For Your Enjoyment

Those of you who quilt for others will especially get a kick out of this...

Back to Reality

I just returned from a trip here...

...and here...

...with a few stops and activities inbetween.

I am so behind in reading my favorite blogs and in responding to comments. Please know that I read all your comments...I just don't always have time to answer individually.

I also haven't sewn a stitch or even just fondled fabric in weeks...the past few posts about my "Out of the Box" challenge were scheduled before my family and I skipped town. Hopefully, today I'll have a chance to get some sewing done in the company of friends!

P.S. The first shot is in Cedar Key (Gulf Coast) and the second one is in Cocoa Beach (Atlantic Coast), both in Florida.

Gone To Pieces

I have now cut my "Out of the Box" challenge piece to the shape that I want it to be and these are the leftover pieces.

Now, you're probably saying to yourself..."What the heck is this woman making?"...

Good question...I'm beginning to wonder that myself...I'm not sure if this will work...

Boxed In

Here's a peek at what my "Out of the Box" challenge is looking like. It's just a narrow shot because I don't want to give any hints about what the final shape will be. And if it doesn't work like I planned, you may not see a finished product at all...

Out of My Mind

Now that my idea for this year's challenge is out of my mind and starting to take shape, here's what it looks like so far. Awful photo -- it was taken in my basement.

Will it work? I have no clue...stay tuned....

Opening Pandora's Box

My guild's exhibit is quickly approaching, so I need to get moving on my challenge project. This year's theme is "Out of the Box", which means we are to make a quilt that is not square or rectangular and no larger than 36 inches at its widest point. It must be a wallhanging, not an article of clothing or bag or pillow, etc.

The parts for my "Out of the Box" challenge have been released from their box...stay tuned...

Slow, But Steady

These are the first 5 blocks of my son's graduation/going off to college quilt that I first blogged about here. The final block layout will wait until all the blocks are finished, but this gives you an idea of what it will look like.

Progress has been a bit slow, but my plan is to have it finished in time for Nick to take it to Cornell on August 20th (Yikes! That's only 9 weeks away!).