Woo Hoo!!

Today I emptied a project box.  

This is the 2014 Country Threads BOM.  I had 2 sections of it sewn together.  All I needed to do was make one block and frame another.  Easy right...Don't know what took me so long to put it together.  Oh yeah...Christmas.  This will now be put on the pile of quilts to be quilted.  There are older ones that I want to quilt first.


I machine quilted my Spools Table Topper.  It was an easy job.  I just quilted in the ditch.  I finished sewing down the binding last night while watching Downton Abbey.

Working out with my daughter and watching my diet is finally paying off.  I have lost 6 1/2 lbs since the beginning of December...


I got rid of Google+.  I was having trouble leaving comments and having people contact me.  Just wanted to let you know.


Thanks for stopping by.  Have a great day, keep warm, and be creative.


Hugs, Cathy

How Time Flys....

I can't believe it has been over a month since my last post.  I have no excuse.  I can't count how many days I sat down to write a post and something came up.  Nothing bad.  We went camping with my daughter and her family.  Had a great time.  When your kids are grown and have families of their own you don't get to spend a lot of quality time with them.

I did some sewing.  Finished last month's "To Do" list and started this month's list.  Basically the only thing on this month's "To Do" list is to keep up with the 6 BOM's that I am doing.  Then I can do what ever I want.

Speaking of BOM's....here are some photos of what I have done.

 The three blocks were from August for my Hip Chicks BOM.  I haven't gotten the patterns for this month yet.

Here are my Pat Sloan's Globetrotting BOM.  The single block is September's block.

Sugar Shack BOM up to date.  I really love the fabric I chose.

Aurifil BOM is all up to date.

These are the September blocks for my Country Threads BOM.  The house block is 22" and the chevron blocks are 12" each.

I also finished another Sally Post block.  This is one of my favorites.

And finally....

 This is a quilt that I put together in one day.  It uses 12 fat quarters and then some background fabric.  I used some FQ that I wasn't all that fond of and I like the way they look in this quilt.

Yesterday I finally finished quilting the Pat Sloan sew-a-long quilt that I made a few months back.  I just need to tack down the binding.  I will show you a picture of it when it's done.

My oldest daughter Kelley signed up for a 5K run.  Now she is more of a walker than a runner.  She got this app on her phone called "Couch to 5K".  It is a training app.  You walk, run, walk, run...  She has been doing it for a few weeks not and the other day she called me soooo excited.  She ran for 45 minutes without stopping.  I am so proud of her.

My youngest daughter Kim had knee surgery this morning.  I just got off the phone with her.  She is doing good.  I tell you I just love taking to someone on pain meds....she really made me laugh.

Well that is it for now.  Not sure when my next post will be.  Sunday I go to Kelley's house to watch my granddaughter Cassidy while they go to Las Vegas.  Lucky them.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic week.

Hugs, Cathy

Today Feels like Autumn

We've been having such strange weather.  The last few day's have felt like we should be building an ark.  We have had torrential downpours.  Most of the freeways here have been shut down in sections due to flooding.  Today the sun is shining but it is on the cool side and feels like Autumn.

With all the bad weather I have had time to get some sewing done and I got 2 quilts sandwiched and ready for quilting.

I finished the Aurifil BOM for August.

The photo doesn't show it but there is quite a bit of contrast between the button and the background.

Here are all the blocks together.

Next I finished the August blocks for Country Threads.  This month it was a row of blocks.

I used the same blue in each 8" block but a different brown and background.


When we went on vacation I had some Sally Post blocks prepped....but didn't get a chance to work on them.  I finally finished 2 of them.  Here is a picture of all the blocks I've finished together.

Slow but sure I a getting there.

I also added something to my "To Do" list.  I tested a quilt pattern for a designer I know.  I can't show it to you just yet.  But it is finished.

Today I am working on my Sugar Shack August block.  Then I have another commissioned quilt to start and 50 Reproduction fabric 9 patches.  I still have to finish the July blocks for my Hip Chicks BOM and I haven't received the August pattern yet.

Hopefully once I get these done I can get the 2 quilts that are sandwiched quilted.

