Hooked on Quilting

Finally, I've finished my Hungry Caterpillar quilt. It's probably been a year and at least just as long since I sewed on the binding, just needed the hand-sewing. As soon as I decide whether or not to give it to my granddaughter, I'll add a label, but it's done!!!! I really need to work on my photography skills! That's my huge design wall, but I put a table where I need to stand to take photos. I'll work on that for next time.

Okay, so I haven't really worked on hand-sewing the Hungry Caterpillar binding, but I've gotten sidetracked with my local Shop Hop 2008 quilt. I've made a couple blocks from each of the shops and then I looked at the pattern I'd decided to use. I then decided that I would only like it if all the designs in the blocks matched. Here's a picture of the four I've completed. The bottom blocks are very similar and if I get stuck I can use the one on the right. I plan to make 12 more of the one on the left using fabric from each of the shops. I promised myself to get the flimsy ready before this year's Shop Hop which is in September. Check out my post of last year's Hop . This is just a picture of the pattern...my camera has been lost since we moved so I didn't get a "real" picture. See what they should all match? I'll just make pillows or something from the original blocks that I also hope to make.

Well, yesterday I finished the blocks for Step 5 on Carol Doak's Anniversary Mystery quilt. I don't like the colors, but it was in my stash and I'm saving all my money for a local shop hop in September! I've gotten on side of the Caterpillar quilt hand-sewn, three more sides to go! Then I'll start the Brown Bear binding. I really, really, want to do something new!!! Stop me, please!!!

What a great idea to host an online Quilt Festival ! Thanks to Amy @ Park City Girl! Be sure to stop by and add your favorite quilt! Well, I really want to join in this huge event, so I'm hoping that an almost completed quilt will qualify! I've chosen my Hungry Caterpillar quilt as my favorite because it is my best to date and who doesn't want to show their best? Of course, I have a long way to go, but I'm learning with each and every quilt. This quilt's story goes like this...it was a kit! I'm not ready to chose my own fabrics/colors just yet (may never be!). I got the kit and went to work trying to hit the one-year old granddaughter's birthday (missed it, of course). I simply loved its simplicity since it was panels that I just put together, but it was a good ego boost for this quilting novice, not to mention the practice I'd gotten! So, I loaded on my new HQ16 with the ProStitcher and it sat until I found a digital pattern to go with it. Once again, I

I found this pinscushion today and want to make a couple to hang several places. I'll add that to my list of to-dos. I'm still working on the borders for the Quilt Along with Judy L. I think I'll use them for in between projects. I still have the Brown Bear, Brown Bear loaded...waiting for a decision on what quilting pattern to use. Still have to attach the binding on my Caterpillar quilt. I have the Kids Will Be Kids quilt that goes on the HQ16 next. I need to get going on the Calendar Quilt Challenge...need to finish February and start March...yikes, how did that happen? I've decided that my design wall needs a frame. It can still be a bit portable, but it keeps bending in the middle where the two foam boards meet so I thought a frame would help. Boy, do I wish I didn't have slanted ceilings in this huge studio. I just don't have the height in this room to place it against the wall...whine, whine, whine! I should take photos of the room... No pics yet. Sorry