Thursday, 17 July 2014

WIP Wednesday - my week in pictures

While my blogger voice has been quiet the past week I've been hard at work in my sewing room when ever I find a spare moment. For my efforts I have one finish, one project well progressed and two new projects (what?!? Doesn't everyone add two new projects for every one ticked off?). I'll show you the finish later in the week but for today here's some progress shots of my WIPs.

My Sea Breeze Mini is pieced, basted and well into the quilting phase. I've chosen to quilt it quite heavily in some areas and it's taking me forever but I like how it's turning out so that's ok. Here's a peek at some of the quilting on the back.


Don't forget to check out the Sea Breeze Mini QAL. Angie has also posted an interview with Megan of Canoe Ridge Creations so be sure to pop on over for a look!

Having thoroughly enjoyed my first ever swap experience with the Schnitzel and Boo Mini Quilt Swap (although I'm still waiting for my mini!)  I couldn't resist joining the Strawberry Swap that is happening on Instagram right now. I'm really enjoying plotting ideas and gathering all my strawberry themed fabrics (and maybe buying a few new ones!). Here's my progress so far. 


And my newest little project is a set of open wide pouches as a gift for a friend.


Looking forward to finishing all these but for now I'm linking up to WIP Wednesday over at Freshly Pieced
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11 comments:

  1. Karen @ Pieces of Contentment17 July 2014 at 19:12

    You have had a wonderfully productive week. I love your quilting and I'm sure the front looks amazing too. It looks like a great design with much to interest the eye. Hope your pouches finish well too.

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    1. skyberries20 July 2014 at 14:15

      Thanks Karen! It's surprising how quickly short snatches of time add up when they're well used. Can't wait to finish quilting that mini though! All the turning and burying thread ends is driving me nuts!

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  2. Afton Warrick18 July 2014 at 02:58

    I love your strawberry. That is going to be one adorable swap.

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    1. skyberries20 July 2014 at 14:17

      Thanks Afton! I'm looking forward to finishing it!

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  3. Mary Anne Drury18 July 2014 at 03:31

    Very nice quilting ! I really like the look of straight line quilting ( walking foot ?). Cute strawberry and zippered pouches too !

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    1. skyberries20 July 2014 at 14:19

      Yep, Walking foot. I've heard of people using their regular foot to quilt but my machine just bunches up the fabric without a walking foot! Thanks for your lovely compliments!

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  4. Anonymous18 July 2014 at 07:26

    That strawberry is adorable! :)

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    1. skyberries20 July 2014 at 14:20

      Thank you! I'd like to make a tutorial for it if I find the time.

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  5. Unknown19 July 2014 at 11:29

    YES! That strawberry is way too cute! Can I be a friend and get a pouch?! :)

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    1. skyberries20 July 2014 at 14:23

      Make one! Anna from Noodlehead's tutorial is great! ;-)
      http://www.noodle-head.com/2012/06/open-wide-zippered-pouch-diy-tutorial.html

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  6. RobinLovesQuilting23 July 2014 at 10:34

    Count me in for loving that strawberry and wanting a tutorial! Granted, I think part of what's so great abotu that strawberry is your fabric selection, which is uniquely you :-)

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