Friday Night Sewing

This is my first post showing some current work.  I thought at first getting memories out about past projects was a great idea.  I just started quilting a couple of years ago and reading a few Jennifer Chiaverini books made me think I should put these memories in a blog.  I'll still be doing that but came across Friday Night Sew In while reading some other quilting blogs.  It sounded like a great plan.  Last night dinner was over and I was hoping to get right into sewing.  That didn't happen, one of the kids was sick and needed extra hugs and care.  Once the kids were all in bed I watch an hour of TV and then headed up to the sewing room.  The sewing room is right next to the kids bedroom and I really wanted to make sure they were asleep before I started the sewing machine.  I am certainly glad I got some sewing in last night.
I worked on some half square triangle block for the guild's half square triangle exchange.  The pattern I picked out needs 96 half square triangle and I now have 112 ready to exchange!

 

 That is the paper I used.

 A look all everything laid out.

A closer look at the triangle, which need to be left closed as a surprise for the exchange. And next a pick inside.  The two batiks open are from the first sheet I sewed which I cut wrong and messed up two squares.

Before sewing you cut fabric into 6 1/2 by 21 inch strips.  Next picture is a look at the paper with fabric pinned and at look at the fabric.

And the final thing is a layer cake BOM which my friend S is doing on her blog steph-notices

I am using moda Sunkissed by Sweetwater

Over all I am very happy with last nights work.  I am so glad I found out about Friday Night Sew In.