Design Wall Monday October 24, 2011

Happy Monday All.

I am getting closer to completing the Ruby Slippers Quilt. The blocks are arranged on the floor-to big for the design wall, and I just need to find time this week to sew together and add the borders. My goal is to have it completed by Saturday. Wish me luck!

Ruby Slipper Blocks

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Sunday Stash Report October 23, 2011

Still no finishes for this week-but I am getting close. Should have the Ruby Slippers Quilt complete by the end of the week.  Picked up some great bargains this week at a Quilters Garage Sale. I was amazed by all the fabric, books, patters, and notions that one person had collected!  Found some great neutrals and purples for an upcoming Mystery Quilt with Bonnie Hunter. If you have never participated in a Mystery Quilt, I would encourage you to try it out. Looks like the new one with Bonnie Hunter will be starting mid-November.

All in all I added about 5 yards this week.

Used this week: 0 yards
Used YTD: 214.75 yards.
Purchased this week: 5.0 yards
Purchased YTD: 82.25 yards.
Net fabric used in 2011: 132.50 yards

Design Wall Monday October 17, 2011

Happy Monday!

I am making progress on the Ruby Slipper Quilt. I have finished the first part of the block and will be working on the final half square triangles to add to the blocks below. Hope to have all the blocks finished and ready to sew the top together by the end of the week.

Pile of blocks to be pressed.

First part of blocks completed.

Have a great week and spend a little time sewing! For inspiration check out all the other Design Walls at Patchwork Times.

Sunday Stash Report October 16, 2011

No finishes this week- still have a couple of quilts in progress. I did have to pick up more of the red fabric below for the Ruby Slippers Quilt-my October UFO. I will be using it for one of the inner borders and possible the binding. Check back tomorrow to see my progress. Also picked up the next block for the Medallion Quilt- both are from Memory Lane Quilt Shop.

Here is my update for this week. My goal is to be at 150 yards used by the end of the year-wish me luck!

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Used this week: 0 yards
Used YTD: 214.75 yards.
Purchased this week: 2.25 yards
Purchased YTD: 77.25 yards.
Net fabric used in 2011: 137.50 yards

Design Wall Monday October 10, 2011

This week I will be working on my October UFO- Ruby Slippers. The pattern is from Miss Rosie's Quilt Company and really works with the fabrics that I have. 
These were purchased a few years back during a trip to Huston and are Moda Fabrics. Below are the fat quarters that I will be using. The remaining fat quarters from this bundle will be used in for the backing- should help to use up quite a bit of the stash.

Fabrics for Ruby Slippers Quilt

 I will also be working on the squares below that have to be but in half and trimmed for the Jamestown Landing Quilt that I have been slowly working on in between other projects. There are 840 squares to be trimmed and I am using my new Bloc-Loc 2.5 inch ruler to square up. Once I got used to using it, I really like it and it makes the process much easier. Check out the link above to see a demo of this great little tool.

Jamestown Landing first step.

Both of these projects should keep me very busy this week. Have a great week!

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Sunday Stash Report October 9, 2011

Last week I did not post my Stash Report, so I have a little catching up to do.  No finishes to report- have too many projects that are in "progress" Did make a couple of purchases. Could not resist the Bali Pops below that were on sale at Batiks Plus. Not sure what I will do with them yet, but I am sure I have a pattern or two that they will be perfect in. Also had to pick up a little more red for the Ruby Slipper Project that is my October UFO.

Here are my updated numbers for this week

Used this week: 0 yards
Used YTD: 214.75 yards.
Purchased this week: 6.5 yards
Purchased YTD: 75.0 yards.
Net fabric used in 2011: 139.75 yards

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2011 UFO Challange, October 1, 2011

Here is my September UFO finished!  This quilt is 94x94 so had to take the picture on the floor. This one is the next up to be quilted and binded to go on my bed. It is hard to believe that I have now completed 8 of 9 UFO's. Next up for October is #5-Ruby Slippers.  

Scrap Happy

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