Even more Bee Blocks...

So I have been rather lazy lately. I was not really motivated to sew. Plus I made a little taggy blanket for a friend's son.

I was able to finish some quilting bee blocks, my backup DQS7 (which I sent to one of my mother's close friends) and I am working on my S.T.U.D. quilt which is a secret.

First lets start with the DQS7 that I received from Amanda! She had a baby about two weeks before sneding this to me as well, so she was one busy mama!


Beth's quilt


In September for the Stash Busting Bee - International, we made haunted houses for Terrie.


In Sew Kid @ Heart II, September was Viv's month. She sent a Moda Soriee charm and wanted wonky log cabins. I was inspired to make two since I had so many scraps that matched.


In the Sweet Dreams Quilting Bee, we made Kathy some Halloween blocks with panels she sent for September.


In the Sew Kid at Heart bee, my September block was for Susi's daughter Jamie's princess quilt. I had a hard time deciding what to make to fit the theme. But I found the funnest paper pieced crown and it made the decision for me.


In the Stash Busting Bee - International, October was Brenda's month. She wanted fall themes 9 patches that she is going to cut up to make a disappearing 9 patch quilt.


Yesterday, I finished Andrea's October BUZZCUT blocks. She wanted modern blocks (not my normal forte) and sent awesome fabric that had a lot of pattern. So I just went with the flow and drew some sketches and made some interesting blocks.


Next up are Missy's Sweet Dreams Quilting Bee Blocks (made with lovely Katie Jump Rope fabrics) and finishing my S.T.U.D. quilt for Cindy.

Almost done with so many things...

I finished two quilt tops recently from old swap blocks. One is from a Black and Brights swap and the other is called the Knot block and is the only time I have worked with batiks; both are from swaps completed in 2006. I also have the backing ready for both, but will not send them out to be quilted until I save up some money. I also forgot to take pictures of the Black and Bright quilt before packing it away, so now I have to go dig it out and photograph it ASAP.



My monthly sewing night at the LQS is tomorrow and I have a plan to make 10 or so paper pieced blocks for some of the swaps I am in. I will try and post next week with pictures of those. Then I will be caught up on all the blocks due at the end of the month plus some. I will also be working on my Halloween blocks that I have received from the BUZZCUTs group. Only about half have arrived (as my month, September, is not over yet), but I have plans to make a few extra blocks for myself so will work on them tomorrow.

Amber in HI really liked my DQS7 and I am so glad. I am still waiting to receive the quilt made for me though I have been informed by my swapmama that it is on the way.

September Doings in Arnden's Space

So I finished and sent my doll quilt... I sent the cutesy one and am still working to finish the other one. There was a small snafu and I sent my quilt to Amber in HI who had already received a quilt (two people were assigned her). She is going to keep the quilt I sent her (since it has her name on the label) and make a new quilt for someone else. She is a busy worker bee to get two quilts out in the 6 week time frame that is almost over!

Front of finished DQS7


Back of finished DQS7


And of course I have been busy with quilting bee blocks!

Terrie's blocks for Sew Kid at Heart Quilting Bee

She sent the cutest Bubblegum Basics fabrics and a FQ of white and we made butterfly blocks based on her pattern. Mine had to be a little different so I put them on point.

Roxanne's block for Sew Kid at Heart

She sent some race car fabrics that her son picked out himself. I wanted to make a block that highlighted all the fabrics sent.

Solidia's block for Sew Kid at Heart

She had a pattern already picked out and sent us fabrics with a plan. It was my first time working with some of the illustrious Flea Market Fancy fabrics.

Viv's block for Sew Kid at Heart

She sent flannel and it is my first chance to work with flannel. It was not much different than normal cottons, but I am not sure I will be come a flannel fan.

Lucinda's BUZZCUT Blocks - August

She sent two greens and a cream. I love how these blocks turned out!

I am up for blocks in September for BUZZCUTs and I sent Halloween fabrics. Once I receive some blocks back, I will post them in separate entry.

Sweet Dreams Quilting Bee - September
We are making Halloween blocks for Kathy. She sent a panel to be included and I have made one block, but hope to make another this week.

Sew Kid at Heart II - September
We are also making Halloween blocks for Terrie in this bee, but she wants wonky houses. I hope to start these soon!

Stash Busting Bee International - September
Viv is sending fabric from Moda's Soiree line for this bee, but since it is coming from New Zealand it might be taking the slow boat.

