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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

WIP Wednesday - new project (and a list)

I'm outgrowing my pants... my fabric storage... actually, we're outgrowing our house quickly.  We have two bedrooms, and a big boy bed and a crib won't fit in the second.  We have another little office sewing room, but it doesn't have a door, it's right off the living room and well... I'm not giving up my sewing space.

So, Jay had last weekend off (yea!!!), and we did some work inside and outside.  Part of that included Mommy organizing the fabric.  It was all over the house...

And *inspiration*

I was in a little mini Bee (last fall???), called the Quilting Divas.  The lovely Kelly was sweet enough to send the same linen to a number of us in the group.

And now I'm making a stash quilt with these blocks.

I cut some strips of various widths (2 1/2" to 6" or so)...

big pile o' strips

Started sewing a few of them together (haven't gotten very far)...

Strip WIP

Steiger was more than happy to help me keep the fabric down in the wind...

Steiger helping hold the fabric down
helping hands

My plan is to arrange these gorgeous blocks with a little sashing, and make a column toward the right side of the quilt...

Quilting Divas blocks

It's going to be gorgeous.  And (except for maybe the backing), totally from my stash. :)

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Now I need to make a list (since I only have 3 days as a paid working girl left, and I can get back to sewing before the tummy gets ginormous!)

- Finish Libby's quilt (I've started on the quilting)
- Make Molly's big girl bed quilt
- If It's a Girl quilt from VIBees (I've got some of the most gorgeous blocks!)
- If It's a Girl quilt from Mommy
- If It's a Boy quilt from Mommy (inspired by Amy!)
- Pickledish (I love this one)
- Quilt for my cousin's new baby
- Quilt for my friend's new baby
- Bag for Goodie Bag Swap (this needs to go to the top of the list -- I've got the pieces cut out)

OK, I feel overwhelmed now officially! :)

Thankfully though, I am all caught up with my Bee Blocks... this one's for Corey, and I love it.

Corey's VIBees block


I'll be 20 weeks tomorrow, (I'll get a picture soon), and will be having our "big sono" very soon.  I don't think we're going to find out the gender, but I am wavering a "bittle bit." ;)

Happy sewing!

Linking to Lee's WIP Wednesday!
WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced
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18 comments:

  1. felicityMay 24, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    You've got the makings of a gorgeous quilt there! Yay to being only 3 days from lotsa sewing!!

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  2. RhandaMay 24, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Your quilt is going to be amazing! Can't wait to see it all completed. The fabrics are beautiful. :)

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  3. Becky (My Fabric Obsession)May 25, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    Those strips are gorgeous! And I'm outgrowing my pants too and I'm not pregnant! ;)

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  4. Katie BMay 25, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    Ooh, that's a beautiful pile of fabric! Good luck with that list.

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  5. SaraMay 25, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    Your quilt top is soooo pretty!!! I.LOVE. IT. What is the first block called? I have been wanting to make something like it with triangles that look like they are floating:)

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  6. Elizabeth DacksonMay 25, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Holy moly, I love that Quilting Divas quilt-to-be!!! So gorgeous!

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  7. LeeMay 25, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Holy gorgeous Quilting Diva blocks! Love love love! Good luck with your list. And I vote that you find out the baby's gender, if only because I'M super curious. : ) Thanks for linking up to WIP Wednesday!

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  8. PoppyprintMay 25, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Wow, you really scored in the Divas bee - all of those blocks are so beautiful and the quilt will be amazing! I hope your fabric organizing has left you feeling better about your space. It's a big job!

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  9. PerkymomMay 25, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Great quilt I can tell, followed your blog from BBC aka perkygurl

    http://aboutfradda.blogspot.com/

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  10. Amy SpMay 25, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Hi Tracey! I love your list...it looks a lot like mine. You will most likely get done WAY before me though. I've been on a break from the internet and quilting for a while, so I'm late in wishing you congrats on the pregnancy! Hope it goes smoothly for you. :)

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  11. JenniffierMay 25, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    It is looking gorgeous!

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  12. KristenMay 25, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Fabulous blocks!!! I adore your taste in blues and greens. You need to be my personal shopper. ;)

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  13. UnknownMay 26, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    So what did you decide to do about the house? We had a similar problem. We had to give up our tiny non-closeted office to give to Liv. Kudos to you for not giving up your sewing room though, you have to keep SOME parts of yourself just for you! I understand why you're waiting to find out, but sometimes it's so hard to resist temptation and find out, especially when planning the nursery. I am thinking pink thoughts for you!

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  14. Sarah CraigMay 26, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Beautiful fabrics, Tracey- it's going to be a gorgeous quilt!!!

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  15. AllieKatMomMay 27, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Sounds like you need a bigger house, or an addition to it!
    Cant believe that you are 20 weeks already! Can time go any faster?!?

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  16. MelindaMay 27, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Wow. I love the quilt. I am really thinking about incorporating some linen sometime soon. I love how that looks. What a great combination of colors and textures.

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  17. LynetteMay 28, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    mmmm. Love those coastal colors with the gray linen! That's going to be gorgeous.

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  18. VesuviusmamaMay 30, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Love the bee block with this polka dots!

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