So instead of starting the new LQS series, we're having our own Alternative First Saturday meet-up for coffee and conversation. Six of us met this past Saturday for the first get-together. We each declared a project that we have to show progress on at the next meeting. Some of the projects include Broken Dishes blocks, Farm Girl Vintage blocks, and log cabin blocks, and all are commitments to finishing WIPs.
My project is the red project, story here and here. My goal is to make one checkerboard block and one Dresden Plate block each month. I started in early September and here are my blocks so far:
The Dresdens still need centers; I'll wait till I have more of them and decide whether I want blue centers or maybe an amber or bronze color. I don't want this to read as a red, white, and blue quilt. The Dresden blocks are oversized; they'll get trimmed down and snowball cornered later.
The first Alternative First Saturday get together was very enjoyable - but wait, there's more! Another LQS was having a FQ sale, so some of us adjourned after coffee to go shop for FQs. The sale price has gone up - gasp - to $1.09, but still, how can you beat that?!
So I indulged in a little stash enhancement. No particular purpose, just stuff that I liked.
Corals and pinks
Aquas and greens
Miscellaneous
No particular need, just pure stash enhancement, but my usage numbers are good this year so no guilt. Sometimes you just need to supplement the stash to have a fresh take on pulling a palette together. I picked up 16 FQs for 4 yards in, and kept it to less than $19 including the tax.
All in all, I'd say my first Alternative First Saturday was a smashing success, and I'm looking forward to more monthly meet-ups. The girls have asked for a Murphy update, so I'll have to try to get some new pics of him for next time.
Great progress so far, Jan! It does sound like a lively and fun group to be in, and adjourning to go to a quilt shop and buy sale FQs sounds like a perfect dessert. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your red project, it is going to be spectacular! And how did you ever stop at just those FQ's, I would have bought a ton for that price!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful, quilty afternoon with good friends! Nice selection of "freshening" fabrics for your stash. It's true that you need a little pop of new stuff to jump start the inspiration process sometimes!
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ReplyDeleteYour Saturday gathering sounds like fun and very motivating. I love your progress on the quilt top so far! So cool that the backgrounds of your Dresden blocks are varied. Did you make a four-patch and then place the pieces on it? I really find the checkerboard striking. I wonder if the centers should be the same as your snowball corners? Just a thought. ~smile~ Roseanne
Your Dresden project is coming along nicely. And you found some wonderful fat quarters to add to your stash.
ReplyDeleteYou got some fabulous FQs Jan! Sigh, don't think prices like that have happened in Canada in years... Sounds like your group is one I'd enjoy. I really like your red project!
ReplyDeleteSounds like great conversation and incentive. That's a pretty good session over coffee. You came home with some fun FQs.
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