Wednesday, May 7, 2014

WIP: Fava.

Yesterday, I started my third kidlet's baby quilt. As I type this, he's kicking around in my tum-tum, giving what I'm taking as acceptance of the final plan, even if the plan isn't exactly...um...final.


I pieced two arrow shafts and two arrows from Sarah's magnificent arrow pattern. I'm working up the courage, little by little, to tackle the feathers. Man, this is definitely the tiniest paper piecing I've done to date. But I think it'll turn out nicely in the end. Or rather, I hope so because I always forget how much fabric paper piecing takes, and I only have a limited amount!


I've decided to do a medallion quilt for Fava, and I've got sketches of the outer rings, but I can't quite figure out what I want to do for the center medallion. I did know that I wanted the arrows to have a navy background, so I figure I'll tackle them and see where I am upon completion.


And I managed to finish my daddy's birthday present, though I don't have any pillow forms to model the covers, so your imaginations will have to work a bit. Simple 18" churn dashes in red and navy, backed by a sheet that matches his bed set. So easy peasy, and yet I really dragged my feet getting them done. Peeps, I chose to wait on hold with my insurance company yesterday rather than piece them. You know the procrastination is bad when you willingly make that kind of phone call!

Up on the to-do list are three quilt tops, patiently waiting to be quilted, GW May blocks, a bee block, and I've got to get started on yet another baby quilt. One of these days my to-do list will be smaller, right? Either that, or it will get to be late summer, and Fava will arrive, and that will probably put a screeching halt to my productivity (or lack thereof). Better get back to piecing arrows, right?

I'm linking up with WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced! 


13 comments:

  1. I love the tiny arrows. Like, a LOT! I'm excited to see what you do with them. What a lucky little babe. My two still haven't gotten quilts from me and they are 4yrs and 2yrs. I seem to have an endless list of quilts-as-gifts on my to-do list, but perhaps it's time to make some quilts that will stay under this roof. Thanks for the inspiration, and good luck with your projects!

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    1. I didn't quilt start quilting until I was pregnant with my second (my kidlets are also 2 and 4!) and at that time, I didn't think my skills were advanced enough to make the kind of quilt I wanted to make. I've made them both a small quilt for the car, but nothing too fancy. But this baby, well, I just felt like I had to at least try to make him a nice quilt. I mean, I make nice quilts for other people's babies. I really tried to get out of it, but eventually, I caved. But my boys both love their quilts, and watching them snuggle with them just makes my heart so happy. I hope you can squeeze in some time to sew for your own home!

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  2. The feathers are lovely so far! It will be such a fun quilt for a baby.

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  3. I am certain fava's kicks signal approval! The arrows are fab!

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    1. Sweet! Hopefully I don't butcher the ends too badly. But that's what the seam ripper is for, right? :)

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  4. yes, that's right - your WIP list will get smaller! Ha! Let me know how that works out for you! Your arrows are coming along nicely it will be a great quilt!

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  5. I am a paper piecing addict and I love Sarah's patterns! I can't wait to see how it turns out! :)

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  6. How did I miss you have a new baby coming soon??!?! Congrats!! That's awesome!! Love those arrows, the colors are gorgeous!

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  7. Love the arrows!!! Really need to learn how to paper-piece... I'm still a newbie :-) Can't wait to see how it all turns out!!

    ~ Jess ~
    Everything Is Coming Up Rosie

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    1. Oh, definitely give it a try! Some people really love it, and some hate it. I like both paper piecing and traditional piecing, so I jump around between the two. There are some really good tutorials out there, and you can make some stunning blocks/quilts using it. Good luck! Let me know when you try it! :)

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  8. This looks like a fun project! Hope you find your groove with it soon

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  9. Man. If you find a magical way of shortening to do lists, please let me know! Mine is a mile long and I just signed up for Schnitzel and Boo's mini quilt swap... Ahhhh!

    Love your arrows, though! I think the quilt will be fabulous, how could it not??

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  10. Wow, they're small pieces alright! But they're turning out beautifully - love the colour scheme :)

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