I hope you have had better weather where you are and are having a great week.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Cathy

July BOM's

I've finished some of my July BOM's.  I have 2 to go...Quilt Doodles and Hip Chicks.  They will have to wait till we come back from vacation.

First up is Country Threads.  We had to make 3 12" blocks.

There are so many large blocks for this quilt.  I have no clue as to the design or size.

Auriful BOM

These fabrics are so out of my comfort zone.  But I do like how it is turning out.  I'm still thinking of redoing the first block.

Globetrotting with Pat Sloan

The bottom right block is July's block.  I love Red White and blue quilts.


Sugar Shack BOM

Another set of blocks not in my usual colors.  But I am loving this quilt.  It will definitely be mine.  The bottom left block is for July.  Part of it was paper pieced.

This will be it for a couple of weeks.  We've been cleaning out the trailer, rearranging things and started packing.  I am so looking forward to this trip.  We will be going to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  Headed to Marquette for a few days to pick up my Granddaughter Ashley and taking her camping. I can't wait to sit around a campfire.

Have a great couple of weeks and see you when we get back.  

Hugs, Cathy

A Few Monthly BOM's

My computer seems to be working okay now.  Keeping my fingers crossed.

I got a few BOM's done for the month.

First up....Sugar Shack

Globetrotting

Country Threads

I am sooooo tired of making these stars.  The big star is 16" and the smaller ones are 8".  I didn't show all the blocks together because some of them are so big.  It is looking pretty busy but we will see how they put all the blocks together at the end of the year.

Aurifil BOM

Not sure about the current block.  I ran out of the turquoise polka dot fabric and ordered some online.  It is more blue and much larger dots.  But we'll see.

It was a busy week.  Felt good enough to go to the Tiger's game with my daughter, son-in-law, granddaughter and husband.  The Tigers lost but we had a great time.   I got some sewing done as you can see above.  I even did some rearranging in my sewing room.  However, it is still a mess.  Today we went to the park and walked Sammie.  She ran so much she tired out quickly and just dropped.

So far the beginning of the week is beautiful.  I hope the rest is the same as today.  Thanks so much for stopping by and enjoy your week.

Hugs, Cathy

May's "To Do" List

Is done......

1.  Disappearing 4 Patch  

 Once quilted this is going to my Grandson Brian's girlfriend who just graduated with a Nursing Degree.


2.  Work on Lori & Randy's QAL

 It is ready for quilting.

3.  Sugar Shack BOM

4.  Globetrotting BOM

5. Hip Chicks

6.  Country Threads BOM

7.  Quilt Doodles BOM

8.  Aurifil BOM

 9.  APQ QAL

I noticed when I was writing this post that I made an error on one of the blocks.  Can you pick it out.  I also was trying out a different sashing then the one in the original.

10.  Common Threads Series

Next month I hope to work on the next 4 blocks in the series.


I also finished the top for the "This and That" Mystery Monday quilt.  I haven't gotten a picture of it yet.  And I am working on the Pam Buda Market Day QAL.  Still need to do Fridays part.

So now I have some free time.  Tomorrow we are going to a Memorial Day Parade that my father-in-law will be in.  And I will have some time to sandwich some quilts and get some quilting done.

I hope you are enjoying your holiday weekend and thank you for stopping by.


Hugs, Cathy

Making Progress

I've been busy....

I finished the third applique border of my Lori and Randy QAL from 2013.

I added my initials at the top.  Now I need to prep the applique for the final side and it will be ready to quilt.  My progress was slow but I am so happy with the way it turned out.


Next up is my Sugar Shack BOM.

Here are the first 5 blocks.  The colors are different for me but I am having fun with it.


Up next Pat Sloan's Globetrotting BOM.

The block on the right is May's block.  I am keeping this patriotic looking.


Next we have the Country Threads BOM.

Up to now we have been making 2 blocks a month with 2 different sizes.  This month we made just one block, the one that is bottom right.  This block is 24".  I have no clue how all these blocks are going to fit together.  But I like how they are looking.  I have used mostly scraps for this one.


And finally my Aurifil BOM.  I think I already showed you these blocks.

