Block 13 - We Can Do It Skill Builder Sampler - String Block

Here's block 13 of the We Can Do It Skill Builder Sampler.  It is a string block.  We learned to use paper (foundation) to keep the fabric from stretching.  This block has a lot going on with it.  But it looks great in the whole group!  Another great choice, Leila!

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Duo Quiltalong

Here's the progress I have happily made with the Duo Quiltalong.  Top is complete!  Fabric for the back has been selected!  AND the quilt sandwich is made.  Coming up... instructions for the machine and hand quilting.

Check out everybody else's progress!

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Win a frosted ruler and some other goodies at a giveaway at

http://katenlibby.blogspot.com/2011/10/blog-hops.html

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WIP Wednesday 10-5-11

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Here's my favorite block this week!  Love this little house...  It's block 12 of the We Can Do It Skill Builder Sampler from http://sewnbyleila.blogspot.com/  LOVE the skills I am building in this QA!

I also made the bonus block #2 using the waverunner design.



Here's where I am in the Duo Quiltalong.    I'm making a Christmas table topper.  There's still plenty of time to join at http://gapquilter.blogspot.com/ and/or http://contented.typepad.co.uk/contented/  I love my sewing skills on this block.  Everything is nice and even and square!  This fabric is from my garage sale stash finds.  I'm excited to learn how people hand quilt -- just a little though!  That's why I made a table topper.

Another set of instructions came out yesterday for the Victoriana Design Fabric Party QA.  http://www.victorianaquiltdesigns.com/VictorianaQuilters/BlockoftheMonth/VQDFabricParty.htm  Here's what mine looks like so far:.  (It's folded in half for the photo).

September was a fabulous month for winning quilty bloggy things!  Here's a big thanks to my sponsors!

Kate's Arty Bits Blog  http://katesquilting.blogspot.com/  (Paris Cafe Pattern)



Quilter in the Gap  http://gapquilter.blogspot.com/  (Spice Blossom 28 pieces of 10" squares SET!)



Jenniffer's Sometimes Creative Life  http://jenniffier.blogspot.com/2011/09/my-memories-suite-giveaway.html  My Memories Suite software!



Pattilousquilts  http://pattilousquilts.blogspot.com/  (My son was excited to see the Santa fabric arrive!)




One Piece at a Time  http://erinrussek.typepad.com/one-piece-at-a-time/  (This one was August.)




New Projects:  1  Duo Quiltalong (all caught up and now awaiting quilting instructions!)

Completed Projects -- 6!
    Diamond Chains quilt along top
    Victoriana Quilt Designs Fabric Party Rows 5 and 6
    We Can Do It Skill Builder Sampler block 12 and Bonus Block #2
    Duo Quiltalong Top (table topper)

Currently in Progress:  7
We Can Do It Skill Builder Sampler (currently caught up)
Bluepatch Quilter Mystery Quiltalong (need to do last week's star and one braid)
Victorianna Fabric Party Quiltalong (currently caught up)
Summer Series Quiltalong (stilll need 6 more blocks)
Crumb Along with Jo's Country Junction

Quilt Tops Awaiting backs and to be quilted:  5
Duo Quiltalong table topper (waiting on quilting instructions)
Jelly Roll Race - Lap quilt
Oh Susannah! Mystery Quiltalong - California King
Kaleidoscope Quiltalong
X's and O's baby quilt


Projects on Hold: 6
Flower Basket Quilt
30"x30" Quilt for the June 2012 quilt show
Charity Quilt for our local quilt guild (2 cut)
I am still a little behind on the Rockin' Robin (2.5 rows)
May Block Lotto Pineapple Blocks to be put together
August Block Lotto African Violets baby quilt to be put together

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

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My name is..........

Kathy's Quilting Blog - why? Dawn from As Sweet as Cinnamon is asking just that question. She is offering a giveaway prize if you blog about your name and link up to her blog.

Not so original...  My first name is Kathy and this is my blog where I show my creative side.  I seriously started quilting in January, 2011, and wanted to document it.  New2Quilting was available in Blogger, so I took that.  My blog's name is not an exciting name as Distant Pickles or Flying Blind on a Rocket Cycle, or Tilda's Twisted Life.  Just plain Jane and to the point.  Thanks for asking...

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To win a fat quarter bundle, check out the great giveaway at Lily Quilts
http://lilysquilts.blogspot.com/2011/10/christmas-gifts-for-quilters-1-giveaway.html

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We Can Do It Skill Builder Sampler Bonus Block #2

Here's the second bonus block for the We Can Do It Skill Builder Sampler.  It's a waverunner block.

On my way back into the house I found an almost ALL black catipillar.  Looks like it could be a long winter.  Oh well, more quilting time!

Block 12 - House & Tree - We Can Do It Skill Builder Sampler

LOVE my house and tree block!!!  This is block #12 for the We Can Do It Skill Builder Sampler at http://sewnbyleila.blogspot.com/

See the little owl in the tree?  Did I say I LOVE this block?  It certainly stand out among the other blocks.  Here are the rest of them in no particular order:

Victoriana Quilt Designs Fabric Party Rows 5 & 6

Here's Rows 5 & 6 of the Victoriana Quilt Designs Fabric Party quiltalong:

Another giveaway!  ........this time Susan, Canadian Abroad is the generous giveawayer.  You could win several fat quarters.  There aren't any hoops to jump through.  Just comment and win!

Diamond Chains Quiltalong Progress

My Diamond Chains Quiltalong (at Tilda's Twisted Life blog) is coming together.  The green/purple combination is growing on me.  I need to decide if I want one more tiny border-type row at the top and bottom.  I haven't done the math yet to see if I have enough fabric for the back, but I have been eyeing some fabric at JoAnn Fabrics that had these colors in it that would really tie it together nicely.  I've been avoiding fabric shopping because I really need to finish some of the things I have started and to work from my stash...

This bed is California King size.

The more I look at the size, it probably doesn't need any more added to the border.  Hmmmm.  Thinking...