Stardust Blocks - Month 1 finished

 I had 2 goals for October: 1.) to complete my 1st blocks for the Sew In Love Block of the month, plus, complete a pouch from Sew Lux Fabric.

I'm happy to say that I did get these done early. This is the Rainbow pouch. 

This pouch was fun to make. Although, I wish someone would have told me to NOT spray water when adding the interfacing. Immediately, when I sprayed water, the Essex shrunk. I kept trying to press the block out to the end and then it distorted the block. I ended up adjusting the front and back by taking 1/4" off each side. Then I reduced the zipper length by 1/2", also. It worked out ok. 

Also, I completed my blocks for the first month of Sew In Love by Edyta Sitar. Here is a photo of my WIPs. These tiny sections of the blocks were so small (1 1/2") and they did take quite a while of piecing. I was glad to be done with them. I can see why these are called "Block of the Month" quilts. After 1 block, you need to take a break before the next month!

There are 5 to each block and 4 blocks are needed for the quilt. I am using a "misty grey" for the background. The silvery stars do not show up as well in this photo, but I they are pretty because it is metallic. Plus, I think they will be fine once they are in the quilt top. 

Stardust is the name of the block. I do like the end result.

Month 1 Stardust Blocks

I am linking my finish to Elm Street OMG for October

Abstract Zipper Pouch is ready for gifting

I have been receiving Zipper Pouch Kits from Sew Lux Fabric for over a year now. I really do enjoy receiving them in my mail. However, for some reason, I do not get to making them right away and some of them sit in a basket. Well, I have made up my mind to get a few of these completed within the next month or so. This is my completed Abstract Pouch. 

I do like how it came together. It's a small project, but it is done. I am putting this in my "handmade gifts tote" for down the road. It's nice to have a gift available if  an occasion comes up. Some of my friends and relatives do appreciate a handmade item.

I'm linking this small finish to From Bolt to Beauty Pageant

 

Decisions for October

I'm going to choose 2 items for my October OMG at Elm Street Quilts . I would like to think that I can complete this goal. I have larger quilts that need quilted but not sure if I will get around to them. 

Therefore, I would like to get the first month completed from the book Sew in Love by Edyta Sitar. This is a block-of-the-month book. I ordered fat quarters of this Rifle Paper Co fabric from Lady Belle Fabric which I love, so I would like to start on this quilt. The first block-of-the-month consists of 4 blocks and it has a ton of tiny (1 1/2") half-square triangles.

I would, also, like to finish this Zipper pouch that I received from Sew Lux Fabric

I'd like to have a couple pouches completed, possibly, for gifts down the road.

 

Not too large of goals for October, I guess. I'm sure I'll work on some of my other projects, too, but at least I'm hoping to get these items done.