Project Quilting 9.2

It's the second week of Project Quilting hosted by Kim @ Persimon Dreams.  This week's theme was Triangulation.

I had several ideas, but I knew I was going to make a triangle-shaped quilt.  Since I didn't have time to figure out the math, a simple triangle quilt.  These are all Kona colours from my scrap bag.

Simple straight line quilting to form triangle shapes.

It finishes 14.5 inches on each side.  But now the hard part...which way do I hang it??

This is my second triangle-shaped quilt.  I made a mini for Sandra @ Musings of a Menopausal Melon -- you can see it here.  I do need to figure out the best way to miter the binding at the points.

You can vote for your favourite project here.

How Did That Happen?

I had a post created in my mind for this month's DREAMi link up with Sandra @ Musings of a Menopausal Melon.  But then...squirrel....totally different post.

Last night, I started doing the sub cuts for my Digital Wave quilt so I could start piecing today.  This is a great pattern by Yvonne @ Quilting Jetgirl.  One thing lead to another, and then it was 12:30 a.m., and I had a finished quilt top.

The quilt top is 72 inches square and consists of four identical blocks.

I used the same Kona colours in the pattern: Evergreen, Celadon, Seafoam, Cream, Curry, and Honey.

It was a bit windy today, so it was difficult to get a decent photo.

And it was just as difficult in the house because the quilt top was too big to fit in the frame.

If the squirrels also paid you a visit, you need to link up with Sandra.

This is one of my FAL Q1 goals.  Since it is an outstanding WIP, I'm linking up with Tish @ Tish's Adventure in Wonderland for her UFO Busting link up.

TGIFF - Magnolia Mystery Quilt

I finished the November and December instructions AND finished my Magnolia Mystery Quilt, a mystery quilt along hosted by Cheryl @ Meadow Mist Designs.  This quilt was my January One Monthly Goal.

As you can see, I went a tad bold and used a medium print for the background.  Blue and orange play so well together.  The quilt finishes 60 x 67 inches.

Here's a close up of the flower blocks.  There were seven full blocks and four half blocks.

Since there was a lot going on in the background, I did an all-over loop stipple in white thread.

There was no plan for the final destination of this quilt.  Earlier this week, I showed the quilt top to a friend, who said she loved it.  As luck would have it, it's her birthday next month.

Cheryl's mystery quilt alongs are always fun, and the monthly sewing is not overwhelming.  I highly recommend that you check them out.

If you have a finish this week, here's your chance to share it with everyone:

Thank Goodness It's Finish Friday @ Musings of a Menopausal Melon

Finish It Up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts

Can I Get a Whoop Whoop? @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hand Quilts 

Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation 

TGIFF - Wayward Transparency

It's finished!!  It was hard to decide on a quilting plan for this quilt.  I wanted to do an all-over motif so I could have a quick finish.  But I knew that it needed something more.

This is from the Wayward Transparency QAL hosted by Yvonne @ Quilting Jetgirl.  It finishes at 68-inches square.

This is the first of my FAL Q1 goals.

The lighting is not great, but these are Kona Ice Frappe, Kale, and Spruce.

There was a lot of maneuvering of this quilt on my little domestic Singer, but I am pleased with the quilting.

We finally (sadly) received a load of snow this week.  At first, I thought it would be good to have a nice backdrop for photos.  Not so much.  Trudging through the snow is not fun.  And snow kept getting on the quilt.  I finally gave up, with the hope that I had gotten some decent photos.

I'm linking up for the final link up.

If you have a finish this week, here's your chance to share it with everyone:

Thank Goodness It's Finish Friday @ Negligent Style

Finish It Up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts

Can I Get a Whoop Whoop? @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hand Quilts 

Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation 

WIP Wednesday - Quilt Along Updates

My fabric arrived for the Classic Meets Modern BOM hosted by Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation. I went with my trusted Kona solids:  White, Steel, Turquoise, Berry, Pool, Parrot, and Royal.

The first January block is Star of Bethlehem -- measuring in at a huge 24.5 inches.  Very easy to piece, but time consuming.

The second January block is Antique Tile.  At only 12.5 inches, it pieced very quickly.

Progress continues on blocks for the Sewcial Bee Sampler.  Another sewing session with Sandra @ Musings of Menopausal Melon and Tish @ Tish's Adventure in Wonderland.  Dave @ The Quilt Engineer joins in when he has time.

Block 5 is called July Fourth.

12.5-inch block

Block 6 is The Seasons.

12.5-inch block

And Block 7 is Dove in the Window.

12.5-inch block

You can still join in with both quilt alongs if you're interested.

Linking up with:

Let's Bee Social @ Sew Fresh Quilts
WIP Wednesday @ The Needle and Thread Network

Midweek Makers @ Quilt Fabrication

Wednesday Wait Loss @ The Inquiring Quilter

Project Quilting - Hometown Proud

Project Quilting is a weekly challenge hosted by Kim @ Persimon Dreams.  This is Season 9, and there are six weekly challenges.  The theme of the first challenge was Hometown Proud.

I'm happy to say that I accepted the challenge and was able to complete it around midnight last night, in advance of today's noon deadline.

