The 'Sewing Slump'

I've been in a sewing slump. :(  I'm not quite sure why, but it's very disconcerting.

I did manage to make this cute feather stash bag.

It's in the shop.

I've been working on my 3rd Chevron quilt, but it's taking a while, due to the 'slump'. :(

I've got to get over it!  I've got quilts to make!

I am sure it will be fine.  Anyone suffering this?

I'm thinking it may be end of summer blues. HAHA.  Now that it's getting chilly, I think the chill

will definitely invoke some sewing time.

Right?  :)

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Linking up to Quilt Story.

My Red Scooter Quilt

I changed the name of this quilt to 'My Red Scooter'.

Sometimes quilts have names before they are even finished, some of them are difficult to name.

This one was a hard one for some reason.

It was fun to make though.

I love the white fabric for the back with the little blue birds.

And, of course - a stripe-y binding. :)

Next up, another Chevron quilt. A girl can never have enough Chevron Quilts.

I am linking this up to Lily's Quilts.  She is hosting an awesome Small Blog Meet linky party.  What a fun idea!  Go check it out...her blog is awesome.  And take a look at her Union Jack quilt.  O.my.goodness.  Beautiful. 
I recently bought a pattern to start Union Jack's and I am a wee bit nervous, I am not going to lie.  But, it's on my 'to tackle list'.  ;)
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Scoot Baby

I've been sick all weekend, but I have been working on this.

I picked this up as a quilt kit from my local quilt shop.

I'm in love with kits - especially when I'm trying something new, like ensuring the color pattern is placed correctly.  If you remember, the Rainbow Hourglass quilt took me an entire day to figure out the color placement.

I'm just finishing up the binding, while I lay in bed trying to get rid of this nasty cold..

I also tried a new technique (new to me).  Zig-zagging the edges of the quilt after I've machine sewed on the front of the binding.  I hate all the loose threads that sneak out of the binding after I've washed it.  This should hopefully clear up that pesky issue. :)

Linking this up to Quilt Story.

How was your weekend?  What are you working on?

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A Pony Pillow

My 8 year old wanted to make a pillow out of her favorite pair of jammies.

We had a sewing night and whipped this up together.   We fussy cut out the pony that was the PJ top.  Then we took the brown polka dot print, which was the PJ bottoms, and cut them up for the borders.

It was a fun sewing bonding project for mama and daughter. :)

I bought this fabric on sale and didn't realize it was a fleece type material, which I don't normally use. 

 It worked perfect for tying this together.  She ♥'s it.  That's all that matters.

Stuff

 For lack of a better title, here is a look at some 'stuff' I made this weekend. :)

Mew Mew Zipper Pouch

In the shop

I Heart Cupcakes Zipper pouch

In the shop

Sneak peek - Out to Sea quilt top

Have I told you how much I am in love with the 'Out to Sea' line of fabric?? Well, if not, I'm SO in ♥ with it!

It's too cute.  I bought a huge fat quarter pack from here and I think I just might be able to gently squeeze 3 quilts out of it.  Woohoo!!
Linked up to Quilt Story and Canoe Ridge Creations.

What have you been working on?

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Mocha Charlie Brown

This was a custom quilt order.

The brown dot fabric is French General by Moda

All wrapped up pretty. :) I hope she likes it!

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Rainbow quilt is done! Oh, and a Mourning Dove

Isn't it purdy?

I love love love how this turned out.

I did not realize how forgiving Hourglasses are to make...the points line up perfect and it looks like I am a super pro at quilting.  HAHAHAHAHA.

I straight-line quilted this baby.

I found this vintage-y yellow flower fabric for the back and border. I wanted it to be the same nostalgic print, but not be overwhelming.  Robot Child #1 called the binding, Apricot dots. :)

We have a mama Mourning dove in our tree.  She has two little babies.  She sits on top of them.  I guess to keep them protected or warm, whatever...That's what Robot Husband said.  I think it's to keep them quiet...I wish I could sit on my kids sometimes.  Haha.  JK.  Sitting on children is no laughing matter, unless you are a bird...in which case it is perfectly acceptable.

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Linking up to Fabric Tuesday @ Quilt Story.