WIP Wednesday

I have had a bit of a change of plans with my projects.  I found out this week that my sister-in-law (who we have for Christmas this year) would like a queen size quilt.  At first I was worried because she asked for lots of blues, but then I looked in my closet and realized I have a TON of blue fabrics in my stash.

I have been wanting to try to make a wonky cross quilt after seeing this quilt and this quilt.  I like this block because on it's own, it's not something that I would normally make, but I love the way a bunch of them look together.

wonky plus blocks
I finished a stack of blocks last night.  Only about a hundred more to go :)

I also finished another Jane market bag earlier this week.  My daughter picked the fabrics for this one. 

children at play jane market bag
My goals for this week . . .
  • get my Groove quilt basted and start quilting
  • make some more wonky cross blocks.  Christmas is still a while away, but I know the next few months are going to be busy so I don't want to run out of time.

Comments

  1. Nat at Made in HomeAugust 29, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    It is going to be an awesome queen size quilt! Great bag!

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  2. Heather D.August 29, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    I love the wonky crosses - that design has always appealed to me too though I've never made one. I like the bag as well, it's lovely.

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  3. NancyAugust 29, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    What a fun quilt it will be. I hope you'll show us when it's finished. And I love the bag. Where did you get the pattern? How large is it?

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  4. capitolaquilterAugust 29, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    The wonky cross quilt is going to be great. I made on as a swap and gave it to a friend.

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