Baby Lucas' Puffy Quilt

This puffy quilt has given me a run for my money!

After the debacle of running out of brown dotted fabric, the new fabric arrived and I fell in love.

  It HAD to be the backing.

Since I have finished three other puffy quilts since June, I thought for sure this one would be a breeze!

But, then I ran out of poly-fill.

Did I mention that the new Joann's is no longer on my carpool commute route?  Really puts a damper on my last minute stops!

I was able to fill the biscuits pretty quickly!

But as fate would have it?  I fell short on my border fabric.

...soft and comfy.....yummmmm....

Then, I thought I was on my way.....until I ran out of batting.

Yes...this was the "ran out of everything" quilt!!

 But all in all, I think it will go well with his nursery.

Don't you?

WIP: I think I love you Lee....

Seriously.  

Without you, Lee at Freshly Pieced, I wouldn't have accountability for all the things I have floating in my brain or stacked up in my studio in various bins and baskets!!!

Bear with me today.  I don't have a lot of pictures!  I have to run to the school for their dress rehearsal to see if my alterations and new costumes all fit!

Dots and Checks

Finished.  My longest running quilting UFO to date! 

You can find out the details HERE if you missed it Monday.

Highchair Cushion

Finished!  I don't have pictures yet...I can't find my "Before" pictures!  So maybe Friday, I will share?  Can you forgive me?

Christmas Musical Costumes

Some of you ladies really wanted to see them. 

Unfortunately, I was going to take pictures yesterday, but ran out of time and had to get them in the car ASAP for the dress rehearsal today.  I think I will find an old picture and do some editing of kiddos faces so I can share them.  But warning...ugly fabrics!

Baby C Puffy Quilt

I ran out of batting.  So sad, right?  When I return from the dress rehearsal...all time will be spent getting it finished.  I promise momma....it will be in the mail by Thursday or Friday.  No ifs, ands, or buts!!!

 Hawaiian Quilt

Again...MAJOR progress! 

I am just about finished with all of the echo quilting in the white background. I sat a few nights with the family bored out of my mind watching college football.  Thank goodness for some handwork, right?  

I also think watching a movie production of Mansfield Park by Jane Austen got me in the mood one late night.  

Do Jane Austen movies motivate anyone else like it does me?

Go to Lee's blog by clicking the image....fantastic ladies getting things done is VERY inspiring.  I constantly find ideas to "pin" on Pinterest!!

You just might fall in love with her too....hopefully she won't be creeped out about me saying so! 

 

Oh...am I the only one that can't believe that tomorrow is DECEMBER?!?!?!?!

 

Fall is not over yet!

PUFFY QUILT

Baby C puffy quilt is almost done!!

I can't believe I managed it this week with all of our sickness!! 

I not only filled all the biscuits....I pieced them together. 

Border, backing and binding....here I come!

Hawaiian quilt

I finished hand quilting the appliqué!!! 

Now, I can put my efforts onto echo quilting the off white background. Progress!! I thought I'd never get this close to a finish! It is so sad that it is only 21in by 21 in. Quite embarrassing, actually.

Secret project

I will let you drool over the yumminess that arrived on my doorstep from Moda.

Bella solids in warm pastels (Jelly Roll and Layer Cake)

1862 Battle Hymn by Barbara Brackman (2 Charm Packs)

Rouenneiries Dues by French General (jelly roll and yardage)

I can't wait to share the project and the tutorial!

 Did I mention they arrived on my birthday? Happy birthday to me!! Happy birthday to me!

Dots and Checks

I hope to get this top on my longarm today or tomorrow.

  I finished the top LAST fall and am embarrassed to say that she pops up in WIP Wednesday every once in awhile.  I guess my own personal torture...or reminder?

I WILL have a "fall" quilt for Turkey day.

I will not start decorating for Christmas until Friday at the very least. It is my personal snub to da man. 

I refuse to celebrate nor decorate before other holidays get a chance to shine. 

 

I even hung my garland of leaves, wreathes, and other paraphenalia just last weekend.

  A sign to show my neighbors that had their Christmas lights up before Halloween that I march to my own tune.

