Color Challenge for June 2012

This month's color palette was chosen by Vicki Welsh at Field Trips in Fiber.

I loved the colors but knew I didn't have much time to sew.  I found a focus fabric I wanted to use and then pulled colors from that and tried to keep the palette in mind.  I decided to make a large star patten and use large pieces which would go much faster.  Here is my final project for June.

UFO number 12

Wow, where did June go? This has been a very busy month for me.  This month we had vacation bible school, grandchildren for a week and went on an 8 day vacation with my brother, sister in law, and niece.  We got back on Tuesday the 26th and the only days I had to sew were Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and today.  I did have everything cut out but I have had my machine humming the last few days so that I could meet my challenges.  My UFO number 12 was a Benartex Building blocks kit( in Happy Holidays fabric ) that I have had for at least 10 years is not more.  I got the top finished and will get it quilted hopefully before Christmas.

My number 3 project is my Cinco De Mayo again.  I am going on a 5 day quilt retreat this month so I know there will be some sewing time.  That makes me happy!!

Design Wall 6-4-2012

My design wall looks crazy.  I still have my Cinco de Mayo blocks up there but have added 4 of my UFO blocks for June.  I am not sure how much sewing will get done this month.  I have VBS and grand kids all next week ( insert happy dance) and then will be on vacation for 10 days after that.  I will have sewing withdrawals by the time I get to sew again .   If I don't post in the next 3 weeks you will know why!  

Color Challenge

The color challenge for May reminded me of Christmas and I couldn't get that out of my mind so I just ran with that idea.  Here is what I made.

It is a small wall hanging, pattern by Judydidit designs.  I think it turned out pretty cute.  When my Granddaughter comes in a couple weeks I will have her add some glitz and bling to it.  I love the colors chosen for June and can;t wait to get started.

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