3.14.2009

How much can I ...

How much can I get done this weekend!?!

As I await the washing machine to finish washing my new fabrics I got this morning. I thought I would post an update.

Fabrics + washing machine = NEW QUILT -- well I got the idea from another quilting blogger, and I thought, oh man! I had seen her blog post, and I immediately fell in love! She was talking about using Triangle Paper for a new project, so I did alittle research and I read that it was a great product to use. And she shared a freebie quilt pattern that she fell in love with.. and SO DID I!! Braided Stardust And I thought OH MAN!! I knew the exact fabric I wanted to use!

I purchased the Brown (Spice) variation from the Shade Cascade fabrics from Blank Quilting. ( I had made the Shade Cascade quilt top last year.) I had to go and purchase more of the fabric as it only has 11" of each color across the bolt. I purchased 2 1/2 yards, so fingers crossed it will work. And I also purchased Black - Moda Marble for the black.

And of course, timing couldn't be wonderful - the Triangle Paper -1 3/4" was waiting in the mail box when we arrived home. This will be my first time using this paper, but from the looks of it.. it looks so easy! I have done paper piecing in the past, so I know how it goes.

And, on the cross stitching front - I also started a new design - its called Quaker Seasons from My Big Toe Designs. I had seen it on a WIP and Finish post on 123, and I just had to stitch it. So my pattern arrived in the mail on Wednesday - Thursday, I put my first stitch in to the fabric (I'm using Sassy's Creamy Cocoa - 28ct as the fabric with DMC floss). LOVE how its turning out so far.

Well I'm off to see if the fabric is done yet.

7 comments:

Irene said...

Love the fabric color for the quilt. Great start on Quaker Seasons.

kimstitch3 said...

I too have mbt quaker seasons, got it all kitted up and havent started it, but you are inspiring me to do so. I started a new LHN kit this morning it is called"comfort" it is on my blog. Take care,Kimberly

Anonymous said...

The fabric is beautiful. I just love the colors - they will look wonderful together. I love the cross stitching project you are working on too. It will look lovely once it is completed. Take care.

Brenda Lou said...

The quilt is going to be gorgeous!! And your WIP is adorable.

Carmen said...

amazing color of the fabric quilt, and th stitching one,too.

Debra said...

The fabric colors are so pretty and your wip is looking good.
DLS

Monica said...

Hi Kim,
I have been following your blog for quite some time now, but have never commented. I just wanted to let you know how motivated I am by your stitching. You finish more projects in a month than I do in a year! haha.

How do you stitch so fast? :)

Keep up the good work!

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