Works in Progress

After talking about how LARGE my Works in Progress (WIP) pile was growing, I thought I'd organize myself to all the WIPs I have in their various stages. Holy Moly Macaroni! I didn't really realize I had so many. Just making my list has helped me realize that there are some projects that need to jump the line to the front and others that can wait a bit longer.

• RED & WHITE QUILT

This year's challenge for the Utah Valley Quilt Guild is a Red & White Quilt. It can be any size and any style--it just must be red and white only. I finally decided on a design

Red & White Quilt in Progress

And this is a small sample of what it will ultimately look like.

Red & White Quilt in Progress

I've blogged about it here, here, and here.

• MYSTERY QUILT

Testing out a Mystery Quilt pattern for my aunt. What will it look like? I had no idea. I've now completed the top and just need to quilt it. 

Mystery Quilt Finished Top

• LITTLE BIT SHORTER TALL TREE

Little Bit Shorter Tall Tree in Progress

Started this project with my mom and aunt at an impromptu sew day. The pattern is by Cindi Edgerton and can be found here and many other places. 

• DRESDEN PLATE

Dresden Plate in Progress

At Quilt Fest, I took a class on making a Dresden Plate quilt by machine and appliqué. Blogged about here.

• LEGO QUILT?

Lego Captain America in Progress

I tested this pattern for Kristy at Quiet Play. My husband loves this. My boys want it. I'm tempted to make a quilt of these...but I haven't committed just yet.

The pattern and other LEGO character patterns can be found here.

• OLD ITALIAN by Anita Grossman Soloman



Old Italian in Progress



I took this class from National Teacher Anita Grossman Soloman. She has several books out about simplifying quilting. I bought two of her books Rotary Cutting Revolution (This quilt is on the cover) and Make It Simpler Paper Piecing which she used as basis for the class. Excellent books and AMAZING technique to simplify paper piecing. I didn't quite get it when reading it on my own, so I was glad to have her there demonstrating it. She also has great links on her website for video clips demonstrating her technique. 


One thing I LOVE about this pattern is that it keeps the directional fabric whole. Check out the stripes in these blocks. They continue as if the dark fabric was appliquéd onto it. 



Old Italian in Progress

I plan to make this into a queen size quilt for my bed. 


• POCKET FULL OF PINWHEELS by Bonnie Miles





Pocket Full of Pinwheels in Progress



This is from a class I took from a local teacher. I won't be surprised if she soon becomes a National Teacher. This class was to learn the techniques of several types of pinwheels. And, I've added my own to the project.




• SNOWFLAKE BLOCKS

Snowflake Blocks in Progess

Free pattern found at Shape-Moth. 

• BUTTERFLIES

1930's Butterflies in Progress

This is a quilt I'm working on for MK. The butterflies will have jumbo rick-rack for the body and smaller rick-rack for the antennae. 

The pattern is found in the book Fancy to Frugal: Authentic Quilt Patterns from the '30s.

• FRACTURED FLOWERS

Fractured Flowers in Progress

I started this as a class at Quilt Fest 2012. I've never made a quilt with just 2 colors. I tend to gravitate toward scrappy quilts.

This pattern can be found at Happy Stash Quilts. 

• BIG BLOCK BABY QUILT

Big Block Baby Quilt in Progress

This is made with 10" blocks for one super big block for a boy's baby blanket.

This is an original. Just arranged 1/2 square triangles and squares to create this large block.

• PRETTY LAP QUILT

Front

Scrappy Lap Quilt in Progress

Back

Pretty Lap Quilt Backing in Progress

I started this quilt after I finished the boys' quilts of red, white, & blue. I was so tired of those colors I wanted to do something completely different. The pattern is a free one sent out by McCall's Quilting they send out with all their advertising. I actually modified their pattern a bit, not too much. And I wanted to do something completely different for the back. 

All that is left is the quilting and binding. 

• CHARITY QUILT

Charity Quilt in Progress

It was discovered at church that I've learned to quilt. Someone brought me a stack of scrap fabric to use to make a quilt for donation. I've made several baby sized quilts for the ladies at church to tie. The fabric given me lately is more suited for an adult. So, during LDS General Conference I listened to the talks as I cut and cut and cut lots of fabric. I've picked a pattern, one I made for myself.

• COUNTING BOOK

Counting Book in Progress

Mom has used her embroidery machine to make this really cool counting book. It's 3D. Seriously! Put on the 3D glasses and the shapes and numbers jump out at you.  Looking at this, I realize I need to finish this PRONTO as MK is already 4. 

• FLOWERS

I took this class from Flavin Glover. She was so incredibly nice! I learned a lot during her class.

I love these flowers. 

Quilt by Flavin Glover

So, this is how far I've gotten on this one during her class

Flowers in Progress

• TWISTER

I made this one with scraps to test out the pattern.

Now, I'm going to use it to practice machine quilting.

Twister Sampler

Now that I tried out the pattern. I want to make a BIG quilt with these fabrics. 

Twister in Progress

I plan to use the Twister Tool in both the 10" and 5". It can be found at most quilt shops. I got mine from www.FatQuarterShop.com when they were on sale.

• VALENTINE HEARTS

Quiltmaker Quilt

This is the fabric I've already purchased to make this quilt. 

I told you I like scrappy quilts. I love the variety.

Valentine Heart Quilt in Progress

I want to learn how to do scalloped edges. Loved that by using a scalloped edge, it created  hearts.
This pattern is out of QuiltMaker Magazine Jan/Feb 2012 No. 143.

• BIRDS OF PARADISE

I took this class at Quilt Fest 2011 from George and Virginia Siciliano.

They are great quilters and hilarious as well. I had so much fun in that class and learned a ton! 

They both took time to pass on little bits of wisdom and tips.

I accomplished this much during the class...and haven't picked it up since.

Birds of Paradise Quilt in Progress

I love the fabric. It changes colors from one end to the other. 

• THE DENIM PROJECT

You know all those jeans with holes in them?

I've turned them into this:

The Denim Project in Progress

Eventually, I will take all these 5"x5" squares and 2-1/2" strips and make a denim blanket out of it.

Half of this stash is due to S and how easily he wears through his jeans.

• AND MANY, MANY MORE PATTERNS

I have a stash of patterns I'd like to make eventually. But as how they are still buried away and I haven't REALLY purchased fabric or supplies for them, I'll wait to add them to this list.