MR3 Challenge (in use)

MR3 Challenge (in use), a photo by basketcasejoy on Flickr.

Here's an "action" shot. :o)

Please note the computer had to sit a bit skewed so that you could get a good view of the mug rug.

MR3 Challenge (Received)

MR3 Challenge, a photo by basketcasejoy on Flickr.

Hooray! My MR3 Challenge has arrived in the mail!!! The colors are perfect and the design blends right in with its surroundings.

Thank you, RainMommy!!!

Here is the full view of the MR3 Challenge mug rug that I received from RainMommy. My challenge concerned the size of the finished piece. She more than met the challenge!

The mug rug was meant to be a "place mat" of sorts for my net book. Why? We have glass top tables and my computer has missing "feet!" I didn't want to scratch the table.

I love Ravelry and all of my quilting friends there! Now, who's ready for MR4???

:o)

Art Bee Challenge Fabric (Close-up)

Art Bee Challenge Fabric (Close-up), a photo by basketcasejoy on Flickr.

Here's a close-up of the Art Bee Challenge fabric. It's a multi-colored batik print that can be used in many applications. (Preferably, is small doses, as looking at it makes me dizzy!)

"Quilt" Quilt

"Quilt" Quilt, a photo by basketcasejoy on Flickr.

This 9" x 12" quilt began as part of my Journal Quilt series. Quilting friends were experimenting with stencils and painting with crayons.

Have YOU used this technique???

It takes a LOT of paper bags to iron out the wax! The end result is vibrant and fun. However, the project sat (unfinished) for many months.

My Art Bee's issue of a challenge brought this little quilt back to the forefront.

How?

I wanted to participate in the challenge, but I didn't want to start a NEW quilt! Hmm... what's a quilter to do???

Well, if you were me, you'd look around your studio for a UFO that would work with the "challenge fabric." (That's the inner border and the binding.) This little quilt fit the bill!

Don't you agree???

The colors are perfect and the busy little print is just "playful" enough to work for the border and binding.

As usual, the quilt could benefit from additional quilting, but for now...

It's DONE!!!

(I think you may have heard that statement before. It seems to be my motto.)

MR3 Challenge - Complete

Quilting with a friend today.  I absolutely LOVE days like this!  Not only did I get some QUILTING done, but I actually FINISHED something!!!

WOW!  It feels GOOD to be able to make that announcement.

As you might have guessed (the title of the post being the give-away!) I completed my MR3 Challenge.  It's the latest installment of the Mug Rug Swap on the Quilters Knitting group on www.Ravelry.com and I beat the deadline by TWO WEEKS.  :o)

No photo to post at the moment, but I'll be sure to add one as soon as my swap partner receives her quilt.

Until then...
Happy Quilting!

It's Starting to Look a Lot Like a Jacket!

It's Starting to Look a Lot Like a Jacket!, a photo by basketcasejoy on Flickr.

I completed the piecing on Thursday...and then we headed out of town for the weekend. I'm looking forward to getting busy with the quilting. (Hopefully, I'll have a day or two off work this week!)

This is the front panel of the jacket. It may look a bit strange in its unfinished state, however, there's still a slit to be cut down the center once the quilting is done. The binding fabric will add a little spark and I've got some plans for some embellishment,as well. PLUS... this is still in the "rough cut" stage.

Keep an open mind

It will all come together in the end.

Progress... On the Flip Side

Progress... On the Flip Side, a photo by basketcasejoy on Flickr.

Here's a shot of my Patriotic Improv Jacket when I finished sewing last night. I'd LOVE to say that it's ALL done tonight, but it's NOT!

Why not???

Well, as you can see, there are a LOT of pieces to put together!

Soon...

I've got the day off work tomorrow and I plan to make the most of it.  :o)

Wish me luck!