Almost there.....

I got another block done for Skill Builder, so that's three done this week and only one more until I'm completely caught up (until another one comes out on Friday).  I confess the applique was not as bad as I thought it would be.  I think a block here or there wouldn't be bad, but I would never do an entire quilt this way.

 I was a little nervous at first about trying to transfer the pattern onto my fabric since it was black, but it ended up being just fine. It's been bright and sunny around here lately.

Using a chalk pencil was perfect for tracing this block.  I first used the chalk for the circles block and thought it was a little messy, but it has grown on me now that I have a hang on how it works, and I love that it wipes off without having to wash it.

 I used the "cheating-turn" method using dryer sheets for the applique.  My only complaint is that the dryer sheet stretches a little easier than using other material, and when you iron it down, the dryer sheet pokes out a little on the edges.  This wouldn't be a big deal if your background is white, but it's a little more noticeable with the black background. (You can see a lot of it on the stems and the lower right flower). 

I will say though that this is definitely the best smelling block I've ever made. :)



Meanwhile, I couldn't help myself - I started another quilt this week.  I got the glare from my husband when he got home from work.  He wants me to finish my UFOs before I start more, but well, sorry! Tee hee.

I've been following both Scrap-Alongs and really wanted to take advantage of these to use my scraps.  I have a friend that's having a baby boy in March, so I thought I would tackle my baby boy scraps first.  I didn't realize I had so many!

I decided to "make" my own fabric using scraps for the inner blocks to this quilt.   This is what I have so far for the first block.  I need it to be a 9.5" square, so I have a couple of more inches to add to it, but so far I'm happy with it.  I'm having a lot of fun randomly putting fabrics together.  I don't know why but it feels a little liberating that it doesn't have to be exact.

I also got the quilt top of my son's quilt done this week, so I have been a productive little lady (blogged about here).

Other projects:
Blogger's BOM- up to date
Ladybug quilt - no progress, but my goal is to top stitch it this weekend!  Si se puede! (Yes, I can!)

Stats for the Week:
New projects - 1
Completed projects - 0 (Sorry, honey!)
WIP- 6

Check out what everyone is up to this week over at Freshly Pieced.