Thimble Blossoms Sampler

This quilt-as-you-go-adventure is finally completed. Ok, not done but the top is finished :)

Puddle Jump Block

Rise and Shine Block

A while ago, I came up with the idea to put a bunch of Thimble Blossom blocks together and make one big sampler quilt. There is just not enough time in the day to make each of Camille's beautiful quilts so this was the next best thing. All the blocks are different sizes so this one was a pain to figure out, but well worth the result. I love how this one turned out, and those small spools are still my favorite!

Sew long for now, 

Patch & Chels

Be ... Bold

Sugar Block time over at Stichery Dickory Dock!  This month the theme is, be ... bold. The past two months have been super simple for me, be a teacher, and be a servant. Both of those two qualities are already a big part of my personality. As for this month ... bold is not in my nature.  

I do enjoy going with the flow of thing, even if it's not what I would want or believe. The only times I stand up if the plan is to be hurtful or endangers someone else, I hardly ever speak up for myself. We are encouraged to "get comfortable being uncomfortable."  This could mean a few things to stretch your comfort zone and push yourself to; stand strong or speak out.  Usually I avoid confrontation like the plague. I avoid confrontational topics, touchy gossip, philosophy/political discussions, anything were people are most likely to have a much different point of view.  Happy - go - Lucky is more me!

Does anyones else have a hard time being bold?  I need some inspirational stories.

Sew long for now, 

Patch & Chels

P.S. In case you were wondering where my sewing mojo has gone ... this is my mom and I cruising down the Merrimack River :)  Sorry for the poor quality ... it was from my phone! 

New Hampshire MQG

Big news, I finally joined a quilt guild!!!!!!  (New Hampshire Modern Quilt Guild) Being naturally shy around new people it was kinda (ok, very) nerve wracking! Although everyone there was super nice and very welcoming, they really went out of their way to introduce me to the group. I am slightly ashamed at myself for not joining sooner!

Here are some blocks I put together for the guild's charity blanket. All the fabric was donated by Hawthorne Threads, how very nice of them to help the cause!  The tutorial is Scrappy X & + from Badskirt.

Sew long for now, 

Patch & Chels

Summer Slowdown

Ok, this summer I lost my sew mojo! My sewing machine misses me, this might be the longest it has gone without use. All projects have come to a halt and are exactly where I left them three weeks ago (yep, laid out on the floor). I have managed to restock some low volume fabrics and order a couple books.  Here is the haul ... 

At the beginning of the year, I committed myself to a fabric de-stash/diet.  Over the past 7 months, I have been super good about not purchasing fabrics and using up things I already own, while minimizing my scraps.  This basket of goodies was the biggest splurge this year!  I love them all and cannot wait to start cutting into all of them!  Just after I finish up all my WIPs! I still have 17 to go by the end of summer.  Better find some energy!  

Sew long for now, 

Patch & Chels