Category Archives: quilts

Time Flies

Posted on March 28, 2010 by ginabean • 5 Comments
Has it really been two weeks since I’ve posted? Man, where does the time go?
I have tons of crafting going on and lots to show you, but I probably should takes some pictures of it all first. This is one project on my list that I have been really trying to get completed. It is the border for my appliqued quilt. The quilt top took me a year and I had in my mind that it is going to take me just as long to do the borders, but I am ready to get it done. I have been making a real effort to work on it as much as I can. I also picked up these great needles that are fab-u-lous for applique. (Clover Black Gold #10 Sharps) A friend suggested them and they are worth the money. (about a buck a needle) Maybe it won’t take me another year after all. Here’s hoping it doesn’t.

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Wonka, Wonka

Posted on February 17, 2010 by ginabean • 14 Comments
This quilt reminds me of candy. I think I’m gonna call it Willie Wonky.
It measures about 41″ X 41″ and each block measures 12″ finished.
If you have been following my blog, you will know that for about the last 2 months, I have been sewing my brains out! It feels good to have gotten so much done, but as of today, I am officially burnt out. Yes, it’s official. I have hit the wall. I started a new quilt yesterday, and today I thought, “I must be freakin‘ crazy.” Seriously, put the rotary cutter down slowly and step way from the quilt block. And that is just what I did. It feels good, too! The only thing is, why the heck is my UFO list just as long as ever. It doesn’t seem to be getting any smaller for some reason. Hummm….

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Out Of My Norm

Posted on February 16, 2010 by ginabean • 7 Comments
Applique is not really my thing. I love the way it looks, but it is not often that I can sit still long enough to actually do it. I took on this quilt to get me out of my comfort zone and try something new. At first I hated it, but now I am kind of getting into a groove and enjoying it. (Having a great teacher helps.) I should tell you that I started this quilt OVER a YEAR ago. It is a slow process for me, but I’m getting it done. I finally got the main blocks put together and it was a huge feat for me. Now I have to add some pieced borders and a large applique border all the way around. I think when it is finished, it will be a 94″ x 94″ quilt. It should be about another year for me to get the borders done. (Not Kidding)
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One Little Monkey…

Posted on February 15, 2010 by ginabean • 3 Comments

Jumpin’ on the Bed!
The disappearing 9-patch is all done. And Fletcher is feeling a lot better. As you can probably tell.
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A Wonky Sunday

Posted on February 14, 2010 by ginabean • 6 Comments
Fletcher caught a virus (from a family member who shall remain nameless, but you know who you are and what you’ve done) so things have been quite around the house today while he was resting. I got a chance to make a few Wonky blocks while he was napping. I am going to make a small quilt alternating the star and log cabin blocks. I’m thinking about adding a pieced border to it. I’m just hoping I don’t get sick, too. And I’m really hoping the Hubby doesn’t get sick, if you know what I mean. (men can be so dramatic when they’re sick)
Filed Under: family, quilts

Another UFO

Posted on February 7, 2010 by ginabean • 4 Comments
I’ve keep my momentum going this weekend and I got another UFO a little closer to being checked off my list. I finished piecing this disappearing 9-patch and I got a border put on it. It is all ready to be quilted and the binding put on. I hope to get that completed this week. I’ll be glad to get this checked off the list.
Here’s my little buddy in his “fort” made from my quilts. He has really enjoyed playing in it.

It got a little out of control and took over the whole living room. Hubby and I ended up huddling in the corner in the only chair left to sit in. We have now convinced Fletch to make it smaller and freed up a couple chairs, but he won’t give up the ottomans.
I’ll be picking the winner of the Ruffle Clutch giveaway tomorrow. I didn’t mention it, but I am going to draw a random number to determine the winner.

