FMQ and Facets Quilt

I added that last round of full blocks to the Facets quilt. These blocks are 6.5" square. This quilt top so far measures about 84" square. I just started cutting some pieces for the border. The border round is much smaller and I expect to finish it quicker. The main color is red with a pale yellow background. I think they measure around 2" X 6.5".

 

I loaded the baby quilt and started quilting it over the weekend. I'm not doing anything too fancy. I'm making free motion loops, ribbon candy, and arcs. The thread is a very pale pink. I really love the little pop of pink on the blocks. It's fun to quilt this one. It's not too big and fun to add that texture!

I Like Thursday #307

It's time for I Like Thursday! A bunch of us bloggers post fun and positive content every Thursday. Please visit LeeAnna to link up with more participating blogs. I just had to share these pictures of the sunset. They were taken this past Sunday around 7PM. The sky was vivid with color! Just beautiful!

This is the fabric I bought for the backing of the baby quilt. It's actually a brighter pink in person. They may name the baby Lily so I thought a floral theme would be good.

I'll be quilting that baby quilt soon so I've been practicing my free motion quilting on the long arm. I thought I needed a little practice since I haven't done free motion quilting in awhile. It felt pretty comfortable once I started stitching again. I think I'm ready to start quilting it now.

Our conversation starter is - If you could bring back any fashion trend, what would it be?? I miss hats the most! I remember how nice everyone looked at Easter wearing their Easter bonnets. I feel hats added that extra touch to an outfit. When I got married, the ladies in my bridal party had cute little hats on with a small attached veil. It looked so elegant! Not sure they'll every come back!

Have a great weekend!!

Other Projects

I'm working on a few other things other than Facets. I made these sweet little baby booties for my friend who's expecting his first baby. Aren't they so sweet?? They're a pattern I found online that works the booties without a seam. Once you're done knitting, there's nothing to sew. If you're interested, the pattern is here. They're so quick and easy to make!

This is how far I've got on my cross stitch kitty. It's coming slowly but looking good. I'm more than halfway done. I try to work on it everyday but sometimes I get busy with other projects. There are so many thread changes that you can only do so much at a time. 

I have one teal row sewn onto Facets and another one in the process of being sewn on. There are so many seams to match that it takes awhile. Oh well, I should enjoy the process, right?? At least, that's what I keep telling myself!!

Facet Blocks Done!!!

 I finally finished making the 52 blocks for the last full round of the Facets Quilt. This round took me a long time! I didn't realize when I started this quilt that I would need to make 196 blocks and that doesn't include the border. I thought it was a great project to use up scraps. I did use some scraps but I also bought a few fat quarters as I needed them. I'm not sure I used up much of my stash. 

These are the last 4 blocks I made for this round. It sure felt good to know I'm finally done with this block! They measure 6.5" square.

This is my pile of 52 blocks. Shouldn't it look bigger??? Months worth of work in such a small pile! I'll be sewing the blue blocks onto the quilt as my next step. The border will follow!

Baby Quilt Top

Here's my finished baby quilt! It measures 42.5" X 56.5". I'm waiting for the backing and batting which I ordered on line. I'll custom quilt it but using very easy patterns. I hope it is loved and gets used a lot. I expect it to be washed often so easy quilting should be good!

I have 44 blocks for the teal round of the Facets quilt. I only need 8 more! I'm sort of tired of making this block so many times but I'm looking forward to finishing up this quilt. I just have a pieced border left to make! Yay!!!!

It's snowing again but it should turn to rain. I hope it rains and all goes away!!!

I Like Thursday #306

 Welcome to I Like Thursdays! We bloggers post fun and positive content every Thursday under the direction of LeeAnna over at Not Afraid of Color. Go visit her blog so you can visit more participating blogs. After all the snow we've had, I decided I had to go out and buy something that reminded me of 
Spring. I went to Home Sense and this is what I came home with! It's such a pretty shade of blue. I saw it and just had to have it. It's now sitting on the coffee table in my family room. Somehow, it makes me feel better to see it!

I also swapped out the table runner in my dining area. I made this last year and I just love the colors!  I feel it's also a nice reminder of Spring. The colors remind me of nature and flowers.

Here's my baby quilt so far. This is not the final layout but an idea of how it will look when done. I love the soft muted colors. It's full of animals and little girls. I hope they couple that are getting it will love it as much as I do!

The conversation starter this week asks what is the most adventurous thing you've done. I'm not very adventurous but I'd have to say having children has been quite the adventure! I don't think I knew what I was in for when we decided to start a family. There are so many ups and downs. It's been wonderful in so many ways but it's a lifelong endeavor. I'm not sure I understood that! It's truly been an adventure of a lifetime.

Have a great weekend! Our temperatures are warming up but there's a threat of more snow this weekend. I hope not!!!

 

Blizzard Sewing

These are the views from my windows today. The picture on the left is my deck. I can't open the door due to the snow. I think we've received about 9 inches so far. The picture on the right is from my front door. The snow piles are getting higher again. It was finally starting to melt. Oh well. All I can say is that I'm looking forward to Spring! 

I've been working on my teal row for the Facets quilt. I finished these very quickly hoping my power wouldn't go out. I have 18 blocks left to make for this round.

I also made another block for the baby quilt. I have 5 blocks left to make for the baby quilt. I'm so glad the power lasted while I was sewing. I did hear some people lost power just a few miles from my house. They called the electric company who told them to expect power back in about 48 hours. That is not good news! I'm hoping my power lasts!

I'll be home all day waiting for the storm to finally stop!!