Just a peek of a WIP

Here is just a peek of the major element of my DQS10 quilt in process of being sewn . I drafted the block to be paper pieced.  There are 10 segments some with teeny tiny pieces. A long time ago I was really into it.  I forgot how much fun it could be!

 What do you think?  Can you tell what it will be?  There will be something appliqued on top.  Did you see I used a square from the sacred charm square pack?

BTW if you have not entered my giveaway go here.

Keep dreaming...Colleen



Another view from last Sat., it was so clear you could see the Blue Ridge Mts.



DQS10 and an incredible givaway(not mine)

 So first here is some fabric I am considering for the DQS10. 

Different ideas stewing.

So many options.

So some fabulous finds from last weekend...

One of my favorite fabrics form my 90's stash-LOVE this print!

We had cool fabrics back then too.  I think it was a Hoffman.  I forgot to look.  Oops.

And a charm pack of the fabulous, yet to be released Sherbert Pips!  I was saving this for a quilt I am designing but realized a layer cake or fat quarter bundle would work better.  I'm saving my money to preorder in a few months!

Here is some random fabric I'm using to make something for someone.  They are fabrics I bought in one of those finds at a yard sale a few years ago.  About 20 yards of fabric for $5.  Hey my moto is why spend $50 when you can spend 50 cents.

One of these is a Micheal Miller print can you tell which one?

The giveaway can be found here at Lila Teuller's blog. 

Keywords:  Riley Blake, fat quarters, layer cakes , and charm squares!

IKEA fabric haul

ok Im ticked off because once again I spent time writing a post only to have it disappear when I pushed publish.  I thought it was saving drafts!  Is it only me?  Ugh!  Once more...

I forgot to share my fabric haul from IKEA.  You can order online I found my deals at the store in Charlotte, NC.

This first print is from their home decor line.  The line has traditional stripes as well as large modern graphic prints.$7.99 a yard-you cut it yourself!

My mom picked this wonderful blue with white floral print that has orange details.  Im thinking birthday present.

The next three were 47" by 118" bolts for $5.99 on sale!

I loves this red!  It has a wonderful white snowflake like floral with pink and green dots.

This blue with snowflake print was too cute to pass by.

I loved this blue and white snowflake print because, well its snowflakes!

Last is this wonderful aqua and red print with the whimsical graphics. 

Im thinking a backing or border or sashing for the quilt Im planning for my Sherbert Pips charm pack.

Many people have been asking about the comic boards I use to organize my stash.  You can find my post about them here

I also found these websites with other examples using comic boards.
Sew Fantastic. folds her fabric ends and pins them.
Heathers Custom Sewing organizes her whole stash.
smashed peas and carrots shows her beautiful stash in her own IKEA Billy cabinet.

Well time for bed as I have to go back to work tomorrow :o(

Keep dreaming…Colleen

A wonderful handmade ornament from the ornament exchange. Let it snow!