The most photo-worthy accomplishments were finishing the Amber & Aubergine flimsy and quilting the pastel 16 patch baby quilt. The A&A quilt will go on the long arm this week so I've already prepped the backing. The baby quilt had fabric from PCQ's stash on the back, so I can't count it out in my stash report.
Another accomplishment: I was able to get all the cutting done for the Christmas Tree hanging I need to make for my son. I made him a door size one several years ago and now he wants a shorter one he can hang in his office cubicle. It's cut and kitted up to sew at retreat.
At a recent Long Arm Users Group meeting we discussed using water soluble basting thread, and the long arm committee leaders were willing to let me try it. I successfully basted a UFO from several years ago so I can SID on my domestic machine. Here's an old photo of the top in progress. I'm quilting along all the lattice seams with invisible thread and it's slow going.
IN this month: 9-5/8 yards (5-3/4 yards wide backs from Backside fabrics. 2-1/4 yards from estate sale. 1-5/8 yards remnants from Backside Fabrics.)
OUT this month: 11-1/2 yards (Amber & Aubergine top, estimated 6 yards. A & A backing and binding, 4-1/4 yards. X and Plus teaching samples and step-outs, 1-1/4 yards.)
OUT this month: 11-1/2 yards (Amber & Aubergine top, estimated 6 yards. A & A backing and binding, 4-1/4 yards. X and Plus teaching samples and step-outs, 1-1/4 yards.)
IN YTD: 62-1/8 yards
OUT YTD: 54-7/8
YTD Net Change: 7-1/4 yards added.
Some of the acquisitions were for my second Diabolical Jane. I'm still playing with the palette and the layout.
Goals Update:
May Recap:
1. Prep for teaching X and Plus class; teach on May 30. Done.
I had to scramble and change the lesson plan at the beginning of class. I had planned to start by using the club's projector to show examples from Pinterest of the many, many X and Plus colorations. The person who was supposed to bring the projector forgot and had their phone turned off. Two hours later they delivered it so we ended the class by looking at examples and color.
2. Square up the confidential quilt and prep binding. Progress; discussed issues with my collaborator and determined next steps. Prepped binding and sleeve.
3. Start planning and cutting for Eric's Christmas tree project to work on at retreat in July. Done - pieces are cut, labeled and kitted up.
4. Quilt and bind the white and pastel 16 patch baby quilt. Done. I even expanded my FMQ repertoire beyond meandering and included teddy bears, hearts, flowers and spirals.
5. Prep backing for purple Diabolical Jane top. Yes - Changed plan from the dark magenta I originally had in mind and ordered a pink & purple print wide back which is MUCH better. (The dark magenta backing will be used for A&A since that print is in the quilt top.)
6. Finish assembling the Amber and Aubergine top. Done. Backing is prepped and batting is ready for quilting on June 4th.
Other: Basted and started quilting the Kaffe Gradient quilt.
June Goals:
1. Finish prepping the collaborative project to hand off for my partner to do the hand stitching.
2. Quilt Amber & Aubergine.
3. Finish designing DJ2 to take to retreat in July.
4. Plan and prep an extra project for retreat.
5. Make progress on the walking foot quilting on the Kaffe Gradient project.
6. Make progress on Mary's Triangles social sewing project.
7. Piece a simple charity quilt top using purple print.
I should probably also make it a goal to blog more in June, if I have anything interesting to show. We'll see.
We've had a pleasant spring, a cooler than average May, but it's starting to get hot here in the desert. Summer is our indoor season - time to stay inside and quilt!
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