Happy Easter Scrappiness

I think I have narrowed down what projects I plan on working on for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge 2019.  Of course microspools are front and center.  Thanks to Sally at The Objects of Design for her pattern and many laughs reading her blog.  I hope she reads my blog and let's Molly know that I did include a kitty fabric in the aqua microspools.  Here are a few more April aqua spools.

My second challenge project will be Cake Walk, a Lori Holt/Bee in My Bonnet pattern.  I had made one cake several years ago and pulled some fabric for the next one but it somehow got put on the shelf.  My plan is to make two cakes a month which seems do-able.

I also want to use ribbons and embellishments that I picked up on a few trips to make the cakes memorable/sentimental to me.  When I get the opportunity to go to London I always go to Fortnum & Mason to shop for edible goodies and I included one of their ribbons on this cake.  The first time I went to London it was in February and the daffodils were bloom at Green Park next to Buckingham Palace so I appliqued a daffodil on top.  I still need to do some embellishing on the daffodil.

My second aqua cake still needs the cherries on top and I am loving it already!  The Eiffel Tower background along with some rose ribbon is perfect!  The cake block really isn't wonky it is just the amazing job I do as a photographer.  I did pick up the ribbon in Paris the last time I was lucky enough to visit and it was kinda expensive.  When I got home I was a JoAnn's and I think I saw the same ribbon there at a oh so much cheaper price.  I haven't looked since and I really don't care because the ribbon reminds me of my last Paris trip.  I am anxious to applique those cherries.

Finally, since it is Easter I couldn't pass up an opportunity to share my sort of aqua bunny that is also an ongoing project thanks to Sally at The Objects of Design.

I am linking up with everyone else at the Rainbow Scrap Challenge today.

Happy Easter!

Cheers,

Debi

Aqua!

I can hardly believe I am keeping up with the RSC for a second month but then aqua, or Seaglass to me, is one of most favorite colors!  I do have an issue as aqua and turquoise blend together in my world.  I made a few aqua microspools this week and tried to avoid turquoise and I think I achieved that goal.

I know, not the most exciting photo but it is what it is! 

Also, I don't buy quilt magazines normally but the latest issue of Quiltmaker had a pattern and article that I was interested in so it ended up in my shopping cart.  There was an article on tiny quilt blocks by Lynn Carson Harris.  Her helpful hints were to use a new sewing machine needle, a thin thread, a single throat plate, and a short stitch length.  Hmmm, I think I use one or two of those helpful hints as I really like a single throat plate and thin thread.  I should really change my needle more often.  I never shorten my stitch length although my machine is normally set at a smaller length.

I hope to work on a few more aqua spools as well as a UFO that has been lingering for way too long and share them next time.  In the meantime, why not visit Scrap Happy Saturday to see how others interpret aqua, turquoise, or Seaglass.

Cheers!

Debi

OMG April Goal

My goal for the One Monthly Goal in April is to continue to work on En Provence, the Quiltville mystery quilt from about 2-3 years ago.  In February I attended a quilt retreat and worked on sewing a lot of the pieces and parts together.  I thank the Stashbusters yahoo group for their heads up on preparing for a retreat as I spent a lot of time cutting ahead of time so I could spend my retreat time sewing. 

I still need to trim quite a few blocks but once that is done I can start the assembly process.  I have showed this completed block so many times that I thought I would share the book I am reading to help set the mood.  Plus a snack is always important to keep up my energy when sewing and macarons are on the menu.  These particular macarons came from Aldi's and are excellent.

Check out what everyone else has planned for April at Elm Street Quilts April Goal Setting.

Cheers!

Debi

Adorable Microspools

Sally at The Objects of Design has been working on spool blocks in a variety of sizes.  When she posted the pattern for her microspools I wanted to play along.  I decided to make a few green spools and link up with everyone at Scrap Happy Saturday. 

You can also see the spools I made several years ago and linked up during a green month that are still in the waiting to get done stage.

I made the larger spools to make the Spoolin' Around quilt in More Adventures with Leaders and Enders by Bonnie Hunter.  I am not organized enough to do leaders and enders so I make a few blocks every now and then.

I may end up trying to make the Spoolin Around quilt in microsize!  These microspools may be my new obsession!  Thanks Sally for sharing your pattern.

Cheers,

Debi

More Bunny Love

My goal for this month was to make a few more bunnies.  It's true what they say, rabbits multiply!  Mine didn't multiply as much as I had hoped, but I am slowly moving forward.

I did have fun with a few bunnies as I used some bunny fabric I have been hoarding for years.  Perhaps you know how that goes when you just can't fine the right project to use that special fabric.  I can't think of anything more special than bunny fabric bunnies.

Last month my time got away with me and I didn't link up to show the finish of the boot quilt I made for my niece.  Not only did I get it done it was shipped and received!  My niece loved the quilt which made me happy.  I hope she uses it until it is worn out!

Another goal I had last month was to work on En Provence, the Bonnie Hunter mystery quilt from several years ago.  I attended a retreat and did get quite a bit done but really not much to share other than lots of baggies full of various 3" squares.  I would bet En Provence shows up again as another goal!

Thankfully I am a little more organized this month and not only am I linking up with OMG March Finish but I am actually linking up before the last day of the month which amazes me.

Cheers,

Debi

A Few Strings

Recently, I went to an organizational meeting for a new quilt group in my area.  Not sure it is for me but they want to make a raffle quilt of red, white and blue strings and I ended up volunteering to make a few.  Over the weekend I made six blocks and will get them turned in soon.

I thought I might link up with Love Laugh Quilt today.  Crazy talk from me since I normally only post for OMG.  Who knows what's next!

Seems like it is great timing to do a few string blocks since there is a String Blog Hop going on over at Creatin in the Sticks. 

Cheers!

Debi

OMG Bunny Love

I was doing great at posting for OMG each month and then last month happened, whoops.  Let me see if I can get back on track. I actually did meet my goals last month and will try to share those later this month.

I should be finishing up other projects but instead I found myself starting one.  I have been eyeing the Standing Bunny quilt pattern (see tutorial section) from The Objects of Design and finally decided it was time to give it a try.  I had also been thinking of Elizabeth Hartman's bunny patterns too but Sally's won out.  So yesterday I made a few bunnies.

Last night I ran outside just before dark to take my photo and then realized I was missing something.  Can you see what is missing?

  

Yep, those bunny feet! 

The only change to the pattern I made was on the little ear.  I decided to make my ear flip like Cathy did at Sane, Crazy, Crumby Quilting. 

My goal this month is to make more bunnies! 

Hop on over to Elm Street Quilts and see what everyone is up to.

Cheers!

Debi