FO: Marcelle Medallion

I didn't plan this, but I wrote my first Marcelle post exactly a month ago.

Truly, this quilt was an obsession for me.

I've always been interested in medallion/border quilts, and this quilt pattern, from Alexia's Liberty Love book, was just what I needed after quiltcon.

I think part of the draw was the complete indulgence in scraps and little treasured pieces.

I also felt engaged in each section, and never went into auto-pilot mode, as you sometimes can on large projects.

And knowing I couldn't possibly give this one away, I used a large piece of two favorite prints for the back.

I also took some chances on the quilting, and knew I would still love it if it didn't work out just the way I wanted.

But it did.

I love this quilt, and I loved making it.

And I'll probably make another.

A dire need

Well, not dire.

But if this was your pincushion, would you want a new one?

It's been a good little pincushion, and does it's job, but it doesn't make my heart sing?
And shouldn't it?
When you sew frequently, why not indulge in a fabulous pincushion?

So, I made one. You may remember this one I made last summer, for a swap partner. Using the same Elizabeth Hartman pattern, found here on Sew, Mama, Sew, I made one with favorite fabrics.

A little Lucky Penny Bike Path, a little out of print Good Folks, and two text prints (Blend Fabrics and Moda Authentic), I can now say I LOVE my pincushion.

Happy day!

In the works

My brain can't seem to focus this week.

I've been thinking about this pile of fabrics, which I've pulled together for Round 3 of the Wonky Bee. The wonky girls have decided to do a traveling bee for this round, partially inspired by the Traveling Quilts group.
I think it will be lots of fun, and I've gotten to know these girls so well over the past few years!
I'm still not sure what my "plan" (I use that term loosely) will be for the quilt, but I know my fabric will be in good hands. I'm supposed to get the quilt started before passing it on to the first person, which is Amanda!

This will be a fairly relaxed bee, with two months for each portion of the quilt, and next fall, we'll all have finished quilt tops to share!

I've also been steady trimming these little half-square triangles. These are being made from Swoon and Which Way leftovers (both of which are still NOT FINISHED). I find it relaxing to trim up a pile every new and then, when I need a break from sewing.

I also used the last of a gift certificate (I tend to savor those gift certificates; this one was from Christmas!) during Pink Castle's labor day sale.

I got a few new text prints.

And this fun pile as well!

I'm working to finish up this plus pillow for my friend Rhonda today.
After that, who knows??

What are you working on?