More Erin Michael Monkeys...

I wanted to make an extremely wonky quilt. It really taxed my brain trying to fit the wonky blocks together without squaring them up. I didn't even square up the outside either. I really love how it came out. I started working on it last summer and finally got backing and binding to finish it. I was a little unsure about the binding choice when Jon said that he didn't like it. When he saw how it just peeked out around the edges, he told me that I chose well. I did the binding on the bias, first for me. It wasn't all that difficult, and I really like how nice it lays.

My May project...

did not involve fabric. I stripped and painted the old dining set. Well, I painted the table and one chair. The girls painted the remaining three chairs. It's amazing how when a person is 5 they paint whatever is in their hearts without worrying about what someone else is going to say. Jessica was way more concerned what others would say about her artistic talents. She painted over parts of hers. Becca is not finished with her chair yet. She is so close, but hasn't had the creativity for finishing the project. I finally got the clear coating on the kids' chairs about a week ago. I still need to photograph the chairs. My chair started out with a dessert theme, but as I started painting, I decided that it needed some bright colors. It ended up with chili peppers on the seat. I am not really a southwestern fan, but I like the way it came out. The best part about the project, having a nice place to sit outside on the deck.

What happened to the pics?

I swear I uploaded photos of the denim quilt. Imagine this times 3. Too fun using old clothing.

Recycling Denim

I have saved jeans from my girls for a while. Finally got them cut into 7 inch squares and made a raggedy quilt for each of them. I had to purchase some new scissors to cut the seam allowances. They are the right size for cuddling under while watching a movie or riding in the car. Hope they love them as much as I.

Latest and Greatest....

at least in size. I really love how it looks on our bed too. I saw a quilt similar to this on http://tallgrassprairiestudio.blogspot.com/ and just had to make one. I made 4 blocks approximately 26x29 inches. I love the random strips. (I have a lack of patience with matching corners so much.) Then added strips to each side. I had the hardest time finding the right color of aqua to coordinate with our bedroom. I eventually found a solid sheet at Target that I used for the back.

All I can say is that this thing better last a darn long time. It was really challenging to get quilted with my little machine. This is the 4th quilt I have entirely made on my own. I stitched the binding by hand. I love how nice it makes the quilt look from the top.

Another one done!

I participated in the quilt-along on OhFransson.com. Took me just a little longer than the average participant, I suppose, but I did it. I used Moda Malibu Monkeys. I adore that fabric. I don't think I can part with it. I did the binding differently this time. I totally machine stitched it. I like it better when I hand stitch the final part. It looks so nice.

Today's project...

was a dress for dear Olivia. We went to the fabric store yesterday to get some more white cotton for the quilt top that I'm working on for my bed. Denim was on sale for half price so I thought that would make a nice skirt for the Patty Young pattern that I had picked up at the Quilt Barn a few weeks ago. I was really yearning for some Michael Miller fabric called Summer Soiree. Not able to find the three pieces I wanted anywhere, so... boo hoo for me. Olivia found some fantastic lime green and purple fabric that she loved. It had a coordinating dot piece in purple. I can't wait to make this pattern again. It's adorable on her!