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• • • May, I have had similar problems too.

Isn't this heat awful? Last week we were over 100º too. Not use to that around here.


How about another peek?

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Very Pretty.

Interesting! That blue block.

Well I got my top together this morning but, it's not big enough? I'm hoping once the boarder goes on I'll have the right size. And then that is another dilemma I'm having. I'll be picking my own brain tonight. Whatever I decide I'm sure I'll love it. I do have a few ideas in mind already. Wish me luck girls.

Good luck J Lu! This challenge sure is challenging.....

Very pretty blue block.

I hope the heat is breaking for all of you. We are getting blessed rain, and it's been in the 80's in Houston in July! We think we've gone to heaven.

Hopefully when it is cooler than 106+, I will get back to quilting mine. Haven't decided what color binding to cut yet either. The batting I use keeps bearding on my clothes (weird since I have used the brand of batting before), so I have to watch what I wear when I quilt! The other day my black shorts looked white when I was done stitching.

Jean! I was reading over the direction again. Sorry for being a pain but, sometimes it takes me a minute. Anyway I read that you gave us newbies extra sets. I don't think I started with them. We're they included in my 13 originals? Help! I'm trying to finish my boarder and 7 more sets would really help.

• • • Yes Ma'am, they were included on the sheet. Did you use all seven of your FQ's already?

Some progress made over the last couple days. Too hot to be outdoors doing anything, so with a fan and the TV on, spent a little time in the sewing room.

Can't spend too much time, as the back doesn't like my sitting or standing position..

My top is almost done. There will be no sewing this week. 4 of my 9 grand kids will be here and 2 of them sleep in my sewing room. Believe me there will be no room for me in there. LOL

Thank you Jean I think I got it covered. I have two more sides I'm praying to make it. This challenge has me frazzled. What did I get myself in to.

• • • I almost have half my top done.

I'll see if I can find a peek for tomorrow.

Another peek (a little inspiration) would be real nice.

Did work on this a little yesterday, and hopefully today. Will be great when I can say "top half done"... like some of you.

• • • I've been having a lazy day. Time for me to get to work.

Love the new peeks. Half done on your top, Jean?!? Good for you! I'm ready to get cracking.

Great looking peeks!

To the top.

I finished two baby quilts today--proud parents of twins just left work place with them...sooo it's time to get going on this project!! (and the retreat siggy project). Peeks are very interesting...couple fabrics I didn't recognize and I had to go back through the package to see them in person

ooh...this last peek is very striking! Interesting all of the different things we do with these fabbies!

Quilted about a 4" square last night... the football (soccer!) game last night was actually decent, so spent more time watching the TV then stitching. Interesting how a soccer game from 2008 was more exiting then the 2012 games I have been recording!

Well if Idea 1 Doesn't work, start on Idea 2 ..
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Was feeling good until I got quite a bit done, then wasn't pleased with the outcome. Luckily don't have to go all the way back to the drawing board.

• • • That's the spirit Elainetoo! I've been tweaking every step of the way.

No progress, but my Hoffman Challenge quilt is in the mail. So back to D*** Jane and this challenge and the retreat fq challenge and my niece's quilt and my nephew's quilt ..............

• • • I've got another peek for you.

• • • Must be too hot for everyone. I made a little progress. And, I DO mean little. I need to switch to another project for a bit, but I thought I could get this one small section done first. Oh no, it took me three days to finally get it to look right, and that required a lot of unsewing.

I have been working on Christmas gifts, but need to get back to quilting mine...

I am working-you guys can probably smell the smoke as my brain gears are working overtime to make sure I get everything in the right place. What was I thinking? But I am too far along this path to change now. It is definitely a challenge for me this year.

Karen

• • • You can do it Karen! Don't forget to send me a peek or two.


Let's see what we have...

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contrary to rumors, I have not fallen off the world. Thanks to our fearless leader, Jayardi, I found my fabrics that I sent (I knew where my squishie was). I took to work and sorted. Then life and laziness kicked in. But today, I sewed, cut apart, cut w/ rotatory; pressed; sewed; cut apart and then cut w/ rotatory. Cut 2nd set; sewed, cut apart and sewed. These don't need to be pressed yet. Cut 3rd set. My neck and back hurt and I've missed Olympics men's gymnastics. Not sure if I'm happy to have made progress or bummed that I missed all those buff bodies.

Neat peeks. Love the 'Mr Egg'.. how clever. No sewing here - just returned from 10 days of camping and riding. Going to try to get some sewing done in between all the work that has to be done around here - and more importantly catching whatever Olympic events I can.

Started cutting this morning!!!! I have a plan and started cutting this morning hope to sew two blocks tonight and cut more tonight/tomorrow. Should be able to make progress this weekend.

I sewed some ******* today and then trimmed some *****. Once all of that is done, then I need to cut some ****** and then sew some more.

My D*** Jane top is done! It can go on the frame next week as soon as I get a couple of other little projects done. Yay!

Just dropped in for a peek at all the peeks.... WOW! From what I see, a lot of creativity is flowing through this Challenge. I can't wait to see the unveiling of all the quilts - looks like a great year again!!!

Hi girls sorry I haven't been around I have a lot going on here these days. I have quilted my center though I am having trouble making up my mind on how to quilt my boarders. I really want you to be proud. I am. I love how it has came together with all of your fabrics. Talk to you soon.

I tried to do a little sewing yesterday, but didn't last more then 1/2 hour - the sewing room was way too hot and muggy. At this rate I'll be lucky to make the deadline.

Hope others are fairing better.

Boy, I went out of town for a few days, and missed two peeks! Glad I could catch up with them. Thanks, J.

• • • I've got another one for you.

Do I have those yellow fabrics? How come every year I'm absolutely sure that I don't get the same fabrics as the rest of you?

Maybe they are from their own stash bonus sq / FQ I don't know I still am confused and praying I did the right thing with mine

I made some progress today.

ooh, love the peek! You know, we have some amazing quilters on this board and I am actually kind of shocked and impressed by myself for entering theses challenges with you all! I mean...your points...your color choices...your designs...all of it!

I did have a productive couple of days working on my challenge piece, have quite a bit left to go but am pleased none-the-less, and I actually kind of like what I am doing!

Well I'm back on track now ya all. I am on a roll now. I finished the top to a sampler for my guild. I'm hoping to get it in our show in October. My wedding quilt from my bee friends and our challenge.

Almost ready to send in my last peek there Jean. I'm so gitty to have participated in this challenge and to have something beautiful to show for my efforts. My quilting may not be like a longarm quilter might do but, I love it.

This has really been a productive week for quilting for me.

Talk to you later.

Neat peeks!

I had some good time in the sewing room this past week. But also created some 'rip it' items. Hope to get back to sewing again next week when I return from visiting the grands and sons.

Boy the summer is going fast and way too much to do around the yard and house, plus getting in some camping.

Was in the "zone" for awhile this weekend and made some progress. Not sure how this quilt is going to turn out but I'm working on it.

Top done and layered-ready to quilt.

Karen

• • • Oh my, I've been so frustrated with my quilt that I didn't realize this had slipped onto page two.

I finally got the section I was working on to work, but I need a break from it. Dug out the clay last night and am going to play with it for a few days.

I do have another peek for you though.

Very cute peek!

Phase 3 is complete! Phases 4, 5 and 6 yet to go!

Well girls I've finished and sent my pictures out to Jean. What a great challenge. It was quite hard but, so exciting.

• • • Yes siree, we have our third entry in. How are the rest of you doing? We have less than two months to go.

How about another peek too?