Hello All!
Sorry I was MIA last week. My life just got too busy between Halloween, work, and other stuff! This week promises to be no better. But someone told me she was getting bored reading Shoes, Glorious Shoes, (LOL!) so I figured I better try to get some posts in here!
I have not gotten much sewing done in the last comple of weeks, becuse life has been so busy. So, how about I show you some stuff I worked on at retreat?
One of my priorities at retreat was to finish up my Urban Nine Patch. (This used to be a free tutorial on Jenny Pedigo's blog, but she has now published it as a pattern. If you click the link, it will take you to the pattern.) I had two more blocks to make.
And then I made this one. I liked how both turned out.
And then I assembled them all into the top. I decided to set them on point. I had to figure out the setting triangle size. It wasn't too bad. I cheated. I found an on-line pattern that used 12.5" blocks and just used their measurements. How's that for resourceful?!
I'm happy with how it turned out. I'm a little worried that it didn't hang straighter. It seems kind of waffly. I hope it pulls straight when it gets quilted.
The back is also linen. I had ironed the linen after I made the back. I folded it up for the evening and took the photo in the morning. It was already this wrinkly! I had to piece it to make it wide enough. I took some of my scraps from the front and sewed them together to make a strip down the center. I like how that turned out. They are pretty random widths.
I asked Jenny Pedigo, the gal who designed the ruler with which to make this quilt, as well as the pattern, if she would quilt it for me. I love how she quilted hers. Well, let's face it, I love how she quilts. I thought it might be really cool to have the designer quilt it for me! She said she would, as long as i was not in a hurry for it. She probably can't get to it until April. I said, "No problem!" I sent it off to her, so now it's in her queue. More on this one later, when it comes home!
Oh, and in case you're wondering what Sweet Pea was for Halloween, she was Hermione Granger. Nope, I didn't sew a stitch. I was not in the mood to sew Halloween costumes this year, and I could find this cape online for less than I could make it, so there. She looked cute. She wanted a long-haired wig, and the only one we could find was a red head. Although Hermione's hair isn't red, it would have to do. I heard one of the kids at the class party say, "Wow, she really looks like Hermione!" So, I guess it worked out. We all had fun. That's what matters!
Hope you're having a good Monday. I hope to have time to do another post tomorrow! (It's not so much doing the post.....it's getting the photos downloaded, edited, and then uploaded. That really slows me down sometimes!)
Until next time,
Stephanie, I love how your Urban Nine Patch quilt top turned out!!! It looks great set on point. The backing is wonderful with the colorful pieced strip down the middle. Your daughter does look like Hermione!
Posted by: Rene' | November 05, 2012 at 07:06 AM
You quilt is beautiful. Wish I could piece like that. I'm looking forward to seeing how it is quilted. Love Little Pea's costume. I'm not that familiar with the HP characters and assumed Hermione had red hair as two little girls came to my door dressed as Hermione (I had to ask) and they had red hair! Little Pea is so cute!
Posted by: carolld | November 05, 2012 at 07:39 AM
Your quilt top looks great! At least you're finishing something. Sweet Pea looks so gorgeous!
Posted by: Shelly | November 05, 2012 at 10:07 AM
Beautiful quilt! And Sweet Pea is a gorgeous Hermione!
Posted by: jenclair | November 05, 2012 at 10:12 AM
Love your Urban Nine Patch! I'm going to try to do her quilt along. One block every two weeks doesn't sound that bad, but it's been two weeks and I haven't done the first one yet. LOL! I'm not sure I can work another thing into my schedule right now.
Sweet Pea looks so cute in her costume! I didn't even get a picture of my kid! Other parents at our party took pictures so hopefully someone got a picture of him.
Posted by: Lynn | November 05, 2012 at 10:38 AM
Yes, Sweet Pea looks adorable...but I'm showing my ignorance...no clue who this Hermione is...a cartoon character maybe.
Love your quilt! I haven't had time for much sewing at all! And will be all day at the polls tomorrow!
Posted by: Deb | November 05, 2012 at 11:32 AM
Sweet Pea is adorable and looks so grown up in her costume!
Love your Urban Nine Patch! It is going to be gorgeous.
Hugs,
Donna
Posted by: Donna | November 05, 2012 at 11:46 AM
Look how cute SweetPea looks -- what a fun costume! Love your quilt top -- can't wait to see it quilted!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | November 05, 2012 at 11:58 AM
Love the urban nine patch! I loved the blocks when you were working on them in the Friday sew-in. Glad to see it assembled!
Posted by: Maureen | November 05, 2012 at 12:19 PM
Such a fun quilt project! I love how those curves really guide your eye through the blocks.
Love Sweet Pea's costume, especially that wig! Awesome fun!
Posted by: terriaw | November 05, 2012 at 01:08 PM
The quilt top turned out fabulous! I think the waffly look is due to the linen, Im sure it will lay flat after quilting.
Posted by: Doris | November 05, 2012 at 03:08 PM
She does look like Hermione! At least, that's how I imagine her because I have never seen any of the movies :)
And wow, your quilt top looks amazing! I wanted to try one the patterns for a long time and I even have the ruler but I have been too scared to try it :)
Posted by: Johanna | November 05, 2012 at 06:52 PM
Your quilt is just gorgeous...and Wow...Sweet Pea looks amazing...kudos on such a great costume!
Posted by: Sherri | November 05, 2012 at 07:44 PM
OH that quilt is gorgeous...and you're getting the designer to quilt it for you? *swoon* Love how you did the back too. Sweet Pea looks adorable, as always!!!
Posted by: Allie | November 05, 2012 at 09:30 PM
Love, love, love this quilt! Neat pattern, great colors! Can't wait to see it quilted! And Sweet Pea is a perfect Hermione!
Posted by: Lisa Ruble | November 05, 2012 at 11:05 PM
What a great quilt and great fabrics. Sweet Pea is such a cutie!
Posted by: Deb | November 05, 2012 at 11:49 PM
Jenny herself is going to quilt that fabulous quilt! (in total awe....) I sure hope I downloaded that pattern while it was free. Eek.
Hermione Granger is so super cute. Her eyes--wow!
P.s. I told you I was going to totally copy your Jenny Pedigo quilt, right? :)
Posted by: liveacolorfullife | November 15, 2012 at 05:17 PM
Steph,
Your quilt top looks AMAZING!!! Wow!!! I'm super impressed.
And your daughter makes a gorgeous Hermonie Granger. The redhead wig actually works well! I agree with Cindy. My goodness, those eyes!
Hope you have a fabulous thanksgiving!
xoxo
AJ
Posted by: Amanda Jean | November 21, 2012 at 09:57 PM