Sew Lux Fabrics Club Medallion BOM: March Border and Finished Quilt Top!

After much longer than six months, this sucker is finally finished! I received the instructions from Sew Lux Fabric for the last border in March but baby Lincoln needed to come early. That wasn't in the plans at all! 

Well, I was finally able to dedicate some time to this WIP is finish the top! It took me FOREVER to decide on the colors for last border. I really wanted them to frame the quilt. I decided it was time for a little white. There was literally no white in this quilt at all so the black and white zig zag print really helped bring in some contrast with all the colors going on. I'm in love with the pink and purple I picked out...so...much...fun! I'm going to bind this sucker in black when I get around to having it quilted. Might be awhile for that to happen though...sigh. If only I could FMQ. This quilt is considered DONE!

Sorry for some of the wrinkles :)

 Here's a closer look at the colors and prints

April and May Scrapbeelicious Bee Blocks

Trying to get all caught up on bee blocks! Here are the remainder of the bee blocks I had to work on. Now I need to work on mine! You'll see those next week!

April blocks for Robin

May blocks for Stephanie

Raw edge applique stitched in purple for fun

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I really want to thank everyone who has been supportive of my blog over the past year! You guys are awesome! The quilting community is so uplifting to me. I've received so many wonderful things and words since blogging. This is what giveaway day is all about to me! You deserve it! This is for you! So a big big Thank you!

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Up for grabs is a Wishes Jelly Roll! 

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-In light of Mother's Day yesterday...leave a comment answering my question: What is something special about your Mother? (Or someone who filled this role or inspires you)

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EDIT: I wanted to thank you for all the sweet comments you guys said about your mothers! If you get a chance to scroll through the comments, read a few to brighten your day. I know it was hard for some of you but I'm glad you chose to leave a comment about someone. 

Now for the winner of the Wishes Jelly Roll! Drum roll please..................

Congratulations Kelly!

I'm back peeps! Come check out some colorfulness...

Hello everyone!

It's feels good to be back! For those of you who are wondering...baby Lincoln is doing great! Things are getting adjusted around here and everyone is doing fine. Charlie just loves him. I just had my 6 week postpartum appointment and was given the green light on resuming normal activities as well as exercising. I'm really looking forward to spending more time outside and getting into shape....for reals this time.

I'll post more pics of the baby soon :)

Anyways...

With another sleeping schedule to get used to, I've only had the time and energy to sew a couple things. I finally put together The Social Tote by Carolyn Friedlander. I went for a bright modern version. The outside fabric and pincushion prints are from Ziggy by French Bull, the trim is Waterfront Park Domino Dots by Michael Miller and the inside polka dot print is something I picked up at Hobby Lobby forever ago. I love the way it holds my stuff and looks so pretty doing it!

Here are the March Scrapbeelicious Bee blocks for Liz I somehow managed to get done. I seriously don't really own any low volume prints so I really had to dig into my scraps for this one! And...all the half square triangles were a total pain in the butt so I don't think I'll be making anymore of these blocks. The trimming alone was insanity I tell you. Great block but a lot of work! This is definitely a block to choose for a quilting bee. Now onto the April blocks!

I also worked on a birthday package for Nicole of Snip Snippets for our Birthday Bash Swap.  I totally forgot to take pictures though so you'll have to wait until she gets it! Sorry, baby brain. This month is my birthday so I get to take a break from this swap until June. Yay!!!

Well I better run! Catch you later!

Don't forget about Giveaway Day starting this Monday! I'll have some goodies to share with you!