Technically, this photo shows what is NOT going on this week. No progress at all on Metro, Hold the Lattice. Not bogged down or bored with the project–no, no, far from it. The thing is, I am getting ready to go on a trip!
In a little over a week, I am meeting up with two dear sewing friends for six days of visiting, sewing, and fun. We are taking some classes together and I have been busy cutting out the fabrics for the kits we will be using for our class projects.
The photo looks a bit of a mess, but trust me, I am all organized. I have ordered some zippered project bags from an Etsy seller, and hopefully my baggies will fit in them. A much better look, I must say. I will share a picture when they come.
Because of my busy schedule, my posting this month is going to be somewhat sparse, but once September rolls in, I should be back to more frequent blogging.
So, I completely forgot to share with you some things I picked up a couple of weeks ago when Fatquarter Shop had a mega sale. All Moda fabrics were 20% off! I needed backings for several UFOs so I can send them off to my favorite quilter and really took advantage of the savings.
I don't know about you, but I like my backings to really coordinate well with the quilt tops, but I hate to pay full price for backing fabric. This sale was awesome, and I picked up backing fabric for my All Wrapped Up Christmas quilt, my Ansonia tumbler quilt, my Urban Winter Quilt, and I forget what all else. That whole stack is mostly backings and a couple of backgrounds. Great sale. Thank you FQS!
I also picked up a few layer cakes recently, one collection being most notable.
This is Autumn Woods, by Kate and Birdie, who are known for their beautiful paper designs. This collection is in buttery yellows, muted oranges and dove greys. So so gorgeous. The group came out in May, and I am so happy to have gotten a layer cake. I need to get on the ball and order some border and backing fabric from the collection before it sells out. I don't think this designer is on a lot of shops' radars. I will be making something lovely with it, I promise!
Have a grand weekend everyone.
36 responses to “What’s Going On This Week”
How blessed you are to have some sewing friends to retreat with! I can’t wait to see what you are able to accomplish.
I too love having my backings coordinate with my quilt tops … and since I hand quilt, I prefer the extra wide backings. I would have totally done the same thing by stocking up big time on backings at 20% off. 😉
How blessed you are to have some sewing friends to retreat with! I can’t wait to see what you are able to accomplish.
I too love having my backings coordinate with my quilt tops … and since I hand quilt, I prefer the extra wide backings. I would have totally done the same thing by stocking up big time on backings at 20% off. 😉
How blessed you are to have some sewing friends to retreat with! I can’t wait to see what you are able to accomplish.
I too love having my backings coordinate with my quilt tops … and since I hand quilt, I prefer the extra wide backings. I would have totally done the same thing by stocking up big time on backings at 20% off. 😉
What fun to meet up with quiltie friends! I remember when you three (I’m guessing you’ll meet the same folks) met for classes and fun in the upper Midwest. What part of the country will you be in next week? Yep, trust you to be the queen of good organization, too!
I like my backings to compliment the quilt top, too, and always like a sale. The full price of fabrics these days is scary.
Since I usually start my day by visiting here, I will miss your daily posts, but understand you can’t do everything and be everywhere. I’ll see you when you pop in this month!
Hugs!
What fun to meet up with quiltie friends! I remember when you three (I’m guessing you’ll meet the same folks) met for classes and fun in the upper Midwest. What part of the country will you be in next week? Yep, trust you to be the queen of good organization, too!
I like my backings to compliment the quilt top, too, and always like a sale. The full price of fabrics these days is scary.
Since I usually start my day by visiting here, I will miss your daily posts, but understand you can’t do everything and be everywhere. I’ll see you when you pop in this month!
Hugs!
What fun to meet up with quiltie friends! I remember when you three (I’m guessing you’ll meet the same folks) met for classes and fun in the upper Midwest. What part of the country will you be in next week? Yep, trust you to be the queen of good organization, too!
I like my backings to compliment the quilt top, too, and always like a sale. The full price of fabrics these days is scary.
Since I usually start my day by visiting here, I will miss your daily posts, but understand you can’t do everything and be everywhere. I’ll see you when you pop in this month!
Hugs!
