Sunday, January 24, 2021

Project Quilting 12.2 - Fussy Cut

 When I think of fussy cutting, I think of novelty prints.  From the projects that have already been linked up to this week's Project Quilting Challenge, I am learning that I need to expand my idea!  There are so many different ways to interpret the technique!  My stash is limited in novelty prints, so I went with a large floral print to use for the challenge. I can't remember how I acquired this Charming Circles ruler.  I might have bought it at a quilt show.  But,  seems to remember that it was part of a swap package years ago.  In any case, I've never used it, and this seemed like a good time.




Its a fun little tool!  I learned that stretch denim is NOT the way to go when using it.  And, I don't love my final project.  There's not enough contrast between the floral and the denim.  And, the flowers aren't oriented quite right.  And it doesn't lay flat.  It will probably be scrapped and turned into something else.  Oh well!  They can't all be winners!  I had fun, I used a tool that had been sitting around and finally touched some of the denim scraps that have been in a basket for a LONG time!  Wins all around.  



Now I'm off to link up to this week's post over at Kim's site.  Then, I'll get back to my self declared Winter Crafting Weekend.  Coffee, slipper socks, cozy clothes and my new Cricut to explore when I'm not sewing! Heavenly!  Maybe I'll even come back to do a post when I finish some of my projects.

Hope you all find a little bit of crafty/sewing bliss this week!  



Saturday, January 09, 2021

Project Quilting 12.1 - Illuminating and Ultimate Gray

 


I made a little time to make a little quilt!  And, I completed the first challenge in Project Quilting Season 12!  This week's theme was "Illuminating & Ultimate Gray," also known as Pantone's colors or the year for 2021.  I knew, two weeks ago, when my husband painted our laundry the most lovely gray that I'd be adding pops of yellow as I decorated the space.  

I knew, when I brought this vintage washboard home from my parent's house last weeked that I'd be hanging it in my "new" laundry room.

And, I knew when Trish (Quiltchicken) and Kim (Persimondreams) posted the first challenge on Sunday that I NEEDED to make a mini quilt for the washboard.

It was fortuitous to find the the perfect little clothespins and jute twine as I cleaned out and reorganized my craft room this week.  We have work yet to be done in the laundry room, and the washboard needs to be cleaned.  But, I couldn't resist propping it up for a picture.

So happy to be starting another season of Project Quilting!  It's my favorite time of the year!

There is so much yellow and gray goodness already linked up over at Kim's blog!  Check it out!