WIP Wednesday - An oldie but a goodie...

With my design wall emptied of QPP Project #1, it was free and clear for me to pull out a long standing WIP. Remember this one? Yup, it's the Polaroid I Spy quilt.

Once I figured out just how many more blocks were needed, I set to trimming. I might have gone a little overboard in the making and swapping of Polaroid blocks. But it was so much fun!

When I was getting ready to cut more coloured strips for the edges, I came to a realization. The offcuts from my other blocks could be used for more coloured edges. Less wasted Kona AND a tidier scrap bin. Score!

Squee! Blocks edged in coloured scraps, all ready to be trimmed during another naptime.

Rainbow happiness!

In other WIP news, I've been stitching away on my iPhone case (though I'm on a little hiatus due to an injured wrist). Many thanks to the generosity of my MMQG peeps, Jeannette @ Stamp Stitch Create and Karen @ Sugar Free Quilts.

Progress so far. 20 of 60 triangles done!

 

I also decided what fabrics I'm going to use for my Quilter's Planner cover. What do you think?

I'm linking up with Let's Bee Social @ Sew Fresh Quilts, as well as with WIP Wednesday @ Freshly Pieced.

J

WIP Wednesday - The little things...

So many little things going on in the studio this week. Most aren't photo worthy, like finishing the backing for Quilting Protection Program Project #1 or tidying the stash closet, but there are a couple worth sharing, my trusty tackle box for one.

Not so interesting, you say? What about if I open it? ☺

Better? It's my collection of embroidery floss circa 1995. Please note the dividers and the masking tape labels. Yup, I've always been organized/had OCD. But back then, I didn't have a label maker. Here's another blast from the blast -price tags from Crafters Haven and Lewiscraft. Can one buy anything for 49 cents anymore? Ack. I just sounded VERY old.

Why did I even open that dusty old case? Himself gifted me a stitchable iPhone case for Christmas. What fun! I found this lovely version over at Hugs are Fun that reminded me of HSTs. So I set to copying it. I'm gonna need a little help from my friends to collect enough colours of floss to complete this one! Two evenings of TV viewing and stitching later and here's my progress...

And in other WIPs, another fabric pull! There was such commentary on the fabrics I pulled for my January OMG goal that I had to get out some more. You see Val @ Purple Boots & Pigtails, I'm well prepared for the stashpocolypse! But seriously, a little birdie told me that I might have my long awaited Quilter's Planner in my hot little hands this week-end. Time for a planner cover!

Whimsical babushkas? Trendy C+S Mochi? Practical navy? Plain 'ole weird Tula Pink. Decisions, decisions. Opinions welcome!

I'm linking up today with Lorna's Let's Bee Social @ Sew Fresh Quilts. Pop on over and see what others are up to!

J

P.S. Many thanks to Yvonne @ Quilting JetGirl for her inspiration in figuring out how to watermark my photos. She offered up a tutorial yesterday, so I'll be experimenting for the next little while!