Wednesday, August 3, 2011

WiP Wednesday #38

My oh my, I don't have a lot to share today - I've spent the last several days visiting with my mother, who's been in town, so my sewing machine has gotten a nicely deserved little break. I realized today that this is also my 200th post - so let me just really quickly say how much I have enjoyed blogging these eleven months, and how thankful I am for all of you who give me feedback and comment here on my blog.  This has all been so much fun and I'm looking forward to the next 200 posts!

I do have a few things to check off the To Sew list this week, and a few bee blocks to add to the list, though, so here goes, a quickie recap...

Still going:
Summer Sampler series - I'm all caught up at the moment, and I had a lot of fun working on the Evening Star block yesterday.  I adore that block!

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Warm/Cool quilt - My stacks of unironed, untrimmed HSTs have been taunting me this last week. I've made it as far as ironing maybe 30 of them, but that's as far as I've gotten. I'm really hoping to buckle down and work on ironing and trimming this week!

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Ryan's Guy Quilt - Zero progress. More fabric piles taunting me!

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Farmer's Wife QAL - I got two more blocks done, but I'm not looking forward to next week's blocks - eek!  They're full of teeny-tiny triangles and intimidating the heck out of me at the moment.

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For the Love of Solids swap - I've been sketching like mad and I'm thinking I've got a pretty cool idea of what I'm going to make for my partner at the moment. It's entirely possible I will change my mind (again), so we'll see.

Finished:
Cindy's mini bookshelf quilt

Cindy's birthday miniquilt

{Sew} Beautiful block for Kati for August

Wonky Log Cabin for Kati

4x5 Modern Quilt Bee blocks

My 4x5 Blocks for Beehive 12

New:
do.Good.Stitches August Bliss block - Dutchman's Puzzle in red, white, and blue

do.Good.Stitches August Love block - Kate's in the process of moving this month, so I'm filling in for her in the Love circle this month, where we're working on an improv block using pink, yellow, brown, and khaki.  I hardly ever use my browns and khakis, so I'm looking forward to these blocks!

WiP Wednesday Recap:
Last week's total: 7
Finished this week: 3
New this week: 2
This week's total: 6

Hop on over to Freshly Pieced to find out how everyone else is doing with their To Sew lists!
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36 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 3, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    I love your evening star block! I really want to give that one a go myself.

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  2. Judith, BelfastAugust 3, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    At least those numbers are moving in the right direction! Love your evening star block. Jxo

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  3. Katie BAugust 3, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Keeping up with your quilt-alongs is no small feat! The evening star block is fab!
    Where are you finding the fabric for R's quilt? Dinosaur Train???

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  4. CatherineAugust 3, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Your little guys quilt for Ryan inspired me to look for something fun for my little 3 year old. He had asked for a new quilt 2 weeks ago and I just happened upon some Hot Wheels fabric last Thursday. Perfect and fun, and I got it finished in time for his birthday today.

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  5. pcflamingoAugust 3, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Congratulations on your 200th post! Thanks for sharing all the lovely pictures of your quilts in progress. Very inspiring!

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  6. Sweet PeaAugust 3, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Wow, your Evening Star block is beautiful...you have also used my favourite colours. For someone who doesn't have a lot to share...you have certainly been busy. Well done!

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  7. NatalieAugust 3, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I love your evening star block, I think that's one of my favorites! I also think your bookshelf mini quilt is awesome-- I made a quilt called stacks of books last year, and I always appreciate anything book and quilt related!

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  8. KateAugust 3, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    O.M.G. WHERE did you find Dinosaur Train fabric?? Er, I mean, the rest of your projects are lovely, too. ;)

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  9. DebbieAugust 3, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I think you have ALOT to show! Love that Evening Star block!! Congrats on 200 posts - you are at the top of my reading list for sure!

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  10. MelindaAugust 3, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Love that Evening Star. Beautiful. Congrats on 200 posts. Your FW blocks are coming along great as well! I really want to try this one but it will have to wait until some others are done!

