WiP Wednesday {15} and a winner.

First things first today.  I have a winner to announce for the Sew Fresh Fabrics giveaway. Drum roll please.  And the winner is...

...#2. (Seriously, does that ever happen?!?!) Kristie from OCD:obsessive crafting disorder!  Congrats!  If you haven't already, go check out her blog.  She rocks!

Thanks again to Peg and Becca for sponsoring this great giveaway!  
 
I also want to say WELCOME to all of you new followers who found your way to Canoe Ridge Creations from the GenX Follower Friday Feature.  Sit back, take a look around, and feel free to make yourself at home.  I really hope you enjoy what you see!
 
And now back to the regularly scheduled programming....WiP Wednesday!

NEW PROJECTS

Solids Film Strip Quilt

Are you all familiar with the Cherry House quilt along that is popping up all over blog land?  I instantly fell in love with this quilt.  Something about the Kona Solids and the simple, modern design.  Perfection.  The only thing holding me back from jumping in on all the fun is the finished quilt size.  Following her directions, it only measures 36" x 36".  Seeing as I don't have kids (so no need for baby quilts and/or doll quilts) and I don't really need anymore small wall quilts, it just isn't for me.  So I decided to do a little design remix of my own using some of the FQs I received from the GenX Kona Your World Swap.  Let me just tell you, I. Am. Loving. This. Quilt.  As of now, the quilt top is almost complete (you can see a bit here) and I can't wait to quilt this one.  Hopefully soon!

 

Top Secret Quilt

This quilty project took up quite the chunk of time this weekend, and probably will take up more in the weeks to come.  While I really would like to share it will you all, it has to remain classified for the time being.  But, I promise it will be worth the wait.  

 

NEW and FINISHED PROJECTS

Blog Facelift 

Have you noticed?  The other night, I decided a little nip/tuck of sorts was in order for the Canoe Ridge Creations blog.  That counts as a finish right?  It's blogging/quilting related, so I will take it!  Thanks for all the kind comments so far!

 

FINISHED PROJECTS

Sliced Coins Quilt

In love with this quilt.  Enough said.

 

ONGOING PROJECTS

Single Girl Quilt

Slowly, but surely I am making progress on this one.  I am about half way through cutting my fabric out (which I am really hoping is the toughest part of this quilt) and I am itching to get started piecing it.

MMM Swap
No Progress.

...And, that's a wrap!

As far as the rest of my list goes, I have decided to drop it for the time being.  I haven't touched any of it in so long that they hardly count as works-in-progress anymore.  They are slowly creeping their way to UFO land (if they haven't already arrived there).  So, new blog look and new WiP list.  Can you all live with that?

 

This Week's Stats

Last week's total: I am saying 3. :)

New Projects: 3

Finished Projects: 2

This week's total: 4

 

Head on over to Freshly Pieced 

to see more great works-in-progress!

 

xo, Megan

{Sew} Modern Monday #7

It's time for another weekly edition of 

{Sew} Modern Monday 

here at Canoe Ridge Creations!

This week I am very excited to share with you my completed Sliced Coins Quilt from the quilt along over at Don't Call Me Betsy.

I had planned on giving this quilt to my sister when she graduates from high school this spring.  That was until she made a passing comment that she wasn't a huge fan of gray.  Eeek!  She might change her mind after she reads this post. :)  I have to admit though, I wasn't too crushed.  It just means I get to enjoy this one myself!

For the quilting, I went with simple wavy lines using the zig-zag stitch on my sewing machine.  Thanks Lee for the inspiration.  Have you seen this quilting method?  All you have to do is lengthen your zig-zag stitch and you're off.  It is so great and offers a fast and easy alternative to an all over FMQ pattern!  I just love the look of it on this quilt.

I used the same stitch to sew the binding down.

Love these little birds!

{the front}

{the back}

Quilt Stats:

Name: Slice Coins Quilt

Size: 62" x 78"

Pattern: Sliced Coins Quilt Along at Don't Call Me Betsy

Quilted by: Me

This finish means quilt number 4 for the year and 

I am really hoping this momentum keeps going!  

If you haven't already, don't forget to enter in the giveaway!


I am also linking this finish up to Fabric Tuesday!

Now it's your turn to link up.  You know the drill...

