Market Release #1 - Meteorite

Meteorite was inspired by the Mineral collection by Hoffman Fabrics of California. The collection is lovely, rich and deep and a little bit moody. And it needed something simple and quick and easy to finish in a weekend. I uses 10" squares and 2 1/2" strips, and was a quick and simple finish. I used the "leftovers" on my back, and managed to put only a 15" piece of binding into the scrap bag, which is quite an accomplishment for me.


Here's the quilt....

and the back

This one was quick and easy, and makes a great weekend project, or a great beginner project.

Hope you enjoy this one.

Catherine

Make a List Monday

Welcome back to make a list Monday....In an effort to keep myself accountable, I try to post here every week what I want to get done, or plan to get done. Life doesn't always happen the way we plan, but this gives me a way to be accountable, and a running record for what I was working on when....

I've been a bit remiss lately with the blog. It seems to be the first thing that gets dropped when I get busy...the non-essential item that doesn't get done if life gets crazy. Hopefully that will end this week. While it will be crazy as we approach Market this weekend, I will have some down time in the truck to plan some blog posts, and even work on some new projects....

SO, for this week, here's my list --

1. Market Release Posts -- highlight on each pattern
2. Posting calendar for the rest of the year
3. Website updates -- new tutorials live
4. Youtube -- video tutorials coming soon
5. Market activities - Saturday through next Monday....

What are you working on this week???

Happy Quilting!!!

Catherine

And the crazy continues...

I keep saying, " as soon as xxx, I'm going to take a day off and do absolutely nothing".... I think I have been saying that since June....as soon as 4th of July is over, as soon as Labor Day, as soon as Market, etc, etc etc.....I feel like tomorrow is Christmas. Not really tomorrow, but soon. Very soon. I'm not going to count, it might freak me out!!!

On a serious note, Market opens next Saturday, and Festival the following Wednesday evening, and this week is all about a 3 day drive to Houston. We leave tomorrow morning in the early hours and will arrive sometime Wednesday. 20+ hours in the car. I hope I have packed enough things....and by things I mean snacks....I have granola, and a collection of almonds (cocoa dusted, vanilla prailened, plain, and dipped in coconut and chocolate), and some chips, and granola bars, and of course a lifetime supply of diet coke. In an effort to keep boredom at bay, I have a variety of activities as well....several books, some knitting, some hexes, some binding, and of course some games on the iPad, and some puzzles. Hopefully, I have enough stuff to keep me busy and occupied and not bored....we'll see how successful I am on that front.

So, forgive the next few final weeks of crazy...because I am taking a day off after. Maybe even a few....

Market Releases Fall 2014

Can you believe it??? It's almost here. Market opens on Saturday, October 25th....Here's a sneak peak at the new patterns that will be released.....I'll give more details next week on each one, but I thought you might like a quick peak of some of the outtake photos.....

Meteorite...

Parallel Universe

Starry Starry Night

Crossroads

 Simply Strippy

That's it for sneak peaks!!! I'll do an in depth intro and provide fabric information next week.

Until then -- Happy Sewing!!!

Catherine

A Quick Update

Well, it is here. That is right, Market is now just a handful of days away....technically it's a little over a week, but since we are DRIVING to Houston (read that as 30+ hours EACH WAY)....we leave in just a few days. Monday to be exact.

I think I am ready....hopefully I haven't missed anything.

1. The patterns are printed or being printed presently (the final one will arrive here on Friday, because, you know how close I like to cut these types of things). This was the big thing. the main thing. Okay, basically the reason for going to market, so nothing like a little pressure to get it done scenario.
2. The bills are paid. Through November. Because, while I leave on the 20th of October, I won't be home until mid-November, and a lot of things happen in that span.
3. Thanksgiving has been arranged. Dog sitter, tickets, rental car, etc, etc etc.
4. The other last minute things have been arranged, planned, scheduled -- dentist appointment, packing, fabric cutting, pattern stuffing, clothes washing, dog grooming, carpet cleaning, cleaning, cleaning and more cleaning, oh and because of all of the frantic trips to the printer, and the store, an oil change is in order for poor Agnes the Accord.
5. Did I mention I think I am ready.....but I also am confident I have forgotten something....I have no idea what, but something. Oh well!!! If I don't figure it out by Sunday at midnight, we'll have to get it at Walmart, or not at all.

Did I mention I am super excited about the new patterns??? Because I am. Totally excited. and tired. very tired.

What are you sewing on this week???

Happy Quilting!

Catherine

Hello Fall!!!

