Log Cabins for Addie Mae

Its official!
I'm breaking in my Singer One. It was new a year ago, and with all the changes, I've just never found made the time to give it a go.
Well, that has changed. : )
I am happy to say I have sewn my first log cabin block. I have a project planned that includes a few log cabins, so
I busted into my stash : )

My little girl should have a pretty good third birthday.
I decided to really bust into my stash and keep going with the "log cabins" and make her a quilt.
I fussy cut a couple hearts today. So with all the pressing and cutting, I have had a busy day doings 3 blocks.

No one ever mentioned how time consuming log cabins are. But, it feels good to make something again : )

Just, by chance, someone other than myself happens to read this...let me warn you...The blocks are very busy and vibrant.

The fabrics don't really belong to any one collection. Most of them were picked up at
Joanns over the last several years, while others are free vintage scores. {I admit, I am a bit of a fabric hoarder.} I am surprised at how much I have that coordinates so well, especially the freebies.

Note: That salmon looking color is actually orange. Apparently, my phone's camera has dulled the most vibrant colors a wee bit.

Sewing Hiatus

...shall soon be over! And, the excitement is growing.

Life has been rough and a little bit hectic in recent past. 2013 saw many changes and little opportunity for creative endeavor. I attempted, but planning and preparing sometimes takes as long as creating. By the time I was ready to sit in front of the sewing machine, for one reason or another, the project would be moved to the back burner. Someday, I'll use all that fabric for a fabulous project, even if it wasn't the one I originally intended.

My latest creative endeavor is a new quilt : ) I'm in a new house with my new man, and he deserves to be all comfy and cozy under a beautiful new creation. I'll be writing a post detailing my fabric selections and the quilt pattern in short order (after I've set, prewashed and photographed all the fabrics). I doubt I'll go so far as doing a quilt along since this is my first creative blog.

However, I have an element that will remain a secret until the quilt is finished and presented. I might talk a little about it, but I will wait to post those pictures until my mister sees the end result. I don't want him to happen upon this blog and see my surprise element :  ) I will do my best to document the process of the surprise in case I decide to make a tutorial, as I was unable to find any instructions.