a stitch made so far - Ive promised myself that I have to finish some the UFO projects first. I'm being a good girl, I am.

My Dresden quilt is SO close to being done. I'm hand quilting the Dresden's with perle cotton. 6 down, 5 to go. Need ironing too of course :)


 
6 dresdens flower done, 5 to go
I finally made some headway on my scrappy-and-yet-not-so-scrappy-quilt. Still lots more to to, but this goes together in no time at all.


Finally my wonderful, addicting, tempting pile of Amy Butler fabrics all ready to be made into a wonderful quilt. I am itching to get started on the new pattern Roundhouse by Tracejay. 


Finishes:

I made some scrap QAYG pot holders



And a soft and simple baby quilt for a coworker




I also  made (another) great little essential purse for my handbag. I's called Clam She'll and the pattern is from Clover. It's made from template plastic and some fabrics from the scrap bin. It's great for holding anything small like earplugs or earrings.



No progress:

This beauty is awaiting a decision. I want to add another border but can't decide what it should be.  Please, please, please let me know if you have an idea. 




I am being uber-productive... and enjoy all the projects being wrapped up. It's like the giant weight of all the UFO's are lifted of my shoulders. I blame a lot of it on my new foot chair. i really enjoy my little corner and have spend lots of time sewing there already.








14 comments:

  1. What a cute, cute little purse. I'd love to make one, but we have six granddaughters. Six is not gonna happen!

    I think that quilt is wants a little more of the green lattice print, not that it needs anything else...it's already so pretty!

    Now please slow down a bit...you're shaming the rest of us with all these finishes.

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  2. WOW, so may wonderful things!!! love the Dresden and your foot chair in particular!

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  3. So many lovelies but I totally adore that Dresden quilt! It's so beautiful!

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  4. The Dresden quilt is so wonderful! I absolutely adore it.

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  5. Here from WIP! Your projects all look great. As far as an additional border. I vote for scrappy, about 4in wide. Make the binding bright!

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  6. Love the dresden and the clamshell, very cute and useful. Visiting from WIP

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  7. Your Dresden quilt is AMAZING!!! Consider yourself "pinned".

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  8. Oh Cille you have been busy! I love the look of you Dresden quilt! And the simplicity of the baby quilt is perfect! I think the unfinished quilt needs a pink border of some sort????

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  9. When the mood hits, go for it. You always have such uplifting projects -- fun and colorful. I wish I had a suggestion for your AB quilt but it's so lovely just as it is. I'm sure you'll find inspiration.

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  10. that dresden quilt is just gorgeous! love it.

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  11. I love the dresdens and the ottoman. Great job!

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  12. Love those bright flowers on the grey gradient! And that little baby quilt is adorable, love the Tula Pink detail in there--I bet it will be a well loved quilt. And that foot stool is so awesome!

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  13. Your dresden quilt is stunning!

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