Tuesday, September 9, 2014

WIPs and Stuff

It's been a little while since I've shared something quilty here, so I thought I would let you all know what I'm in the middle of.  Things have slowed down quite a bit around here now that the boys only nap a couple of times a week.  Urgh.  But I have been making things.  I've had a few Etsy orders, which is great - it just means less time for quilts.  :)

First of all, I've been making lots of progress on my Christmas quilt.  I pulled all the leftovers from the front and pieced them together into blocks.  From there I asked my Instagram friends for advice (by the way, I'm on IG now!  You can find me here:  tiffsewinsomethin).

I'm trying to piece together a backing for my Christmas quilt using all my leftovers.  What do you think?  Something random like this? Should I piece all the pieces together for one big strip down the middle?  Hubby seems to hate it either way and would p

On of them recommended that I sew them into presents.  Turns out that will fit perfectly with the front, so that's what I did!  I spray basted this quilt and I am a TOTAL convert - love spray basting.  The secret is to iron it to set the adhesive.  And you can even do that while your quilt is still tacked to the floor!

The back of my Christmas quilt, using all my leftovers from the front (this is already basted and I used franken-batting, hence the funky edges). Thanks @claudiapate for the idea! It worked perfectly! #eventhehubbyapproves

By the way - here is the top of the Christmas quilt.  Now I'm about half way through stitching in the ditch for every block.  I don't think I'm going to do any fancy quilting on this one.  I want it soft.

I also got an order for three custom made Rummy Royal/Tripoley mats and have been plugging away at those:


And then there are my bee blocks.  All of these were on time, I just haven't gotten around to posting about them yet here.

July's block was for Sandra.  She just finished her quilt and it is AMAZING!  Check it out HERE.
Do.good stitches Humility July block for Sandra

August was Brittney's month.  She's making an ABC quilt using the Spell it with Moda patterns.
August bee blocks for @bselbyquilting   #dogoodstitches #humilitycircle

And September's block is for Jaime.  She's making a pixelated quilt, so this block doesn't look like much right now, but her finished quilt is going to be phenomenal!


I also spent some time making these custom hot pads for my shop.  My sister-in-law's parents just bought a cabin (and it's GORGEOUS - we were lucky enough to visit last weekend) and she ordered some new hot pads to match the new decor. 

 You've seen those hot pads with the two pockets for your fingers, right?  Well - my SIL's mom wanted something with a strap instead.  Something that is easier to slip your hand in quickly.  Genius, isn't it?  I'm surprised I haven't seen more like these before.  I should make a whole bunch for myself...




Linking up with Lee:
http://www.freshlypieced.com/