Mr. Boss would just say that I am stubborn and it is just another private Heidi boycott. I am known for my one woman boycotts in these parts......

Christmas Musical Costumes

Nada. Zip. Zilch. 

I have to get it all done. They are next on the docket because they are taking up too much room in my closet.

 Oh, and they are due to be completed by Monday? Yikes!

To see what everyone else is doing....go visit Lee!!  Just click on the image below!

And here's to a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving to everyone tomorrow. 

So much to do...so little time

Or to be more exact...

So much to do, so much time, but I have been lazy this week!!!

I am not sure what is going on with me,  either I am worn out from the QUILT SHOW.  Or worn out from rearranging the area for my NEW GIRL,

But I have  not touched a single thing since last Thursday.

But laundry, cleaning, and some volunteering at the school took priority the last two days.

So I apologize to all of my friends that are waiting on me, and Button for not getting his highchair cushion finished!!

It does, however, look like a FREE DAY today for sewing until my heart's content!!!!
 

So here are all of my UFOs (unfinished objects in sewing speak for my non-sewing followers)

Puffy Quilt #3

I did cut out the new fabric that replaced my old choice that finally arrived at the end of last week! 

My machine will be quite busy today making my puffies and poly fill stuffing is in my future today!

Highchair Cushion

My goal is just cutting the pattern from the old cushion.  I won't put too much pressure on myself!

Cuppa Joe Swap Blocks

I have my background brown blocks cut.  Now I just need to get working on the mug appliques.  I feel like a complete schmuck that a) I forgot and b) I didn't work on them the last week....SORRY Crafty Sewing Mamas!!!!

Fall Throw Pillow Covers

I have this fabric cut out.  

I still have to take off the Halloween Covers.  Yes, I know Halloween is over, but I didn't get to enjoy them very long! 

Do you like the new fabric?  I am not sure if I am going cutesy or what yet.  I do know that I am keeping some of the larger pillows simple like I did for Halloween!

Christmas Musical Costumes

Did I mention that one of my major volunteering jobs at my boys school is to sew new and alter old costumes.  It's that time of the year again!  

So far, it looks like only alterations after yesterdays fittings!!  Last year, the three camel costumes about put me under.  I work with all donated fabrics (did I mention how ugly donated fabrics can be?) and just pray that Mary and Joseph are around the same height as last year's, because those two costumes are the more elaborate.  Luckily, I have HUGE hem allowances on most of the costumes, because middle schoolers are notoriously either REALLY tall or REALLY tiny!  

Did I mention that the musical director wants them all done by the end of next week before Thanksgiving break?  YIKES!

So if you could, can you chant?

Go. Heidi.  Sew. Heidi.  Go. Heidi.  Sew Heidi.

As always, linking this to Lee's Freshly Pieced.  It is always enjoyable to see what everyone is up to!  I have found many a favorite blog that I now follow by checking out the other WIPS!!!!! 

And it is a special day....it is her ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY for WIP Wednesday!

WIP Wednesday: A spooky sort of week...

I was so distracted helping the boys prepare for the Halloween festivities, that a lot of sewing went on hold.  I did get Button's costume embellishments, a bow tie and duck feet, just in time Monday afternoon see HERE.  It is amazing how fast I can sew on a deadline sometimes!

Monday actually was a very busy sewing day.  Halloween!

Halloween Throw Pillows

I finished FOUR of them Monday morning.  I am working on one more today.  

I found all the fabric on the remnant rack at Hobby Lobby.  The bigger pillow fabric are Home Dec fabrics.  

I started out with the idea of the cat and the bat, but didn't like that they didn't pop.

I appliqued the moon with some scrap white/beige fabric I had in my stash to make the black "pop".  

I used batting as my "stabilizer" so it would be a bit puffy.  I then cut out two cat and bat shapes.  One in the black burlap and one in the solid black cotton I had.

I needed to have the  cotton because the burlap has a very loose weave and also frays like crazy!  I love the look of burlap, but it sometimes drives me batty (ugh..do you ever get tired of my puns?)!

I then did outline quilting for the bat and some swirly curly free motion on the cat pillow. 

Simple envelope backings.  Makes it easy to do change outs for the holidays.

