Not Much Sewing

Not much sewing has been happening the last few weeks.  I had been cutting out a quilt and I used so many of my 2 inch strips that they all fit in one drawer again.  YEA!  Plus I was able to use a number of my 5 inch squares.  Another YEA!

I have also be doing a bit of reorganizing.  I bought 3 of the three drawer plastic bins and I have all my 2.5 inch strips sorted by neutrals, lights, mediums, darks and in those drawers.  It's so nice not to have random tubs with strips sitting around.  I've also started sorting my strings, I hope to have those into one tub.  But I think it may take some sewing of string blocks to get it to that point.  Right now I have 2 tubs and a couple of small bags.

I do need to spend some time working on my It's A "Wild" Life BOM.  I have 2 months worth that I need to get caught up with. So that's what is on my list for this weekend.  That and spending some time in the garden. Spring is finally here!  

April Goals

So, I thought April Goals should be simple so here they are:

Finish last month's It's a "Wild" Life blocks

Make this month's It's a "Wild" Life blocks

Finish Sampler blocks

Do some reorganization in my sewing room

Simple.  Right?

However, I signed up to take a class at my local quilt shop called "Bubbles".  

This is the sample at the quilt shop, made by Jean at Jean's Quilting Page.

It's a log cabin quilt using the Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool.  

It makes trimming up the blocks so easy!  I have "Homework" for the class.  Finish up 80 center squares by May 1st.  It won't be bad, I just need to pull the strips I'm going to use and make about 4 blocks a day.  Sounds easy right?

But, it does make keeping April Goals simple not so simple.

Bouncing

I'm bouncing back and forth between two projects that I want to get done this month.  First is the BOM for 'It's a "Wild" Life'.  I had pulled the fabrics and traced the pattern pieces on Heat N Bond and they are cut out.  But I discovered I only traced one set, not two as I'm making 2 quilts.  So now that's back on the list.  

My friend Deb sent a few pictures of her chickens so I could pick a picture to use in the quilt I'm making her.  I'm trying to make it a surprise, but since I asked for pictures, I think she is guessing.  Here is the picture I went with.  Since we have a cheap printer, the color isn't the best.

But I think it will blend well with the fabrics.  Check out her barn quilt!  I used Colorfast fabric sheet.  I have used this before and I like how it sews.  I'm excited to get this finished!

Play With Fabric

Play with fabric or also known as search stash for fabric.  I came up with the fabrics I'm using in my "It's a 'Wild' Life" BOM.    These are the deer fabrics.

I even have the pieces traced on to Heat 'N Bond.  Check out the background that is all made up!

Again some golden oldie fabrics.  I can hardly wait to see what this looks like!

Chickens!

I started making some chickens!  The pattern comes from the book, "Farm Girl Vintage" by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet.  I've had the book for a while and finally cut out some hen blocks.  They will be 6 inches big when finished.

The new block for It's a "Wild" Life BOM is also available now.  So it's printed and I'll look for fabrics to make that one up this month.  Here's a link in case you're interested in following along.

And Now There are Four!

And now there are four!  Caught up and I think just in time for the new block.  It's A "Wild" Life BOM.

Two Blocks Are Done!

 I'm back to It's a "Wild" Life BOM, and two blocks are done!  Whoo Hoo!  And I'm making good progress on my other two.  Who could ask for more?

Jumping Around

OK, I'm jumping around.  Startitis hit and I couldn't overcome the urge.  So the start of another new project has happened, even with all the other projects I need to finish!

It's all Amy's fault as I can't be responsible for the fun.  Amy at "Sew Incredibly Crazy" blog has her 3rd BOM starting this month, It's a "Wild" Life BOM.  You may have to check it out yourself which is why I gave you the link.  Wink, Wink.

I got the blocks cut out.  And because I'm even crazier, I'm doing 2 of the same quilt.

I've got to get some sewing done this evening!!