Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Works in Slow Progress

No finishes lately, although several projects in the works. Most of my WIPs are stored away in plastic containers, but I managed to snap a couple pictures.

On a whim, I pulled two Kona solids from my stash - Olive and Ivy - and made some blocks using the stack and slash method without a ruler. Here they are lined up on my design wall. I'm calling this one Olive Bar. It reminds me of Denyse Schmidt's Strings Attached quilts.


My confetti wall hanging is in the final binding stage. I can't wait to run it through the washer and dryer to get that crinkly look!


I'm itching to finish these and a few bigger projects, but it's the end of the semester at my university. Between grading and writing, I don't have much time for sewing right now. I'm in serious need of a sewcation!

Finally, what I know you've been waiting for... another shameless cat on a quilt picture:


This is one of those rare moments when Elkie hasn't taken over my comfy office chair.

I'm pleased to be participating in the Fresh Sewing Day and Small Blog Meet at Lily's Quilts.

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Happy May Day, friends and visitors, old and new!
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14 comments:

  1. Heidi StaplesMay 1, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    I love that confetti quilt!!

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  2. Taryn V.May 1, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    There is nothing I love more than a crinkly quilt!!! I am always antsy to throw them in the wash. The greens on Olive Bar look great together!

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    1. SarahMay 1, 2012 at 10:00 AM

      Thanks, Taryn. I love that moment when you pull a warm, crinkled quilt out of the dryer!

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  3. Janine @ Rainbow HareMay 1, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Happy May Day! I love your confetti quilt. I can't work out how to follow your blog, btw :)

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    1. SarahMay 1, 2012 at 11:04 AM

      Thanks, Janine! I just added the links to follow the blog. Still figuring out this blogging business! :-)

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  4. TriciaMay 1, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    That confetti wall hanging looks super cool! I bet you can't wait to get it done and up on your wall.

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    1. SarahMay 1, 2012 at 6:25 PM

      Yes, I'm very excited to get it up on the wall! Thanks for the kind comment, Tricia!

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  5. PaigeMay 1, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    I love Olive Bar! I'm really loving solids only quilts right now but I've never made one! www.paperstarfish.prettyposies.com

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    1. SarahMay 1, 2012 at 6:24 PM

      Thanks, Paige! I've been a bit obsessed with solids lately, especially with all those great colors out there!

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  6. Chez RooMay 1, 2012 at 11:36 PM

    I'm looking forward to seeing the confetti quilt!

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    1. SarahMay 2, 2012 at 8:46 AM

      I'll be sure to post a picture! It's a fun quilt to make.

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  7. MinaMay 3, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    Hi Sarah! Stopping by from the Small Blog Meet.

    I love how the colors work together on your olive bar. I have been wanting to work more with solids.

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    1. SarahMay 6, 2012 at 4:59 AM

      Thanks, Mina! I'm excited to finish this one.

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