Farm Memories Mini

Got a lot done this afternoon on this mini quilt top!  I'm having some tension issues on my machine, so need to read my manual before I go any further.  I'm still hoping to have it completed by the weekend!   Fingers crossed!!!

XOXO, Karen

Pinterest Problems

So I have like 7 UFOs and I need to stay away from Pinterest I have decided.  I keep finding more patterns that get me so excited to start another project!  I am going to try to focus on finishing at least one of these UFOs this week! 

XOXO, Karen

The Quilter's Homecoming

Not quite noon & I've completed reading my third book & worked as far as I can on the Hawkeye chevron quilt.  I do need to run to town for a few items, maybe I'll pick up the rest of the fabric I'll need to finish this top.  My points don't line up perfect everywhere, but the busy pattern seems to make the mistakes harder to notice. 

XOXO, Karen

Circle Of Quilters

Finished the 2nd book I brought home from the library & am almost through the 3rd one!  Guess I'll be making another trip to the library again on Monday to return them!  Worked some on the hawkeye chevron quilt top also.  But now off to bed! 

XOXO, Karen

The Christmas Quilt

So after work I stopped by the local library, & picked up the next three books in the Elm Creek Quilts book series.  About 4 hours later I now have finished reading one.  I'm debating whether I should start the next one, "Circle Of Quilters" tonight yet.... maybe a chapter or two!  Not like I need to get up early for work tomorrow!  ;)

XOXO, Karen

Look What I Found!

Took this picture over a year ago! This top is still a UFO & is buried at the bottom of my sewing tote yet today. Will have to pull this out & start working on it again, almost forgot about it!

XOXO, Karen

New Fabric!

Did a little shopping after work today!   Think this will make a cute Chevron pattern quilt.  I have someone already in mind for it when completed too! 

XOXO, Karen

It's Time To Party!

Pinwheels are probably my favorite block style, so of course as soon as I saw this on Amazon, in the shopping cart it went!  There is also a really cute mini I have to make as a gift for someone. 

XOXO, Karen

Ready-Set-Go! Jelly Roll Racing!

Saw this on YouTube, it's pretty cute (and quick!).  MissouriQuiltCo always does really nice tutorials.  I'm kind of hoping someone I know has a baby girl so I can try this with a black and white jelly roll and then get some pretty pink (or red?) material to applique flowers (or hearts?) on the top.  How cute would that be!

XOXO,  Karen

My First Block

Found my first attempt at quilting, this little mini guy.  ;)

Hoping to have enough time today to finish the top of my mom's Christmas gift.  (Yes, I know Christmas is like 8 months away.  BUT, I like to be done with gifts by July when I can!)

XOXO, Karen

Abi's Baby Quilt DONE!

I think this is officially the first quilt I've completed!  Used the "quilt as you go" method I saw on YouTube.  Basically you have all 3 layers together & just like it's called, quilt all at once then finish with your binding.  Was working on binding when last machine died on me. 
*Off to the post office!*
XOXO, Karen

EDA:  Here's the YouTube link....

Look What Came Yesterday!

After 2 long weeks of waiting!  "Sew" excited!  (Sorry for the bad pun!)  Worked on some quilt blocks till way past my bed time!  Wouldn't have been bad, had I been working to complete the two gift quilts that got put on hold when my old one konked out.... but sadly no! 

So I guess I should say a few words about my new blog .... 

Here it is!  ;)  J/K!  Plan on documenting my (mis)adventures in quilting.  Haven't been doing it long, so very much the beginner. 

XOXO, Karen