Again I am using colors out of my comfort zone.  I think I might redo the first block and add some red polka dots to it.

That's it for the first 4 days of May.  I'm hoping to get a lot done this week.  Next week we are going camping.  It is still cool and rains off and on but we can't wait to sit around a campfire.  I plan on prepping some applique blocks so I can get some hand work done and I have a ton of books on my Kindle.  Hopefully it will be a relaxing time.  Until then....it's sew, sew, sew.

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Cinco deMayo.

Hugs, Cathy

Happy April Fools Day

Mother Nature played a trick on us.  It is sunny and warm and it's not snowing.  You may not think that that is a trick but with the weather the way it's been it feels like a trick.

Oh well....On to April's "To Do" List.

1.  Finish the Shoo Fly Quilt Top and if possible get it quilted this month.

2.  Make 8 more Jacobs Ladder blocks.  Then I can finish the quilt in May.

3.  Work on the Medallion Quilt QAL that Lori and Randy hosted last year.  I need to work on the final applique border.

4.  Finish up my Doll Quilt for the Swap Lori hosted.


2014 BOM'S

1.  Sugar Shack  (This one is done photo to follow)
2.  Globetrotting
3.  Hip Chicks
4.  Country Threads (This one is done photo to follow)
5.  Quilt Doodles

I would also like to make a couple more of the APQ QAL


Here is my Sugar Shack April Block.

Here is my Country Threads April Blocks.

And here is a picture of a couple of fabric bags that I made.  Freda got me interested in them and I have plans to make a few more.

The one with the sewing items is going to someone I am making a quilt for  and the other one is going to be mine.  I plan on making a bunch for Christmas presents.

Well thanks for stopping by.  I need to get some things made as I'm going to go up north Thursday to visit my son.  It's been a while.

Enjoy the Spring weather.

Hugs, Cathy

Busy Weekend

I was busy this weekend.  Knocked off 3 items on my "To Do" list.

First up... Pat Sloan's Globetrotting BOM for March.

Here are Jan, Feb, and March blocks all together.

Next is March block for Sugar Shack BOM.

I love the fabric I chose for these blocks.  Here are Jan, Feb, and March blocks together.

And finally the March blocks for Country Threads BOM.

I am trying to keep these blocks scrappy.  Here are Jan, Feb, and March blocks.  Still don't have a clue what this quilt will look like.

So now I have 3 items scratched off my "To Do" list.

I started one of the projects on my list.  It is the Shoo Fly QAL on Pat Sloan's blog. 

I am using a charm pack designed by Jan Patek called "Back Porch".  I am in love with this fabric.

I'm making this quilt for the daughter of my husband's best friend Don's daughter.  Don is about 20 years older than my husband.  He recently lost his wife.  When his daughter was going through her Mom's things she came across her grandmother's Featherweight Sewing Machine.  Debbie doesn't sew and she knows I do...So she gave me the machine.   So this quilt will be my thank you to Debbie.

Didn't get too much done yesterday.  It snowed yet again on Saturday into Sunday.  The roads were so bad that we couldn't get out.  So yesterday was spent going to the post office (mailing the final giveaway book to Patti), grocery shopping, and paying bills.  It took most of the day.  So I am happily going to spend most of the day working on the shoo fly quilt.

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you get to do something you love today.

Hugs, Cathy

What did you do Super Bowl Sunday?

I spent the afternoon working on one of my BOM's.

These are the February blocks for the Country Threads BOM.  I am going to keep this one scrappy for the most part.  These blocks are 6" and 12".


After that I prepped some applique to work on while the big game was on.

This is a Cheri Payne pattern called Flower Basket.  I didn't expect to get so much done but seeing only one team was playing last night there wasn't much to watch so I got lots done.  This will be my evening project for a while.

Don't forget the giveaway... click here to enter.

And if you want to be in the running for the Traveling Stash...click here .

I'd love to hear what you worked on during the game.

Well, the sun is shining here, the temp is a little warmer...So we are going to go for a walk, then the grocery store and then get some more bird seed for my feathered friends.  We are expecting more snow later this week..UGH.. so we need to get some supplies.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.

Hugs, Cathy