Ravishing in Red VQB July

Sara asked for any size of any kind of red stars for her month in Ravishing in Red.  The largest one is 6 1/2" is paper pieced, it's from the Quilter's Cache, it's called World Without End.  It's actually only 1/4 of a block.  The others are maverick stars and the one in the top right was a "whoops"  I sent it, but I won't feel bad at all if she doesn't use it.

"Vintage" Sewing Table

This old sewing cabinet was gifted to me years ago by my in-laws.  I think it was Mr. Chaos' grandma's, but I'm not positive.  It came complete full of vintage notions and a 1950s singer.  I sold off all the notions (this was before I started quilting) at took the machine out of the cabinet.  It's still waiting on a shelf in the garage. 

I recently realized that this table and machine would probably be great to do my quilting on.  The machine sits flush in the table, and for quilting I don't need any fancy stitches. 

Well, as luck would have it, a friend of mine just posted pictures of a great little table she had refinshed.  I sent her a message asking if she might be interested in refinishing it and she said yes.  Whoo hoo!  I HATE refinishing furniture.  And she thinks it is fun!  Crazy!

This table has been through the ringer.

The finish is peeling and flaking and scratched.

All the bits and pieces are still in place for the machine.  It even has a knee-lever you can use with the foot pedal.

The bench has seen better days!

June Bee Blocks

Wow - where did June go?  I got all my blocks completed!

Scrap Happy - Wendy sent out focus fabric - fruits - and asked for wonky log cabins.  I hope she likes them, they're not to my taste, but that seemed to be the theme this month!  :)

Sew Bee It - Vickie sent super busy Amy Butler prints and the pink background.  She wanted geese in any shape or size.  Complete no brainer on which block I would do!

Sew Buzzy - First month of the new bee.  My month!  I sent out these lovely 1930's reproduction prints, assigned everyone a color and a size and asked for wonky stars.  Loving the results!  You can check out all the great stars in our group pool on Flickr.  Totally floored by the generousity of the members, nearly everyone made more than required!

Not Your Grandmas Quilting Bee - The Hive -

Lisa sent black, white & gray and bits of red.  She wanted any kind of black and white blocks with red birds.  Since applique and I don't get along, I opted to paper piece a few birds.  The pointy bird pattern is here.  The little bird pattern is here.  They're too busy for me, but hopefully she likes them!

Bee Improvisational. - Jeremy's month. He wanted block inspired by this Oh, Fransson! post. For my first block I decided to do a what I'm calling a framed braid. I followed Bonnie Hunters pioneer braids technique at Quiltville. My braid strips were cut at 1"x 5".

For my second block I wanted to do a mini postage stamp.  I got tired of piecing all the little bits, so the white frame is bigger than I originally intended.  :)

Christmas in July - Debbie wanted this specific pattern, using these specific fabrics.  I love it when it's that easy!

Ravishing in Red Bee - New bee and I got to be first!  I sent out these and asked for a block that featured the red and also a 6 1/2" wonky star.  You can see all the red awesomeness here.

Not Your Grandmas Quilting Bee- The Bumble Bees - Kendra wanted this specific block and asked us to add bright scraps.  I was really nervous 'cause I hadn't made blocks like this before, but they turned out nice :)