Works in Progress

Here's a sneak peak of something I've been working on for the past two weeks:

It's a really fun block, but complicated, too!  

I'll show more of it when Elizabeth releases the pattern, later this month.

I have a large collection of various Amy Butler dot fabrics,

and am happy that I finally found something to do with them!

I started a new project this week:

 In the midst of a complicated project, sometimes it's nice to make something that comes together quickly!  This pattern is called Refreshingly Retro, from Elizabeth's book Becoming a Confident Quilter.  It's a fun twist on a nine patch, and quick and easy, too.  I cut out all of my fabric yesterday AND finished four blocks.  Hopefully I'll get the next eight done today?!

 Linking up to WIP Wed!

Quick Summer Project

Here's a sweet little quilt that I made over the summer:

The pattern is from Rachel's (Stitched in Color) curves class that she taught online last year sometime.  I made one during the class time, but was never completely happy with it, and always planned to make another.  I love this one!  Wouldn't these make fun Christmas gifts, too?!

This mini quilt measures about 18 inches square.

Linking up with Fabric Tuesday at Quilt Story.

Summer

This summer we . . .

ate a lot of ice cream,

grew flowers and veggies,

went to a Little House on the River camp,

enjoyed the MN State Fair,

made a few quilts and bee blocks,

spent lots of time on the water,

made a crafting table out of an old door,

fostered 2 litters of kittens (& only adopted 1!),

and celebrated a birthday.
So much fun, I didn't want it to end.

I'll be back soon to write more about this summers' quilts!