FAL 2018 Q2

Q1 saw me complete My Precious, an EPP dragon and his hoard of Alison Glass Gems but the rest of the projects remained untouched.

During Q2 I have a weeks holiday (during which Xander will be with my parents) and the Simply Solids Sew In Retreat. Meaning I have a lot of time to sew!

1. Rainbow BB8 for #may4thmqs3

I have the Foundation paper cut and it will be done in Alison Glass fabrics. I’m excited to see how he will come out.

2. Giant Toy bags for my son. There are three here that I haven’t finished.

3. Batik Disappearing Hour Glass Quilt.

It’s all basted, I just need to Quilt it.

4. Two Christmas cushions I have cut but need to piece. I made this one below and cut two more at the same time so need to finish them off.

5. My Christmas tree skirt. Fabric cut and partially pieced.

6. A charity quilt that is also basted but just needs quilting. Made from some orphan blocks by another that I said I would quilt and bind for her.

7. An Alison glass cushion cover for my floor pillow. Fabric chosen from this pile of Alison Glass fabrics (anyone noticing a theme for fabric choice…)

8. An Alison Glass foot pouf… fabric chosen and pattern purchased Handmade style by @noodlehead531

9. An Alison Glass bench…fabric chosen and pattern purchased (same as floor cushion cover).

10. Daysail charity quilt Top just needs some appliqué but then it is ready to baste and quilt.

11. UKQU Mini Quilt Swap quilt.

Ever since taking a class with Jenny of @pappersaxten on curved piecing I have wanted to do her sunflower quilt so I’m going to make one for the swap. I have the pattern and the templates ready to go. Photo is of Jenny’s large version of the quilt.

12. Everything in its Place bag

Since seeing many of these on retreat I now need this organisation bag. I am using Kate Spain’s Grand Canal fabric and in the midst of collecting/prepping the materials.

13. Amethyst Project bag

Again a need to organise my WIP so I’m going to make 3 of this for larger projects out of Kate Spain’s Grand Canal and Voyage. Pattern is purchased from @sewsweetness and printed. Just need to gather materials and get sewing.

14. Ruler Wrap

This is the latest pattern by @patternsbyannie and when I saw it I just needed to create it to help get my rulers and cutting mats to classes and retreats. Pattern is now on its way 😀

15. Downton Abbey Round We Go

Finally cutting into my Downton Abbey Stash and using it to make Sue Daly’s Round We Go Quilt. I have been reciving the paper pieces as part of a BOM subscription. I am about to receive papers for Block 9 yet I’m only just making block 2 so I have a way to catch up.

16. Penguin Party Quilt

This pattern has just been announced by Elizabeth Hartman and I will be purchasing it in May ready for the retreat in June. I am so excited about who the quilt is for 🙂 below is Elizabeth’s picture of it on IG.

17. My mums bedrunner Quilt

I have been promising this to my mum for a couple of years. It is started but this quarter I should probably finish it just to get it off my plate. Especially because she just knitted me a fabulous blanket in 3 months.

18. Pandalicious Quilt

This just needs quilting and binding but I’m hand quilting it.

19. Random Baby Quilt

Again this just needs quilting and binding.

20. Project Bags

Yep at it again with the organisation need a few of this. Pattern is on its way and it’s going to have glittery vinyl!!!

21. Simply Solids Sewin Retreat Name Bag

This is the one I made last year but I need to get creative for this year now!

22. Simply Solids Sewin Retreat Main Swap.

I have an idea and fabrics. But they are pretty unique to who I’m gifting so I’m keeping it a little secret but own gifted I will do a reveal 😀

23. Round Peg Square Hole quilt!

I have booked onto my first ever class not based at a retreat!!! Krista Hennebury @poppyprint is coming to Oxfordshire Modern Quilt Guild and I am super excited to make a batik version of her quilt.

And this quarter I am cutting it there! 23 projects and 13 days of booked in dedicated sewing! Watch this space.