More WIPs

Who doesn't have few WIPs in their shelves. And what always keeps happening is that more WIPs keeps adding to that pile. So here are my new WIPs.

Warm - Cool quilt top is finished, I used chain piecing and it came together so fast. At first I was hesitant about my fabric choice and I wasn't sure of something will come out of it. But the present view makes me happy. It turned out better than expected. Can't wait to finish, but it'll have to wait. Because...

I started more projects. I have so much unusable fabric, so I decided to use it up for something simple, and so I want with picnic quilts. I am cutting my fabric in 15, 20, 25, 30 centimeter squares. And then I'll decide on some design. One of them will probably be a simple patchwork quilt. And one is already requested by my cousin, so that one will be with some stars.

And of course I have to finish some swaps, this one is from Instagram. #handpiecedminiswap. I know my partner loves hexies and hand stitches. Hexies - easy, hand stitching - scary. I have never hand stitched. But that's what swaps are for, to try something new. So my hexies are finished, they turned quite small, but I love how mini they are.

How about you? Do you finish your WIPs before starting new?

Best wishes,
Dovile

Catch up!

I've been working on my warm cool quilt. (Quilt along from In Color Order) I cut all the pieces. Decided to make a baby size. So 100 squares needed. I really enjoy these rainbow like piles. My machine has a different seam allowance, so this weekend I'm going home and I hope to sew them all together.

While watching TV series I piece hexies. Mostly from scraps. I have no idea what to make from them though. Just enjoying making them.

Finally started working on my painting with natural materials. This one is for my teacher. And I do realize I haven't talked about decorations with natural materials. But I do promise in this week to whip up a post about it.

Best wishes,
Dovile

First Swap experience!

Finally I participated in a swap. I've been searching for one for a while. And just around December I found one on Instagram. Theme of this swap was a #rainbowminiswap.  International participants were welcomed so I jumped right in. And now when it's almost over I can say that my first experience was amazing. Kate Basti was the organizing this one, and everything was amazing. I got every information I needed. I knew I could ask my swap mama Tiffany anything and she would gladly help me.

I knew my partner was into hexagons so I decided to try the modern hexies technique. I've been meaning to try a tutorial from Modern Handcraft. And so this is what it turned out into.

I'm so in love with this technique, can't wait to try something else.
And my mini is still on the way to my partner, I hope she likes it.

I also made few extras. This one is my favorite. Mini hexie strap. It's from denim.

And on Saturday morning my mini came. I unpacked it in seconds to see what amazing job I got. And I couldn't be any happier.

It was made by Jennifer. She blogs at Quilter in the Closet. She did such an amazing job, I love it so much. All those tiny squares. I can't actually stop admiring her work. I was really blessed to get such partner.

Even the backing is amazing.

Some fabric from USA was in order. Love them, don't know what to make. Thinking about a pillow or some potholders or maybe even a mini. So much possibilities.

And all the extra she sent me, I love it. I wondered if I should wait to photograph my chocolate.

And if that was it, I wish. Few days latter I signed on another swap on IG. This one is called Beach Bound Mini Quilt Swap. Meredith is organizing it if you want to join.(Sign Ups open till 04.15)

Best Wishes, Dovile

Monday

March is almost over, I still can't believe how fast time is gong this year. This is the first such year for me. But also I notice I get much more done than when I was at home. Firstly I bake much more!

One of the best things I love about this place I live in is VIEW! I love it, especially at night, or when a rainbow appears. Just like yesterday.

Now I also have a flatmate. She is amazing. I asked her if she would like to help me with #rainbowminiswap. She didn't hesitate, and now my Partner has this amazing drawing. Since my Partner loves dogs, I tend to believe She'll love it.

Have a nice day!
Best wishes, Dovile

Catch Up!

I'm not dead. But my computer still is. But now I realize that's a positive thing. I have a lot more free time. No worries I'll try to jump once a week and share my progress. And so let's start. This weekend I started to do a painting with natural materials. I love those. I would love to share what it is and tell you more about it, but my pictures and additional info is on my computer. Bummer. Yep.. that's a minus for having your computer broken.

I also started a shelf runner :) just playing with words here :)

I made some progress on #rainbowminiswap that's going on at the instagram.

And the best thing that happened is that I finished my denim quilt. And I gave it a name. Because Second Denim Quilt doesn't sound... "Towards the Blue Dream" is the new name. Another bummer is that I have no photos. I have nowhere to hang it or fully lay, at this moment. And I still need to make a hanging sleeve. I love a video tutorial from Missouri Star Quilt Company. You can find a lot of their great tutorials on youtube.

I hope to see you next week,
Best wishes,
Dovile