Rain. And more rain. We are getting tired of it, Sophie and I. She doesn't get her walks on schedule, and is going out of her mind with boredom. Today I took her for a little ride in the car, just to get her out of the house, and she actually seemed to enjoy it. She didn't get car sick anyway. So, here she is, back at home, just looking out the window at the rain coming down.
On the quilt progress front, I am determined to finish up a project for a quilt designer that has a deadline coming up. No work on any personal projects until this one is wrapped up. This is the project for which I am using honey buns of the Happy Campers fabric by American Jane for Moda. Very cute fabric. The first step in construction is to make 133 strip sets. Yes, that's right. 133. This is what 133 strip sets looks like.
Whew.
Here is what they look like all pressed and sorted out by color. Whew again.
The next step is to cut them up into 1,235,000 2 1/2" squares. Even Sophie says "You're kidding, right?"
Nope. Well, maybe just a little. (No, really I am kidding--not THAT many!)
Sophie feels like we all do about this winter weather is all.
Looking forward to the designer reveal.
Posted by: Mary Flynn | March 04, 2010 at 04:48 AM
Oh my gosh, that is a lot of pieces!
Posted by: badlands quilts | March 04, 2010 at 05:37 AM
Can't wait to see the completed piece!
Posted by: Lindy | March 04, 2010 at 06:24 AM
Sophie looks like we all feel. Send in Spring!
Posted by: Jocelyn | March 04, 2010 at 06:52 AM
Tell her that Alabama Sophie sympathizes. She hates rain. She has gone for almost 24 hours at a stretch without so much as a tinkle.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | March 04, 2010 at 06:53 AM
Very interesting piecing going on there. Will be watching for the next step :)
Posted by: Shelley dionne | March 04, 2010 at 07:08 AM
Oh my, 133 strip sets - I 'm exhausted just thinking about that! Love that quilt on your bed - it is so elegant!
Posted by: Denise in PA | March 04, 2010 at 07:22 AM
Move over Sophie so I can stare out the window with you. I could use a dose of sun.
Posted by: pam | March 04, 2010 at 07:32 AM
OMG . . . you are a crazy girl . . . 1,235,000 2 1/2" squares . . . !!!
I do look forward to seeing this finished . . . you always inspire me !!
Posted by: Cheryl | March 04, 2010 at 07:33 AM
Hi, Nicole - Have you seen these Guidelines rulers? They make cutting accurate strips and pieces so easy. I can't wait to see all the quilts you have in the pipeline!
http://www.guidelines4quilting.com/
Karen L.
Posted by: Karen L. | March 04, 2010 at 07:49 AM
Actually, I think Sophie is wondering when you are going to lay out the 1,235,000 squares so she can roll around in them and fell all that wonderful fabric goodness.
Posted by: http://www.nancynoblogblogs.typepad.com | March 04, 2010 at 07:51 AM
Hey, you cracked a math joke!! Sophie sure knows how to pose for a picture! I like the looks of your pieces, I'm guessing this is the last picture we'll see of this top super secret project.....for awhile at least.
Good for you, getting this done, Beach Cottage is calling!
Could your grass be any greener.....my grass isn't even thinking about turning green, it's still sound asleep......
Posted by: Thelma | March 04, 2010 at 08:01 AM
That photo of Sophis is priceless. She really looks like she is talking to you. That is certainly a lot of strip sets. What is your secret for keeping them straight and not curving? Can't wait to see the finished product.
Posted by: Miss Jean | March 04, 2010 at 09:17 AM
At least using honeybuns you didn't have to cut the WOF strips! Looking forward to seeing what this quilt ends up looking like.
Posted by: Julie | March 04, 2010 at 09:50 AM
Our cats are really bored and tired of the rain as well! The forecast is calling for rain this weekend!
Posted by: Anita | March 04, 2010 at 10:09 AM
Nicole, I have referenced your blog on my blog today. Hope you are okay with it. If not, I will remove the link and the reference.
Jayne
Posted by: Jayne Honnold | March 04, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Hello Nicole,
How are you feeling this week?
I noticed Miss Jean's question of how do you keep the pieces from getting curvy? I am curious as well. I am looking forward to your finished quilt. I hope you will be able to show it to us. Again, you do such nice work!! Maybe by the weekend the rain will be finished and you can have a fun time outdoors when your husband and other pet are home. Does Sophie miss them too?
Beverly in WA
Posted by: Beverly | March 04, 2010 at 11:36 AM
I love how this follows your Spring Has Sprung post yesterday. Mother Nature just likes messing with us like that.
Sophie looks like she has a mouthful of quilt in that first picture...? She must really be bored. :)
Can't wait to see what you're doing with the million+ 2 1/2" inch squares.
Posted by: Allyson in Alaska | March 04, 2010 at 12:26 PM
I don't know if you are going to be a happy camper, but I know I am going to like what you are doing with Happy Camper fabric Nicole!
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | March 04, 2010 at 04:28 PM
Poor doggie, rough life up on Mom's bed!! LOL!! Your fabrics are so pretty, I will so look forward to seeing it all come together.
Posted by: Julie | March 04, 2010 at 07:17 PM