I think my plan is going to work. I sewed all of the pieces and parts of the 9 patches for the Vanilla quilt. Here are 243 four and one half inch squares. I never could have done it though without ........
a gabfest with my 2 friends who came over to baste their quilts. One of the ladies was from my art quilter's group and she basted this one.
The other lady and I used to work at the same quilt shop. She basted this one and
also brought these 2 along.
My brother and I took my dad out to eat and when I got home I got some of the other fabrics for the Vanilla quilt cut and paired, ready to sew more 9 patches next Wednesday. 
Here are some more paired and ready to sew. 
Today is basting day in my weekly plan. I might also work on a binding for the last queen size quilt that I quilted.
Wow great show and tell. Congratulations on getting so far ahead on your vanilla quilt. Can't wait to see the finish.
ReplyDeleteYou are so organized at getting your work done. I need that kind of work method (and gumption!)
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the vanilla quilt
ReplyDeleteKaren
http://karensquilting.com/blog/
Your plan is working great!
ReplyDeleteGreat work during your gabfest...or is it great gabbing during your work?? ha ha either way....wonderful fun!
ReplyDeleteChatting away with friends makes the work go faster. Its going to be fabulous.
ReplyDeleteLove those elephants! And the additions to the vanilla quilt will be lovely.
ReplyDeleteYour weekly plan seems to be working. Maybe I need to try something like that. I haven't done anything in the studio for ages...
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I adore those elephant quilts... soooo cute!
ReplyDeleteI love the fabrics in your Vanilla quilt. Are you using a specific pattern or one of your own? In my guild I am known for my collection of neutrals. Love 'em!
ReplyDeleteXOXO Subee
www.subeesews.blogspot.com
Your Vanills quilt is going to be so elegant and understated and gorgeous! The new fabric pairings for it look fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThe elephant quilts are amazing. Thanks for sharing them!
That's a lot of squares you cut! I'm glad you were able to get so much done, and have fun with friends at the same time!
ReplyDeleteWow - are you prolific! Keep it up; I love to watch the progress on that vanilla quilt because your colors are so understated and delicious.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE the two elephant ones. WOW! My daughter would love something like that one her wall (and she is super picky now and mainly girlie when it comes to her room) but her true love is still elephants. Wonder what it would look like in pink and purple...sort of fun-ish take on the super cool quilts?!?! Not that any improvement is needed. Have to call her over to the computer to show her! Guarantee she will love it as much as me. What talent! Thanks for sharing those pics!
ReplyDeletebusy woman! I love the elephants!
ReplyDeleteYour schedule idea is excellent. I used a similar method to keep on track with a huge counted cross stitch that I wanted to finish. I think I need to do some sorting and organizing like you have done!The end results are worth it!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!!!! I love your friends' quilts too...especially the elephants. did she use a pattern for those?
ReplyDeleteYour friends' quilts are very bright and cheerfl. I especially like the two elephant ones, too. Great progress on the beige/tan pieces.
ReplyDeleteI admire you for being so organized! Those little nine patches look great and the new fabric is going to make them look even better! I love your friends' quilts. Very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHoly cow, that is a LOT of little 9-patches! It's so much more fun while visiting with friends, isn't it? I love your friends' quilts too, especially the elephants. Wow, great work!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see your schedule plan is working so far!
I don't think Martha Stewart could even keep up with you! You are having fun as well as accomplishing all of your goals.
ReplyDeleteFun to see the quilts that your friends are working on also. And those strutting elephants just made me smile.
Vanilla quilt has me watching with great anticipation.
J~MT
The joy of friends--and especially quilty friends! Lovely show and tell.
ReplyDeleteIt surprises me that you are making a "Vanilla" quilt. MY DIL asked for a patchwork quilt in all whites and off-whites for a wedding quilt. I was less than inspired and it took me a boring year to piece all the white squares. But oh, when I added some beautiful quilting, that quilt became an heirloom! I added some satin squares for gleam and used a sateen back. You can see it on my blog if you search for "white wedding quilt." I'm sure yours will turn out lovely!
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are beautiful, as ususal! I think I see some grape and cherry mixed into your vanilla quilt. I can't wait to see it when it's all pieced. Great job.
ReplyDeleteKaren