More Swooning

Well, got a few more blocks done on Swoon......have to keep pushing myself to do this.  That will teach me not cut out everything before I start. So only have 2 blocks to do and they are all done.  This is our last long weekend till October as much as I would like to sew something else I am going to push myself to finish this quilt.....who knows I make love it in the end!!!

 

Of all  the blocks I like this one the best

 

Meant to place my different stripes opposite each other but in my hurry to get done I  forgot.  Oops.

Zippered Pouch

Saw this a little while back on Jenny Doan's site and have been wanting to make one for ages.  So when I should have been sewing Swoon I played around and made a little pouch.  I didn't have any iron on wadding so did some straight line quilting instead.  Made the piece pretty big so have enough for 2 pouches.  The zip wasn't a huge success so hopefully I'll do better on the next.  But it is cute.

Pink & Black finished

Finished the Pink & Black a few weeks ago but forgot to post.  I really love how it turned out and am wanting to make another sometime.  Not sure if there is a bit too much pink but then it's a real happy quilt so hope it keeps my friend's spirit up while she is recovering.

Pink & Black progress

Well got the sashing done on all the blocks today and  just need to sew them into blocks.  Seems more cutting than sewing in this one.  It's going to end up bigger than I planned to make.  I thought a throw quilt to snuggle under would be good but forgot to check the size of the blocks in my rush to start the quilt.  Oops!  Will try to sew a few seams each day before I go to work.  Next weekend is a long weekend so that will give me more time.

Pink and Black

Well, got the parts cut  out.  Made it really hard on myself as I didn't have any FQ's so cut it up in bits and pieces........and me being me just love lots more fabrics thatn 12!!.  So started sewing it together today and happy with my progress.  Have got each row sewn, so tomorrow I can start the sashing between the rows.

New Quilt

No progress on Swoon....still only 4 blocks.  But pulled - and well, YES, bought some -  fabric for a new quilt.  This is for a lady I know who has just been diagnosed with breast cancer.  So I thought I would make her a quilt to cuddle under while she goes thru it.  Her favourite colours are pink and black.  Have plenty (well I have some) black/white and white/black but not too many pinks, so a quick trip to the shops  was called for.  Won't be seeing her for about 3 weeks so I really have to move on this one.

 

I think the problem with my Swoon is the background.  It just doesn't sing.

Swoon blocks 3 & 4

Got 2 blocks finished this weekend.  Have to say I'm not loving it yet.  Normally when I start a new quilt I can't wait to get to the machine and have trouble stopping. And when I get some blocks done I get that hitch in my throat and think I JUST LOVE IT.  But this just isn't grabbing me.  The fabrics are lovely and love the colours but.....

Maybe it's because there are only 18 fabrics (plus background) and I would usually  use 118 !  Have always been a scrappy quilter and this is very controlled!  Sure hoping it will grow on me.