UFO for May

When the number 2 UFO was drawn for May I was pretty excited, it was the same project that was my UFO for April.  I had big vision of working on several more of my Cinco De Mayo blocks.  As it turned out it was just that... a big vision. Where in the world did the month of May go??!  On Sunday of this week, I knew I wasn't going to get blocks finished so I pulled my #3 UFO which was an easy table runner and started that.  I needed to make the table runner as a gift for my high school best friend anyway.  I finished the table runner and sadly the Cinco De Mayo still remains a UFO.  I will pick it up again when #3 is drawn.  This month my #12 is a Christmas quilt.  That should be fun and at least make me think it is cool.  

Design wall 5-28-2012

Today is a holiday and is pretty laid back at my house.  I have spent the morning cleaning my sewing room.  I finally have it in pretty good shape if you don't look in the closet!  That is a job for another day. My design wall has the beginnings of a table runner that I am going to give to a good friend later this summer.  I think is is so summer time with the green and the strawberries.

 Memorial Day( and every day) I am so thankful today for the men and women, like my Dad, who were willing to give up the comfort of their homes and time with their families so that the rest of us can have the freedom to be with our families!! Thanks Dad, I love you and miss you!!!

Stash Report 5-27-2012

This is the first weekend  that I have been able to spend at home and I took full advantage of it.  I made my color challenge yesterday and used 2.5 yards of fabric total.  Today I worked on a UFO on my list, finished knitting a scarf and worked on some jewelry.  All in all- not a bad day, in fact I wish all days were like this.  Hope you have had a good weekend too. 

Week number- 22

Used this week- 2.5 yards

Used this year- 47.5 yards

Purchased this week- 0 yards

Purchased this year- 22 Yards

Busted- 25.5 yards

Design Wall - May 21,2012

Oh my goodness, I can't believe that I haven't posted since May 1!  We have been to the Kentucky Derby, the Louisville Slugger Baseball Factory and Museum, two Texas Ranger's ballgames and a vintage airplane fly in since then.  Not much time for sewing!! I went with a group of 10 friends to a town about 20 miles from my house and stayed the weekend.  We had our own mini retreat.  We didn't do much sewing but did do alot of jewelry making.  What those girls get me into!!!  My design wall today is my work from this weekend.

The necklace on the right is crocheted  wire and beads The white necklace started out as a bracelet that was too big so rather than take it apart it was reborn as a necklace and of course I had to remake the bracelet.  The colorful necklace in the middle was made for me by a friend at the retreat.  She just whipped it up from her "scrap beads".  It was a nice change from the fabric.  I have to hit the machine to get my challenge and my UFO worked on before June 1. 

Color challenge for March 2012

The subject of the April color challenge was a mold pie, proof that inspiration can come from anywhere.
 
Although the subject was gross the colors were beautiful.  I looked at my stash and found just the right fabric.  I had a charm square collection called Nell's Flower Shop by Moda.  My husband has an Aunt named Nell so this not only gave me the "excuse" to  make something for her but also to try the colors.  I think I was very successful in completing the challenge.  Now on to the May challenge... looks like a Fiesta to me!