My dirty little secret..not for the squeamish

This is my sewing room! I know I cleaned and organized it not too long ago, so when did the cyclone hit it???? I have been so focused on getting some projects done, that apparently I had turned a blind eye to just how BAD this room had gotten. No wonder I feel so scattered and fragmented!! Who could work in a room that is so out of control? I do have a lot on my plate already today, but I have decided to work on one section of the sewing room each day until it is under control. Some accountability works wonders for motivation...especially when I have a great idea for a top that I would rather be working on! lol

Each time I clean up a section, I will show the before and after pics. Sigh..not really thrilled with showing you all what a slobby quilter I am, but hey...that's me

Farm Animal Finale!!

Yay! It is all quilted and the binding is machine stitched on, just awaiting the hand stitching tonight. This was a big quilting project for me, and it feels GREAT to have it done! I do love my chickens strutting along the border! It measures in at 72" x 72" and is backed in a flannel. Talk about heavy and warm!!



Now, off to enjoy a dinner of yummy spare ribs, potato salad and cucumber salad..and wine! Hopefully more stitching later!

Cluck, cluck, cluck

With as much time that has passed since my last post, you would think I would have lots to show you. Nope. Life has kept me busy and for the most part out of the sewing room.

I did get some of this done:



4 quarts of nummy green beans...yay!!!

It is just the start of a great garden season for me and putting up all the harvest will keep me hopping for the next month or so.

I did get into the sewing room last night and got the center of my Farm Animal block swap top all quilted. It was too dark to get a good pic so I just took this little one:



I cross hatched all the 16 patches and each animal block got its own special treatment. Then it was time to figure out what to do with the border. I have probably put more time into quilting this quilt than just about any other I have done. So, I wanted something quick and easy. But wait!!! What was that little thought I had that was wriggling around in my brain? CHICKENS!! The border needed chickens walking around it!! What a great (read that as really dumb) idea!! What possessed me to do this to myself?? I have only been machine quilting for a few years and am NOT good at it. I can do simple things like meandering, but heck..I can't even do swirls!! Dope that I am, I jumped right into the chicken border. Believe it or not..I had a chicken stencil I could use!! (Where the HELL did that come from??) Anywho, here is the start of my chickens on the borders:



The rooster:



The hen:



This is obviously not going to be a fast finish, but too late to change it now! With any luck, I will get some sewing time in this weekend and have a thing or two to cross off that list!

Finished a Tote bag

Okay..it's not quilty, but it is a finish! (Darn..why didn't I put this on this week's list??). I made this tote out of plastic grocery bags. Since it was the first one I made, I didn't use different colored bags to spice it up, but will next time!




The pattern can be found at Kayla K's Thrifty Ways. Take a look around her blog. Lots of great ideas!

AccuquiltGo! for sale

After much thought, I have decided to sell my AccuquiltGo! I just don't use it. I used it once or twice here and gave a demo with it at a retreat. I keep meaning to use it, but don't, and my little sewing room is so cluttered that I think it is time for it to go (pun intended! lol) I am going to sell it for $300 and that includes postage. Here is what will be included:

1) the AccuquiltGo!
2) half square 3" finished die
3) 5" square die
4) Drunkard's Path 7" finished
5) Value Die which includes:
4 1/2" square
2 1/2" square
2 1/2" triangle
6) 2 6" x 12" cutting mats
7) 5" x 10" cutting mat
8) 10" x 24" cutting mat

I have priced them online..I think the lowest I saw was Joann's online for $199 (not including shipping and don't forget tax!) The dies alone are an extra $120 so I think the $300 price is fair. You can always make me an offer if you think this price is too high! If you are interested or have any questions, feel free to leave me a note here or email me at spreeeewell8@yahoo.com.

I am about ready to head up to the sewing room, and will decide what to work on. Will update later!!