Sunday, March 27, 2011

Stash Report - Week 13

I didn't do much sewing this week, so my numbers stayed the same.

Fabric in: 0 yards
Fabric out: 0 yards
Total fabric in: 45.92 yards
Total fabric out: 50.37 yards
In/Out percentage: 91%
Goal: 150% In/Out percentage
I'm at 61% of my goal
Fabric given away: 130
Net: 134.45
Goal: 150 net yards out
I'm at 90% of my goal!!!!


Make sure you check out how everyone else did this week at Judy's blog!  Judy is almost up to 100 yards used!  Way to go, Judy!

Friday, March 25, 2011

Hiatus

It seems that I've been on hiatus this week!  It's been a crazy one.

Major spring storm and lots of goatie stuff going on, so not much time to blog or quilt.

I promise I'll be back soon.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Stash Report - Week 12

Well, I've been sewing this week, how about you ladies?

I finished the main part of my Brown Monochromatic quilt.  I just have to decide what to do about a border.

I also worked quite a bit on High Cotton and I just have a few more blocks to finish.  I'll be working on putting it together this week, I think.

I did purchase some of the pink and brown that I fell in love with so I could have it in my stash.  I'm still not sick of pink and brown yet, so I may do another quilt with that color combo, lol.

So, here are my numbers...

Fabric in: 7 yards
Fabric out: 2.59 yards
Total fabric in: 45.92 yards
Total fabric out: 50.37 yards
In/Out percentage: 91%
Goal: 150% In/Out percentage
I'm at 61% of my goal
Fabric given away: 130
Net: 134.45
Goal: 150 net yards out
I'm at 90% of my goal!!!!

As you can see, I set a second goal for myself.  I want to use 150% of what I bring into my stash this year (not counting in the fabric that I give away).  I got this idea from Brenda at Bits And Pieces.

So far, I've used 61%, so I feel like I have a good start on that goal!

Make sure you check out how everyone else did this week at Judy's blog!

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Quilter's Accountability Report - March 18

I've managed to do quite a bit of sewing this week, and it feels good!

Here's my list from last week.
  1. Continue to work on High Cotton. - DONE - finished another 20 blocks or thereabouts 
  2. Start my brown monochromatic quilt.  (I had an idea for it while I was lying awake in bed this morning!) - DONE - almost finished with the blocks, nearly ready to sew together rows
  3. Next Layer Cake Quilt along block. - not done
  4. Finish and send of Block Swap Adventure block. - not done
Two out of four isn't bad, lol.

How did you do on your goals this week?  Make sure you check out Bari's blog to see how others did...and play along with us if you like!

Addendum:

Silly me!  I forgot to put down my goals for this coming week, lol.

  1. Finish Monochromatic top and backing
  2. Finish High Cotton blocks and decide on borders - I still haven't decided for certain how large this quilt is going to be
  3. Catch up on Layer Cake Quilt along
  4. Finish and send off Block Swap Adventure block
  5. Finish and send off blocks for A Dozen Quilter's March project

Monday, March 14, 2011

Design Wall Monday - 3/14/11

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen!  What's on your design wall?

My design wall is still covered with High Cotton blocks.  I'm up to 33 blocks now, so that's fun!


These are a few of my favorites.


I've also started working on my Monochromatic challenge.  The color for March is brown.




I've modeled this quilt after Bricks and Stepping Stones by Bonnie Hunter, only instead of 4 patches, I'm using 3.5" squares.

The other project I'm working on is these little sewing kits for my 4-H girls.  They went together really quickly and I just have to sew on a few buttons before this afternoon.  I'm going to teach them to sew on buttons and also to do simple repairs when a seam comes out in their shirts.




Make sure you check out everyone else's design wall at Judy's blog.

Have a great Monday!

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Stash Report - 3/13/11

Happy Birthday to me!  Happy Anniversary to me, too!

Today is the day of my birth, and also the day that I married the best man in the world!

This morning, my daughter Sophia went out and did chores before I was even out of bed.  How's that for awesome?!?!  Not only do I have a wonderful hubby, I have GREAT kids!

And, I have a great hobby!  And I added to my stash this week, lol.  I bought some fabric.  It's so purdy!  I've already cut into it.

