Selvage Quilt Top Complete

 It seems like the first part of 2019 has been a busy one. I've got a few tops done but haven't got anything loaded on the longarm yet. Something that I need to keep in mind is that I've been working on a few projects that are time consuming. For example, this selvage quilt top took a little bit longer than expected. I've also been doing quite a bit of cutting getting ready for the retreat at the end of the month.

One thing that I started last Sunday were these hourglass blocks. I plan on taking these with me to Texas next week and get them trimmed up. It will be a good hotel project! One thing that I noticed while making these is how much more accurate my points are. The hourglass quilt that I made last year had quite a few points that didn't line up at all. It is nice to see my skills improving! I know that I am far from perfect. My thought is to make the best quilt I possibly can with the skills I have at that point in time. 

I should get back to quilting. I probably need at least another 300 hourglass blocks. 

Happy Quilting!

Hotel Quilting, Round Two!

I had a feeling I would be spending another night on this adventure. Luckily, I was able to book a room where I normally stay when I'm in Sioux City. I was disappointed in the room I was in last night. It didn't even have a fridge! The lighting is slightly better here as well. I am going to have to remember to buy a small travel light and pack it in my quilt bag. 

Tonight I worked on another crumb quilt. I have nearly half of it sewed together. This is the part I hate about quilting. I would rather be making blocks or even cutting fabric!

I don't think I will get it finished tonight, but at least I've made progress on it! We'll see what happens! I may get my second wind.

Hopefully the weather will play nice tomorrow so I can make it home! I don't mind being on the road, but there's something about sleeping in your own bed that is comforting.

Hotel Quilting

It seems like I'm on the road at least once a month. When I drive instead of fly, I most always bring my sewing machine and a project or two to work on depending how long I'm staying. This trip is only supposed to be one night, however, there is a winter storm warning in effect starting tonight with 6 to 9 inches of snow possible. It could easily turn into a two night stay. I have to be prepared!

Tonight I wanted to keep things simple so I just worked on half square triangles. I'm happy with my progress and that's all that matters!

I wonder how many other quilters out there bring projects on the road with them? I know there are others out there! Are you a hotel quilter?