Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Whoa!

I guess it's been a while since I last posted. I've been working hard on getting my September UFO quilted, as well as some other distractions--lol! 
I'm feeling a little ashamed, but I couldn't help but take a trip to St. Cloud last week to add twelve-plus yards of fabric to my stash. A $5-a-yard Gruber's sale was more than I could resist. Mr. Moosebay chauffeured, and we had a nice lunch out, so it was a good great day! 
Another distraction--the Circa 2016 blocks--they are always fun to make. These are from September 2nd--I still need to get going on last Friday's nine patches. 

I just spotted a big boo-boo in one of these 365 Challenge blocks!
I guess I'll be doing a little reverse sewing after my walk this afternoon.
I'm almost caught up with this week's blocks--always a good feeling. 

A couple weeks ago, we were given the pattern for one of the twelve inch corner blocks--it gives me hope that the ending will be coming! 

I'm thrilled that I can check another Finish-A-Long goal off my list.
These are place mats that I made from practice blocks during an online EQ7 class. I handed them off to awesome Arlene last night at our quilt guild meeting. She takes care of collecting them for Meals on Wheels. They will go out with Christmas meals later this year. 

 I needed a leader/ender project, so I decided to add to my Temecula Olympic Challenge quilt top. These scrappy four patches are perfect to use up more squares from my stash! 
Linking with Scraptastic Tuesday HERE
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18 comments:

  1. Just love that blue basket...it will be gorgeous finished....
    all those pretty points...blue pointsiettas it reminds me of...
    hugs, Julierose

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  2. All fantastic work! Your placemats are especially luscious.

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  3. You have done an awesome job keeping up with the 365 challenge. I printed off 2 days and then had a reality check. The placemats will be a cheerful touch for the meals on wheels recipients. It's a generous gift. It's amazing what can be accomplished with a leaders and enders project. Yours is looking great.

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  4. Those blues are beautiful! And I love the idea of placemats for Meals on Wheels.

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  5. This post is like a blockapalooza! So many beautiful blocks! no wonder you haven't had time to blog.

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  6. I'm so glad you were able to find the $5 fabric. It always feels good to find a bargain. The place mats are so lovely. They look so festive all together.

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  7. I have missed looking at your beautiful blocks Karen.... so glad I am finding more time to read my favourite blogs again! Such fabulous work! Christine x

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  8. Wow - it seems like you always accomplish so much between posts - love seeing all your projects!

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  9. Wow! You have gotten a lot of blocks done. You are doing great. I love your placemats. They give me ideas for some orphan blocks I have sitting around.

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  10. Looks like a productive September indeed. The placemats are a great way to share trial blocks and the blue basket is a stunner! Thanks for linking up to #scraptastictuesday.

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  11. As always, I love everything!
    I am especially loving the mutitple shades of blue in the 365 challenge blocks.

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  12. What a good idea for giving the placemats to Meals On Wheels. Never would have thought of something like that.
    You always have such interestng projects in the works.

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  13. So many beautiful block finishes!
    I'm always inspired when I read your blog.

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  14. You have been flying along with all your blocks. Lovely work. I think you deserve to add to your stash.

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  15. wow - you are the piecing queen! your blue blocks are lovely.

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  16. Karen you are a sewing quilt block machine. Love that 12" corner block.

    Hard to pass up a $5 sale!

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  17. Here I am again but with my FAL host hat on! Lovely idea to make these placemats to accompany the Christmas dinners - must make the recipients feel very special. So congratulations on the finish and thanks for linking up to the FAL quarter three on behalf of your team of hosts

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