WiP Wednesday

Hey y'all!  It’s Wednesday and you know what that means!

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So last week, I didn't post a WiP post, but instead I made a list of things that I'd like to get done by the end of the year (many before Christmas).  You can check out that post if you'd like to see updates.

So far I have gotten the sashing done and quilt top complete for the Scrappy Stash QAL quilt.  I don't have any batting handy, but I will get some today or tomorrow and then I will quilt it.  I'd like to have the binding sewn on by Friday evening.  We're planning to go to the drive-in and I'm thinking I can do the hand stitching while watching the movies (double feature - Wreck It Ralph and Hotel Transylvania).

I also spent a few hours cleaning and organizing my sewing room.  Another thing crossed off my list.  Although I feel like I have to do this every month or two.  Why can't it just stay clean?  I changed things up by putting the bulk of my stash in a plastic storage drawer unit.  I prefer to see it all stacked up and pretty on my shelves, but it wasn't practical.  All my stacks were falling over when I needed to pull fabric, contributing to the perpetual state of mess.  Now it seems manageable!

I had been commissioned to make some burp cloths for a friend's sister as a baby gift.  I realized I never blogged about it, but here are some photos of the finished product.  I used the tutorial on Made for the general idea, but changed the size to accommodate the motifs on the fabric that was given to me.  Which wasn't just fabric, but some sweet Texas & Rodeo themed dish towels from Moda Home.

I put together a sprout block for Tracey Jay.  Read her call for blocks here, and consider helping!

I also helped with the call for blocks for quilts for those affected by Hurricane Sandy.  Read Jennifer's call for help here, and join the Flickr group here.  The block donation has been halted because there are so many, but please consider donating batting, backing, binding, or even money or quilting time.  Your donation will bring love and hope to people who so desperately need it right now.  

Lastly, I've ordered the supplies to make a ton of Christmas gifts.  As soon as I get the supplies, I'll be setting up an assembly line of sorts to get these gifts sewn up.  I've already started some with the supplies that I already have.  I'd love it if I could get these things done by the first or second week in December.  My goal is just to sit around and enjoy the holiday season with my family and friends instead of frantically shopping and sewing.  People on my gift list can expect simple handmade gifts this year!

One last thing, non-WiP related:  I've got a post coming up about the Houston International Quilt Festival.  Lots of photos in that post.  It was a great two days!

Happy Wednesday, y'all!  Thanks for reading my super long post!  Don't forget to stop by Freshly Pieced to see what everyone else is up to.