Friday, September 28, 2012

Autumn is here!


With the weather having a little chill in the air, I find myself rushing to get projects done! And then I have the need to start more projects, you know, ones I can work on while on the couch, watching football with the hubs! Trying to stay on track and not have too many pans in the fire, so to speak.
Here are a few projects I will try and finish soon...
This fabric from Basic Grey is one of my favorites. Trying to decide if this will be a medallion quilt, or if I should make more? The pattern I used I altered by doubling the size of the templates. So now it is kind of a weird size 21 and 5/8". Not sure I want to make more blocks, but they would be stunning.



The on going hexagon project. I do love them. Shall I keep them small with only one ring, or add a second round?





A pineapple log cabin made from scraps. 
Though honestly, this one will more than likely be awhile.

Sunday, September 9, 2012

It's Been a Whole Week...

...without the boys and my girl. Even the dog is depressed.
It has been quiet and lonesome. I tried to take advantage of that and get some quilting done.
I managed to finish this little project. The flying geese quilt I'm calling Garden Party.

I should count how many flying geese I made for this one. As if the blocks weren't enough, when I finished those, I decided it needed them for the border as well.



My favorite way to make them is using the Eleanor Burns method. Check out her video on YouTube here.
I absolutely love that they come out perfect every time! Well worth the time.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

First Blog

Yes, it's true. I've joined the ranks of the blog world.
Who would have known just a short time ago I would have my own blog?
Well, welcome to the quilt world of Mod Mimi. A world where all quilts are embraced and loved, whether old or new.
Here I will be posting photos and stories of quilts, how they are made, who they are made for, and enjoying the entire process along the way.
My hope is you will enjoy and be inspired.
Thanks for joining me on this journey.
My first quilt I will be blogging about....





a quilt I made for my daughter, who just graduated from college. As the blog continues, you will undoubtedly learn more about her.
The pattern is Picnic from Scrap-Basket Sensations by Kim Brackett.
It went together very fast, using one jelly roll of Prayer Flag from Robyn Pandoff (of course I had to use fabric from a Robyn since my daughter is also named Robyn!) and 2 yards of background fabric.
I really love the colors and the design it made.