Sneak Peek: What I'm working on today

'LOVE' is in the air...

Or at least in my sewing room.

I have volunteered to do a paper piecing demo at Emerald Coast Modern Quilt Guild for our next meeting (Feb 9th - please join us if you can) and the pattern we are using is 'LOVE' letters by Kelly from Kelby Sews. Are they just too cute for words?! (yea, I know I'm such a goof) She did a great tute at Sew Mama Sew, and she is a sweetie of a lady too - you should check it out!!

Kelly's 'LOVE' Mini Quilt

I was inspired to use Piece O'Cake's  'Forever Fresh' pattern but I changed the size to go better with the 'Love' letters I did at 50% sized down from the original.

Piece O'Cake Designs 'Forever Fresh'

My version

At this point I am not sure if I want a colorful border or just white and black print fabric border.

My Test Block

Nubees May 2012 Hive 3 my test block, a photo by labellacolori on Flickr.

Here is the test block, so what do you think?

Drafting a Spinning String Star Block

I am trying to draft a block and this is what I have so far tested in paint. Why did I use ms-paint instead of QE7, well... I didn't have my lap top at the time this inspiration hit me :) The design in real life will be a perfect 12 inch square finished (12.5 unfinished).

Using 1.5 inch strips and the center from a template I am drafting. Simple but dramatic, that's what I am going for and so far I think it's close to what I have in mind. Once start cutting and sewing I will know for sure.

QAL Sew. Happy.Quilt. Finished Quilt

I finished my purple and yellow quilt top.

I had so much fun and everyone was so helpful!!!