Scratch one off!

Yay!! I can mark a project off of my BMQG goal board.  Today I finished the binding on my vintage linen whole cloth quilt.  A big thanks to Bob for the tip on using an empty tp roll to hold the binding.  It worked like a charm.  THANKS Bob!!!

BMQG Goal Board 2012

I've started my 2012 Goal Board for the BMQG January meeting. I've listed these in no particular order. 

1.  I finished the hummingbird quilt top (left) and am working on the back (right).  I'm still not sure if I'm going with this quilt back or not.  I'll be taking it to Lynn for quilting in February, which gives me a little bit of time to finalize a quilt back.  

2.  I love vintage linens. Seriously, couldn't this print be part of a fabric collection?!  I also love some of the color combinations that can be found with vintage fabrics/linens.  I never thought of aqua and yellow, but it works. I quilted this one with an all over stipple.   I just need to trim and bind it.

3. Wonky stars in red, white, and blue.  This one is for my father-in-law.  All 36 blocks are complete.  I'm not sure how I'm going to finish this one....sashing?

4. Paper pieced hexagon flower garden.

5. HST using yellow vintage sheets.  I've used my Accuquilt half square triangle die.  Love how easy it cuts the hst.

6. Flying geese using this fabulous fabric stack. 

7.  Aqua and orange quilt.  I need a few more blocks to complete a final row.

8.  Grandmother's Flower Garden using Moda Central Park.  This one will take me FOREVER.

9.  Needle felt books.  I found these cute little felt note books at Joann's.  I thought they would make great needle books.  Just need to add a little batting. 

10.  Vintage quilt top.  As if I didn't have enough UFOs, I found this vintage quilt top at the thrift store.  They appear to be feedsack prints.  All hand stitched.

QUILTING FUN 2012!!

Quilt Back Dilemma

I'm in a pickle!  I've recently completed my hummingbird quilt top and have started the quilt back.  My dilemma being that I like the quilt back as much, if not more than the quilt top. I really don't want to use it for the back.

What's a girl to do? Do I stick to the plan or do I make it into a quilt top?  I'm really second guessing myself.  Husband is no help!!  He thinks it should be a quilt top. I did tell him I would HAVE to buy more fabric for the backs.  

The back is so much more my style.  I enlarged the hummingbird pattern so that the block measures 54" x 54".  Yes, the hummingbird is GINORMOUS!!

Well, I'm going to sleep on it, but I'm leaning toward a quilt top.

Hummingbird Quilt Top Complete

Ok, so it has taken me six months to finish my hummingbird quilt top, but it's finally finished.  This one will be sent to Lynn for quilting.  She has recommended quilting it with a large flower motif which will complement the Amy Butler fabric.  Can't wait to see it all quilted. 

Munki Munki Pajama Love

  Munki Munki flannel pajamas purchased at Marshall's tonight. 

Mug Rug Fun!!

I love making small projects like these Christmas tree mug rugs!  Super fun and fast to make.  These have already been gifted, which is good, because I was so tempted to keep one or two for myself. 

Christmas Tree

Many of you know that our daughter moved out six month ago and I've missed her immensely.  Sure, she comes over to do laundry, but it's usually when we're not home. With all of us working, we see her very little. 

I found this note stuck to the microwave this evening when I came home from work.

...and this.

Yes, our perfect little Christmas tree is up and the xmas stockings are hanging.

How perfect is that!!!

We love you !!