The Monthly Roundup ~ June 2017

I can’t believe we are tipping over into the 2nd half of the year already!  I’ve been knee deep in projects, reorganizing, & future blogging plans.  This monthly roundup is jammed pack with crafty awesomeness!  I did warn you last month that I would be making, making, making because I have more “free” time during the summer.  Grab a comfy chair, get a cup of coffee, & let’s see what’s been going on in my crafty universe this June 2017!

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Blog News

This is a reminder of my typical blog schedule for new readers.  I try to stick to this as much as possible, but life happens!

Weekly Posts:

• Mondays ~> Sewing, quilting, & crochet posts
• Wednesdays ~> DIY, gardening, & organizing posts
• Fridays ~> recipes, health, & life lived posts

Monthly Posts:

• 1st Monday ~> QAL or CAL {look for it this fall!}
• 3rd Monday ~> Craft Room Destash Challenge {details below}
• 3rd Wednesday ~> Garden update
• Last Friday ~> Monthly Roundup

Although this is not happening this month, I really want to share it now!  I’m working on a QAL that will {hopefully} start in August.  Here’s a little sneak peak of my sketch in progress:

It’s based on the thought of having a garden that grows quilting supplies!  The lovely ladies in the Farm House Quilts Facebook group gave me the idea.  More to come!

Affiliates ~>

I’ve got some new affiliates that I’d like to share!

Crafty News

The 100 Day Project ~> 

This project has taken a back-burner this month!  It finishes up in July, so I’ve got to get back to it.  Look for the big finish under #100daysofteadoddles on Instagram.

QAL’s  ~>  

I’ve managed to catch up on some of my QAL’s with all my “free” time.  There’s still some waiting for their day!

Milky Way Sampler from Blossom Heart Quilts ~>  I am so in love with these blocks & the fabric I chose!

The Children’s Library BOM from Pat Sloan ~> This fabric is so fun & soft!  I really need to stop falling in love with my QAL’s or I’ll have none left for presents.  On the bottom left is block #4, which looks nothing like the real block #4.  That’s what happens when you decide to keep sewing when your tired!

Designer of the Month from Aurifil ~> That faux weave block was a doozy!  This has just about depleted my purple fabric.  How can I have so much fabric & no purple?

Other Sewing…

This month I’ve been able to participate in some fun testing & garment sewing.  I can share some of it, but some is still top secret!

Fandom in Stitches – Warehouse 13 block designed by Angela Gross ~> I’ve jumped back into testing blocks for FIS continuing with the Warehouse 13 blocks.  More to come!

Summer Sew Along from Needle & Foot Fine Fabrics ~>  This was a fun little sew along that gave me two new tops!  Yay!  I’m on my way to a me-made wardrobe.  : )  These still need neck bindings & hemming, so not quite finished.

I also got to test a great pattern from SeamstressErin Designs.  I’ll give you a peak of the fabric I used, but I have to wait until she releases the pattern to show photos.

Don’t forget to check out the Great Links section in the sidebar for links to great linky parties, QAL’s, & such!  It’s below the post if you’re reading this on a mobile phone.  Also, check out my Pinterest profile for more crafty inspiration!

The Craft Room

Monday I posted about my fabric stash reboot & I’m finally finished!  Here’s my newly organized fabric shelf ~

I got all my larger yardages measured & labeled so I’ll know if there’s enough for a project.  My quilting fabric is on the first two levels & divided by color.  The baskets on top hold my mini squares, triangles, & such.

At one time I thought my sewing room would be decorated in aqua, red, & grey – one of my favorite color combos.  Since my thinking chair turned out purple, I’ve been rethinking this.  This fun fabric I got from an Instagram destash has made me rethink my design thoughts.

It goes really well with my chair & 100 day project!

This will be an ongoing remake & update of my craft space.  I may be moving to a different room in the house by the end of the year, so just preparing!

Coming up in July…..

DIY ~>

Remember this mess of an office from my Finding Space for a Home Office post?  I’ll be working on reorganizing this space so I can actually use it!  This will of course involve giving some of the furniture & shelves a makeover.  There’s a desk, filing cabinet, & plastic drawers for starters that need an inspiring face lift!  ; )

I also need to re-makeover the stool for my thinking chair, which I mentioned in my last post.

Craft Room Destash Challenge ~>

You may have noticed a new type of post this month.  I’ve joined up with several other bloggers to participate in the Craft Room Destash Challenge.  This will be every 3rd Monday of the month & will post at 10 a.m. versus my {mostly} usual 5 p.m. post time.  This was really fun & I’m looking forward to participating again this month!

Sewing ~>

Although this is not due until September, I wanted to share my fabric pull for an upcoming baby quilt order.  This almost makes me wish I was having a baby again – almost!  ; )  I’m okay waiting {a long time!} for grand babies!

Oh my goodness!  There are so many great QAL’s & such starting this summer/fall & some have started already.  Of course I really don’t need to start new things right now, but….. that’s just not me!  : )

• Magnolia Mystery from Meadow Mist Designs ~>
  • Runs from July 2017 to February 2018
  • 1st Thursday of the month, starts July 6th
  • Free
• June quilt QAL from crazy mom quilts ~>
  • This was from June, but now that my scraps are organized I will be making this!
• Rainbow Cascade from Sewhooked ~>
  • Runs from September 2017 to April 2018
  • 2nd & 4th Mondays
  • Free
• Scrappy Patchwork Quilt Sew Along from A Quilting Life ~>
  • Runs for 4 weeks
  • Started June 23rd, every Friday
  • Free
• Gnome Angel Sew Alongs ~>  There are several QAL’s coming up in August & September.  These all use paid patterns.
• Eads Quilt Along from Carolyn Friedlander ~>
  • Started June 15th, posts on Thursday
  • 10 blocks per month; 120 blocks total
  • 3 months long
  • Paid pattern
• I Love Home BOM from Jacquelynne Steves ~>
  • Runs August 2017 to December 2017
  • Free

Okay, I think that’s all for now!  Hope y’all have a great 4th of July weekend!