Work In Progress Update - March 17th - 21st UPDATE.

Short post.

I tried to work on everything, but due to life, NOTHING got done.

Sorry, the placemats all got quilted and trimmed, but that's it.

Sorry folks, no pictures this week!

March 3rd - 7th Work in Progress (week) UPDATE

Okay, so it's not even noon yet today (Friday), and I basically have my list done. 

1.  Piece 4 Women of the Bible blocks - done. (with pictures!)

Week 8, Tamar

Week 9 Potiphar's Wife

Week 10 - Moses' Mom

Week 12 - Rahab.

 

Yes, I realize I skipped Week 11, Miriam, but I am going to do it next week.  I only skipped ahead to 12, because it was one I cut out, and the pieces were many different sizes - but similar, so I didn't want to bag them and mix them up.  So I actually pieced it first.  In the grand scheme of things, I ahead again, so it doesn't really matter... but next week my "goals" include piecing two more blocks... and week 11 is one of those!

I also managed to get all the tutorials made and posted.  So successful week for this quilt!

 

 

2.  Trace and colour Month 3 of Gingerbread Squared.  Done

 

Yes, the picture is sideways, but that's okay.  I don't like them much at this stage, much prefer them when they are all done. 

I used Prismacolour pens (in 005 size) for this, and don't like it.  I love the pens, and easier for me to find than using only Micron Pigma, but I didn't like the size.  I got some of the 01 for next block, and will try them then....  But I do like the other pens - and they come in lighter colours which is good for me.  :)

 

3.  Cut out 2 weeks WOB.  I actually cut out three weeks, because it just made sense in my (lack of) organization I am using for this quilt.

 

4. Work on handquilting.  Um nope.  Blame it on my current kidney stones, and that chair being way to uncomfortable for them.

 

5. Work on embroider of fish quilt (Month 2).  yes.  Got a fair bit of it done.  Will post pictures when it is all done.  Changed a couple of the colours... but I think it looks good.  And the way it was patterned to my colour blindness looked REALLY bad... and apparently my method looks good to colour seeing people too - so Win win!

 

6.  4 Placemats applique cut out and bordes applique pieces done.  YES. DONE.  Well, didn't cut out the hearts for the center, but that's because wasn't ironing them yet anyways. HAHA.

 

7.  Read Leah's week in Women of the Bible.  Done.  And you'll just have to take my word for it!

 

So I still have the weekend to get more done (embroidery!!!), and then on to next week.  Which will be interesting with the little one home.  :)

The next Two Weeks are CRAZY!!

So, out of the next 14 days, I only have 1 day where everyone is at work/school.   And that one day that everyone is gone, I am supposed to do the follow up to last weeks hospital visits - and get in my volunteer session for the week AT the school.

So, these two weeks again, are going to be Work In Progress WEEKS!  Then hopefully everything will get back to normal.

So, for this week.  March 3rd - 7th.  GOALS:
1. Piece 4 Women of the Bible Blocks
2. Trace and colour block 3 of Gingerbread Squared
3. Cut out 2 weeks of Women of the Bible blocks
4. Cut out the applique pieces of 4 placemants, and get iron and stitch the border pieces down.
5. Read the weeks readings for Leah

Other things to work on, the embroidery of Hook Line and Sinker, and hand quilting the Downton Abbey quilt!


I am going to include next weeks goals too... though I will wrap of this week on Friday (and maybe add to the goals, if I get lots done.....  haha. MAYBE).
March 10th - 14th GOALS:
1. Piece 2 Women of the Bible blocks
2.  Get the piecing and appliquing done of the 4 placemat tops.
3. Baste the two quilts for siblings
4. Write out the cutting directions for ANY two Women of the Bible quilt blocks.
5.  Read the weeks reading for Tamar (daughter in law of Judah)

And of course work on embroidery and hand quilting.

I also have goals for the month.... but I want to be able to expand them as the month goes on, if I get things done as planned!!

Well, off to get stuff done ;)

Work In Progress Wednesday.... WAIT! Not quite!

Okay,

So this Wednesday I won't be around during the day, as I am at my kids school ALL Day. 

And seeing as I also have a bunch of committment Tuesday and Thursday, I am going to make all week eligable to get my "goals" done - and going to try and add a bit more....

1.  Get the curtains shortened for the kids. (4 total)
2.  Get the pieces for the next set of placemat traced out for applique.
3.  Finish 3 Women of the Bible blocks - and get the tutorials up.
4.  Finish Block 2 embroidery for Gingerbread squared

And, for "extra credit" finish hand quilting the left side of the row on Downton Abbey quilt - that hasn't been worked on this month due to embroidery :(.  So ya, extra points if I get to that too!!

I am counting till Friday night for this - so five days.  Which means 2 days, and 3 evenings to work on this.... lets see.  It is a fair chunk of work to be honest, so I'm hopeful.  But these are my goals.  As Friday night the kids are back.  Sunday I need the next block for Women of the Bible.  Saturday we all meet for the embroidery BOM's... so yep.  Time to go!

Work In Progress Wednesday - Goals

Okay, so today one of the kids is off work.... so may be doing things with her, so may not be as productive as normal.  Plus I'm not 100% well, so I don't really have it in me to sit at the machine or stand and iron - or stand at the cutting board and cut out a quilt.  I would still like to accomplish a few things before hubby gets home sometime after 9pm though.

