Funky Chicken

I've been in a funk...trying to figure out where to go with my quilting. I guess this is the "post project let-down"...I've nearly finished Anita's quilt, Debbie Scroggy of All Quilted, in Oregon did the quilting...it's amazing! Check out her site at www.allquilted.com

I just need to bind it and get my label from my sister at Running Hen www.runninghen.blogspot.com I also made this quick little runner out of Moda Table For Two charm pack...half a yard for backing, a bit for binding and she's done...and sold!

When inspiration hits, it's amazing how fast projects can go! I've come up with a new project, a quilt for my Auntie...I've cut the centers, now I just need to find the rest of the farbic :) And a final picture...of what we had in the Pacific NW last weekend:

These are dear daughters #1 & #2 playing in the snow! Thanks for stopping by! ~Diana

WIP Wed: My Attempt at Modern

Kaffee Fassett Paperweight fabric challenge: Make a 30 x 30" quilt using half Kaffe Fassett (KF) and have it ready by April. Well, I was inspired!

My idea:

In progress:

It's sewn together, but I don't have a picture...you'll have to come back next week! Happy WIP Wednesday on Thursday! :) ~Diana

Sunday Stash: Kaffe Fassett Challenge, Some Fun Stuff

The group I hang with on f/b are having a Kaffe Fassett Challenge. Make a 36 x 36" quilt using KF Paperweight fabric, and half the quilt has to be the KF fabric. Well, I love black & cobalt!

So, here's what I'm going to be working with (camera phone, colors not showing what they really are). I got these from a GREAT shop in Portland called Bolt http://boltfabricboutique.com/

I also found these lovelies, that I just could not resist:

While shopping with my daughters in the "hip" Alberta neighborhood, I went to a food cart and had this from The Cheese Plate:

Delish, but RICH, let me tell you! We had a wonderful time, and now I need to get to designing!

WIP Wednesday~The Grey and the Green

Because we don't get enough of it here:

My Niece requested a Grey & Green quilt, so here's what I've done so far:

Found the perfect flannel backing...grey & green chevrons! I'll post a picture of that later. Thanks for stopping by...keep warm, where ever you are!~Diana

Sunday Stash with Molli Sparkles!

I feel so lucky to be able to dabble in Molli's world! Yesterday, Portland Modern Quilt Guild had a sit and sew all day...*9-9 people* at Fabric Depot. Literally a football field of a fabric store. When you get tired of sewing, you shop. And shop I did!

I had a ton of fun, but only made it until 6:30...but all in all, a fun group! Cheers to a new year!

2014 HERE I COME!

Here are some of the projects I've completed in 2013: Not a bad year, all in all. Wishing you the best in 2014!

Sunday Stash: Anita's Quilt

Hello! Greetings from Oregon, the land of grey and mud colors! My DEAR niece, Anita wants a quilt. And since the holiday rush is over and I need a project, I asked her what she wants. She wants a chevron quilt...in grey :( with one stripe of green... So, being the best auntie ever, I went to my local quilt show knowing she had just received a nice selection of fabrics in grey. And here they are:

I'm cutting 10 1/2" squares, making super large HST's and putting them together...easy peasy. While we're at it, here's a little something silly I made for a cat lover friend/co-worker:

My own design...sewed "eyebrows & noses" on all of them, except for one, who's looking at you! Fun and quick :) I had the perfect quilted remnant from my chicken handbag, so I made a pot holder with it (two layers of Insulbrite in the middle). Love binding clips...LOVE!

This guy was a little treat from me to me...gives me the giggles.

Well, it's been a nice week off...back to the grind tomorrow...UGH! Got to pay for all this fabric somehow...I guess :). Thanks to Finding Fifth for the Sunday Stash link up. Thanks for Molli Sparkles for taking it over for 2014~ Happy New Year All!