quilts and shams

I finished the 3 quilts for the camper along with matching pillow shams that hold the quilt when not in use, and a large matching bag to put all 3 sets in. It took me about 3 weeks from start to finish I think. The large size quilt was hardest, but I like them all, and now am making the sheet sets (the beds are in an R.V and are not standard size so I am customizing some sheet sets that I picked up for $5.00.

Pillow case with quilt folded inside. The bow at the end of each diagonal ribbon.

All 3 quilts stored in their pillowcases. This is the large, all the quilts look the same.

The large is just larger than the other.

They are made to fit beds that are the following sizes:

54"x88" (large quilt) - the bed above the drivers and passengers seat.

40"x75" - the dining area that turns into bed

36"x75" - this is yet to be built.

Altered clip board

Yesterday was RSA day here for teachers, a day of fun workshops. I took an iphoto workshop in the morning and learned some fun stuff about altering photos and taking better photos (don't use a flash), in the afternoon I took part in a workshop in which we got to create altered clipboard. The coordinating colour choices were precut and ready to go, so we were able to finish our clipboards in about an hour and 15 minutes while chatting with other teachers about how this project could be done in a classroom setting with students. here is mine.

doubles into quadruples and sixtuplets!

Yesterday I made a LOT of progress, got all the singles sewn into doubles and then got the doubles sewn into quadruples.

The sixtuplet sets (8 of them) are sitting on the ironing board waiting to be sewn and ironed.

Today's plan is to get the sixtuplets completed, and start putting the 60"x80" quilt top together.

singles into doubles.

The quilt is well on it's way, I completed all single blocks and have now completed putting the singles together to form doubles, next is quadruples. Hoping to get this done before the weekend is through because then I'll be working with my dad vacumming walls to prepare for painting in the new house.

Cut on the diagonal...

I finished cutting all of the half square triangles today, perhaps tomorrow I will get them pressed, then it's time to pin and begin sewing the blocks together. I'd like to get the tops finished by Tuesday. I picked up the quilt backings today, so once the tops are done I will go and get the batting.

96 HST blocks in one day, on a role

Yesterday I cut all of the blocks - 96.


The exact numbers were as follows:


A = 28 ; 10.5" blocks


B = 44 ; 10.5" blocks


C = 24 ; 10.5" blocks





Then I sandwiched them right sides together as follows:


A - A = 7


B - B = 11


C - C = 8


A - B = 14


B -C = 8





Then I drew a diagonal block through the center of each block, and stitch 1/4" from either side of the line.(example below) Next I will cut them apart and iron them (probably won't get to that step until Friday)

shhh. 4.5 weeks to craft a mother's day present

Luckily, mom doesn't read my blog;) As an effort to buy NO new crafting supplies or fabric, I am using what I have, luckily I had some coordinating stuff, 3 beige patterns that are all floral prints in varying sizes and colours. The plan is to make 3 quilts, 2 that are 60"X80" and 1 that is 80"x100" for our R.V, we will be redoing the interior in a brown/tan print so the bedding will coordinate with the interior - even though it will be folded and put away during the day. 1 week for each step I suppose:)
April 6th - 12th : main part of quilt tops
April 13th - 19th: borders on all quilt tops
April 20th - 26th : putting backing on all quilts
April 27th - May 4th: quilting the top/batt/back together to avoid bunching of the batting.
May 5th - May 6th: Make matching pillow cases
May 7th- May 8th: Wash, iron, fold, wrap

washed the chair cushions!

Well I spent part of today washing the cushions for the dinette chairs, pretty dirty, but got the job done, just waiting for them to dry off now, a few stains but they should smell clean and not have dust in them anymore. Not sure when I will attemp the upper bed cushions, they are much larger.