Filed Under: life, quilts

Ima Quilt Mush Ean

Posted on February 4, 2010 by ginabean • 7 Comments
Still taking advantage of being at home, I got the Hope Valley 9-patch all finished up. This has turned out to be one of my favorite quilts. The bright colors are making these snowy days feel better. I should take a picture to show you, but my little boy has used my quilts to make “forts” all over the living room. The room is a total disaster, but it makes me smile every time I look at that mess. I love that the quilts that bring me joy are bringing him joy in a non-traditional way.
Hey, at least they are getting used, right.
The latest forecast is calling for more winter weather this weekend. Yuck. I picked up a new purse pattern and some fabric today, so I am all ready to go. Hey, some people get milk and bread when they are calling for bad weather, I get fabric. A girl’s gotta have priorities! A friend of mine got some beautiful fabric today to make this quilt and it’s kinda got me feeling like I want to make one, too. So many quilts, so little time! I have about 3 quilts started that I need to get finished before I start a new one, but it is just so fun to start something new! (focus Gina!)
I’m hoping we don’t lose power with the bad weather. Keep your fingers crossed. Happy Sewing!
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Day 4 and Holding

Posted on February 2, 2010 by ginabean • 3 Comments

Today is the fourth day I am stuck in the house due to bad weather. It is freezing rain this morning and the roads are still bad, so I will not be going anywhere today. I’m over it! I mean, I have been getting tons for sewing done, but I’m over being stuck in the house. I like to have the freedom to go whenever I want. Ahhh! I might actually take a ride with my hubby while he clears the snow off of a parking lot. Not the most fun thing in the world, but at least I will get out of the house for a bit. On that note, I did actually get showered and dressed this morning so I guess I would be prepared if I did go watch him clear a snowy lot. I can take my 9-patch that I got quilted yesterday and work on sewing the binding down. If my finger holds up (I can’t seem to sew using a thimble) I might just have this quilt checked off my list by tomorrow. I will say, snowy days have been good for getting me focused on getting UFO’s done.
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Snowed In

Posted on February 1, 2010 by ginabean • 5 Comments

If you know me, then you know that when it snows… I do NOT leave the house. I do not go anywhere! I stay home and camp out for the duration. And being that I am home, I am taking full advantage of that and getting lots of sewing done. I finally got the Love quilt quilted and bound. It is ALL finished and the hubby nicely held it up in our snowy front yard so I could take a picture. Good man! I am going to continue to work through my UFO list and get some more things made today. Happy sewing, everyone!

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New Purse Pattern

Posted on January 24, 2010 by ginabean • 2 Comments
If you haven’t seen them, Pat Bravo has come out with some new purse patterns. I ordered one a couple of weeks ago and this weekend I got to put one together. This is the Verona pattern. I think her patterns are great. They were easy to follow, and she really spells every step out, so it is a perfect pattern for beginners.

I haven’t made any progress in getting the 9-patch I made at the first of the year and the Love quilt quilted. I did get the borders put on the Love quilt, but I was lazy about getting a picture of it. Finally, today I got my husband to hold it up for me. The lighting in the basement doesn’t do much for the quilt.(It’s been raining all day here, so I couldn’t take my usual outside pictures.) I’m not loving the border fabric I choose, but it is what it is, I guess. I wish I had used fabric with more of the aqua color in it instead. That’s what happens when you don’t take your quilt with you to the fabric store to pick out borders. Maybe this week I will get at least one of these quilts done. (Not making any promises, though. I’ve been kind of lazy lately.) I have several projects on my “to do” list besides the 2 quilts. I would like to make a couple of gumdrop pillows for the living room. I also got fabric in December to make some pajamas and I would like to get those done, too. I am always thinking about the next quilt to start, of course. I have a couple that were started last year and never finished. I should be a good girl and get those finished before I start another. (In a perfect world.) My great, great Aunt called yesterday. She received the quilt I made her in the mail and she was so excited. I could tell how much she appreciated it and that made my day! It makes you feel good when you can tell someone really enjoys getting a “handmade gift”. (Not everyone does.) Let’s see, what else… Oh, I have really been working hard on my applique quilt. It has only taken a solid year +, but I finally got the main part put together. Yes, I said year. Don’t judge. Now I have to work on the border, which in theory sound simple. Like, “yeah, I just have the border left and I’m finished.” But not THIS border. I’m pretty sure it will take me another year just to do the appliqued border. Ahhh… applique. What was I thinking? I let a friend borrow it, so as soon as I get it back, I’ll post some pictures of it so you can all be amazed at my awesomeness. (hee, hee)
And finally, I just have one thing left to say, “Brett” .
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