Little projects

Finished up some little projects...all part of getting some UFOs done by spending a half an hour each day in my sewing area.  A quilted box to store some scrap material and a quirky little tote with a crocheted bottom.

DaGMT Day 18

Finished the quilt for my little granddaughter.  I quilted it in  off-center concentric circles.  I am very happy with the results.  A nice summer quilt for her.  I tried a new flame-retardant batting and I am liking the soft drappyness (is that a word?) of the end result.  Probably not as good as the wool batt I normally use, but for a small child I think this is perfect.  So fun to see some projects getting finished that have been hanging around for a while. :)

I finished a tote as part of my DaGMT.  It is a little bigger than I thought it would be, but a perfect size for carrying the projects I am working on when going to a friends.

Quilt top done...have to put it aside now until I get batting and backing.  Progress made thanks to DaGMT!  Now on to other quilts I have in the works...

DaGMT

I am so excited to join the Drop and Give Me Twenty program!  I think it will give me the motivation, inspiration, PUSH I need to get some quilting done and clean out my UFOs.  So here is my pledge....

I, Lorna Wainwright, am joining Quilting Hottie Haven's second annual DaGMT event, and pledge to quilt for at least 35 minutes every day of the month of February, 2013. In doing so I hope to finish some of my UFOs and give myself a break from the numbers crowding my brain brought on by tax season and I think Beth Helfter is brilliant for coming up with this concept and inspiring me to join. Thank you Beth!

Now it is in writing and out in the world...  My first project to finish, a quilt for my granddaughter that will be 2 this May.  Here is where it is at now...

Doll art

I recently took a class in doll making from a fabulous fiber artist, Barbara Bend.  She her beautiful work here.  My doll is still a work in progress, but due to the upcoming holidays she will have to wait.  I thought I would share her anyway.  I think she needs a name, but nothing comes to mind right now.

Finally Finishing...

I have finally finished some projects that have been clogging up my workspace. Thanks to the Olympics I have been sitting in one place long enough to get some sewing done.  LOL!

First is a 47" wall hanging for over our fireplace.  The pattern is Bittersweet Briar Cotton-and-Wool by Kim Diehl.  It has a few added embroidery embellishments by me.

Second project is a quilt made for a friend.  The pattern is Line Art by Holly Hickman.  I found it in the winter 2010 Quilts and More magazine.

Third project is an origami jacket made from 6 fat quarters.  I made two and put them together to create a reversible jacket.

Thankfully there are more Olympics to watch as I have more projects to finish up.  Feels good to have these done.