Design Wall Monday

It's been a couple of weeks since I've posted, but I've been busy.  :-)

The secret sewing pictures I showed in the last post is now a quilt top. I can't show it yet; but I will soon. I promise!  I'm very happy with my top and am even planning a second version of the same quilt. Time permitting, of course.

I had a number of comments and questions about the picture below.

I am working with some half circle applique for the secret sewing project and this technique makes it easy to end up with beautifully round and smooth edges. In a nutshell, you sew some interfacing right sides together with the fabric pieces, sew around them, and then turn them right sides out, press and they are ready for sewing. I've used this technique in the past, but since I don't do a lot of applique I haven't done it in a long time. I'll add more detailed pictures and process when I can post more info about the quilt.

Here's what's on the wall today.

This is the Aztec Diamond Table Runner - pattern by Krista Moser. It uses the 60 degree angle ruler and is easy to make. I'm happy with the fabric choices and just have to sew the two rows together.

Of course I can't just be working on one thing at a time, so I also have this set of fabrics out and ready to use for some Hexie Placemats.

I've got a busy next few days (weeks, actually), but I hope to be able to sneak in some sewing.

What are you working on today?

Check out the quilting eye candy at

Judy's Small Quilts and Doll Quilts

and

Beth's Monday Making