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  11. LeanneAugust 3, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Looks like a lot of wonderful blocks and projects to me! I love that evening star block especially. I am also noticing how nice those blocks for the 4x5 bee look together, they would make a nice quilt.

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  12. KatiAugust 3, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    All such great blocks. It looks like you've been busy to me!

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  13. KatiAugust 3, 2011 at 10:34 AM

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  14. MitziAugust 3, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Your evening star block is perfect! Love it.

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  15. Teje KarjalainenAugust 3, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Hello Elisabeth! You have made so many beautiful blocks again! In the last photo I love the colours! The first one - Evening Star - is The block! Now and then we see something that it brings big smile to our face and this block gave the smile to me! I want to make that!
    xxx Teje

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  16. LinzAugust 3, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Dinosaur Train!!! Seriously, where did you find that? :)

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE your Evening Star!! The colors you are using are gorgeous!! All of your blocks are great!!

    Happy 200th post!! That is awesome!

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  17. KathyAugust 3, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Beautiful all the way around! Congrats on your 200th post and thanks for a blog I always enjoy.

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  18. marlene@ByTheSeamAugust 3, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Love the Evening Star block, awesome!! I know what you mean about being away from the sewing machine, I have been gone since mid June and have a few more weeks to go....ugh! I also am not enjoying the limited internet...another ugh!

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  19. KristenAugust 3, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    So much loveliness! You-are-amazing! Posted my Kaleidoscope quilt today! My weird question is WHERE did you get that dinotrain fabric. My kids would go bonkers if they had something done with it! Love it!

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  20. **nicke...August 3, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Dinosaur train! where did you find it? my daughter would looooove that. i totally love everything you do.

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  21. JaceyAugust 3, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Evening star is gorgeous! I love it.

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  22. Live a Colorful LifeAugust 3, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    *sigh* Elizabeth, how could you possibly have to much to show us when you have had company? And it's all so fabulous! Every time I see "Cindy's" bookshelf quilt I keep thinking it's for me. Just kidding. Sorta... :)

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  23. Jessica KellyAugust 3, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    ohh love that evening star block! So so pretty! I cant wait to see what you do for the characters quilt, sure looks like fun!!

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  24. BreeAugust 3, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    For supposedly not having a lot to share, you've got a lot going on!

    I really like that Evening Star block, especially the colors you're using. I can't wait to see how it all comes together!

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  25. AngieAugust 3, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Your Evening Star block is gorgeous! Looks like you've gotten quite a bit accomplished this week - I'm jealous! :)

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  26. AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I love your colors for the summer sampler series. The blocks all look lovely!

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  27. JDAugust 3, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Happy Post-iversary! You inspire me!

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  28. LynneAugust 3, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Congratulations on 200 posts in eleven months - I think I'd been blogging for about three years before I reached that!

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  29. felicityAugust 3, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Only 11 months? It seems longer, in the best possible way. I am in LOVE with your Evening Star block. And I really hope I'm your FTLOS partner. :)

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  30. AlAugust 3, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Oh man, is that dinosaur train fabric? I love dinosaur train!

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  31. CityHouseStudioAugust 3, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Lovely, lovely, lovely blocks. Love the Evening Star especially - I'm hoping to make mine tonight!

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  32. VickieAugust 4, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Glad you got to spend some quality time with your mom! Love all that you shared, but especially Cindy's quilt. The books are fabulous! And your farmer's wife blocks are some of my favorite. Hugs!

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  33. SusanAugust 4, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Happy 200th post - the quilt blogging community is all the richer for your wonderful contribution these last past eleven months. :)

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  34. LeeAugust 4, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Congrats on 200 posts! It looks like you made a lot of progress to me! LOVE your Evening Star. Thanks for linking up to WIP Wednesday. : )

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  35. Scrap,Quilt, PreachAugust 4, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    You've been very productive. I can't wait to see the summer sampler all laid out.

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  36. JennyAugust 5, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    So I have to ask too- where did you find the Dinosaur Train fabric? I have a little dinosaur maniac who would love it!

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