Two By Two

The cutting of my Lucky Stars quilt continues. This quilt will have 42 stars using 6 different fabric prints. I now have 4 of the prints cut for 28 of the stars plus 4 (the fabric allowed 1 additional star per print - table topper or curtain valiance? Time will tell!) My goal is 2 fabrics a day or Two By Two!

The process got a wee bit "hairy" this morning. Measuring and cutting is slow for me. I am very careful of where my fingers are as the rotary glides along. Gets complicated adding two black paws, a fluffy tail and one curious nose to what not to cut! Cha Cha got gently TOSSED!!**!! off the table several times.

Cha Cha's issue was her litter box. On Tuesdays it gets the royal treatment - soaked in Pine-Sol. I always seem to pick the exact moment she is struck by nature! She worries is quite an annoying cat until she gets to christen the fresh litter. Cats!

HAPPY QUILTING TO ALL!

Yeah Spray Starch!

I elected to try spray starch on the pieces I am cutting for my Lucky Stars quilt. The difference I saw in the rotary cutting was Amazing! I'm hoping it will make construction of all those star points smoother and the points sharper.

I did not get a lot done. I had guests coming for dinner. And, something told me they were likely expecting food. People! I am pleased with what I have so far ...

There is lots left to cut! If I work on this little by little next week, I may be able to start stitching (my favorite part!) Saturday.  I have to stop at the first sign of "tired" or I tend to get sloppy. Terry has some super chain stitching suggestions included with this pattern BUT in order to chain stitch efficiently I need all the pieces ready! There is a catch to everything in life! I am in love with this fabric and pattern!!!!

HAPPY QUILTING TO ALL!

Anticipated Arrival!

My FABRIC has arrived! The selections from Shabby Fabrics arrived last Thursday. My lovelies from The Old Country Store got here Saturday. The Old Country Store e-mailed a tracking number - both a blessing and an aggravation. I KNEW the FABRIC was in Panama City early Saturday. I spent an entire day watching out the front window ... sort of pacing, trying to pretend I was not anxious - looking, looking, looking! I must have taken a bathroom break at the exact arrival time because I missed seeing the mail truck. Drat! Finally, unable to stand the suspense, I walked to my mailbox. My FABRIC had arrived.

Beautiful! Absolutely Beautiful. This is Grace by Three Sisters for Moda. It is their 2011 Christmas release; however, my plans are for this Beautiful Fabric to become my winter bed quilt. I find the graceful design not limited to Christmas!

The wonderful cat tote in the pictures was made by Lucky-1, Stitch Selection. This tote will become the home of zip lock bags containing 630 cuts of fabric waiting to become a quilt. My selected pattern is Lucky Stars by Atkinson Designs. Now I am off to iron, iron and iron some more. Have I mentioned ironing is my least favorite part of quilting? Oh, well one must do what one must do.

HAPPY QUILTING TO ALL!

Coming Soon!

Christmas 2011 is to be the year of a new real Christmas tree skirt. The former is actually a table runner, which is going to get to be a table runner this year! These lovely fabrics "Mistletoe" by Windham Fabrics were in my mailbox today, all neatly packaged. This is absolutely beautiful fabric - perfect for a Christmas tree skirt! My order was online from The Old Country Store. If you haven't already, go browse their online store. The prices are reasonable. The shipment was timely. Overall the ordering was a pleasant experience.