Give me a day off, in particular a rainy day off, and if I have my way, I will spend it sewing. That is just what I did yesterday and was wildly productive. I finished a dozen more Penny Pincher blocks. I have no room on my design wall at the moment, so I just spread them out on the cutting mat to take a photo.
Next up were two more blocks in Lisa Bongean's 2017 Triangle Challenge. I was going to make this quilt totally scrappy, but after some thought, have decided to us the Primitive Snowman Gatherings collection by Primitive Gatherings. I don't usually do blue and white quilts, but have made up my mind to toss that practice out the window. It is great fun to make a wintery/January quilt in blues and whites. I think I get so much pleasure using fabrics that are "in season". No reason to deny myself, right? I will redecorate the guest room in blue and white, that is what I shall do.
Speaking of blue and white quilts, I have had two requests for blue and white table toppers from different loved ones, and got cracking on that task.
This was a fun project. I used the Reveille Scnibbles pattern by Miss Rosie and modified it to the size I wanted. I used just the blues from a fat eighth bundle called Figures by Zen Chic, plus some white fabric for the nine patches. I easily got these two toppers out of those ten or eleven fat 8ths, and could probably have squeezed out a third if I had planned a bit better. I have the border fabric on order, and when I get the borders on and the tops machine quilted I will show you the finished toppers. The blocks finished at 6 3/4" and the size of the tops without the borders is around 21 1/2". The will be around 25 inches square with the borders I plan to add on.
With luck I can squeeze in some more sewing this long weekend! Hope you all have a good one.
I just love seeing all that you accomplish! I am far too easily distracted, so when I get a good day like you've had lately, I often fritter it away and have nothing to show for myself. I am most productive when I go to some place to sew or when a friend comes here to sew with me. At home on my own, I need to put a movie on Netflix or listen to a book on tape - that will often keep me on task! Your stuff is gorgeous!!
Posted by: Jayne | January 13, 2017 at 06:51 AM
WOw you got a lot accomplished in one day. I love your focus! The Reveille table toppers are adorable!
Have a nice weekend Nicole.
Mary
Posted by: Mary Kastner | January 13, 2017 at 07:58 AM
Wow you manage a lot in just one day! I'm sure you have your Peeny Pincher blocks all done in a blick of an eye. Have a wonderful (sewing) weekend!
Posted by: Hildy | January 13, 2017 at 08:48 AM
'Wildly productive' is an understatement! The blue & white table toppers are very pretty. When I have multiples to make I try to sew them production line style. Speaking of sewing several at once, have you seen Snap Happy bags by Stitchin' Sisters? They're quick, easy & as addictive as the Zippy Strippy bags!!
Posted by: Jan | January 13, 2017 at 12:12 PM
It always feels good when you have a super productive fun sewing day!
Posted by: Kyle | January 14, 2017 at 10:25 AM