Confession

I have a confession to make, I am hooked on "Dancing With The Stars."  So I need to get something put together that I can hand sew while I'm watching TV.  My 15 minutes today was spent locating the Christmas stocking pattern and fabric.  I had already cut out the stocking part.  I found my note about font and the size I used on the others.  So I printed Sophie's name out so I can embroider it on her stocking.  What I do is trace the printed name onto a scrap of  "Paper Solvy" by Sulky.  After I'm done with the embroidery, I'll just use water to remove the paper and let it dry. Tomorrow I'll be able to use freezer paper applique to add the design.

Satisfaction

I have a great feeling of satisfaction over all that I got done this weekend on my king size quilt-as-you-go quilt.  I got the 3rd strip base coated this weekend and I should be able to get those other blocks sewn on this week on all 3 strips.  Once I do that, the quilt will be 3/4's of the way done.  Although I was thinking today maybe I should go back and add extra stitching on all of the base coat squares.  Just to be sure that it holds when I wash it.  I was thinking of quilting a straight line 1/4 of an inch from the seam on either side of the block.

Saturday's Progress

I feel like I got a lot done on Saturday.  I finished the base coat on the strip I started this week, finished a 2nd one, and started a 3rd one.  I'll be ready to add the 6 inch and 3 inch blocks to these strips this week.
I missed Quilt Day as I needed to stay home and get some things caught up.  Did get some house work done that had been on my mind; cleaning out a couple of cupboards, putting away Halloween decorations, and the dishwasher seems to be working again.  I was having trouble with the way the dishes were coming out, all covered in a film.  Finally changed soaps and it's working fine.  The soap I used changed formula and didn't clean as well with our well water.  Glad I found a new soap so fast.

Friday Cleaning

Last night I spent my 15 minutes cleaning up around my sewing table and cutting table.  Computer was really slow again, so wasn't able to post last night.  The joys of living in the country. :-)

Mystery Quilt at Quiltville

Last night I took my bath and was pretty much done for the evening.  I went to bed and I woke up this morning ready to go!  I found and cut some red fabric for my king-size quilt tonight.  Then while I was looking in my bin of red fabrics I pulled all the burgundy fabrics for the mystery quilt that Bonnie is doing at Quiltville.  Check it out.  http://quiltville.blogspot.com/2010/10/roll-roll-cotton-boll-yardage.html  So I'm going to get out the other colors needed.  Should be fun!  (I know, just what I need, another project.)

Strip Number 10

We have been gone from home for the last 2 weekends and I am amazed by how behind I feel in my sewing and housework.  Voted today, fixed dinner and did some laundry.  Was able to do 15 minutes and I got half of the "base coat" done.  I hope to be able to spend more than 15 minutes tomorrow working on my quilt.  Still, 15 minutes a day adds up to an hour and 45 minutes a week.  I just am in the mood to spend a day sewing!

Quilt as you go

I worked on my getting my batting pinned to the backing for my next strip on the king-size quilt as you go.  I'm plugging away!