So I have quite a few September blocks left to make, plus I am almost done with the softie buddy I am making for Viv's son in the Sew Kid at Heart group. I can only give you a hint... It is a cow-print minki animal with a trunk... LOL

I have no big quilts on the table, but I have been working on getting old swap block sets put together into quilt tops. Last month, I got together the Black & Brights swap from delphiforums; I even have the backing ready for it. Now I am just waiting for cash to send it to the quilters. This month I have already started on the knot blocks also from delphiforums in 2006. I have enough for two tops and one is pieced and the other still waiting (both will also need borders).

I have been having fun with my DQS7 ideas and have almost made 2 quilts.

My original idea (before getting my partners info) was a scene from my window. I wanted to include the mountains, a patchwork sky and a bunch of brightly colored flowers. I really really want to try the quilting in the details method that is becoming so popular with the flowers.

Here is a pic before quilting and binding...


Then I got my partner info and was super excited that she liked all the same fabric types and colors that I did, but she was not big on scenic quilts. So I saw a picture of a fun 'star' shaped table topper and modified it to include themes and fabrics my partner would like. It turned out really cute and forced me to cut into some of my favorite fat quarters (something I have been dreading). It is really cute and still needs bound and the gnome faces added...


I have also been working on the binding of my Father-in-law's golf quilt and should have that finished in a couple days.

I also participated in the Mini Quilt in a Bag Round 4 on flickr. Jessie from Tiny House sent me a charm pack of Moda's Wonderfland by Momo and this is what I made her...

and the back...


I sent her a Moda's Swell charm pack and this is what she made me!

and the back...

and it came in the cutest little bag!


Of course, I have been continuing to crank out Bee blocks, including...

July's Sweet Dream Quilting bee blocks for Julie Antinucci

and


For Rachel in the August Sweet Dream Quilting Bee

and


Wonky Stars for Melissa in the August Stash Busting Bee


So now I really need to go work on binding and finishing my Doll Quilt Swap #7 quilt so I can mail it soon.

Other things...

I also just signed up for Doll Quilt Swap #7 (dqs7) and cannot wait to get my partner info. I think there might be a few spots left so go sign up here!



I finished Aunt Dianna's quilt in May and finally gave it to her in late June! She really liked it even though I had to add green to her normal black and white.


I also have finished Stan's golf quilt top, but need to prep the backing and send it to the quilter! Maybe I will have it done when I post next!

Here is a pic of the fabrics I sent for the Sew Kid at Heart Quilting Bee. I have gotten 8 blocks back already, but will wait to post a photo when I get them all returned.


In the S.T.U.D. Mini Quilt Group I received a quilt from from Chocolateisthebestmedicine and the Letter 'D' was her theme.


I sent her a quilt and the Letter 'L' was my theme.


Three days ago, I also finished a quiltie for Tiny House for the Mini Quilt in a Bag Swap Round 4. She sent me a charm pack of Wonderland by Momo for Moda Fabrics and I made a quilt. It is finished and will be mailed tomorrow, but I cannot post pictures until she gets it as it is a suprise. She is making me a quilt from a charm pack from the Swell line also by Moda Farbics and I hope if arrives in the next couple weeks.

Right now, I have two more July blocks to make for some of the quilting bees and then I think I will be working on some old WIPs that are pileing up in my sewing closet.

Even More Quilting Bee Blocks - June/July

I am now part of five quilting bees on flickr and I have been super busy making blocks.

For the Sweet Dreams Quilting Bee...

For sunflowerquilt in June

and


For Julie Antinucci in July I am still working on her block to be made from these fabrics


For the Sew Kid at Heart Quilting Bee...

For sewdeerlyloved in June

and


For Midland Design in June


For Skovy in June


For Ariel Quilts in June


For Twenty-Eighth Street in July, I made two string blocks, but completely forgot to take a picture before mailing them. Doh! Maybe she will take a pick and I can link it later...

For hanies in July


For the Sew Kid at Heart II Quilting Bee...

Starting in July for aviva_hadas

and


For the BUZZCUTS Quilting Bee...

For JAmundsen in June


For NamawsBuzyQuiltn in July


For the Stash Busting International Quilting Bee...

For Sewwunderful in June


For Maydela in July

Yeah!!!

Yeehaw! I got my DQS6 quilt in the mail today. It is very bright like I like and it has tons of polka dots in it just for me!



It came from Lurline in Australia... How exciting! I really do like it a lot (can't you tell)! Now to show it off to all my friends and then find it a spot on the quilt wall! My kids are already trying to run away with it in their grimy fingers...