Before I Begin a Project.....

I am not sure if this is just me or if there are others out there that are as OCD as I am!!

Before I start a new project I have a few steps I have to go through to get ready.

Empty the garbage from the last project.

Be sad that the garbage has the empty candy box. (mental note, get more)

Clean all the lint from the last project.

Fill all my bobbins.

Oil the machine, check the needle.

Check the water in the iron

Check rotary blade.

Vacuum.

Test machine.

NOW!!!

Start to sew!

This is what I got done today.

Now that is how I prepare for a new project.

How about you?

Next Project

This quilt has been a long time coming. It will be for my sister. She is a lover of the movie

"Wizard of Oz"

These have sat on my shelf for a very long time as I just did not know what I wanted to do with them. Well, I took all the fabrics to my friend Elaine and just said "help".  With her help I now have a plan. BUT..

Let me warn you.

You will not see this until Christmas 2012!

Here is a peek at some of the fabrics.

I was so scared of Elmira Gulch!!!

Some fabric choices.

A panel for a pillow.

I am going to make it a double sided quilt.

One side sepia.

The other color.

I may give sneak peaks in the future.

I could sure use some luck with this one!!

Now I just need to start!

Graduation Quilt

This last weekend my oldest niece graduated from High School. I told her I would like to make her a quilt. So, we went fabric shopping and she choose these fabrics. I believe I already posted this picture. But here they are again!

I gave it to her last Sunday at her party and I do believe she liked it!! 

After all, she picked out the fabrics!!

I have also been working on some

red-white-blue blocks for our blog hop.

Just a little pile of, oh so yummy fabrics.

That's it all you get to see until

JULY 1ST

The Schedule is posted on my side-bar!

Be prepared to be inspired by all these amazing bloggers!

Happy Sewing!

I just have one thing to say..

Well to sing..

♫ School's Out For Summer ♫ ♪

A Few Things...

Just a few things on this Sunday evening....

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Full of family, fun and love.

I had a lovely day! I thought I would show you what Maggie made for me.

How about this for color inspiration!

It is now hanging in my sewing room.

I love it!

What I have been working on....

Wonky Stars for my Wonky Swap.

I love to make these stars and (giggle) I am using my own tutorial!

(Found on my side bar)!!

 

I am also working on my niece's quilt. I want to have it down by June 10th for her celebration.

I have such GREAT RESPECT  for machine quilters. I just cannot "make it work"!!  I was going nuts just putting on the border for her quilt.  All that fabric on my lap, on the floor, slung over my shoulder! YIKES!!  You machine quilters are amazing!!

I also am trying to learn EQ6! Well, I am happy to say so far so good.  What, yes I am still on lesson one!

So, off to softball this week!  Our team is conference champs and we are so hoping to go to state. Please wish us luck!

Happy Sewing.

Progress!

I have been working on my niece's quilt.

This is the fabric she choose.

And this is what I have finished to date.

The blocks are just pinned on the design wall.

Next step, a quilt top!! 

Have a wonderful weekend.

My Next Project..

My oldest niece will be going away to college in the fall

soooo.....

it was time to pick fabric for her quilt!

She had a vision in her mind and stuck to the plan!

Here are the fabrics she choose.

It is going to be a simple but striking quilt.

All I can say is stay tuned for the reveal this summer!!

Of course I spotted a fabric that called my name!

Sign Ups for Round Three of Wonky Blocks has started.

this round

4-Patches

and

Wonky Stars.

Hope you can join us!

Sign Up

HERE

That's it for now.

Have a wonderful weekend.