Growth Chart

 Other than actually adding the names and measurements, I did finish my growth chart today. I used Kona Ash on the binding and I like how it turned out with the rainbow. I also machine bound it which was a HUGE improvement from the last time. I think using 2.75inch binding was the key. 

Kati taught photographing quilts tonight and it mostly just confirmed that I have no eye for photography, nor skills to go with it. There is always room for improvement, I guess. Yes, the sun spots totally white out the quilt. I may try again tomorrow with some of the tips I learned, but for now this is it. 

 I used a green print for the back because it reminded me of growing, though you probably won't ever see the back.

 And of course I made a new label out of some green ribbon I had, with the date I finished on the back. I used heat transfer material and I think that is what I will use on the front for the dates and names as well, I just can't see me embroidering the whole thing.

Tutorial found Here!

WIP Wednesday

So as to show I am not a total slacker, I am linking up over at freshly pieced. 

I think I like WIP because it makes me accountable, or at least track what I have (or haven't) been doing. I started a new project that I saw somewhere on my reader from someone but I can't remember (here). I was cutting up a bunch of 2.5 rainbow squares, so I thought I would just add 1.5 inch squares to the mix as I only needed 12 of each color. I am really digging rainbow right now and since I wanted this for all 3 of the kiddos, I figured it was gender neutral. I just finished quilting, so hopefully I will have binding cut and at least partially sewed on before SLMQG tomorrow night.

In progress:

Central Park-most of the HST are cut for the big squares. Now time to assemble the blocks.
Rainbow squares-After I got going, I was able to not repeat fabric for purples, blues or greens. Of course I need the fewest of those. So now I am debating doubling up on the Yellow (17 out of 62), Orange (23 out of 78) and Reds (21 out of 94) or trying to have all of them different prints as well. I just have so far to go! Is it cheating to use pink? I have a ton of that and technically it is light red. I am still debating.

WIP Wednesday

I know, amazing, I am actually starting a new quilt. Actually I started two (and no, I have not finished the 3 I have sitting here). But its always fun to start a new project and here are some of my 2.5 inch squares for my rainbow quilt. I haven't cut any of  my yellows yet, purples are done, and I need a ton more blue, red and oranges, but its a start. I would love to have one done for the next SLMQG meeting, but at this point I am just hoping for a quilt top, but at least its something. Let's hope this trend can keep up with school out next week. EEK!

A little dress...

I am attempting to put together a little blessing gown. With no pattern. I had an old dress with eyelets on it I thought I could just cut up and go. Things were going well till we got to the sleeves. And I realized my baby is already getting chubby and it has to open in the back or I won't be able to get it on. Now even with the buttons, I am doubtful. I am done with the top, I am hoping the bottom is easier. Just sew a tube, right? Right? Not sure why I do this to myself.

Sewing?

I would love to work on various projects bouncing around my head, but this little girl is keeping me distracted. Oh, and those 2 boys as well. Luckily Nana helped me pack it up for SLMQG Sewing Saturday and I got the back of GJ's quilt pieced and basted so now its just time to quilt and bind.  I am thinking spring break this week is going to lend itself to even less time at the sewing machine. But soon, soon. I got M's newborn shots back though. She is such a dolly!

Map of the States completed!

 I finished the quilt top for my baby two days before she was born so I could take it to SLMQG. 

 I also wanted to add a label, so using my Silhouette, I cut out my initials and date with heat transfer material and put it on some ribbon. 

 Then I just sewed it right into the binding. 

So far so good, I think I will keep it up. 

 I love all these blocks! Finished quilt is about 48 inches square. 

Learned:
1. These squares take a long time to make, but totally worth it.
2. I used the poly batting for the first time because I wanted it fuller, but that made it a pain to quilt and I probably won't do it again. Back to Warm and Natural. With a 50% off coupon of course.
3. Sewing on the binding it not for me. I tried and don't love how it turned out as I didn't do a great job and had to go back and fix several places. Maybe with practice. It was WAY faster obviously; very nice to get it done in less than an hour as opposed to days.
4. I love this quilt! I can't wait till we have our meeting on taking pictures of quilts because I am sure I am failing to let you see how totally awesome it is. :)

Been a little busy...

...cuddling with this little sweetheart. She is two weeks old today.