The Big Race

Last weekend we took the kids over to the BMX bike races that my friend Talia suggested.  Her kids are big time racers.  She informed me of a cute little Big Wheel race for the little ones.  It isn't really a race, but all the little ones going around a bumpy track and they get a trophy at the end.  Jake was so excited and loved every minute of it.  He now wants to learn to ride a bike so he can be like the big boys.  It was so much fun to see him get so excited about his trophy and want to show it to everyone.  So much fun to see him enjoy himself so much!

Queen of Hearts

Finished a fun little table runner this weekend.  I used a few Buggy Barn blocks as my inspiration.  I love the way it turned out!

I love getting a fun quick project done BEFORE the actual holiday hits.  Check out my etsy store for this runner and other Valentine inspired items.

Quilting Question

Many of the blogs I read have a list of completed projects or flickr groups of finished quilts etc.  Some post when the quilt top is completed.  Some post when the quilt has been quilted and bound. 

So my question is, when is a quilt at a point where it can be added to the completed list?  Once the top is sewn?  Or not until it can actually be used as a quilt? 

Thoughts?

January Progress

So I mentioned in this post I was going to use some Bliss for the Buggy Barn quilt Crazy Little Thing Called Love.  I've made a few blocks.

I made these 3 blocks last week.  They went together easily and quickly.  I was kind of dreading sewing all the pieces but if you chain sew them the blocks sew together quickly.  I was also excited because I didn't have a ton of time and it was nice to get all 3 blocks done.  I felt like I actually got somewhere.  You know when you spend the day sewing little pieces and at the end of the day you don't feel like you got much accomplished.  I get discouraged and fall out of love with those projects.  So getting 3 cute blocks completely done in limited time I was thrilled.  I couldn't wait to continue with the blocks.

I had a few hours this weekend.  Things didn't go quite as smooth....

These blocks should have taken me about two hours tops.  I put the freeze paper on the back of the fabric -- and CUT IT!  Even stopping to think, these won't be reversed will they?  No, cut away...and I did.  And guess what - everything was reversed and they just don't go together reversed.  I was so irritated with myself.  So using pieces big enough (my first picks looked much better) I cut out and slowed down to make sure I was doing everything right the second time around.  A few hours later I finally had these 6 blocks to show for my days worth of work!

Even with the set back, I'm loving this line and these blocks.  I can't wait to get these finished.  I just have the word LOVE to cut out - and than I can put it together.  I'm hoping by next weekend I'll have it done and ready to quilt.  I'm kind of wishing I had decided to make the bigger quilt.  But I think this will make a sweet baby quilt.  If only I knew someone having a girl sometime soon!  If anyone is keeping a secret let me know, you'll want to get your name on this quilt!

Tuesday is the first day of my week

After not working out, and eating not great yesterday, I'm taking the right to have Tuesday be my first day of the week. 

Workout  - up at 5AM - Check
Ate well - stayed around 1000 calories today - Check
Made dinner for everyone - check
Got some sewing done - check
Got some quilting done - check

AND its only 6pm!  I've got grocery shopping, house to straighten, kids to be early, and some more sewing!  I think I've been pretty productive today....considering I worked all day too!  I wish all days could go like today.

Menu Monday on Tuesday

I wasn't going to put together a menu this week, as at my house we are all on different eating diets this week - but I decided I can make it work.

Monday - KFC (great way to start out right)
Tuesday - Steak for Mike, Garden Burger for me, Leftovers for the boys
Wednesday - Taco Salad
Thursday - Shells w/ salad
Friday - Rump Roast
Saturday - Eggs cups

January 2011 Projects

In an attempt to stay more productive I am going to start listing out projects each month I would like to complete.  Hopefully I'll be able to go above and beyond, but if not, I hope to at least accomplish the ones on my list.

New Quilt -

I've been searching for a fun quilt to make from Bliss.  I am loving this line!  I've finally decided to make a  this quilt.

Its a smaller version of the original Crazy Little Thing Called Love quilt by Buggy Barn Quilts.  I have loved my larger version that hangs in my house this time of year.  I think this quilt in Bliss could be my new favorite!

UFO Quilts:
Remember this one?

I had one block in the lower right hand corner that was turned the wrong way.  So I unpicked it.  I now need to sew it back together and get the borders on.  I love this table topper and need one for my table, so I'm hoping to get this one done soon!

Quilting projects:
I'm hoping both of the above projects will be quilted in January.

I am also wanting to get this quilt done in the next week.

I have a cute snowflake pantograph I want to try out.  I have only done a few pantos, so it will be a fun challenge for me.

I also have my new nephew Dylan's quilt all ready to quilt.  That is the next one up, hopefully tonight!

Binding projects:

- Car mat for Marta

- Baby Dylan's quilt

- Bliss Love quilt

- Star runner quilt

I think I've got my work cut out for me!  I'm excited and I think these can all easily be done.