FQS is my favorite online quilt shop. A sale is always a good time to stock up!
Enjoy your trip…six days of sewing sounds like a dream! Safe travels.
FQS is my favorite online quilt shop. A sale is always a good time to stock up!
Enjoy your trip…six days of sewing sounds like a dream! Safe travels.
FQS is my favorite online quilt shop. A sale is always a good time to stock up!
Enjoy your trip…six days of sewing sounds like a dream! Safe travels.
How lucky you are to be planning such a trip! I love FQS too, they are the best :). Will be looking forward to seeing where you end up going and doing. Have fun!
How lucky you are to be planning such a trip! I love FQS too, they are the best :). Will be looking forward to seeing where you end up going and doing. Have fun!
How lucky you are to be planning such a trip! I love FQS too, they are the best :). Will be looking forward to seeing where you end up going and doing. Have fun!
Have a wonderful quilting trip. I think I know where you are headed but I won’t tell. I am going to do that one some year soon. I am getting a quilting trip off my bucket list near the same time but not the same place. Enjoy!
Mary
Have a wonderful quilting trip. I think I know where you are headed but I won’t tell. I am going to do that one some year soon. I am getting a quilting trip off my bucket list near the same time but not the same place. Enjoy!
Mary
Have a wonderful quilting trip. I think I know where you are headed but I won’t tell. I am going to do that one some year soon. I am getting a quilting trip off my bucket list near the same time but not the same place. Enjoy!
Mary
I too love FQS! They shipped a great order to me at my hotel last month when I was down south! I am so glad you like Kate and Birdie! The designer does not live far from me! Have a terrific quilty time with your friends!
Kerry
I too love FQS! They shipped a great order to me at my hotel last month when I was down south! I am so glad you like Kate and Birdie! The designer does not live far from me! Have a terrific quilty time with your friends!
Kerry
I too love FQS! They shipped a great order to me at my hotel last month when I was down south! I am so glad you like Kate and Birdie! The designer does not live far from me! Have a terrific quilty time with your friends!
Kerry
How fun you you and your quilter friends to plan a trip together 😀
I love the fabrics you purchased. I will have to check out the layer cake on line. Just beautiful !
Have fun !
How fun you you and your quilter friends to plan a trip together 😀
I love the fabrics you purchased. I will have to check out the layer cake on line. Just beautiful !
Have fun !
How fun you you and your quilter friends to plan a trip together 😀
I love the fabrics you purchased. I will have to check out the layer cake on line. Just beautiful !
Have fun !
yay!! sewing with friends!!! 6 days? you lucky girl! ;p i’m spending 3 days sewing with friends next weekend. wish it were longer but we all have responsibilities that pull us home. ;p
yay!! sewing with friends!!! 6 days? you lucky girl! ;p i’m spending 3 days sewing with friends next weekend. wish it were longer but we all have responsibilities that pull us home. ;p
yay!! sewing with friends!!! 6 days? you lucky girl! ;p i’m spending 3 days sewing with friends next weekend. wish it were longer but we all have responsibilities that pull us home. ;p
Have a great time sewing with friends! It will be fun seeing what you accomplish!
Have a great time sewing with friends! It will be fun seeing what you accomplish!
Have a great time sewing with friends! It will be fun seeing what you accomplish!
I agree… it’s fun to find good fabric on sale that would work for backing! I can’t wait to see the new projects you are prepping for… and also to hear about your quilty getaway with friends!
I agree… it’s fun to find good fabric on sale that would work for backing! I can’t wait to see the new projects you are prepping for… and also to hear about your quilty getaway with friends!
I agree… it’s fun to find good fabric on sale that would work for backing! I can’t wait to see the new projects you are prepping for… and also to hear about your quilty getaway with friends!
Oh you are going to have a blast! Safe travels to all! We’ll all be excited to hear what you’ve been up to.
Oh you are going to have a blast! Safe travels to all! We’ll all be excited to hear what you’ve been up to.
Oh you are going to have a blast! Safe travels to all! We’ll all be excited to hear what you’ve been up to.
You Three Musketeers have a great time!
You Three Musketeers have a great time!
You Three Musketeers have a great time!