Monday, June 5, 2023

To-Do Tuesday #183

Good morning, and happy To-Do Tuesday!  I've had a good week of getting things done in the sewing room.  

  • One of the biggest accomplishments has been completing the last two house blocks for the Rainbow Neighbourhood QAL.  

House #8:










House #9:

It had to be a rainbow house, with penguins!

Here are all nine houses!

Next step for these is sashing and cornerstones.

  • I'm also finishing up my project for the Perfectly Pieced Quilt Backs book launch blog hop, coming up on June 21st.  Just a little more binding to stitch!
  • Some blue and green blocks were stitched up for the colors of the month for June in the Rainbow Scrap Challenge, too!

So what's going on this week?  
  • I need to find just the right fabric for the sashing and borders on the Rainbow Neighbourhood quilt.  I don't think I have anything in my stash that will work, so a little shopping is needed.
  • Maybe start sewing the sashing and cornerstones to the house blocks?  Don't know if I'll get to that or not.
  • More blue and green blocks for my RSC projects.
  • I'd like to get back to working on a QAL which started in February - Scrap Dance Quadrille at From My Carolina Home.  I've made one Block A, and need five for a tabletopper.  
I'm using a favorite bundle of ocean-themed prints for this.

Have a great week!

                       Joining in with Carol and friends at Quilt Schmilt for To-Do Tuesday!





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17 comments:

  1. Susie HJune 6, 2023 at 4:17 AM

    The hexie purple house is adorable! Sounds like you've got plenty on your plate to keep busy. You've got me hooked for June 21st and a blog hop!

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  2. Michele McLaughlinJune 6, 2023 at 4:57 AM

    Love these blocks! That hexie house couldn't have been easy and kudos to you! Can't wait to see the finished top! Have a great day Diann!

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  3. AnonymousJune 6, 2023 at 5:34 AM

    Your houses are going to make a fun quilt! Gail at the Cozy Quilter

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  4. LindaJune 6, 2023 at 5:51 AM

    Can't wait to see what you come up with for sashing and cornerstones for those adorable houses! That Scrap Dance block is really pretty.

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  5. Vicki in MNJune 6, 2023 at 7:02 AM

    Do you have any idea what color you are leaning toward for the sashing of the house blocks? Good work this week.

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  6. Karen - Quilts...etc.June 6, 2023 at 7:17 AM

    good luck on your fabric search and the houses looks good

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  7. AnonymousJune 6, 2023 at 7:19 AM

    You are really moving along with those houses! They look great and it’ll be fun to see how you finish em off!

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  8. grammajudybJune 6, 2023 at 7:41 AM

    Search for sashing fabric caused a little angst here as well! Good luck with finding the perfect one! It’s out there, I know it is! Oh, you reminded me I wanted to do some scrap dance blocks too! Oh gosh! Can’t wait to see your project for the book launch, but I pre-ordered her book this week! 😉 And light blue string blocks are happening in my space, so there’s that! Phew!

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  9. Michelle at https://mybijoulifeonline.comJune 6, 2023 at 7:43 AM

    Oh Diann, these houses are incredible! May I ask what size the blocks are?

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  10. KateJune 6, 2023 at 9:10 AM

    Those house blocks are really sweet, they will make a really fun quilt. Good luck with the search for sashing and corner stone fabrics. Happy stitching this week.

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  11. piecefulwendyJune 6, 2023 at 11:19 AM

    I'm so glad you snuck penguins into one of your Rainbow houses! All the blocks look good, and I'm sure you'll find the perfect fabric for the rest of the quilt top. You've done well this week!

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  12. Sharon - INJune 6, 2023 at 4:55 PM

    What great houses you are building! Your ocean prints sure look fun for your QAL. Happy stitching!

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  13. IvaniJune 6, 2023 at 7:33 PM

    The rainbow penguin house is just so you, Diann. Love seeing all the blocks together. Pretty block with those ocean themed fabric.

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  14. TerryKnott.blogspot.comJune 7, 2023 at 9:20 AM

    Of course there had to be a rainbow house! I wondered when penguins would make an appearance in the project. Thanks for not disappointing me!

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  15. MiaismineJune 7, 2023 at 10:36 AM

    Yay for good weeks! Your house blocks are so pretty! Love that hexie on #8!
    How fun to just need a bit more binding! I love that part of binding – besides knotting that last thread!
    Your table topper project is so pretty – nice fabrics!

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  16. Carol AndrewsJune 10, 2023 at 7:32 PM

    Diann congratulations on getting all of your houses done! They are just too cute. I'm glad I don't have to pick a favourite! Good luck and I hope you found your perfect sashing and cornerstone fabrics. Love the fabrics you are using for Scrap Dance Quadrille. Thank you for linking with To Do Tuesday. Hope this week has had you doing a happy dance with all you've been getting done.

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  17. chrisknitsJune 14, 2023 at 7:53 PM

    Mmmm, homemade ice cream, my fav. They used to tell us we had to sit on the towels on top of the packed ice to make the ice cream. We ended up with cold butts! And I always got to lick the paddle!! And then have my bowl too.

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