I realized after I was finished that the moon idea was meant to be. 
I looked down from the upstairs and realized the matched something else.

My HAUNTED MANSION MANTLE!

Today's pillow is going to be a bare tree in the burlap with either a small moon or much larger moon in the background...we shall see!

Mr. Boss doesn't understand the need for me to get them done on the holiday or after. I tried to explain to him that I would rather pack them away to be stored with the other decorations than have the fabric and WIPS sitting around in my studio.  Don't you agree?  

Hawaiian quilt

Only five total hand stitches made last week.  Every time I pull it out to work on the last few evenings, I end up laying my head down on a pillow and passing out.  Sleep wins over sewing. A very rare occurrence around here!

Puffy Quilt #3

Baby boy and momma are waiting patiently for our replacement fabric to arrive on my doorstep.

  I am still a little sad that I couldn't find the other fabric.  

10x10 inches!  Who knew it would haunt me so!!  Serves me right for designing a quilt without making sure I have enough fabric. 

The new fabric has brown dots on the white/cream background, but goes with the "dot" theme!

Covered Button Project

DONE!  I will share the final project on Friday! 

It comes with a tutorial...even though the more skilled sewers don't need it!

Highchair Cushion

Zero.  Nada.  Nothing.  No progress....so sad!

Cuppa Joe Block Swap

Did I mention that I joined a swap this past summer?

No?

Well, maybe because I forgot?

Guess who has 24 blocks to knock out today.....

ME! ME! ME! 

Sorry swap buddies....I am doing nothing but the blocks.....I swear....

Except only after I finish Mr. Boss's laundry.  

He gets kind of cranky without clean socks.

Like always, go to Lee's Linky party

Definitely Progress!

For those visiting from Freshly Pieced: WIP Wednesday...

Halloween Quilt is DONE!

Meet Spiders and Webs HERE.  

There is some exciting news for me!

Hawaaiian Quilt

ON HOLD.  I had to devote time to Spiders and Web.  It is always in my "to go" sewing bag for the car and doctor's visits, so maybe some progress will happen!

Puffy QUILT #3.

Still on hold.  I am doing my best to find that fabric I need.  I have a modification design where I can use what I have to make it work. 

It is nice, but I still love the original.

And so does the momma.....

Covered Button Project 

I finished numbers 1-10.  But I am not happy with the ones I have arrows pointing too. 

Do you all like the blue?  They seem too light against the busy fabric. And I do NOT like the number 5's shape at all....

Highchair Cushion

I have the fabric.  

I really want to get this done by the end of the week.  Please wish me luck!  I don't know if Button will ever get into our refurbished highchair if I don't get it done!

One last Halloween project

A wreath and maybe some throw pillow covers...

BUTTON

Baby's are always works in progress, right?

  Before I started the Spiders and Webs, he was just learning to roll over.

Now he is pulling up and looking out my studio window.

Button also has a work in progress.

It has been nine years since I have had a teether.  

Button asks if there are any amazing suggestions?

He is pretty content and doing well...but has had a few restless nights with some acetominophen and isn't interested in his teething ring.  The window sill feels much better.....until he starts crying? Out of frustration or pain, I just don't know!

Click on the image to check out everyone's elses WIPS!!!!!

WIP Wednesday

I'm stunned that I actually have been making progress on my WIPS!!!  That is a big deal to me.  It almost scares me!

Halloween Quilt

It is a bit of a secret project to be honest, so I can't reveal too much.  

 

I promise, it will be showing itself sooner than later!

 PUFFY QUILT #3

Baby boy quilt has been designed and approved

 

And I now have 64 muslin squares, but only 60 cotton fabric squares.

I decided to change the color of this picture to show my depression.....

I thought I had enough of the brown dotted fabric. 

  

Only FOUR squares short!!!

I tried to find an alternative that I liked, but it just ruins the mood of the quilt.  

Anyone know the name/manufacturer?!?!

Fabric Covered Balls

Made these this past week HERE....hope to do a few more.  

Fabric project 

Just fooling around with an idea.

 

  

A little hand embroidery on a circle for covered buttons. 

Wondering what I might be doing with that? 

Me too..........

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