Sew Connected: All Caught Up!

I've been completely missing lately. Things have been crazy and I just haven't been posting (but I have been skimming reading my Reader. More on busy-ness later.

I spent the past two three days playing catch-up on the Sew Connected quilting bee. It is already the second week of April and I hadn't done January, February, or March's blocks yet!!! I got all caught up this weekend and the blocks are FINALLY on their way to their owners. Hope they like them!

January- SewConnected Block #3, for Tracy:






February- SewConnected Block #4, for ArtsyMomma:





March- SewConnected Block #5, for Jessica:




Thanks so much, ladies, for waiting for these! I really hope you like them!

SewConnected Block #2

But first, I need to show off the finished block that I made for Rita. I showed a peek weeks ago, but never showed the finished product:



I'm not sure if I'm just not creative, or if I'm mad for this block, but I LOVE this block- so I did it again for November's block (for Buffy).



I really love how it turned out. I had something completely different in mind for a border, but I didn't have enough fabrics to do my original plan so I went for a scrappy border... which ended up still not big enough, so I added another scrappy border outside of that. This block used a ton of fabric, but I'm really happy with it and I hope that Buffy is, too!

Yay! (Almost) Accomplishment

I have finally done some sewing! I really can't remember the last time I actually did any sewing, so I've been super excited about this. I just have the final border to do for my block for Rita, but I'll be doing some ripping tonight before I finish it... I made a little uh-oh.

It's still in progress, but here's a sneak peek:


I did add some fabrics from my stash (all the greens are mine), and I really hope that Rita likes it!

If you read many quilting blogs, you might recognize the block. It was heavily inspired by these blocks that Helen has been making... aren't those gorgeous!?!

SewConnected

Dear fellow SewConnected members,

I am alive, I promise. I know that I've been silent regarding this new venture of ours, and I am really sorry about it! I've recently returned to work and can't seem to figure out how to balance work, family, housework, and still find time to sew and blog. Unfortunately, the last two have been neglected.

Rita, I have a plan. I know exactly what I am going to do for your block! As of right now, I plan to sit down and do it on my next day off... Tuesday. It will be mailed in time, though, so no worries!

I just (finally!) went through and made sure that I have everyone's blog address in my reader- it looks like Rita is going to have a fabulous quilt! Someone mentioned an idea of saving bits from everyone's fabrics to make a quilt combining all of them- I love this idea!

I just wanted to drop you all a note, letting you know that I'm really excited about this group- even if I've been too busy to type lately. I hope that everyone has a fantastic weekend, and that I can get Rita's block done this week!

Your virtual friend,
Blondie