FNSI Project

I didn't get to get as much done last night as I hoped. . . .but I was able to get 2 rows on my latest project:

This is a quilt kit that I purchased so I can't take credit for the fabrics -- which are wonderful.  The pattern is called "All Stars".  It is one of the strip club patterns from Cozy Quilt Designs.

I have three more rows to complete and add to the top; then I have the borders to make it a flimsy.

Part of my goals for this year is to get a handle on my fabric stash and to get moving on the stash of quilt kits that I have accumulated.

I'm thinking that if I work on sewing tops while it is cold I can work on doing the quilting during the summer.  There is some method to my madness here; since my sewing area is in the basement while it is cold I can work with the gas fireplace keeping me warm.  However, in the summer I use a fan -- which could make fabric pieces and patterns float around.

Of course, as with any plans I have made before, everything is subject to change.  I just know that I would like to get more things completed this year than I have in past.

We got some snow (actually it is still snowing) this morning so Mr. Books has to go to work. . . .which leaves me on my own with the TV and the sewing machine.

I hope to be able to post again later today with more progress on this --- or another project.

In peace and pieces,
 

Friday Night Sew In!!

Tonight is the Friday Night Sew In. . . . .go check out this blog for all the details & to sign up.

I have several projects in mind to work on (did some housecleaning yesterday so that I would free the time   --and space -- to work).

But first there is work and haircuts for both Mr. Books & I. . . . then I get to sew!!

In peace and pieces,

Friday Night Sew In

This Friday is the next FNSI. . . .I got quite a bit done last month so I signed up again.

Think it might be fun to be united with lots of other people that are working like mad on gifts Friday night? Go to Heidi's site to sign up!

It is fun to go back through the list on Saturday after everyone has had a chance to blog about their progress.

However, with the problems I am having with my modem I may not be able to make blog entry until Monday. . . or later!!

In peace and pieces,

FNSI -- what I did

Ok, I have no idea if I will be able to get pictures uploaded directly into Blogger. . . so I may have to post links to open viewing Flickr pics to show you what I was working on.

Well, I tried to "copy & paste" the pictures from my Flickr account. . . .so far it seems like that is working so I'm going to go with it.
I am working on another "Wrapped In Hope" quilt for a child having a birthday in December. This one will be using the same pattern as the one I sent out for a Halloween birthday (Grand Stand by Mountainpeek Creations)
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This new quilt will be basketball themed..... and I had a great time getting the fabrics for the quilt; they are not my usual picks but I've had a grand time finding them.

In addition, I worked on a table runner. It was a kit that Mr. Books purchased at a quilt show; but I didn't think that he would get around to doing it so I decided to tackle it.


I haven't gotten all of the pieces cut for the quilt; but it is getting late so I think I am going to continue to work on it tomorrow. Can't wait to go through & see what everyone else worked on tonight.

In peace and pieces,