Calgary Modern Quilt Guild project

Hi everyone, it's that time of the week again, Work In Progress Wednesday! 

I joined the Calgary Modern Quilt guild a few months ago and we have decided to work on a project together.  We are following the instructions found here at Modern Monday and hope to make 8 blocks per month.  The plan is to have all 64 blocks made by October so we can plan a sew-in for November and put the quilts together for next Christmas...now that's planning ahead!!

In keeping with the Christmas theme, I'm using my 12 days of Christmas fabric by Kate Spain.

 

Block 1 - easy, peasy!  Each block is 6 1/2 inches, with seam allowance.

Block 2 - my fave so far and my DD's...I think she's hinted she might need a quilt using this block.

A slight variation on Block 3.

That's all I have for now, must get back to the textbooks!

Cheers,
Mary

A little something for WIP wednesday

My first WIP project for the year is a small one, but rather cheery if I do say so myself. After making a few more string blocks the other day, I decided to make a table runner and two place mats for myself instead of a lap quilt.  It has been so cold lately, I think this fabric will certainly add a little warmth to the kitchen table. 




For the place mats, I took four 6-inch string blocks and sewed them together, then added two 2-3/4 x 12 inch strip of white fabric.

 

I had some of this fabric in my stash and thought it would suit as a backing - this fabric is also by Kate Spain from her Fandango line.



Here are the 6 large blocks put together for the table runner.

  

Backing fabric, also from the Fandango line.  I just have to cut it up and then make the quilt sandwich and I'm ready to go!

 I'm linking up to the Needle and Thread network for the WIP Wednesday extravaganza!  Be sure to check in with all the other quilters and fiber artists and see what they are up to!

Enjoy!
Mary-Frances

There's a hole in the middle of my Stoney Creek!

Well hello everyone!  It's that time of the week again when we get to share what we've been working on at the Needle and Thread Network - yoohoo!  Also, a big welcome to Brenda, Sheila and Victoria.  So nice of you to sign up!

Be sure to visit me on Friday of this week as I have a surprise in store for my followers...let's just say someone will have a scrap happy holiday... :-)

Now, on to Stoney Creek...



Aaargh!  When I began putting the four large pieces together, I realized I had sewn on two of my strata incorrectly.  Instead of having only a quarter inch of fabric between the purple end of the triangle and the owl fabric in the center, I have half an inch.  So, looks like I'll be making good use of my seam ripper this weekend...;-)




Here's a few close-ups of my fabric as a few of you have requested.




This is the inner portion of the triangle.



The two top strips of fabric are more turquoise than they appear in the photo, this is the top portion of the outside strata.



The is the bottom portion of the outer strata. My favourite fabric in this section is the spider web fabric under the dotted fabric.

 Enjoy!
Mary-Frances

Stoney Creek is coming along

Hi Everyone!  Well, I've managed to do a bit more work on my Stoney Creek than anticipated, thanks to that awful windstorm we had here in Calgary on Sunday.  I hunkered down in my sewing room and hoped I wouldn't see any small dogs or children fly by my window...and I'm only exaggerating a little! :-) 



I've almost finished each quarter, just have to sew on the long turquoise strata above the triangle.  Then comes the fun part, sewing the large pieces together and hoping all the seams match!



Here's a closer look at my center fabric.  I thought it would be fun to have the owls sitting right in the middle of it all.

 I'm linking up to the the Needle and Thread Network for their WIP Wednesday.  Be sure to check out what projects everyone else is working on. 

Welcome to Colleen, so nice of you to sign on!

Enjoy!
Mary-Frances

Just a little progress this week - Stoney Creek

Wow, where has this week gone?? Wednesday already and I've only managed to get a wee bit done on my quilt...which is quite good really, given the recent arrival of my granddaughter! :-)

Welcome to Kim and Brenda



See what I mean?  Just a little more added this week.  Only have four more strata to make and then I'll have all the pieces cut out.  I'm off to a quilting retreat soon and I'm not sure if I should bring this project along or not.



Work in Progress Wednesday, Stoney Creek update

Hi Everyone! It's that time of the week again, WIP Wednesday, and I've made a little progress on my Stoney Creek quilt.



Made the center strata and cut them out, it looks like it's falling off my design wall, doesn't it? :)  Nothing is sewn yet, didn't feel up to attempting those Y-seams yet. Plus, I was busy writing up the fall newsletter this week for Calgary's Heritage Park 2012 Festival of Quilts...this is my first year on the organizing committee...and I am sooooo excited to be part of this!!

 

Here's a sneak peak at the fabric I chose for the top portion of the background.  Hope to get these done for next WIP Wednesday.  Can't promise I'll have anything sewn together though!!


Be sure to check out what else is happening on WIP Wednesday over at The Needle and Thread Network and at Freshly Pieced!

Enjoy!
Mary-Frances

Work in Progress - Stoney Creek

Hey everyone!  Just want to show you what I've been up to this week.  I've been putting together strata for my Jinny Beyer pattern, Stoney Creek, and finally mustered up the courage to cut out the pieces!!  Still have the center strata to make, so will busy myself with that today. 



Here are my floating triangles on the design wall - if you are interested in seeing the original pattern, it can be found here:
Stoney Creek
I haven't sewn them up together yet, I need to be wide awake to tackle those Y-seams! ;-)

I'd like to extend a warm welcome to Linda, Rhianon, Erin, JaneB. and to Fleur de Lis Quilts.  Thanks for signing up, appreciate it!  As always, be sure to check out what everyone else is doing over at The Needle and Thread Network and Freshly Pieced.

Enjoy!
Mary-Frances

Work in Progress Wednesday - it's all about the blues

Hi Everyone!  It's all about the blue and whites this week with two projects on the go, one nearing completion...don't you just love that?....and another that needs a little more work.  



This is my Cool Blues quilt and has been sitting in the UFO pile since June, just waiting for the binding...sure hope I can find the fabric...have you done that too? Set aside fabric for binding then use it in another project?  Fingers crossed that fabric is just where I left it.....somewhere in the sewing room ;-)




A closer look - each block is made of eight hourglass blocks and sixteen flying geese.  There are sixteen blocks in the quilt...oh yes, that's a whole lot of flying geese.  I had this quilt long-armed.  I'm not brave enough to machine quilt a queen-size quilt on my little Janome (yet!).



The second project in the works, my First Snowfall quilt - I'll add a one-inch blue border around this and add another white border before putting it together and quilting it.  I'll be quilting this one myself.

UFO list -
1.girl guide charity quilts
2.my charming stars
3. Stoney Creek
4. Red and white quilt
6. Christmas stockings
7. Flower power wall hanging
is it my imagination, or is this list getting longer...?



Welcome to Monika of My Sweet Prairie, thanks for joining!  Be sure to check out what Monika and all the other talented folks are up to at the needle and thread network.

 Enjoy!
Mary-Frances

WIPs and UFOs...a tale of procrastination

Wednesday already and I've barely made it into the sewing room this week.  I'm sure all that tryptophan coursing through my veins due to all the turkey leftovers we've been eating is responsible for my growing pile of UFO's and has absolutely nothing to do with my tendency to procrastinate.  Yup, sounds plausible to me.

Anyway, I am determined to get this little guy done.  I made this last year and it's been sitting in the UFO pile waiting for me to add buttons for the eyes and then make the backing and quilt it.  I have 18 days before Halloween and I will. get. this. done.

Other works in progress
1. My un-bento box
2. red and white
3. cool blues
4. girl guide charity quilts
5. let it snow
6. victorian gothic

 

Take a peek at some other fab projects here.