Tighten the Tension!

The story behind this one is odd. Check out Close Encounterpanes for the pattern. But I saw it, bought the pattern and the fabric, and cut it all out. For some reason that is forgotten, I sent all the pieces to my mom, who put it all together except for the "little guy" and bought the shoes. Of course, when she died, I got most of her sewing stuff. This was in it. Yesterday, I finished the little guy and put it together. Done!I think it's adorable. Alternate names suggested are "Hang in there," and "He's getting loose!" Personally, I like "Tighten the Tension" or "Hang on!"


This piece is almost done. The borders made it exactly 25x25.
I'm still having trouble with the sky. I thought about adding a cloud or 3 to define the "Cloud" part of the sky. This picture is my example. (They aren't sewn on. I love my design wall.)
So, that's what I've been doing lately. Keep watching for my very first UFO ever. It's pieced, and I have a back. I just need to pin baste and quilt it.

Hugs,
Melinda

Crazy Challenge

So my guild is having a quilt show in September. And I have agreed to participate in the challenge portion of the show. The title of the challenge is "A Quilter's Journey." Just the name sent all sorts of ideas running through my head, especially considering where I started, where I am and where I would like to be.

Here's the description that came with the rules and the fabric:

We have all take a journey as quilters. None of us were born with the knowledge we have today about our beloved craft. Some of us have taken a personal journey, and some of us have taken more of a physical journey to arrive where we are today.

Our challenge to you, is to use the enclosed "travel" fabric to express your "journey." Some examples of "travel patterns" are, but not restricted to: Road to Oklahoma, Road to Jerico, Yello Brick Road.

I was so excited. I just knew this was going to be a GREAT fabric and a great challenge with a bazillion ideas.

Here's the fabric. It's 8.5" square. This is my entire piece of fabric.

I'm stumped. The one thing I can think of is Roswell, New Mexico and a play on "UFO." I have about a month and a half to design and get this out. But this is probably even worse than the ugly green paisley print I had for my first challenge.

Whatever.
Hugs,
Melinda

I'm still here.

I'm still here. I'm still around. Oddly enough, summer "vacation" has been incredibly busy for me. I am trying to coordinate programs, and pantry drives, and a whole bunch of other stuff.

But I'm still here. :D