Here's my first "bag".  I'm not really a purse person.  But this bag is perfect for me on "coupon day".  It's made from an 18 lb. birdseed bag.  It's lined, has a pocket, and has two loops inside where I will hook my keys and phone.  It's a sentimental bag because it's the last bag of birdseed that I bought for my mom to fill her bird feeder at the nursing home.  I haulled it in my truck for months so that I would always be able to fill her feeder.  I like the little handle that I used to jazz it up a bit.

That Phantastic Quilt - Part 1

Surprise, surprise.  I joined another quiltalong.  This one is from Susan Claire for Gourmet Quilter.  The 1st of the month each part of the mystery is posted.  See, I have a WHOLE month to do each part!  Here's what I did for part one.  Each block has a different fabric in it.  I think they look cute.

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Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe is giving away $25 of goodies from the eBay shop!  Click the link below to sign up to win.  Will ship anywhere!

http://victorianmottosamplershoppe.blogspot.com/2012/04/enter-to-win-gift-certificate-at.html?showComment=1334015399227#c1082336994590043332

Playing with Hexagons

Today I was playing around with actually sewing hexagons for the first time.  Don't mind the colors in this sample, althoug it does remind me of an Easter egg... it was the first thing I pulled from my scrap bin.  I think they turned out okay for my first try.  They are pretty tiny.  This strip measures 2.5" wide by almost 9" long.  ...just experimenting.  The ones on the ends look lopsided because they did not get sewn to anything.  I don't think I need a piece this long; they would probably be cut. 

Happy Easter!

We Can Do It Skill Builder Wonky Blocks

I'm all caught up on the We Can Do It Skill Builder Sampler blocks.  The skill for this past few weeks was wonky blocks.  Here's my Wonky Fan.

Here's the Wonky Star

And the Wonky Log Cabin

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WIP Wednesday 4.4.12

Here's what happened this week:

I finished the Wonky Star block for the We Can Do It Skill Builder Sampler

I finished the feather of my sample quilt for The FMQ Challenge with SewCalGal

I dug out the UFO I have for the 2012 UFO Challenge at Patchwork Times.  Ooooohh what a mess:

I decided to pull the ones out with these colors and make doll four doll quilts.  The one on the left is done.

Here's the nine Hot-Crossed 9-patch blocks I submitted for the April Block Lotto:

Completed Projects -- 4

 Completed the Wonky Star Block for the We Can Do It Skill Builder Sampler.

Pulled out the April UFO Challenge blocks and sewed a few together.

Completed the nine Hot-Crossed 9-patch blocks for The Block Lotto.

FMQ Challenge with Sew Cal Gal, February feather block complete.

Currently in Progress: 8

Chasing Chevrons

Dutchman's Puzzle (changed mind on border and need to think about this one some more.)

Orca Bay (piecing together the last step) (I'm getting tired of moving these bins around.)

Bluepatch Quilter Mystery Quiltalong (need two stars and one braid)

Victorianna Fabric Party Quiltalong (need four rows to catch up)

Summer Series Quiltalong (stilll need more random blocks)

We Can Do It Skill Builder Sampler (still need to do one block - Wonky Fan)

30"x30" Quilt for the June 2012 quilt show-- slowly working on this...

Quilt Tops to be quilted: 4

Oh Susannah! Mystery QA -- California King

Kaleidoscope QA

May 2011 Pineapple Blossom Block Lotto quilt (sandwiched and waiting on me)

Jelly Roll Race - Lap quilt

Projects on Hold: 3

Flower Basket Quilt
August Block Lotto African Violets baby quilt to be put together
Drunkard's Path Quiltalong

Stop by and see who else has what else going on with Lee at Freshly Pieced!

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Check out the cute paper-pieced blocks at The Elven Garden.  While you are there, sign up for Jess's giveaway for FABRIC!  Adorable FABRIC!  Here's the link:

http://theelvengarden.blogspot.com/2012/04/wip-wednesday-making-sushi-of-fabric.html?showComment=1333566492393#c388599288175447741

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April Block Lotto Blocks

Here's the nine Hot-Crossed 9-patch blocks I submitted for the April Block Lotto:

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UFO Challenge for April -- Crumb Quilt

The UFO Challenge for April will certainly be a challenge for me.  This month the lucky number is TEN.  That means I need to work on 10) Crumb Along with Jo's Country Junction (still making crumbs).
Here's where we stand today:

Looking at this "mess" I can see why this project was abandoned and became a UFO.  It's just too much.  24 of the blocks are mine.  30 blocks came from a quilty bloggy friend, Kate.  I think what I may do is just use the 30 of Kate's blocks, sash them, and make a baby quilt for charity.  I'll need something nice and bright to make this more baby like.  Hmmm...

Thanks, Judy at Patchwork Times is having a UFO challege for 2012.    http://www.patchworktimes.com/2012-ufo-challenge/

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Win four gorgeous fat quarters of Fluttering Wings fabric in beautiful blues.  Check it out at:
http://heartstringsandheirloomsfabricshop.blogspot.ca/2012/04/no-foolin-giveaway.html
Winner to be drawn Monday, 4/9/12.
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