Wednesday, October 12, 2011

WIP Wednesday, vol 9

Did anyone else have to go back to last weeks WIP post to figure out what to write today?


I seem to be completely unable to recall any sewing this week, but I know some happened...

Finishes: ummm, no.

In Progress:

Kaleidoscope is backed and basted. I just realized that I never showed you the back yet, so I guess you'll have to wait till she's all done now. 

Here are my fabrics for my Christmas Tree skirt from the Sew, Mama, Sew Holiday Sew-Along. I actually swapped out the red stocking fabric for a red dotty fabric but didn't get a picture  yet. I have all the pieces cut and have three of seven large stars sewn.
 
 I've also gotten the urge to make some frame pouches thanks to my friend Rebecca Lynne and have ordered my supplies and am impatiently awaiting their arrival.

Dead Simple QAL...I've finally ordered the fabric for this, so does that count for progress?

Here's a snapshot of what has been taking me away from the sewing machine...
and my co-pilot...
It's a rough life, isn't it?

34 comments:

  1. Your "um, no..." totally cracked me up this morning :) Can't wait to see your Kaleidoscope quilt, it's going to be lovely!

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  2. That cracks me up, your little baby being lulled to sleep by the noise of the farm machinery. I grew up on a farm too, and I remember playing with all the ladybugs that would be in the grain. Weird thing to remember but anywho....lovely colors on your quilt and looking forward to seeing your tree skirt.

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  3. I think that's a good reason for not having any finishes!! And yes, ordering your Dead Simple fabric definitely counts as progress!

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  4. I'd say you've been QUITE busy -- can't wait to see the finished Kaleidoscope!

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  5. All I can think of is "Green Acres". I don't think that Zha Zha would know what to do with a baby, nor have the guts to help with the harvest; however, I am sure you look beautiful.

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  6. the kaleidoscope quilt is going to be great!

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  7. love your fabric for the tree skirt..makes me wish I had joined in on that one! It's never too late for Dead Simple Quilt! I'm also doing Rebecca's PAL!! Hope my frames don't take forever to arrive.

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  8. The tree skirt fabric is great!! And the Kaleidoscope, can't wait to see it finished!

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  9. Anxious to see your Christmas tree pants come along! I'd like to join that one if I can get my act together. :)

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  10. Oh my son would so LOVE to help you with the harvest :) He's sat reading an Agri Trader from West Wales that my Dad sent him!!

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  11. love that shot of the harvest and looking forward to your quilt reveal! Have a wonderful day!

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  12. I also ordered some pouch frames and cannot wait for them to get here. Your kaleidoscope looks great!

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  13. It's going to look gorgeous! Babies sleep through everything! :) Is it wheat that the farm grows? *blush* I am sure that you are busy this time of year.

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  14. I love the picture of your baby! How funny. Great Christmas fabrics! That's going to make a fun tree skirt.

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  15. You've been busy.. I admire you being able to squeeze some quilting time right in the middle of harvest. Here the harvest is long over and autumn has really kicked in. I feel warmer just looking at your photos. So cute with your little guy sleeping though it all :) lovely prints for the Christmas qal. Look forward to see your back for the kalaidescope quilt - I'm sure it's stunning

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  16. Your post gives me some relief! I have had a terrible time getting a single thing done. Glad I'm not the only one :-) And you have the cutest co-pilot ever!

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  17. Those fabrics for your tree pants are super cute! As is your co-pilot. :D

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  18. Oh lordy - my mum's dream was to drive a combine harvester, she bought a go in a promises auction - she would be so jealous of you!!

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  19. Oh that co-pilot is gorgeous and I have no idea of sewing myself this week - it`s all been a bit slow after September! Sounds like you are making progress and you will have loads to show soon.

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  20. Oh, I just got bitten by the frame purses bug too, I'm just sitting on an etsy site now being sucked into things!

    I think the best thing to be said about your co-pilot is at least he won't be telling you that you've missed a bit ;o)

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  21. Ughhh I had to go back over a month ago (since it has been that long) to figure out what in the heck I was supposed to be working on! LOL I love your co-pilot shot, sleeping babes are the best! That Christmas tree skirt is going to be fabulous!

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  22. I always have to look at my previous wip post to figure out what done. isn't that standard protocol?

    I think that orange in your christmas pile is simply awful and you should just send it to me, so i can get rid of the evidence...... you're not buying this are you? darn.well I love the fabric (especially the orange), and can't wait to see what you do with it!

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  23. Soooooo jealous of your crops.
    I miss farm life.

    And that stack of fabrics is making me want to do the Christmas thing...and I normally don't do Christmas fabric.

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  24. I can't wait to see your kaleidoscope quilt! So far it's looking great :o)

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  25. You have alot going on - good luck on the tree skirt - that should be fun!

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  26. your little boy is so cute!!! love those xmas fabrics

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  27. I hope there's an automatic pilot on that thing! Such a cute co-pilot! The kaleidoscope is looking lovely!

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  28. Thank God for sleeping babies when there's work to be done.

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  29. Loving your fabrics for the tree skirt and your little one is a cutie!

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  30. Oooh,frame pouches sound like fun! What a sweet co-pilot!

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  31. You're quilting during harvest! Wow, that's commitment! I can't imagine.

    I know how crazy harvest is for my brother and sister. Thankful it's done for the year and they are back to getting more than 4 hours sleep a day. Hopefully you make it through soon! Can't wait to see your kaleidoscope quilt quilted.

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  32. Your kaleidoscope quilt is going to be beautiful Toni!! And the fabrics for the christmas tree skirt/pants is lovely too!

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  33. I agree. Sometimes I can't recall what I have (or haven't) acheived in a week! I blame retirement and not knowing what day it is, together with the fact that the weeks pass so quickly!

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