Tuesday, June 23, 2015

What's Happening..A new project

I started a new project today because my son, Nathaniel, ordered up a new bed quilt.  I haven't been sewing much lately so when he got in touch with me to ask if I could make this quilt. "aerial" by Carolyn Friedlander. of course I could not resist.  Modern, Paper pieced, solids, CF, scrappy...yum!



I bought the pattern @ Patch, then had the paper piecing patterns photocopied, then I did this..


I pinned all the PP patterns on my design wall as they fit in the quilt, because I figured it is the only way I would be able to keep things straight and plan my colour combos. Once each block is finished I will pin it back on the wall and when they are all finished I can easily sew them into a top without getting mixed up. 

Then I sorted through some of my Kona scraps. My plan is to not buy any new fabric for this quilt.



Then I sewed up one block on my beautiful little Featherweight.  This will be fun!



Nathaniel will be home for a little visit on July 9 but I don't think I will have it finished by then!  

For the first time in ages, I am linking up with The Needle and Thread Network. Why don't you link up too?  Love to see what you are working on.  

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you get time to do some quilting today.  




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15 comments:

  1. LesleyJune 23, 2015 at 8:57 PM

    What a fabulous quilt to make for your son! I love the fact that you are making a modern quilt using a vintage sewing machine. Have fun!

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  2. SheilaJune 23, 2015 at 9:13 PM

    What a great way to plan out this quilt , it will be fabulous and I know Nathaniel will love it !

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  3. Marjorie's Busy CornerJune 23, 2015 at 9:28 PM

    wow!! Lots of paper piecing there. great idea!! I really like the colours so far, Linda!!!

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  4. DenaJune 23, 2015 at 9:38 PM

    So exciting!

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  5. TracyJune 24, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    I am officially inspired to get going on my next project which is also a CF paper pieced quilt - Tangelo. AND I'm going to piece it with my Featherweight so I can work on quilting my t-shirt quilt on my Bernina in parallel.

    Is that a flannel sheet you're using for your design wall? I love your first block!

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  6. KarenJune 24, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    Gorgeous! It looks so large on the wall!!

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  7. Needled MomJune 24, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    That is going to be beautiful. I like your technique of pinning the papers to the design wall.

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  8. LinJune 24, 2015 at 2:51 PM

    What a beautiful quilt to request and I love the methodical way that you are going about it too. Looking forward to watching it progress. xx

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  9. Linda HJune 24, 2015 at 3:49 PM

    What a fun project that will be!

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  10. Anja @ Anja QuiltsJune 24, 2015 at 11:00 PM

    Can't wait to see it. Love the idea of posting the pattern on the design wall. I'm hoping to get a better design wall over the summer.

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  11. What Comes Next?June 25, 2015 at 12:10 AM

    LookIng marvelous Linda!

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  12. KaHollyJune 25, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    You always start (and finish!) the most interesting projects. I am certainly looking forward to watching this beauty grow...and grow...and grow! XO

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  13. Julia D @ Jada's Quilting AdventuresJune 26, 2015 at 1:32 AM

    Wow! Very neat project! I cannot wait to see this one finished up. I am catching up on blogs tonight and all the planning, sewing and quilting I am seeing is very inspiring :)

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  14. Jenn @ A Quarter Inch from the EdgeJune 28, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    This is going to be fabulous! I love that you've pretty much wallpapered your studio with it! I look forward to seeing it come together. I'm wondering if you'll really be able to make the whole thing with just your Kona scraps. Maybe I should get some Kona scrap packs together for the MMQG yard sale?

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  15. Carli The QuilterJuly 8, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    Looks fabulous Linda, well done, quite the planning process!

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