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Friday, August 21, 2015

Meanwhile, back at the Studio .....

Ah, LIFE does have a habit of becoming very, very busy, doesn't it?

Thankfully, for me, it has been a good kind of "busy" lately :*)  I've been working on lots of different projects in between running in and out, here, there and everywhere!


The project on my Design Wall right now is Scrappy Nines (Pat Wys).  Although I have quite a few alternate blocks to fill in yet, you can at least get a general idea of how the design will look.  I think the stripes and plaids of the recycled shirts is going to look amazing!!!  (go HERE if you want to read more about that).


I'm keeping these pieces all laid out on my sewing table so I can work on it as any block of time becomes available - and it is working marvelously!  I zipped right through all the little nine-patches which are the basic building blocks for the actual blocks themselves.  Then I put nose to grindstone and completed all 15 of the main blocks - whew!!!


Then I started on the alternate blocks - only 10 more to go!


Can anyone tell me what I was thinking when I cut these pieces?  These are LEFTOVER!!!


Yep, that's a lot of pieces extra!  Wow.  Just Wow.  And to think that I had a backache for a week because of all the cutting I "had" to do for this quilt ... looks like the joke was on me, right?

I rushed through the cutting for this because it was for a class, and I think what might have happened is that I cut the same amount of pieces from the lights as I did for the darks - but I had twice as many light shirts as I did darks.  Duh!!!  One more piece of evidence that Math is definitely not my strong point LOL!!!

Actually, I'm thinking I may use these leftovers to add a pieced border to this quilt and make it bigger.  In my rush to get this project ready for class, I also never stopped to look at the finished size.... 66-1/2" x 78-1/2" .... only a lap-size.  I'd really like for this to be a queen if possible so I can use it on the guest bed when gentlemen come visiting.  Or as a possible gift?  I already have several gentlemen who are begging me to let them have this quilt =^..^=


Before I go, I'd like to announce the winner of the Cozy Afternoon Giveaway from last week (see original post HERE) ....

The winner is Bobbie, who blogs over at From This to That - check out her fun blog HERE!  I love her blog name - Bobballuiah :*D  Bobbie said .....


Teresa - your blocks are a delight! I couldn't think of a fun comment so went in search of some cat fun : A group of cats is referred to as a "clowder" or a "glaring".

*It is illegal to let your cat run loose in Denver Colorado, United States.unless it has a taillight.
*Fights between cats and dogs are prohibited in Barber, North Carolina, United States.
*It is illegal for anyone to give lighted cigars to dogs, cats, and other domesticated animal kept as pets in Zion Illinois, United States.
*Riddle: Is it hard to spot a leopard? Answer: No, they come that way!
*Riddle: What kind of cats like to go bowling? Answer: Alley cats!
*Riddle: What kind of kitten works for the Red Cross? Answer: A first-aid Kit.

Now, how could I resist choosing such a fun comment as the winner?  I know a few of you found it pretty hilarious too :*)  Congratulations to Bobbie who will receive a wonderful set of digital patterns from Cozy Afternoon designer Jacquelynne Steves!

Hugs & Blessings!
Teresa
=^..^=

26 comments:

  1. I am loving your quilt....I will gladly take your opp's blocks if you decide you have no use for them.

    Have a great weekend.

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  2. Scrappy nines is going to be a spectacular quilt. I just love the plaids you've chosen x and look forward to seeing what you choose to do with borders.

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  3. Scrappy nines is going to be a spectacular quilt. I just love the plaids you've chosen x and look forward to seeing what you choose to do with borders.

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  4. Oh, this scrumptious quilt makes me want to go play in the thrift store shirts! This is going to be a wonderful guy quilt--or for anyone. I'm not a guy (in case you didn't know), and I would love it!
    Love the winning comment! : )

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  5. Had I gone to Spring Seminar, that is the class I would have taken. I did get the book and plan to do that one someday. Love the recycled shirts in yours. Did you intentionally look for black and tan shirts?

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  6. Those blocks look great. I love the idea of using recycled shirts.

    Yes, life does get in the way of all the creative time sometimes.

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  7. Wow...this is gorgeous Teresa! blessings, marlene

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  8. I just love the shirting with this pattern - note to self, check the Thrift Store. I am sure you can use those extra cuts in another pattern and get two man quilts ready for gifting.

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  9. Very cool! I ever get tired of seeing new ways to use plaids and stripes!

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  10. I am SO going to want to wrap up in that quilt when it's done!! And the cutting... it's OK. You were doing "pre-cutting" for the NEXT quilt!!

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  11. What a handsome quilt. Very elegant. I have been making nine patches too and am now inspired to get back to work!

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  12. Math is not my strong suit either. When I cut turquoise and caramel scrappy HSTs for Vicki's HSTeria QAL, I ended up making THREE quilts (all due to math errors). Two were gifted and I kept the third so it all ended well. Your shirtings are AWESOME - what a gorgeous quilt!!

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  13. I have a tendency to over cut when I'm cutting fabrics for a quilt. Oh well, look at it this way ... you're ready for the next plaid quilt. Or, as you said, you can use those leftovers to piece borders and make this a good-sized quilt. (I know at least one woman [ME!] who'd love to have this quilt! So it's not just for men. ha!)

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  14. Uhh love the color scheme, so manly! can't wait to see it finished

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  15. I love, love, love your scrappy nines! I WANT one too. We have had two new thrift shops open recently in our area and it is so tempting to go check out their supply of mens shirts!! Your colors in this quilt are fabulous. I can't stop thinking about it and starting one! No, I need to stop dreaming and get back to my overload of UFOs. Whew that was close. I almost gave in to my inner devil that wants to make all the quilts that you show on your blog since they all speak to me!

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  16. I, too, love this quilt! I have a tub full of recycled mens shirts and am going to make this one at some point. It will be a great gift for a gentleman!

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  17. Sweet quilt. I have had some math challenges as well. Figured out I cut a bazillion more pieces than I needed for a table runner I started years ago.

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  18. I love love those scrappy nines! Kat @ katandcatquilts.blogspot.com

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  19. I love love those scrappy nines! Kat @ katandcatquilts.blogspot.com

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  20. I love love those scrappy nines! Kat @ katandcatquilts.blogspot.com

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  21. Love the use of all the plaids. Your blocks are going to make a stunning quilt!

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  22. I love the scrappy nines. I have quite a few shirts d-boned, but, I've never sewn with they (yet). This would be a great pattern.

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  23. This quilt is going to be fantastic! I've been collecting men's shirts for a while and have the perfect project in mind for them....someday! I just have to find the time!

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  24. Wow! It's going to be a beautiful quilt!

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  25. That's going to be a great quilt and deserves to be bigger, especially since you've got all those squares cut and reeady to go!

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