Drunkard's Path Block 8

I finally found and use my curve master foot.  Wow!  I should have been using this gadget all along.  I made this block super quick.  Anyone else out there making the blocks?  I am so enjoying the different blocks and all of them would make great quilts by themselves.  I still haven't decided which format I want for my one block quilt; I still have a few blocks to make before deciding.

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Design Wall Monday

We are starting another year of design wall Mondays thanks to Judy of Patchwork Times.  I have been really busy this week with a lot of activities.  I used every spare minute at home sewing to get my tasks completed.  I made 3 blocks and I blogged about them here and here.  The last block is Judy's block that's included in 100 blocks volume 2.

I started my second quilt top with the blocks.  I need to add a teal 1" border, then a 6" floral border to this quilt center.

I also worked on a challenge quilt that will be revealed at a much later date.  I cut the pieces about two weeks ago.  Now, I'm using the pieces for chain piecing.  To view more design walls, visit Patchwork Times.

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Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks: Blocks 15 and 16

After making a list for this month, I made my blocks for this week.  The blocks are a little more time consuming than in the past.  In the magazine, there are a lot of blocks that are all applique or a mixture of applique with some sort of piecing, be it traditional piecing or foundation piecing.  So each week you will have some applique work.  If you want to prep all your applique blocks, use the list below.  You may want to make templates (if needed) for all the blocks you will make this month from the pattern sheets then you don't have to keep using them over and over during the month.

15 - Sparkles Snow Globe
Block #131 on page 37
Mary Jane Carey
Holly Hill Quilt Designs and The Christmas Shoppe
http://www.oldstnick.net/
31 pieces

I'm going to start making blocks with a winter theme so that I'll have a small wall hanging, table topper or pillows to use next year.  My applique is leaning a little but I like my block anyway and enjoyed making it.  I didn't have baby rick rack but used what I had at home to get rid of some in my stash.

16 - Sunset Fiesta
Block #179 on page 61
Judy Laquidara
Patchwork Times
http://www.patchworktimes.com/

Judy has an informative blog that's filled with patterns, recipes, knitting tips, canning, and a whole lot of other things under the sun.  This is one of my favorite blogs and so I thought I'd start the first week of the year by making her block.  I love how she designs and enjoyed piecing the block.  I added some prints into it just to see how it would look.  This block would be great inspiration for a bed size quilt.

I thought to make the list a graphic so that you can easily print the list for working purposes.  Have a great month working on the blocks.

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Drunkard's Path Block 7

In just under the wire is drunkard's path block #7.  Now I'm off to work on the sampler quilt and maybe select blocks for the 100 Blocks challenge for the month. Just remembered I have to get ready to go to mom's home for early dinner.  Will work on list later today.

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Year End Statistics

Here is my year end wrap up and it's filled with lots of numbers.

The good news is that I finished 34 projects in 2010:

You would think I did pretty good for 2010 but let me tell you some more about my year.  I started 2010 with 120 UFOs but ended with 140.  I have 20 more works in progress than what I started with.  How did that happen?  I started 52 projects in 2010 of which I completed 17; I also completed 17 UFOs (quilts started prior to 2010) during the year as well.  On my list for 2011, I created a total of 35 UFOs in 2010.  This was partly due to the creation of the Scrap Quilting Club where I sometimes made two or three tops to show different design possibilities.  Of the 140 UFOs, I have 42 tops that are ready to be quilted so that's good.  Now, I just need to do some serious machine quilting!

I have updated the 2010 Tab on my blog to show all the projects.  Please stop by and view them.  You can use this LINK as well.

If you list your progress on your blog, I'd love to read it.
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Drawing Winner

It time to announce the winner of the FQ packet. 

















I used a random number generator and this is what it returned:

Number 3 is Vivian of Sew at Home in Pine Ridge.  Congratulations Vivian; hope you enjoy the packet.  I'll e-mail you for your snail mail address.

Thanks everyone for participating.  I wish you all a safe and wonder Happy New Year!

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Quiltmaker 100 Blocks Project in Progress

I've decided to make my first twin size quilt with twelve blocks. The 13th block that's only half shown in this photo is so neat that I plan to make an entire quilt with this one using scrap squares.  To set these 12 blocks I ordered three fabrics from the Frolic collection. The stripe fabric in the sashing I cut on the bias as the stripe was printed on the straight of grain. I added unbleached muslin I had in my stash to separate the stripe from the blocks. I didn't want to put a plain sashing on the quilt since the blocks are so busy (sounds crazy doesn't it?). I felt plain sashing would actually detract from the purpose of the quilt blocks - to make a quilt out of my normal comfort zone as far as fabrics are concerned.  These are by far the busiest blocks I have ever made so I keep up the theme with busy sashing.  The chocolate brown kind of tones it down a bit.

 

Look at the sashing in the second row on the far right.  I tried piecing the bias strips but this is how it looked when it was pieced.  It was too distracting so that one will be replaced.  I still need to piece more sashings and cut more squares to go around the perimeter.  It sure feels good to start making something with the blocks.

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Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks: Blocks 13 and 14

Well, I cleaned my room enough to make these two blocks.  Hey, I was having sewing withdrawal.

13- Nouveau Riche
Block #181 on page 62
Toby Lischko
Gateway Quilts & Stuff
http://www.gatewayquiltsnstuff.com/
12 pieces

I have a quilt top made in the traditional setting for this block.  So, instead of using assorted fabrics for each piece, I chose 3 fabrics to make this block with.  I also changed the orientation of the left half of the block.  I think they look like flower vases and didn't want to turn it upside down.  I love this block and it was really easy to sew.

14 - Flutter
Block #199 on page 71
Patty Young
MODKID, LLC
http://www.modkidboutique.com/
13 pieces

This was an easy block that was also fun to make.  It was just perfect to make during the holiday season.  I love that you can fussy cut the center square to add interest.

Please visit Judy D and Cathy's site to see their blocks too.  They are doing an excellent job keeping up with the schedule, completing the blocks the same week as me; instead of the following week.
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Design Wall Monday

Last Design Wall Monday post of  the year!  I'm so proud of myself that I was able to post each Monday of 2010.  My last design wall is short and sweet.  The only sewing this week was on my drunkard's path blocks.  I needed three blocks to be caught up this week and that's what I made.  You can see close up shots of the three new blocks here.  I don't know how much sewing I'll get in this week as I must clean the sewing room first!

I had a great Christmas, spending time with my family.  Dy daughter got me really, really good.  I was invited Christmas morning to breakfast at her home with a few of her friends.  Don't ask me how I ended up preparing the meal.  LOL  I was a little behind in cleaning my home for afternoon guest but it all worked out in the end.  I received a few quilt related items, a watch I'd been eyeing for about five months, and a Wii.  Now I can go purchase Wii Fit Plus.  I so wanted the system, hoping it will encourage me to exercise. 

Leave me a message stating what favorite item you received during the holiday.  I'll draw for a winner of a Moda Half Moon Charm Pack at 12 Noon on December 31st.  It has 42 squares so some are duplicates.  Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and wishing you a Happy New Year!

To view more design walls, visit Patchwork Times.
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Drunkard's Path Blocks 4-6

Would you believe that I completely forgot about making drunkard's path blocks?  Even when I realized it I thought I needed to make only 2 blocks; wrong, I need to make 3 to get caught up.

Block 4

 Block 5

 Block 6

Here is a collage of six blocks I have made so far.  I may have to remake blocks 1 and 2 to match the others but I'll worry about that later.

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