1.) Link up a recent sewing project finish using modern fabrics and/or designs.  Please link to the specific post, not just your blog home page.
2.) Link back to my blog in your post.  If you want, grab the {Sew} Modern Monday button over on the sidebar and add it to your blog.  That way you won't have to remember each week.
3.) Please check out other people's {Sew} Modern Monday links.  What fun is a linky party without comments?  Please take the time to comment on other people's posts.
4.) If you like, join the flickr group and share your pictures there as well.

WiP Wednesday {14}

It's WiP Wednesday time....

NEW PROJECTS

Single Girl Support Group
After my fabric find over the weekend, I thought it was a sign that I should join the Single Girl Support Group.  So call me crazy, but I dove head first into yet another quilt along.  As of right now all the fabric is stacked, the templates are cut, and I have started tracing and cutting the pieces out.  It is actually really nice to have something to work on in the evenings that doesn't involve being behind the sewing machine (as if that is a bad thing). But twice last night I asked myself, What have you gotten yourself into?  Are you nuts? It is a little overwhelming, but it helps to know there are over 200 people in the quilt along going through the same thing.


FINISHED PROJECTS

SUTK Swap
Like I mentioned last week, I was having a hard time committing to a project because I was unsure if my partner would like my idea.  Her taste is a little outside my comfort zone.  So on Sunday I took the challenge head on and just decided to just go with it.  Let me tell you, I love it!  And I hope she does too, because I am going to have a hard time giving this project up.  I promise more pictures to come!

Don't Call Me Betsy's Sliced Coins Quilt Along
Somehow the weekly steps seemed to slip by me, so I played catch up with this quilt along last week.  In one afternoon I was almost able to complete the entire top, that was until I ran out of the Kona Med-Gray.  Ugh, hate when that happens!  But after a quick trip to a LQS, I got my hands on some more. Now the top is finished and the whole thing needs to be quilted.


Quilt Story Block Party Entry


Now, for everything else on my work-in-progress list.  Well, not much has changed since last week. :)


WiP Stats
Last week's total:11
New Projects: 1
Completed Projects: 3
This week's total: 9 (yay! The list is getting smaller!)

Now head on over to Freshly Pieced

to see more great WiPs!

trying to play catch up.

I have spent the afternoon trying to play catch

up on my Sliced Coins Quilt Along since

I am a little behind the eight ball.  

But not for long!

Just a few sashing strips away from 

a finished quilt top.

Have a great weekend!

xo, Megan

WiP Wednesday {12}

It's that time again!

NEW and FINISHED PROJECTS

do. Good Stitches {a Charity Bee} blocks 
Completely out of character, I finished my do. Good Stitches blocks for February already.  Wahoo!  Now I just have to wait for the snow drifts to be plowed so I can make my way into town to send them off.

It's a Hoot Quilt
Blogged here. 
 
NEW PROJECTS
{Sew} Beautiful Bee
I received Emily's, from Mommy's Nap Time, fabric in the mail a couple of days ago.  She sure picked out some great fabric!  It is so yummy!
 
MMM Swap
As of last night, I finalized what I will be making my secret partner.  Very excited about this project!
 
IN THE WORKS

Postage Stamp Quilt Along
I am over half way done piecing the quilt top.  I really love it so far, but man is it scary to think that I sewed all those little seams!  Eeek, thankfully it look's more involved than it actually was.  The drawing is tomorrow, so I need to finish this quilt up this afternoon.  Wish me luck!

Sliced Coins Quilt Along
All my coins are cut and ready to go, but I am holding off on this quilt along until I get the postage stamp quilt finished.

SUTK Swap
I have finalized on an apron design.  So excited! 

NO PROGRESS

Dresden Quilt
Freebird Stained Glass

QUILTS BEING QUILTED

Spiderweb Quilt
Brick City Baby Quilt
 
QUILTS AWAITING QUILTING

It's a Hoot Quilt
Red, White, and Blue Quilt
Crazy {9} Baby Quilt
Urban Windows Quilt
Crazy {9} Wall Hanging

WiP Stats
Last week's total: 10
New Projects: 4
Completed Projects: 2
This week's total: 12 (eeek!)

Hop on over to Freshly Pieced to see more great WiPs!

And don't forget about my giveaway!