Blogger's Choice Fat Quarter Bundle and Progress!

Against my better judgment (I usually cannot be trusted alone at Fat Quarter Shop),  I created a submission for Quokka Quilts  Blogger's Choice Fat Quarter Bundle Contest. I am proud to say I made it through the process without purchasing any fabric! I had actually spent an embarrassing amount of time making an entry last week, but it ended up being almost an exact replica of another entry so I scrapped it. I was sad to ditch my Floral Folio based one, but I love the whimsy of Parade Day.  I think bright colors look so nice on dark gray. This was so fun to make! I have been relying on ready-made bundles while I am learning, but it was fun to be creative and make my own. I want to buy all this yardage now :D

Peacock Lane Gray Parade Day by Violet Craft for Michael Miller Fabrics
Whimsy Teal Box Lattice by Heather Mulder Peterson for Henry Glass Fabrics
Froggin' Yellow Water Vines by Sue Zipkin for Clothworks Fabrics
Domestic Bliss Teal Lattice by Liz Scott for Moda Fabrics
Little One Organic Light Green Tonal Rattles by Katie Hennagir for Robert Kaufman Fabric
Sweet on NYC Grey Swirl by Katie Plitt for Timeless Treasures Fabrics
Treasures and Tidbits Red Circle Dots by Piece O' Cake Designs for Robert Kaufman Fabric
Knock Knock Red Diamond Grid by Dana Brooks of Lazy Daisy Cottage for Henry Glass Fabrics
Citron Gray Gray Bird Swing by Michael Miller Fabrics
Lemon Grove Silver Starburst Light Ground by Alice Kennedy for Timeless Treasures Fabrics
Whimsy Olive Embellished Diamond by Heather Mulder Peterson for Henry Glass Fabrics
Early Birds Lemon Curlicue Yardage by Jane Sassaman for Free Spirit Fabrics
Bella Solids Gray Yardage by Moda Fabrics
Bella Solids Teal Yardage by Moda Fabrics
Bella Solids Bleached White  by Moda Fabrics

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I also made progress on Crimson Cross quilt (from Little Bits Quilting Bee by Kathreen Ricketson). As soon as I finish the 6 blocks in the lower left, I will be about 33% done with the blocks. I had gotten all the materials ready while my sewing machine was in the shop in late November, but by the time I got the machine back I was off to newer and shinier projects! I am glad that I started back on it, because I just love the look of this fabric. I am using Butterscotch & Roses for this project. I love the feminine pattern and the cozy colors!

Hopefully today will be productive. It is such a nice, rainy day here in Houston, TX. Perfect weather for completing some more blocks!