Finished:
Jesse's quilt (a.k.a. the Summer Sampler Plus quilt)
Still going:
Munchkin's PJ Pants - I took a stab at creating my own pattern, which led to a pair of PJ pants that would probably fit a Barbie or something, so I'm thinking I might break down and buy a real pattern because I apparently stink at apparel making. Seriously - I couldn't even get the pants up beyond his knees when I tried them on him. :( I bought some cheap-o fabric yesterday for my next practice pair, because I will inevitably screw it up again, but I'm hoping for better results this time. I also let the munchkin pick out some Batman flannel for some future PJ pants when I get the whole pattern thing nailed, which made him pretty happy.
Bake Shop Project - Well, I ironed everything and started cutting, so that's a tiny bit of progress. Now that I've got Jesse's quilt taken care of, hopefully I will be able to find some time to spend on this quilt soon.
Farmer's Wife QAL - On hold until after the holidays
New:
Potholders for school - I volunteered to make some potholders to go in the kitchen-themed fundraiser basket for the munchkin's class at preschool, and I've got until Friday to actually do them. I better hop to it!
4x5 blocks - Though these aren't officially due until January, I want to put them on my list before I forget about them and fall behind. I don't have any specific ideas on these just yet, but I'm going to try to keep them in the back of my mind when I'm sketching.
So...what are you working on this week? Write it up and share it over at Freshly Pieced's weekly WIP Wednesday linky, and hop on over to check out some other fabulous sewing progress!
That stinks about the pj pants! But I will admit to having done something similar. The last time I made some for my 4 yr old I took a free pattern (from Dana @ Made) for some 2T/3T pants and just added about an inch all around plus some extra on the bottom. I generally suck at garment sewing so I'm hesitant to make my own patterns but this has worked pretty well. And I love looking at your stacks of orange fabrics up there. Can't wait to see what they become!
ReplyDeleteLove the colours in your summer sampler quilt!
ReplyDeletePlease bring on Christmas in July 2012, it's the only way I'll ever be ready on time :)
I am so excited you're using that robot print in your Charmed Prints QAL quilt - I am too! It is so totally cute :) Great idea using bigger squares too!
ReplyDeletestill love the sampler quit! The oranges are so bright and lovely.. excited to see what they turn into.
ReplyDeleteGo with your inspiration girl!
ReplyDeletehmm, there has to be a pj pants tutorial online somewhere?
ReplyDeletelove all those orange prints for your bake shop project.
I've done that with pj pants too. **sigh**
ReplyDeleteI LOOOOOOOOVE the fabrics for both the bake shop project (yea!!) and the Charmed quilt a long! Are those robots!? CUTE!!!
Like Linz, I LOVE the colours of those Bake Shop Project fabrics!
ReplyDeleteWhen? when? when?
Amen! I feel the same holiday-itis! Good luck getting everything done- I'm routing for ya!
ReplyDeletelove your quilt that is in Quiltmaker. Got my magazine yesterday and was thumbing through it and went hey I know that face:) Way to go.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors you picked for your bake shop quilt. Can't wait to see more of it!
ReplyDeleteI agree, having a pattern saves me a headache! It's great to find them on sale at Joann's and buying them for $1.00 when they're originally $18!
I can't wait to see what the oranges become! So pretty.
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i have that same holiday feeling!
ReplyDeletepj pants are on my list too--6 pairs! but i will be using a pattern, for sure. clothes are not high on my skills list!
i am looking forward to seeing what the orange project will become.
oh dear about the pj pants....better luck next time around! ;-/
ReplyDeleteAnd oh, I'm still in awe of your sampler - just love it!
All that orange looks wonderful! A pattern or a book about how to design clothing patterns is a good idea, I am sure you will have lovely pjs made soon.
ReplyDeleteJesse's quilt is amazing. Bummer about the pants. And your MBS project looks intriguing (yay for orange!)
ReplyDeleteGreat fabrics on that bake shop projects!
ReplyDeleteLooks like it will be a fun one.
Love the Sampler quilt! I too had trouble with the first pair of pants I made-sewed the front to front and back to back on a pair of capris for my daughter-oops!
ReplyDeleteA super simple pajama pattern I have used is Simplicity E2046 for sizes 3-12. The pattern is only a few dollars and I found it at Walmart. I was able to adjust the length really easily-my son has size 6 waist and size 10/12 length! Good luck!
Your summer sampler looks stunning!!!! Can't wit for your bakeshop project!!1
ReplyDeleteYour Summer Sampler quilt is truly a work of art! And all the other quiltey goodness going on at your house is amazing!
ReplyDeleteOMG, that's exactly how I feel right now—I'm spending more time trying to harness my plans than actually EXECUTING the plans. I feel so scattered and crazy! Oh well, I'm sure it'll all get done in the end. Your Bake Shop project looks super yummy, love Half Moon Fever! Thanks for linking up to WIP Wednesday. : )
ReplyDeleteLove the bake shop teaser photo. All of those oranges are awesome. Can't wait to see more of that!
ReplyDeleteThere is a super simple PJ pants pattern available from The Scientific Seamstress that you can download - but just realized it may not be small enough if your kids are little. I started using for about age 6
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely not cut out for garment sewing. My mind just doesn't work that way! Something about the 2-D nature of quilts makes more sense in my head.
ReplyDeleteLove what you're doing with the Gen X quilt-along! That will be really fun. Gorgeous fabrics for your MBS project too!!
Oh no about the PJ pants! I never have much luck with garment sewing...let alone without a pattern, so kudos for attempting patternless garment sewing! Love those colors for your bakeshop project!!
ReplyDeleteOopsie on the PJ bottoms - have you tried getting a pair he has now and drawing round them as a starting point?
ReplyDeleteLove the look of your in progress works too :o)
I cannot wait for that MoMo line to come out it looks amazing! The colors just sing. Excited to see what your project is with them :)
ReplyDeleteOooh, love the fabrics you chose for the Bake Shop project!
ReplyDeleteBTDT with the pj pants. I actually just inserted a panel at the side seams and called it good. The kid wears them, so they can't be that terrible!
ReplyDeleteUgh, I have so been there with the PJ pants.
ReplyDeleteLovely job on the summer sampler.
ReplyDeleteHave to admit, its much easier just to buy a pj pattern. About the only thing I draft myself is a skirt.
Just found your blog and am excited to read more! :)
ReplyDeleteWoah, you have a lot of comments! Well, I wanted to tell you that a few months ago I googled bookshelf quilts and your blog back in April was the one that caught my attention and was the inspiration for my bookshelf quilt I made a friend
ReplyDeletehttp://www.letsabrakadothis.com/2011/11/bookshelf-quilt-complete-and-cute-tote.html
Thank you!! :) I love your blog btw.