Monday, February 21, 2022

Tuesday ToDo #35

It's Tuesday again! This winter has been flying by. Last week I hoped to work on the following tasks:

1. Finish assembling the Rhododendron Trail quilt flimsy.

So close. I finished assembling the center portion, but it still needs the border. I will get it finished in another couple of hours. It outgrew my small design wall so I have to put it on the floor now.

2. Continue work on my latest Leader-Ender quilt.

I finished sewing all the pieces that I had cut out, but then I decided it would be too bland to make the quilt with just aqua pieces.

So, today I cut out and started sewing some light purple pieces as well. Now it will be more like this when it is finished. Of course, now I'll have twice as many pieces as I'll need so I may end up making a second one in the same colors.

3. Start getting ready to move my quilting room. I need to figure out the final arrangement of furniture for the relocation and I need to decide if I should pack up any of my stash.

I got distracted over the weekend with cleaning and washing fabric. I had quite a large pile of unwashed fabric and I spent all weekend washing it and still didn't get it all finished. I have clearly started hoarding fabric. It's time to stop buying fabric.

This is the pile of washed but not yet ironed fabric.
There is still fabric in the machines so the pile will get higher. Sigh.

On the topic of shopping, I did manage to get a great score at JoAnn's this weekend. I was able to use a 60% off coupon on a 15-yard roll of Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 quilt batting. I am ready to have my long arm delivered.

I also spent several hours doing general cleaning upstairs over the weekend in preparation for the furniture shuffle. As soon as the basement is finished we're going to be moving our bedroom down into the basement and I am going to take over the master bedroom as my quilting studio. Yes, I have the best husband ever. =)

Bonus: I also started getting ready for Edyta Sitar's 2022 Mystery Quilt. It starts on Feb 28 Mar 15. Fortunately, I bought the Alaska ruler on a whim last summer when I had a coupon for the Fat Quarter Shop, so I'm all ready to go.

I learned from the last mystery quilt and decided to change the colors to better suit my taste. I like purple a lot more than blue so I pulled various shades from my stash. This is the first pass, but now I'm thinking the colors are too dark; I definitely need to add more mediums and pull out the darkest couple.

For next week, I would like to:
  1. Put the outer border on the Rhododendron Trail quilt.
  2. Continue work on the Leader-Ender quilt.
  3. Start on the Rhododendron Trail lap quilt using the leftover blocks.
  4. Keep cleaning my sewing room!

Thanks to Linda for hosting the Tuesday ToDo linkup. I'm also linking up with Design Wall Monday.


21 comments:

  1. Those quilt tops are looking spectacular. I love the purple and aqua. I was going to do the Edyta Sitar mystery but I see she is using shapes and I live in New Zealand so too far to go buying them. But I do love her mystery quilts. Have made the '21 and '20 blocks.

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    1. I wasn't sure I was going to do another mystery quilt, but I just happen to have the Alaska ruler so it's too hard to resist.

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  2. Gorgeous quilts and I am loving that purple and aqua combination.

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    1. Thanks. It is rather striking. I don't normally use much aqua, but it's definitely growing on me.

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  3. You are staying busy! I, too, like the aqua and purple!

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    1. I am. I've been making huge piles to go to charity. I need to make room for my quilting supplies!

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  4. Your Rhododendron Trail is looking great. Every time I spread a quilt or batting or anything on the floor, all four cats come to sit on it. Wow on moving into the master bedroom!! What kind of longarm are you getting, or have I already asked you? Love the purples!
    Thank you for joining up with To Do Tuesday!

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    1. I am getting a Handiquilter Infinity. I'm super excited to be able to take delivery.

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  5. Rhododendron Trail is beautiful! I love the leader/ender colors and design, too. Good luck with your furniture shuffle and longarm delivery!

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    1. Thank you. Hopefully in another month, or so. I have prep to do before we can hire movers.

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  6. Your Rhododendron Trail quilt flimsy looks great, and I love the purple/aqua/teal on the other top.

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    1. Thanks. It's a fun combo I never would have tried before RSC.

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  7. I love your leader and ender quilt! It is going to be so pretty! You have lots of great plans, and what a win to get the batting with the coupon! How exciting that you're getting a longarm :) xx

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    1. Just a few more weeks and I'll be able to take delivery! I am beyond ready to spend all my time playing with it.

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  8. I'm loving that leader/ender purple & aqua project.

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    1. Thank you. The combo has grown on me. I wasn't sure I'd like it when I first starting sewing them together.

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  9. Thanks a lot! Now I am off on another sew along! LOL. Love your BH mystery progress!

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    1. Haha, you're the one who told me about the last one so I added her blog to my list to check. Glad I was able to remind you. =)

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  10. Your RT quilt looks great! I'm interested in Edyta's mystery QAL (I didn't even know she did them, am now subscribed to her blog--thanks!) so it will be fun to watch how yours turns out. I don't usually do mystery QALs but I love her style so hers are likely a safe bet!

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    1. I didn't do her last two because I didn't know about them, but I have downloaded them. I like them both and hope to actually make them, someday.

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  11. You made really good progress on Rhododendron! Adding the purple to the teal does really liven up the quilt. I'm a big fan of purple too, it such a fun color to sew with. I really like you fabric selection for the mystery.

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