Wednesday, January 16, 2013

WIP Wednesday and a few winners!

Before we dig into what I've been stitching, I think I owe you some winners!  I'd like to first say thanks for all the love and positive comments about my pattern, it means alot, I was so so nervous to finally release this, and all the positive feedback was super comforting :-)

Lucky  Square

The winners of my Lucky Square PDF pattern are Sharon (#94), Lisa R. (#90) and Toni Anne (#54).  Congrats ladies!  I have emailed you with your winnings, enjoy!

Don't forget, if you didn't win a copy of Lucky Square, you can still purchase a PDF copy of the pattern for a discounted price of $6.50 from my pattern shop until Monday, January 21st.  After the 21st, the pattern will then be $8.00.

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WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced

In Progress

Scrappy Trip Along

Now onto what I've been stitching this week!  My main project that has been taking up most all my time, is my Scrappy Trip Along quilt.  I finished sewing up all the blocks last night, and had entirely too much fun arranging and rearranging the blocks on my kitchen floor.

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I ran the picture through a black and white filter to check for color value placement, and am pretty happy with the result.  I wish I had included a few more darker prints when I was constructing my blocks, a few of them appear pretty light, but I think I've found a decent balance to spread the darker prints throughout the quilt.  This quilt is priority numero uno for no other reason than I am selfish, and want it finished to snuggle with!

Salt Water Starburst Cross

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Before I got sucked in joined in the fun of #scrappytripalong, this was the project that had started as a birthday gift for a special someone.  I have been wanting to revamp my Starburst Cross block tutorial and turn it into a full (free!) pattern, and this seemed like the perfect opportunity.  I am using my Tula Pink Salt Water fat quarter bundle, and have 8 of the 20 blocks needed complete.  The rest of the blocks are cut and ready to sew, so as soon as I finish up my Scrappy Trip Along quilt, this should be a quick finish as well.

New Projects

Diagonal Lace Socks

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I have tried my hand at sock knitting once before, and just couldn't get into it.  I had taken a class at Joann's and actually got as far as turning the heel, but completely lost interest.  I'm pretty sure the mess of yarn and sock is still attached to those double pointed needles in a dark closet somewhere in my house.

In doing my usual blog reading,  I came across Amanda's post about all the socks she has knitted over the past year, and decided I needed to give it another go.  I purchased Wendy Johnson's Socks from the Toe Up, some pretty yarn from my local yarn shop, Addi turbo size 2 circular needles  and have been knitting away...from the toe up!  It really is great, I've been able to try them on as I've been working on them.  The lace pattern may have been a little ambitious for my first pair, but I'm embracing all their imperfections as uniqueness :-)  Hopefully more to come on these soon, I'm hoping the novelty doesn't wear off, as I have tons of other yarns and patterns picked out already for future pairs!

That about sums things up for this week, be sure to head over to Freshly Pieced and check out all the WIPing going on!





19 comments:

  1. Saltwater looks perfect with the starburst cross blocks. I'm lovin it.

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  2. I've been eyeing all the scrappy trip along quilts on the instagram lately - I may just have to dive into my stash and start one! Also, your pattern is lovely!

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  3. Hi Jess! My name is Karen and I'm fairly new to the quilting/sewing bloggesphere. I just posted my first WIP Wednesday blog entry today and am excited to be visiting your blog as well as some of the other participants. I love your WIP's, especially the Starburst Cross blocks in Salt Water fabrics. I just bought that FQ bundle last week and love your use for them.

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  4. these are all gorgeous projects!
    Congratulations on your pattern! I saw it around pinterest yesterday. :)

    Beautiful work!

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  5. I love that pattern at the top. That is so cool. I'm digging your scrappy trip along blocks too.

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  6. The Starburst cross is lovely. And your Scrappy Trip is so cool :)

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  7. LOL! The scrappytripalong was a vortex!!!!! Everything is gorgeous!!!! Great job!!!

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  8. I'm off to buy your pattern! I will have this thing, dangit! lol Love the way your salt water starburst is coming along!!

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  9. I love seeing quilters who also knit. I want to try my hand at it this year.

    And I love your pattern. It looks perfect for a boy, and I have quite a few boys on my list this year who need some quilts!

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  10. Love your Starburst Cross, it is so pretty in those colors!

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  11. Do you read Ashley at Film in the Fridge?
    The socks are very similar!

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  12. Your starburst cross blocks are so beautiful!
    And how fun to be knitting socks - I didn't know you were a knitter!
    I'm in love with knitting . . . in fact I'm just heading to the couch to watch Downton Abbey and knit!

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  13. Your ScrappyTripAlong is coming Along nicely...hadn't thought of taking a black/white photo before to see distribution, good call! Thanks for the reminder on your pattern, I keep forgetting :-)

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  14. Your lucky square quilt is wonderful.

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  15. I just love your Lucky Squares quilt, Jess, I'm glad you're getting lots of love for it! I love your Salt Water quilt too. Thanks for linking up to WIP Wednesday. : )

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  16. All of your projects are so pretty!!!

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  17. Love the lucky square. In fact, I had to buy it yesterday :)

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  18. LOVE the socks! All of your projects look great, but I really love the socks. :)

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  19. Your scrappy trip quilt is looking good, but I really love the Starburst Cross blocks in Salt Water...perfect combo!
    Amanda

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