February blocks

I told you I was sewing the blocks earlier this week, but then my youngest daughter and I got sick and other things than sewing were in focus for a couple of days... So Im a little bit behind schedule as I was planning to complete the blocks before our winter holidays. But today I finished the cutting of the fabrics, so it is at least ready for sewing when I come back in next weekend.

I just love the colours, they are so nice and bright :o)

Whishing you all a lovely weekend!

Borders and binding

Hi all!
Today I have finished cutting all borders and binding, both white and green - yeaahhhhh :o) So now I don't have to worry about them anymore!

They are all labelled and put in a plasticbag. I made up my mind to finish these before I cut the fabrics for February. So tomorrow I will start at the fun part :o)

Have a wonderful day and GO NORWAY!!!!!

January "Granny Went Star Crazy" complete.

This quilt is truly Star Crazy because:

1)  It's all about stars

2) It's CRAZY because I didn't pick out any of the fabrics.

Last year my sister informed me that her quilt shop was going out of business (so sad).  Anyway, I told her to buy me a bunch of the discounted fabric.  Because I love ALL colors, I told her not to worry about what she bought as long as she liked it.

Furthermore, my sister-in-law told me about a fabric sale over in her neck of the woods.  I also asked her to purchase some fabric for me.  Wala, many of the fabrics went together in the same color scheme and autumn colors to boot (I LOVE autumn colors).

I decided to use ONLY fabrics in my stash to make this quilt.  In order to make it work I had to be a little creative with color placement.  I'll be making all of the little stars with gold backgrounds.  Also, all of my large stars will have a somewhat "busy" background.  I did this in lou of purchasing 10 1/2 yards of background fabric.

The busy backgrounds will make the quilt look very "old fashioned" hence the name "Granny Went Star Crazy".

Second Set Finished

Hello Everyone,

Yes, the second set for month number one is complete. Totally different than the first set. Dark background, with bright stars.

I love this one just as much as the first.

I have posted lots more pictures on my blog. Just click here and you will see both sets together.

Now I can get started on February's blocks!

Until Next Time...

February Blocks

I am piecing the blocks the traditional way. Although I love paper piecing.. I think its faster the other way. Felicity From Utah

My January Blocks

I had a lot of fun working on these. I still consider myself a beginner quilter.. So please don't look to close.. I am not perfect.

Felicity from Utah

Trouble with my 1"-inch test for February blocks

Hi,
I printed the instructions for February a week ago, and didnt bother to check the 1"- inch square because January worked out so well. And I was doing just the same as I did then! But today I planned to start cutting, and just to be sure I measured the square. And boy am I glad I did!!! It was too small.... So I've tried over and over again with different settings, but cant seem to make it right. I know we have adviced eachother earlier, but could you please help me again??? I have a MacBook Pro, could that make any difference, anyone else using a Mac? Its so frustrating to not be able to start on the blocks just because I cant get the printing right :o( I will also ask my very clever and handy man to help me when he comes home from work.

This was just a little 'frustration'-post from Norway, hoping to figure it out really soon :o)

Merete