I've found that since I've been reporting my fabric, I have become very focused on what I buy.  I've been tempted, but I've been able to resist because I knew that I would need to report it, lol.

I've also been working hard on High Cotton.  I have the blocks about two-thirds of the way done.

So, here are my numbers for this week.

Fabric in: 11.42 yards
Fabric out: 4.02 yards
Total fabric in: 38.92 yards
Total fabric out: 47.78 yards
Fabric given away: 130
Net: 138.86
Goal: 150 net yards out
I've reached 93% of my goal!!!!


Make sure you check out how everyone else did this week at Judy's blog.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

A Good Start on High Cotton

I've been working on High Cotton.  It's coming along so beautifully!  I'm so excited.

Here's what I have so far...


Most of these blocks were made by my fellow stitchers in the Let's Bee Together online group.  They did such a beautiful job!

I think this quilt is going to be stunning!

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Quilter's Accountability Report - March 9, 2011

Well, I only had one thing on my list last week, and I didn't get it done, lol.

I was busy this week, though.  I got quite a few blocks finished and I started on a new quilt.

We're in the process of moving things around in the house.  We've decided to dedicate a room in the house to homeschooling.  I think that will be much better since the "method" we have now is starting to break down a bit!

Since all the kiddos are in school now, it's harder and harder for them to keep their school supplies together.

Several months ago, we moved our family room downstairs into the newly finished basement.  So, our front room has stood empty for these months.  The kids have been using it as a playroom.

It's a GREAT room because there's a huge bay window that faces south and also a west facing window, so there's so much sun.

We thought about getting some furniture and making it into a "sitting room," but that's just not us.  We rarely have people over and when we do, it's homeschool families, so the kids run around outside and we moms just sit at the table and talk, lol.

So, now we're making it into a homeschool room and I'm REALLY excited.

But, it's going to be a bit of a shuffle of things as we gather up all the homeschool supplies, put up the white board, and organize the bookshelves.

So, I'll probably not have my basting party this week, either.

BUT...I am planning on working on High Cotton whenever I can.  I bought some more pink and brown yesterday.  It's SO purty!


Here are my two favorite pieces.


And here's part of a block with those fabrics.


So, here's my list for this week.

  1. Continue to work on High Cotton.
  2. Start my brown monochromatic quilt.  (I had an idea for it while I was lying awake in bed this morning!)
  3. Next Layer Cake Quilt along block.
  4. Finish and send of Block Swap Adventure block.
Make sure you check out Bari's blog to see how everyone else did this week.

Monday, March 7, 2011

Design Wall Monday - 3/7/11

My design wall this morning is covered with High Cotton blocks.


These are all blocks that I have received so far from my fellow quilters in my Let's Bee Together group.

Here are a couple of Shoo Fly and Hole in the Barn Door blocks that I made last night.


I just LOVE this pattern and I've had it for years just waiting to make it.


What are you working on this week?  Make sure you stop my Judy's blog to see what everyone else is up to!

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Stash Report - Week 10

Well, I did some sewing this week, ladies!  How did you do?

I finished my Monochromatic top.  It turned out really nice, I think.  The border seems too white, but I will use a scrappy purple binding and I think that will finish it up nicely.  I don't really want it much bigger.  I'll be using it as a donation quilt, I think.  (IF I can keep it away from my purple-crazy daughter, lol.)

I also finished a couple of blocks for a Sampler Quilt I'm doing with my Stichin' Sisters.  I'll get some pics up a little later.

I got some blocks done for a couple of the online groups I belong to, so all in all, it was a good week.

Here's my numbers:

Fabric in: 0 yards
Fabric out: 4.7 yards
Total fabric in: 27.5 yards
Total fabric out: 43.76 yards
Fabric given away: 130
Net: 146.26
Goal: 150 net yards out
I've reached 97.5% of my goal!!!!


I'm feeling excited about the things that I'm getting accomplished!

Make sure you check out how everyone else is doing by visiting Judy!

Have a quilty day!

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Quilter's Accountability - March 2, 2011

Good morning, Ladies. How is your week going?

