Drop and Log Cabin

All year I've tried to finish the Schnibbles projects for the parade and only one other month have I actually had a project almost completed.  I decided Monday to try again.  I was just sure Carrie Nelson's Little Bites Drop project could possibly be finished by the last day of the month.

I decided to make Drop No. 3 which is definitely smaller (mine is 8 x 9-1/2 inches), and with some Christmas fabric it looks to be a favorite.  There is a rhyme and reason to my setting of the blocks, they are diagonal by the outside triangles.  I really enjoyed making this, and I cannot wait to get it quilted.

I had mentioned earlier this year that I had never made a log cabin block before.  Guess what?  I'm loving them.  For some reason even though I have to do a lot of pressing in between, I just love adding the next piece.  This is number 335 of 366 and it is a 9-inch block.   Happy Stitching!!  --Kristen

Harvest Basket

First of all, I need to thank those of you who were kind enough to share a story about another mother who let a broken bone go...you made me smile and realize that there is hope for me as a mother. :)  My son has the brightest yellow cast you can imagine.  He is already back at basketball practice and is taking it all in stride.  I'm sure this is one of those times we will talk about years from now at Thanksgiving and hopefully laugh about. 

This is one of the last baskets for the year and it is a bit different than most.  I feel like I cheated as I machine appliqued the handle, but then I remembered that trying new techniques is not always a bad thing.  This is number 334 of 366 and it is a 10-inch block.

I never know where I will find Benny and today he was a little too quiet even for him. When I found him I had to take a picture.  This bag has a quilting project in it, and evidently he thought it was the perfect spot for a nap.  It almost looks like I could take him shopping in this bag.  Have a wonderful evening and Happy Stitching!!  

--Kristen

Four Knaves

Tonight's block was a fun one to piece and it makes a whole lot more sense than last night's block did.  I still see no 9-patches in that one, and I have been looking at it all day trying to figure it out.  I have finally given up.

I would love to make a large quilt with this block some day as I find it so interesting that looking at it now I see a cross around the outside of the block or an X when it is on point.  As I was piecing this I only saw all the triangles.  It is fun to notice the big picture after working so hard on the little parts.  This is number 333 of 366 and it is a 10-inch block.  Happy Stitching!!  --Kristen

Leavenworth Nine Patch

This block makes absolutely no sense to me at all.  You know me and my 9-patches, and I am just not seeing it here.  Oh well, I am not going to dwell on it tonight. :)

This is number 332 of 366 and it is a 10-1/2 inch block.  I sat and cried at the sewing machine tonight as I pieced this block..have you ever done that?  I think it is a good thing I had this to work on as I needed somewhere to go to cry it all out.  We found out my son has a broken arm today, and I am not as upset about that as I am that he broke it a week ago.  He never complained that it hurt and he never said anything until last night.  He gets a cast tomorrow and it should be interesting to see what color he comes home with.  He thought maybe a candy cane cast would be good for this time of year.  Happy Stitching!!  --Kristen

Mayflower and All 331 Blocks

I've already made one of these ship blocks, and I can confirm that because I went through all my blocks yesterday and made a nice stack.  The good thing about this block is that it is cute and there are not a lot of pieces...it would make an adorable quilt for a little boy.  This is number 331 of 366 and it is an 8-inch block.

Now for the massive stack of quilt blocks.  Ever since I mentioned a few weeks ago that I had all my quilt blocks stacked by our computer and the internet repair lady commented on them, I have received numerous requests to see the "stack."  There was no way I was going to show you the pile the way it was because each night I would just put the last one finished on the top...and it was kind of messy.  So I decided I would sort them all by size and see just how big this adventure has been.

Here they are...my son helped me measure it and the entire pile is 26-1/2 inches tall.  Most of the blocks are 9, 10, and 12 inches, but of course there are a lot of other "odd" sized blocks.

It was fun going through them all...and the last 35 will be put in their proper place.  :)  Happy Stitching!!  --Kristen

Turkey Tracks

I just realized there are 30 days until Christmas...YIKES.  There is a lot to accomplish before that day, but I still have 30 days in which to do it. :)  Power of positive thinking mixed with a lot of procrastination.    I'm hoping to find some really good bargains tomorrow on Ciber Monday as I decided to skip Black Friday and Scary Saturday.

Here are my turkey tracks.  They were fun to make and it was kind of odd that I actually made a turkey today.  One thing about making a turkey is there are always yummy leftovers (enough for the whole week).  This is number 330 of 366 and it is a 9-inch block.  Happy Stitching!!  --Kristen

Peace and Plenty

Peace and Plenty is a great name for a block, especially when we have been reflecting on all the things we are thankful for this week.

This is number 329 of 366 and it is a 9-inch block.  I tried to do some shopping today, but when I walked into a store and the line to check out was all the way to the back of the store I turned around and walked out.  I don't think there was any bargain there that was worth waiting for an hour to check out.  Peace and plenty is definitely a good thing for me to think about this evening,  Happy Stitching!!  --Kristen