Fabric Tuesday 10/7/14

Brought the Union Jack to work to lay it out since I don't have enough floor space at home.

 

Unfortunately, this brought on another issue.  You can't tell from the picture, but the quilt is now wider (96) than it is long (91).  I believe I need to go home and make 4 more blocks.   Which leads to this:

I wish!  Linking up with Quilt Story and My Quilt Infatuation.

Fabric Tuesday 9/30/14

I got the next five blocks finished last night:

 

I'm up to 23 finished Union Jack blocks.  I need only 5 more and I'll get started on them tonight.  Then I can start to add the sashing.

Here is a rundown of the sewing machine blocks for the Quilter's Garden Row BOM.  It's not too late to join in as we're just finishing up the first month.

 

One each of the blue and green are going in the swap and I'm keeping the others.  Can't wait for the next row!  

What are y'all working on?  Head over to Quilt Story for Fabric Tuesday and take a look at the links for inspiration.

 

Fabric Tuesday 9/2/14

Did y'all have a great holiday weekend??  We sure did.  Sewing Friday and Monday with two full days of family, friends, bbq's and pool time in between.  What a wonderful, official "end of summer" celebration.  

And notice, I said sewing time??  I have gotten several more blocks done for my Texas Roadtrip QAL.  First up, here is the block I decided to do for Austin.  Those of you that are new here may not know, but I am NOT an applique' girl.  These blocks have really been pushing me to learn.

 

No sooner had I posted the Austin block to my Facebook and a friend was booing and hissing at it!  So, not to be outdone, here is the block for College Station....

 

And then we added in the bonus blocks.  I have family down in Corpus Christi and just spent a fantabulous Fourth of July visiting them, so Lady Lex had to be added to my quilt...

 

And then with so much coastline here, we had to have the beach house block.  Pretty sure she's going on the coast between Corpus and the Valley.

 

Only two more blocks to go!  I have the hill country and my hometown, San Antonio.  San Antonio is changing up from the block given but I haven't decided what needs to go there.  Leaning towards a spur.  :)  What do y'all think?? 

Have a great week!

Linking up to Design Wall Monday with Patchwork Times.

 

Fabric Tuesday

I'm making more progress on my Texas Roadtrip QAL.  Here is my sea turtle block representing the Rio Grande Valley.

Isn't he adorable???  Just love this little guy. I'm plugging away.  Hopefully will get a lot done over the weekend.

Linking up with Quilt Story for Fabric Tuesday.

Fabric Tuesday & WIP Wednesday!

I had so much fun today!  I've been following along with the Deep in the Heart of Texas Roadtrip Quilt Along being hosted over at My Fabric Relish.  Actually, it just started on the first, but it's been a blast so far!!  Y'all really ought to check it out.  Consider it your summer vacation through this beautiful state.

We started with the first quadrant...

As you can see, I decided to play with some of my many, many pastels.  I threw in the red as a contrast square and I love how it is playing with the pastels.  The tone just matches the darker red in the florals.

Yesterday, the Dallas block came out.  It's going right in that middle space you see above.  It is based on a fantastic Dallas attraction at the state fair, The Texas Star Ferris wheel.  I saw the pattern yesterday and couldn't wait to print out the pattern this morning and I got started on it as soon as I got home from work.

Don't you love how this...

Turns into this???

It's so pretty!!!  And that, became this....

The colors are way off on this!  (Dangers of taking pics inside I suppose)  But I love, love, love this!!  It's not too late for you to join in!!

What are y'all working on??

Cathy

Linking up with Quilt Story and Freshly Pieced.