Monday, December 1, 2014

Holiday Weekend

The wonderful thing about holidays spent at home is the increased amount of time set aside to do what I love AND still spend time with the family.  It's a win-win situation.  Aside from sewing up a storm, I finished all my Christmas shopping, all Christmas decorations are up with the assistance of my two little elves, and the Thanksgiving meal was a success thanks to a local Chinese restaurant down the street.  Yes, you read that correctly.  Thanksgiving dinner in my house is Chinese takeout...I love me some vegetable fried rice.  This tradition might look a bit different if we actually lived close to family (and turkey was on my list of things I love to eat), but that's just not the way it is.  As a full-time working mother of 2 very spirited children, I choose the easy route of reducing stress and not cooking.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Lets get back to all that sewing I was able to accomplish.  I finished two quilt tops and a quilt back.  That's success if I do say so myself.  The first quilt top I finished was a scrap busting project I was determined to finish.  This quilt probably won't be touched again until after Christmas, but it was fun to put together.  To see how I came up with the design, check out my previous post.


I'm thinking a white and black print for the backing and a solid bold color for the binding.  What do you think?


The second quilt top I finished is a broken-chevron pattern.  I'm not sure on the correct name of this pattern, but it was fairly easy to assemble.  I've seen a few of these online and easily figured out the measurements myself. 


The back for this quilt top is finished as well, and I'm waiting until I have the back for my garden lattice quilt top finished before I throw myself a basting party in preparation for quilting.  The quilting for this quilt and the garden lattice quilt has to be completed before December 19th, which is completely doable. 


Somewhere in there I also have to make a table runner and a decorative pillow for a silent auction.  Wish me luck!

19 comments:

  1. So refreshing to hear your takeout thanksgiving tradition! Love both the tops, your scrap busting technique is on my to do list.

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  2. Good luck getting it all done, but I think you've got this! Your Thanksgiving tradition sounds relaxing and fun. I hope you have a wonderful December!

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  3. Absolutely love your scrappy flying geese-like quilt! The bright colors and scraps, it is just really fun.

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  4. Might want to try your Chinese takeout idea next year. Occasionally, I have done lasagne dinner instead of the traditional Turkey Day meal. Like both quilts you are showing.

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  5. Love your scrappy geese.......modified chevrons......or whatever you are going to call it! LOL It is amazing! I say solid red for the binding! Your Chinese take out for Thanksgiving reminds me of a movie........hmmmmmmmm. LOL

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  6. Absolutely LOVE your Scrappy Flying Geese! I'm not sure it even needs a border unless you want to make it bigger? Black & white for backing will be perfect!

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  7. a good idea having a take out meal, beats all the pressure put in the cook at special times.2 more lovely quilts, a bright binding would look really good on the first one. Scraps turn into amazing quilts especially this one

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  8. Great projects, but I really like your broken chevron!

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  9. Love the scrappy flying geese quilt and the broken chevron quilt is just stunning!

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  10. I love your broken chevron! Very interesting, but still "man appropriate". Can't wait to see how you quilt it up!

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  11. I love the scrappy project - it's so bright and happy. I think it's fine to make your own traditions; why should we all do things the same way?

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  12. LOVE the scrap quilt. That looks like it was a lot of fun. Your thoughts on the back and binding seem spot on to me. Absolutely love it.

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  13. Wow - love your quilts. The scrappy is so well placed and the guy quilt works well with that little unexpected pop of color

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  14. What a productive holiday! I guess not cooking paid off for you. :) Yhat flying geese top is just outstanding - very Janet.

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  15. wow you got a lot done. I think a bright solid binding would be perfect for the first one, and I love the colors of the second one.

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  16. These look great! Good luck with all that you have to accomplish, you are off to a great start!

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  17. Love the design of the the scrap quilt! I am a little bit jealous you have finished your christmas shopping! I haven't even started let alone know what to buy! (or make)

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  18. wow, they are both amazing. going to check out your previous post now!

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  19. Love that broken chevron! Take away seems very appropriate. I don't get the fuss over having to have mountains of traditional food.

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