Well, fall is here, and market prep is coming to an end....patterns are written, and final photography is in process (i.e. editing). I can't believe we're at that point again. In just a few weeks we will be getting in the truck and heading to Houston. Time is barreling at us at full speed....

In terms of sewing and quilting, I have and haven't gotten much done this month. I spent most of the month doing market prep, aka super secret sewing. The patterns will be released on the 21st, and available for shipping the following day. They will make their official debut in Houston on the 25th. As a result, there was very little Judy sewing completed this month....though I did get some quilts back from Montana...

So, on that note, back to the project list....

The goals as stated at the new year are in black, amendments (changes/additions, etc) are in blue, and status is red....

Piecing
1. Captain's Wheel complete and sent to the quilter in February.
2. Celtic Wave (Queen) - Piece Along to start in mid-February! complete and sent to the quilter in July.
3. Flower's for My Wedding Ring - Didn't make much progress on this one this month.
4. Scrappy Trip Layout completed and labeled, just need some time to sew.
5. Osprey's Nest Done. Closed.
6. Hawaiian/Prairie Star - Added in April, I have cut it all out. and I will be taking it on retreat this weekend. So fingers crossed a lot will get accomplished. Got nothing accomplished on this one.....
7. Fire Island Hosta Queen - Added in April. I have cut this one out as well. I should take it to retreat, but that might mean I get neither done...so we'll have to see. Done. Hanging at Cozy Quilt Shop in San Diego for a class that starts in September.

Quilting
1. Winter Wonderland - I got it back and I love it. I posted some pics, and did a blog post.
2. Glacier Star - Handed over to the quilter while I was in Montana. Headed back my way.
3. Mariner's Compass done. Quilted and bound.
4. Compass Rose - done. and blogged. 
5. Meandering Star - done. 
6. Captain's Wheel - at the quilter
7. Celtic Wave Queen - sent to Montana for quilting
8. Flower's for My Wedding Ring - 
9. Scrappy Trip
10. Osprey's Nest - Done.
11. Feathered Star Queen - sent to Montana

Pattern Writing
1. 2014 Block of the Month - starts on January 13th! - Done. started February 13th. whole year worth of patterns have been scheduled!!! We found an issue with these....all of the posts that had been scheduled before the July 1 blogger update were corrupted, so once I get back from Market (or maybe while I am there), I will get these reposted!!! Sorry folks!!!
2. 5 new patterns for spring market - all done!!! 
3. 5 new patterns for fall market - all done!!!

Other projects :
1. Amazon Star finished
2. Pepperdish finished - no change
3. Crackers finished - complete
4. Feathered Star Queen finished - complete
5. Project Destash - current total is --57.25. I should be a lot better on this, but I bought a few things while in Montana, including a couple of large pieces for backings and borders, so I didn't take as much advantage of these as I should have.....


October Sewing Plan
Due to all of the travel plans this month, there will be very little quilting going on, other than some hand work in the car....
I cannot wait until November, and a return to "normal" sewing!!!!
How are you doing on your quilty goals for the year???

Happy Quilting!!!

Catherine

Make A list Monday

Well. It has been a great week!

I got all except one for my market quilts finished! The remaining one needs some final piecing on Monday, and then it too will be off to the quilter for some special attention!

So, here's a sneak peak....

That's quilt #2, with bindings #1,3 and 4. So, there's some pretty obvious departures for me at Market....a little Kaffe, a little solid, both a bit out of my comfort zone....and of course I kept my usual batiks! 

There's also a sneak peak of the new Judy Niemeyer Bali Pops that will be in at the beginning of the year! I'm super excited about this one, since it's really my bright pallette! I'm seeing a Diamond Wedding Ring, and a Garden Wall in my near future!

And of course, immediately following market it is back to the grindstone on Paradise in Bloom. I only really need a few days and that will be ready for quilting....so hopefully I will hand it over mid-November!

Can't believe how quickly things are coming down the pike! Seems like October will be over before it starts!

This week is bound to be more of the same as last week, proofing patterns, getting everything to the printer, and binding, binding, binding! We leave for Market three weeks from today, so it's final push time! I'm tired just thinking about it!

We also have the Quilt Oasis Show this weekend! It's a brand new show in Palm Springs and it starts on Thursday at 10am and runs through Saturday! It's from the same group that hosts the PIQF show in Santa Clara, and so far, there seem to be a lot of people going, so it will be fun to see everyone and take a break from being chained to the sewing machine and computer for a few days.

Well, I better get back to it....market waits for no one!!!

Happy Quikting!

Catherine