Dashing through the Snow!

We woke up to a bunch of snow this morning in Eugene. This was the view outside my studio window this morning (Yes, that is my 6 x 12 ruler...Use what is available, right?)  This fairly protected area was at 5" and it has since snowed all day!  We just don't get snow like this in western Oregon!

My little neighbors started giving me the stink eye pretty early in the day looking for food they could get to.  Not much will get me out in this stuff but I did get out to clear off and fill all the feeders.

It is on days like this that I am especially glad I work at home!  My commute is just down the hallway.

I did spend a little time sewing up the top to my Churn Dash quilt.  I was even able to find enough fabric to piece up a backing so now it is residing on the "Gotta Quilt" pile.

Maybe I can get to it next week.

 

Even though 1930's reproductions aren't my favorite fabrics, I have to say this top really turned out nice.  I am looking forward to getting it on the frame and quilted.

Unfortunately, this quilt top barely made a dent in the 30's fabric I inherited.  I also spent part of today cutting more fabric into strips for another project.  I'll be sharing some of those blocks with you soon. 








Be sure and check back on the 9th.  I will be posting a fun little FQ bundle I will be putting up for grabs for Sew Mama Sew's Giveaway Day.  Hope to see you again for that!

 

Linking up with Crazy Mom Quilts for Finish it up Friday and Celebrating this finish with Confessions of a Fabric Addict. I think I will also join in the fun at TGIFF and Link a Finish Fridays at Richard and Tanya Quilts.

WIP Wednesday

It is Work In Progress Wednesday so I thought I would share the headway I have been making on my Churn Dash quilt.  Its low volume color density is a real reversal for me but I do like the vintage feel to it.

Almost all of the blocks are done and I have been playing with layouts.  I quickly decided the quilt was a bit boring and wanted something to break up the monotony. 

Whenever I find this happening, I just change the scale of the blocks in a few areas to break up the pattern and add some interest.  As I am using up some scraps I have, I couldn't go with a few giant blocks so I had to settle on some tiny ones.  

The math was a little challenging but I did get it right the first time!

(sigh) So now rather than having a few blocks to finish, I have almost as many as I have made so far.   Guess I won't be finishing this top today!

Linking up with Lee at Freshly Pieced, Cindy at Live a Colorful Life and Kelly at My Quilt Infatuation.

Sunday Stash Addition

Even though I have placed myself on a fabric diet, fabric still seems to be arriving on my doorstep.  Here are the pretties that came this week.

The Simply Style layer cake I won in a giveaway at She Can Quilt from the Fat Quarter Shop. Yep...I won again!  It was part of their Layer Cake Lemonade quilt pattern promotion.  They included a copy of the free pattern so I might have to give it a try.  The yardage I bought from their sale section.  It is always amazing how many great pieces make their way into the deep discount bin.  I always try and snatch them up when I see them!  These 4 yard pieces will come in handy in the future.

Off to get some projects done so I can start something new!!

Linking up with Sunday Stash at Finding Fifth Molli Sparkles, Fresh Sewing Day at Lily's Quilt and Anything Goes Monday at Stitch by Stitch.