Almost done

Last week the grandparents came to visit from WV.  I let grandma have all the time she wanted with the boys while I got to sew.  It was so nice and much needed.  According to the definitions I have found on the web, I have a colicky baby.  It has been a bit rough to say the least.  I was thankful to get some time to myself while someone else tended to the little ones.  Another bonus of getting to sew was working on this!

I had bought a refurbished project Runway Brother off of ebay.  Never again!  It lasted a few months and then crapped out on me.  It could not be fixed so I had a great excuse to get this lovely.  I love it!  It comes with an extension table and lots of accessories.  It's nice and heavy too, not light and cheapo feeling.  I'm very happy with it so far.

So here are my last blocks finished up.

I was going to do 12 blocks but this thing is big enough!  Next up is sashing, and I just ordered batting, backing, and binding fabric today.  I am going to attempt to quilt it myself but I am not sure of the design yet.  I would really like to try the baptist fan design from this tutorial at Don't Call Me Betsy, but we'll see.

Here is the layout I have settled on.

It would have been nice to have more fussy cut centers, but working with a FQ bundle left no room for picky cutting.

Man, do I love this collection!

Progress and a bonus

I managed to get a block done and a little extra.  It was a nice relaxing weekend here at home.  It was our first weekend alone as a family since the baby arrived.  Dad kept an eye on the boys while I got some much enjoyed sewing time.  It felt good to get another Swoon block completed.
 

This is what I have so far.  Only 6 more to go!

I also finished a granny square block.  I love the quilt over at Blue Elephant Stitches.  I have wanted to make a granny square quilt ever since I found this one at my man's home in West Virginia.  It is really old and heavy, and you can tell it was hand pieced.  I love the simplicity of it and the scrappiness was done out of necessity not for fun.

Finding the tutorial and seeing all the great blocks on Flickr, I couldn't resist making at least one.

and baby says I'm done at the computer ;^)

Thanks for the very sweet comments!

Sewing delayed

Baby boy arrived last Sunday so I haven't gotten any sewing done lately.  Aside from recovering from an emergency c-section, I am just trying to get in a routine with a toddler and a newborn now.  I really want to get back to my Swoon blocks soon, but not sure when that will happen.  I am also dying to start on some granny square blocks but fat chance that will happen any time soon.  I have so many WIP's right now, I have to stay focused and finish something before I cut up any new fabric.  I miss my sewing room but am loving being a mommy to my two boys.  Life is pretty sweet right now and I am enjoying my lil peanut and my big boy.  Hope everyone is doing good too.

Peacock Lane Swoon Block #5 and a cool pincushion

I knew I was on the burnout end of sewing for a bit so I took a break.  I also thought I was going into labor Saturday, Sunday, and Monday but all the activity has calmed down and nothing has happened.  I'm thinking it will be any day now, has to be because I don't know how much longer I can make it. 
Monday night I got warmed up again and made this simple pin cushion found here.  Like I said when I pinned it on Pinterest, so simple it's genius!

I finished this block up today.  Probably my worst seams yet, but who is really looking that closely.

Only 7 more to go.

Peacock Swoon Block #4

Peacock Swoon Block #4, a photo by sewaddictedtoblogs on Flickr.

Another one down, just can't stop :^) Time for sleep now...

Peacock Swoon Block #3

Peacock Swoon Block #3, a photo by sewaddictedtoblogs on Flickr.

Love these blues & greens. I think I have one more block in me before I take a break. I feel a slight sewing burnout coming on. I can't help but keep going though, I'm so anxious to see all the fabric combos and completed blocks together. I must say, having all my pieces cut out & ready to go helps speed the process along big time. How's everyone else doing?

Peacock Swoon Block #2

Peacock Swoon Block #2, a photo by sewaddictedtoblogs on Flickr.

Finished this one tonight. Might as well get a little ahead while I'm in sewing mode and still have time.