Things are pretty quiet this morning at the Svanes household.  It's COLD in North Dakota, and we're not really supposed to get much above zero today.

I did get some things done this week, though.  Here's my list from last week:
  1. Finish and send off block for Block Swap Adventure - DONE, in the mail today
  2. Catch up on Dorinda Mystery Quilt - not done
  3. Catch up on Layer Cake Quilt Along - DONE
  4. Finish Monochromatic top - DONE
  5. Blocks for A Dozen Quilters project - DONE, in the mail today
So, as you can see, I got a lot done this week! Woo Hoo!

Here's my top for the Monochromatic challenge:


Tonight is the meeting for Stitchin' Sisters!  YEAH!  Can't wait to see everyone.  PLUS, I just found out about another retreat that I may go to.  How fun would that be????

I only have ONE goal for this week and that's to have that basting party.  I started counting up finished tops last night in bed and I stopped at 10!

Make sure you check and see how everyone else did on their goals this week at Bari's blog.

Monday, February 28, 2011

Design Wall Monday - 2/28/11

Where did February go?  I'm sure you are all wondering the same!

My February went in bed, it feels like, lol.  Lots of resting and recovering.  I didn't realize that recovery from my surgery in January would take SO LONG!

Anyway...I have finally given myself permission to rest more until my body says it's rested enough, and it seems to be going better.

On my design wall this morning is an idea for my Monochromatic quilt...yes, I know, it's the 28th, lol.  I think I'll still do it because I don't think it will take that long to sew it up now that I have the idea.

The red blocks are for my A Dozen Quilters project.  Those will go in the mail today.


Make sure you check out everyone else's design wall at Judy's blog.  I'm sure you'll see some really wonderful things!

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Stash Report - Week 8 & 9

I wasn't able to report last week since I was at retreat, so I have a lot to report this week.

First of all, I rid myself of 98 yards in the giveaway.  That felt SO good.  Added to the 32 yards from before, that's 130 yards out of my stash!

Secondly, I finished two tops over the last few weeks.



So, here's my numbers.

Fabric in: 2.5 yards
Fabric out: 6.61 yards
Total fabric in: 27.5 yards
Total fabric out: 39.06 yards
Fabric given away: 130
Net: 141.56
Goal: 150 net yards out


Make sure you check out how everyone else did at Judy's blog.

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Help Me Choose

OK, Ladies.  I finally got some sewing done!

I finished Block 8 for the Layer Cake Quilt Along, but I need help with Block 9.

Here's Block 8.


It's basically a Disappearing 9 Patch block.

On Block 9, there are four ways to put it together, and you all get to help me decide.

Number 1

Number 2
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Number 3

Number 4

I think I like the first one the best, but the girls like number 2.  What do you guys think?

ADDENDUM:

Thanks for all your help, guys!  I chose Number 1 because I liked the way it folded in on itself.  Now, I'm all caught up on Layer Cake Quilt Along!  Woo Hoo!

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Quilter's Accountability Report - 2/23/11

Good morning, everyone!  Here's my list from last week.
  1. Baste the quilts that I have finished - Not Done
  2. Finish block for Block Swap Adventure - Not Done
  3. Finish blocks for A Dozen Quilters - Not Done
  4. Work on UFO challenge and Monochromatic quilt - Done
  5. Finish last border for Shangri-La quilt - DONE
  6. Block 8 and 9 for Layer Cake Quilt Along - Not Done
So, I did get a few things done.

When I went to the quilt retreat this week end, I actually took the Shangri-La quilt and put on the borders first thing.  Of course, that only took a few minutes.

I spent the bulk of the week end on the Hummingbird Quilt which is actually #1 on my UFO list.  I finished that (except for a small border).

I think I'm going to take the basting party off the list and see if that will motivate me, lol.

So, here's my list for this week:
  1. Finish and send off block for Block Swap Adventure
  2. Catch up on Dorinda Mystery Quilt
  3. Catch up on Layer Cake Quilt Along
  4. Finish Monochromatic top
  5. Blocks for A Dozen Quilters project
I think that should keep me busy!

Make sure you check out Bari's blog...and consider playing along with us!  It's fun to be accountable to other quilters.

Have a quilty day!
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