Not a lot of stashing or slow stitching have been going on around here lately, because I've been focused on getting a couple of projects to the completed flimsy stage, ready for quilting.
However, I did pick up these two wonderful pieces from Jackie at Canton Village Quilt Works. I've been trying to be good and not buy any fabric these past couple of weeks, but when I saw these, let's just say there was no way I could pass up such fun fabrics!!! I just had to have a little of each ;*D
Here in classic Black & White....
And here in COLORS!!!!
Aren't they the cutest? You can have them too - go see Jackie and she'll take wonderful care of you! Her customer service is top-notch and fast. You wouldn't believe how quickly these shipped :*D
I really didn't feel too bad about stashing these .... BECAUSE.... I have a FINISH!!!! Easy Street is a flimsy!!! And all the fabrics for that quilt except for a few black-on-whites came strictly out of my stash! Whoohoo!!!! The quilt finished up at 97x97 - it's a large quilt and used up a lot of my aquas and lime greens, not to mention pretty much wiped out my black-on-whites. I used up one entire 2-yard piece for the outer border and binding. If I were counting yardage, I would say it took at least 10 yards of stash to complete this monster :*) I'll try to post pictures on my Design Wall Monday post if I can get any decent ones. We are supposed to have more rain all day today, so we'll have to see how it goes. Here's a sneak peek for now ....
You can see how others are managing their stash over at Judy's Patchwork Times!
I finally got the backgrounds pieced for my next two blocks in The Blue Collection applique.
These are the two long-tall vases that sit on each side of the quilt and have leaves flowing up out of them to the top of the quilt. I have all the inside blocks done except for the center vase that holds the braided tree. Getting these vases done will mean I am really getting close on this project! I hope to finish prepping the applique pieces this morning so I can stitch on them for a while in the afternoon. I love linking up with Kathy over at Slow Sunday Stitching!
And DON'T FORGET to check out my super GIVEAWAY .....
Hope everyone has a happy and relaxed Sunday!!!
Hugs & Blessings!
Teresa
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Can't wait to see all of your finished Easy Street - the snippet looks wonderful! And more of The Blues Collection will be a treat to see as well. Thanks for all the color on a dreary morning!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo for you! Congratulations on getting Easy street done. Enjoy your blues today.
ReplyDeleteYour Easy Street looks gorgeous! Again, vibrant and lovely, like you!!! I so tend toward the more mundane - does that mean I'm such!! LOL
ReplyDeleteHave a Blessed, Joyful Day!!!
You certainly do love color - I was visiting Quilting Gallery this morning and noticed and Michelle is offering a Quilter's Coupon of 50% off on Fat Quarter Shops Homeschool by LB Krueger line of fabric until 2/13/13. Ten yards later, can't have too many quilt backs at $5.37 per yard. I just thought I would pass along this wonderful opportunity. The coupon code is - homes. Enjoy if you go over to take a look. Judy C in NC
ReplyDeleteI really like The Blue Collection quilt--sigh, I'm trying to be good!!
ReplyDeleteI was really tempted to purchase the "Keep Calm" fabrics but couldn't think of how to use them. Congrats on getting so much accomplished this week.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your Easy Street quilt--that one corner looks great! I love your choice of border fabric.
ReplyDeleteYummy post!
ReplyDeletePerfect border for easy street...so pretty.
I can't believe the progress you have made on your Blue Collection blocks! Enjoy your hand work today and thanks for linking up to Slow Sunday Stitching!
You bad girl, you bought fabric. Grin, so did I! Thanks for the link to that oh so cute fabric. And congrats on your finish - it's a beauty. And those yellows are wonderful - look forward to seeing those blocks.
ReplyDeleteI love those "keep calm and ..." fabrics - how cute! And I just slove the borders on your Easy Street - can't wait to see the entire finish.
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be rainy all day here, too - perfect day to sequester myself in the sewing room.
Love your Easy Street and hope you have lots of fun today with your blue collection!
ReplyDeleteYour blue collection will be soooo lovely! And doesn't it feel great to finish Easy Street? Yours looks great! COngrats!
ReplyDeleteEasy Street looks great, can't wait to see how it gets quilted :) And I do love your blue collection, looks like this will be another beauty.
ReplyDeleteThat is such fun fabric. I know you will be very clever with it.
ReplyDeleteOh, I am so excited for you to have Easy Street to a flimsy! I can't wait to see the whole thing! Wow--I guess I didn't realize how big this quilt was going to be.
Those vases are going to be gorgeous. Everything about this Blue Collection quilt is so stunning--very Mediterranean looking, to me (but I think I have said that before)! : )
Wonderful Easy Street. The border fabric is great. It has a nice mix of the colors in the quilt. The "Keep Calm" collection of fabrics are fun.
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Your Easy Street is stunning! So vibrant. Love the Keep Calm fabrics, I have the colors but didn't know there was a B&W version too. Can't wait to see more of your new project.
ReplyDeleteYou did it!!! Congrats on finishing Easy Street. I love how you finished it off. I'm still plugging away on mine. Glad to see that someone else bought fabric this week too. I haven't seen anything like these around here. Knowing you, it will be used in a very clever way.
ReplyDeleteGreat finish on the Easy street can't wait to see a complete picture. Amazingly enough I think when I added up the fabric recommendation it ended up there were 14 yards of fabric and that did not include any borders, or backing. Great job using up your stash though for the majority of it!
ReplyDeleteHaha! Love the "keep calm" pieces!! Congrats on your Easy Street finish!! Great job ... I have to scroll forward to see if there's a complete picture of it!! The vase is going to be gorgeous ... I think I saw a glimpse of that in the future posts, too!! :)
ReplyDeleteTeresa, this is very lovely -- you must be thrilled with it!!! It's a stunner, for sure. You'd done a great job with the base for your vase! I love those glittery fabrics you've used -- very appropriate!! I think I'm all caught up, too. Wow! When you find the scarf pattern that has the thinning/gorgeous effect, please let me know, ASAP! Bahaha!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that fabric that you used on the Easy Street for the border. Yummy!
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