For the Old Voices, New Impressions Sew Along. Although I'm not making the quilt on the front, I'm making the quilt on the back.
I changed my background fabric choices twice. I like my final choice. I cut all the squares for the blocks. I traced all the applique pieces on freezer paper. I prepped 3 blocks in anticipation...and just couldn't wait. I appliqued the first block.
The picture is a little fuzzy. The background has little blue what looks like the planet Saturn. I also chose two blue fabrics for the sashing and borders.
I haven't gotten a lot done...I've played hooky. We took a day off and went fabric and antique shopping. I bought the background fabric above and some black fabric for Cheri Payne quilt.
There is a big Antiques Mall near by so we stopped by. I was inspired by Barb from Fun with Barb to find a vessel for my doll quilts.
This is what I found. It is a wooden planter. Works perfect for my doll quilts.
I also found this little doll quilt. In fact I found 2. This one was $6 and a smaller one was $4. I'm not a fan of cutting antique quilts but I loved this one.
Here are my projects up to date.
Cheri Quilt. 15 blocks made and 10 to go.
Row by Row Quilt. I'm making some progress.
Tiles quilt. Again slow but sure.
I have been wanting to make some portable design boards for keeping my pieces together for blocks. Lori at Bee in my Bonnet has a great tutorial. I made 2. A small one....10" x 10"
And a larger one...20" x 20"
I didn't cut my border fabric long enough...well actually it was some left over binding that I thought was long enough. I ended up using some of the binding from the other board. But it works...that is what is important.
Yesterday we took my father-in-law out for a Father's Day dinner. We went to his favorite steak place. We had a great time and Dad smiled the whole time.
Today I hope to get a couple more of my mini design boards made and get some sewing done. I also need to prep some more Old Voices blocks. So a busy day for me.
I hope you are having a great day and enjoy the up coming Father's Day.
Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs, Cathy
I changed my background fabric choices twice. I like my final choice. I cut all the squares for the blocks. I traced all the applique pieces on freezer paper. I prepped 3 blocks in anticipation...and just couldn't wait. I appliqued the first block.
I haven't gotten a lot done...I've played hooky. We took a day off and went fabric and antique shopping. I bought the background fabric above and some black fabric for Cheri Payne quilt.
There is a big Antiques Mall near by so we stopped by. I was inspired by Barb from Fun with Barb to find a vessel for my doll quilts.
This is what I found. It is a wooden planter. Works perfect for my doll quilts.
I also found this little doll quilt. In fact I found 2. This one was $6 and a smaller one was $4. I'm not a fan of cutting antique quilts but I loved this one.
Here are my projects up to date.
Cheri Quilt. 15 blocks made and 10 to go.
Tiles quilt. Again slow but sure.
I have been wanting to make some portable design boards for keeping my pieces together for blocks. Lori at Bee in my Bonnet has a great tutorial. I made 2. A small one....10" x 10"
And a larger one...20" x 20"
Yesterday we took my father-in-law out for a Father's Day dinner. We went to his favorite steak place. We had a great time and Dad smiled the whole time.
Today I hope to get a couple more of my mini design boards made and get some sewing done. I also need to prep some more Old Voices blocks. So a busy day for me.
I hope you are having a great day and enjoy the up coming Father's Day.
Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs, Cathy