Snowy Sewy Day

Some of you may have heard that we had a wee little bit o' snow in Denver over the weekend.  Just a tiny little foot or so dumped in our backyard over 24 hours... 

But it was my favorite sort of snow- CO spring snow!  Here today, gone tomorrow.  Basically, we got a fabulous Saturday Snow Day in the house- I sewed, the kids did crafts and watched a movie, and The Hubby chilled when not helping with said crafts.  And then, it all melted away, leaving us with temps near 80 degrees by today!

Before the weather got so darn gorgeous, I did take advantage of that snow day, as I mentioned.  More pink/purple/orange blocks!

Hooray!  I seriously could have kept going and going and going, but...  this is a baby quilt and I wanted it to be a manageable size for the baby.  When finished w/white-on-white borders, the blocks come in at 12 inches...

See?

Isn't it fun?  I've been enjoying playing w/out borders lately but I really really love this matryoshka fabric for a little girl.  And it ties it all together so nicely. And makes the size just right.  And also is good for me- using up that much of one of my favorite fabrics has been a big step in my battle against hoard-itis!Actually, many of the fabrics in this quilt were ones I would have previously hoarded.  Like some of those amazing new Brandon Mablys.  My god, I want them all. Oh- and wait til you see what I picked out for the binding...

But what is fabric for if not to be used and enjoyed, right?

Now I need to get of my bum and baste and quilt these last two tops.  Both are for babies not yet here, but, they will be eventually. And I have one more to go.

I also finally finished the 2 blocks for Jacquie's Project Improv auction quilts.

They are *finally*getting mailed tomorrow, I swear!

And then, after we survive Annie's big 8th birthday on Thurs and our first time ever hosting a slumber party on Sat., I'll move on to another Project Improv piece.

Comments

[Ruth]

The quilt is really fun!!

[Amy]

I too love that nesting doll fabric - must work on my quilt that will use it... (eventually.)

[LauraJ]

That is a fantastic baby quilt! Wish I were reborn as a baby to recieve something this fun!

[Nichole]

Love the baby quilt! It is great and the border fabric is perfect, even if it is hard to let go. You inspire me not to hoard. I need to do a cleansing sort and break up the "collections" like you did. I think that would help me, too.

[MichelleB]

I love the quilt! I have some of that matryoshka fabric, and haven't figured out what to do with it. A border is a fabulous idea! Good for you for cutting into fabric you want to hoard. I need to do that because the stash is getting out of control, and there's so much that I just don't want to cut into.

[Samantha]

Thanks, Michelle- I will look forward to seeing what you do with yours!

Cut something- it feels GREAT!
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[Samantha]

Hi, Nichole! Not only did reorganizing my fabric help me think outside my usual box, it also helped me find stuff I'd forgotten about...
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[Samantha]

That's quite a compliment, thanks! But do you want to start over for real? I never want to see the teen years again!
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[Samantha]

What are your plans for the fabric? It's such a fun one...
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[Samantha]

Thanks, ruth- hope the recipients agree!
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[Debra Spincic]

Not hoarding, using fabrics from different lines together, sewing and sewing? Am I at the right blog?? *wink*

super!!

[Samantha]

You ARE at the right blog- let's see how long I can keep it up!
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[Hedgehog]

Love the colors and the angles!

[Rita]

Love the wonky blocks. I too really need to step outside of my square! Your fabric choices are great.

Avid reader of your blog
Rita
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[cher]

great to see you cutting loose and having such fun Sam-re-organizing the stash can be so inspiring! great pattern idea too.