Since I joined Instagram back in November (thank you, Sewtopia!), I have been posting pics of what I'm doing there. Just a block here and there. Nothing big. I've been swamped at work - November and December are very busy for me, so I didn't do much sewing anyway.
However, I want to continue blogging and sharing in this way. It's just not going to be an "Instablog", so I'll try to post at least once a month - a round-up of what I've been working on that went up on Instagram for those who aren't on it. After all, we can't all use every app!
Secret Sewing
I only have one secret sewing project to reveal...a mah jong fabric zipper pouch that I gifted to my mom!
She hinted that she may want a few more to give to friends, so it's good that I have some of that fabric left!
Does giving gifts just lead to making more gifts for you?
Kidding, mom...(sort of!)
American Made Brand
Mystery BOM
A few more blocks for this one:
Block 7 is a couple of ears of corn.
It's not my cup of tea, so I skipped it.
This block doesn't have stems in it, but because I had scrappy leaves, it didn't look like leaves without the stems!
Two of the cool things about this BOM have been that the Clothworks blog posts the winners each month on their blog, and the winners get American Made Brand solids swag!!!
There is one more block to make - Toward the Sun - a big sunflower! Are you going to make one and see if you win?
Westering Women QAL
I cut into fabric I bought at Quilt Festival from Second Chance Fabrics for the background and the green.
I hope they come back to Houston in November! I'll definitely be looking for them.
Perfect if you like to reuse what's already out there and/or are looking for an older or unique print!
The first block on the blog post for this tutorial has a dark background, and it wasn't until after I had picked out my fabrics that I scrolled down and saw the lighter background block example.
However, I love the saturated colors of this block!
I used up the pretty roses print for this block.
It was just perfect for this Road to California because the Rose Bowl and Rose Parade are in Pasadena!
Covered in Love
I took a break from Covered in Love in December.
But it's a new month and a new year!
I'm sending these Faded Quarter Log Cabin blocks to Kat, along with a few goodies so she can start the year off right!
(And keep it going!)
The smaller pieces used up scraps, but for the bigger ones, I had to dip into my fat quarters.
I have LOTS of blue fabric though, so that's a good thing!
Sewtopia Austin
I went to Sewtopia in Austin in early November. It was fun, and I met some really cool people! My bee friend, Maria, and I want to go to the one in New Orleans this fall and do it again. I've never been to the Big Easy (traveled I-12 north of Lake Pontchartrain too many times to count, though!), so maybe it's time!
For the retreat, there was a sponsored fabric challenge. We were sent a fat quarter bundle of Michael Miller fabrics. I made this fun bag!
It is an original design that I just dreamed up.
I also used my stash of Michael Miller fabrics (didn't know I had so many!) The center design is from a really beautiful fabric line called Magic by Sarah Jane (which is, coincidentally, my mother's name!)
Here is the inside with a little Sodalicious by Emily Herrick and some Waterfront Park by Violet Craft in the zip pocket (and the main black outside of the bag).
I didn't win the challenge, but it was lots of fun making the bag and showing it at the Sewtopia retreat!
Miscellaneous
And lastly, I put together a table runner out of some Christmas fabric from several years ago. I didn't have time to quilt it before Christmas, so it may be a gift for someone next Christmas!
(If I don't decide to be selfish and keep it. Hey, I have leftover fabric; I can make a pillow instead to gift. But then I might keep that, too! Oh, well...)
Hope you have a fantastic New Year!
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