This wall hanging is 11 x 30 inches and represents my hometown of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.  I've included a lighthouse, a sailboat, and a fishing shed.

Nova Scotia is on the east coast of Canada.  We have a lot of lighthouses.

Dartmouth is called the City of Lakes -- we have a large amount of  lakes.  There is lot of sailing in our lakes and in the harbour (that we share with Halifax).  I used Kona Malibu for the water, and Nova Scotia tartan for the sails.

We have numerous fishing communities in my area and in Nova Scotia.

This is a 2016 Row by Row pattern by Lynn's Quilting Studio.

You can vote for your favourite project here.

TGIFF - Scattered Squares

I had the pleasure of testing a pattern for Sarah @ Sarah Goer Quilts.  The pattern was easy, and I loved that I could chain piece the blocks.  It didn't take long to piece the top.  This is the lap size, measuring 60 x 84 inches.

The quilting motif is a boxy meander in grey thread.  I like this motif but need more practice.

Kona:  Silver, Indigo, and Sour Apple.

It's hard to get decent photos of such a large quilt.  I thought I had the solution by pinning it to the shed in my backyard.  But the shadows of the tree got in the way.

You should sign up to receive Sarah's newsletter so you'll be notified when this pattern is released.

If you have a finish this week, here's your chance to share it with everyone:

Thank Goodness It's Finish Friday @ Rainbows. Bunnies. Cupcakes

Finish It Up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts

Can I Get a Whoop Whoop? @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hand Quilts 

Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation 

WIP Wednesday - Quilt Alongs and Finish Along 2018

Squirrel!!!  Sandra @ Musings of Menopausal Melon and Tish @ Tish's Adventure in Wonderland are sewing the blocks for the Sewcial Bee Sampler.  And of course, I had to join the party. 

As much as I didn't want to buy fabric for these blocks, I couldn't find anything in my stash that I liked, so I went shopping. And found Fairy Frost by Michael Miller.  How have I not seen this wonderful fabric before???  It's awesome.  Sandra, Tish, Dave (he crashed the party), and I sewed together last Saturday night, chatting and sharing photos in iMessage.  We hope to sew together again this week.

Blocks 1 to 4 (12.5 inches)

I'm also going to play along with the Classic Meets Modern BOM hosted by Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation.  My LQS didn't have the Kona colours I wanted, so I ordered them online.  Patiently awaiting for them to arrive.  I'm going to use:  White, Steel, Royal, Turquoise, Berry, Pool, and Parrot -- the same colours used by Kelly.

Photo taken from My Quilt Infatuation

Finish Along 2018 Q1 Goals

I've chosen five projects for the first quarter of FAL 2018.

Wayward Transparency - I think I finally know how I'm going to quilt this, but it's going to be tricky as I need to do it on my domestic Singer.  So much fabric, small machine...my arms will definitely get a workout.

68 x 68 inches

Beluga Wall Hanging - I have a quilting plan -- just need to buckle down and get it done.

16.5 x 16.5 inches

Digital Wave - This pattern is by Yvonne @ Quilting Jetgirl.  I have all the fabric cut.

QCR Mini Runner - This is a kit a bought well over a year ago because I wanted to try this curve ruler.  Some fabric cutting is done.

Craftsy Class - Zippered Bags with a Twist - This class by Joan Hawley features her two patterns Sweetpea Pods and Becca Bags, using a one-zip way technique for the zippers.  I need to pull some fabric and zippers.

Linking up with:

Let's Bee Social @ Sew Fresh Quilts
WIP Wednesday @ The Needle and Thread Network

Midweek Makers @ Quilt Fabrication

Wednesday Wait Loss @ The Inquiring Quilter

TGIFF - Splash of Colour Quilt Along

Welcome to Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday, being hosted here in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.  We are in the midst of a rainy, windy storm, and I’ve lost electricity.  So I shall sit and twiddle my thumbs by flashlight.

TGIFF is your opportunity to showcase your finishes from this week and to see what other great projects have been created.

I participated in the Splash of Colour QAL hosted by Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts.  This is the baby quilt I made for my niece for Christmas, using this pattern.

31 x 41 inches

I used Kona Black, White, and Orange.

I quilted diagonal lines in white thread using my walking foot.

Now it's time for you to link up your finishes.  Link up your blog post showing off your finished project using the linkup below.  Don't forget to visit a few blogs to spread some quilty love and encouragement.  Please include a link and/or the TGIFF button in your blog post so your followers can also view all the great finishes.

An InLinkz Link-up

Here are other ways you can share your finish:

Finish It Up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts

Can I Get a Whoop Whoop? @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hand Quilts 

Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation 

WIP Wednesday - Playing Catch Up

Time got away with me this fall, and I fell two months' behind in the Magnolia Mystery Quilt Along hosted by Cheryl @ Meadow Mist Designs.

My OMG for January is to do the November and December instructions.  The layout has been revealed, so it's no longer a mystery for me.

Here is what I have completed to date.

Half Flying Geese Units

HST Units

Additional pieces to create the flower units.

Linking up with:

Let's Bee Social @ Sew Fresh Quilts
WIP Wednesday @ The Needle and Thread Network

Midweek Makers @ Quilt Fabrication

Wednesday Wait Loss @ The Inquiring Quilter