Monday, November 30, 2020

Monthly color challenge December 2020






I can't believe it is already December.  I had so many plans this year.  Oh well.  There is always next year.   This monthly blog hop is hosted by Jen @ https://patternsbyjen.blogspot.com


This month's color is red. It is inspired by the cardinal.







This block goes together very fast.


Some tips:

One think I did with this block that I wish I had done with the others  is starch the fabric.  By searching, the fabric is a lot crisper and behaves much better.   I usually use best press or the good old Niagra.    I cut the amount of fabric I needed and starched that.  It cut easier and straighter. 



Another thing I did was do as many steps as I could before going back to the cutting board for trimming and before pressing. 




Pinning.  Don't be afraid to stick a pin in to  help hold some of the pieces. 

Doing these steps made my blocks look a whole lot nicer. 



To get your free block pattern, please visit Jen at https://patternsbyjen.blogspot.com

A very special thank you to our sponsors during this color challenge. 

The sponsors this quarter are:

Patterns by Jen  2 different prizes:  1 pdf pattern 1 spool of Superior so fine 50 wt thread,



Island Batik - 3 1/2 yards assorted fabrics.  I love their batiks.   They are awesome to work with. 



Quilters  Dream - a 60x60 Dream blend which is 70% cotton 30% poly.   The poly gives it a bit of a poof. 



For the Love of Geese - pdf pattern



P&B Textiles -  fabric Bundle of over 60 fat quarters



Said with Love - pdf pattern



Warm Company -  warm and plush batting 45 x 60



Be sure to visit these other bloggers:



Now I am off to finish the months that I did not do.   Hopefully I will have a finished quilt soon, or maybe 3, as I have been doing with the light background, the white and the black.  

Happy Sewing and/or Quilting!!!!!!!

Kathy

Sunday, November 15, 2020

Make a list Monday - 10-16-20


 





 It has been a while since I have made a list, but I find I do much better with one.   


I posted on Saturday, on my sewing blog about sewing with a plan, you can read it here.  https://sewcutecouturebykathy.blogspot.com/2020/11/swap-sewing-with-plan.html?m=1.


So here are the things I want to work on this week:

1.   This quilt I am quilting for a friend.   It is king sized and I am doing it on my Juki tl98q.   It has been lots of fun.   




2.   Cut out these pajamas.   There are 8 of them for grandkids for Christmas. 





3.  Cut out doll clothes.   4 granddaughters. 4 dolls.   Some are even requesting Barbie clothes. 





4.  Work on my fabric pull for a mystery quilt with Bonnie at https://quiltville.blogspot.com/?m=1





5.  Work on these 2 quilts that I am making.  The pattern is Eve by Be a Lee @Https://beaquilter.com





6.  Work on this quilt for my bed.  





7.  Work on this quilt.  It has a lot of applique on it.   




8.  Work on quilting this quilt. 



9.   Work on this BYU quilt for my hubby.



There are more things I want and need to work on, but I think this is good for now.  Maybe even start decorating for Christmas.  


Have a great week and I will share progress on Wednesday.  So, what are some of your plans for things you are working on?  I would love to hear from you.