1.  Finish the first Gingerbread Squared block.  I am about 1/2 way done the last blue, then I have a bit of silver, and done.... so want to get that finished.
2. Read up on Rebekah, which is this weeks Women of the Bible. 
3.  At least start crayoning the 2nd Gingerbread squared block.  I have less than 10 days to get it done, so I'm scrambling a bit (doesn't have to be done, but I want it done.  LOL).

I think these are all doable... and I'm also a little keen on sitting on the couch with a good novel or two.  So we'll see....

Update later on progress - and hopefully a couple pictures!

Work in Progress Wednesday Recap...

Todays Goals:
1. Iron the binding for the snowman placemats - to make it ready to go.
2. Finish the next two Women of the Bible quilt blocks - Rachel and Leah (with pictures for tutorial).
3. Put the binding on a minimum of 2 placemats, preferably all 4.
4. Cut the rest of the white fabric for blocks for Gingerbread squared.
5. Read up to this week for the Women of the Bible Quilt (this weeks readings, and I think I missed one of last week - read most but not all I believe).

And, if time permits, trace out the next Gingerbread Squared block, so it is at least ready for tinting...

Okay...
#1 and 3.  Done.  All 4 completely done.  So happy.

 



2.  Women of the bible blocks.... DONE(and pictures won't upload... but they are on my facebook ;))

3, and BONUS, and 4, 100% done (and you'll have to take my word for it as there are no pictures...

Now trying to get motivation to accomplish SOMETHING till the husband gets home at 10pm... but unlikely... I just spent 2 hours watching TV online... and yeah, motivation GONE!

Work in Progress Wednesday - Goals

Okay, so I haven't been at my machine since last Wednesday - I've been busy hand embroidering.  I'd say I'm about 1/2 way done the first Gingerbread Squared block... which is definate progress, but each block is a lot more than I was thinking....and to think my goal is to have TWO of these blocks done by March 1.  Yikes.

Todays Goals:
1.  Iron the binding for the snowman placemats - to make it ready to go.
2.  Finish the next two Women of the Bible quilt blocks - Rachel and Leah (with pictures for tutorial).
3.  Put the binding on a minimum of 2 placemats, preferably all 4.
4.  Cut the rest of the white fabric for blocks for Gingerbread squared.
5.  Read up to this week for the Women of the Bible Quilt (this weeks readings, and I think I missed one of last week - read most but not all I believe).

And, if time permits, trace out the next Gingerbread Squared block, so it is at least ready for tinting....

Oh the fun.  Lots to do today.  Best get started I think.....

Pictures later if I actually accomplish anything worth taking pictures of!!

Work In Progress Wednesday SUCCESS!

Okay, so I am definately going to make this a regular thing.

Todays goals were:
1. Finish piecing the spools quilt.
2. Quilt 2 placemats.
3. Embroider 1 block for Hook Line and Sinker.

Well.  I did it.
I also,
Basted the remaining 2 placemats
and quilted the remaining 2 placemats.

They just need binding now - which I have stitched together in strips, but not pressed, folded, or attached in any way.
I quilted them free motion.  First time doing free motion.  And I shake.  A fair bit.  And it comes out in my free motion...,. makes for an interesting effect.  But.  I am still happy with em, and will use them, because I think they are oh. so cute.

Here are some pics:

Month 1 block 1 of Hook Line Sinker (finished yesterday)

Month 1, Block 2, hook line sinker (also finished yesterday) 

Month 1 Block 3, hook Line, Sinker (finished today!!! ONLY one more block to go for this months BOM to be done on THIS quilt!!!)

1st 2 placemats.  Quilted free motion in loops.  Not overly impressed, but glad with my effort.  Will be bound, in black, by machine, later this week.

Placemat 3, and 4, done with just a meander.  More happy.  Will be bound in black, by machine, later this week. 

 

 

Tomorrow, maybe I will get the last Hook Line Sinker block done for this month!!  Then on to the Gingerbread block (hoping to get 2 done of them for this month....).  Yippee!

Sickies - and Work In Progress Wednesday!

Well, the flu hit our house, and ran over it like crazy for almost 2 weeks!!

In that time I have gotten VERY little done.

However I have started 2 new quilts.... that counts for something.... right?

So this year, I have 2 Block of the Months going, 2 Block of the weeks going.  And a "table runner of the month", which I have basically turned into "placemats of the month", as in our house we use placemats like crazy, but not so much tablerunners... may keep 1 or two as table runners, as Christmas I am always looking for one.  We'll see.

Anyways, now that everyone seems to be going back to work/school today, I think it's time to get motivated and get working on some of this stuff. 

Number one goal today, finish the spools quilt top.  Goal two would be to quilt at least 1, if not 2 of the placemats I have "almost" done.  As I don't think my head can yet handle the basting spray to spray baste the other 2 placemats.   Goal three would be to embroider another Hook Line and Sinker quilt block.    I'll be happy if I only get Goal 1 done, but would be super impressed if I got all three done.... or at least 3 started.... that would put me in great shape for the rest of the week.  Especially as I may keep the little one home from school on Friday!

Here is a picture of the block I hope to get embroidered today - all tinted and ready to go!!

As a side note, hoping to make Work In Progess Wednesday a regular thing here.... to keep everyone updated on various progress and to keep me on track a bit!!