Bicycle Wheel continued....

 I posted last week about starting the Bicycle Wheel quilt from one of Kaffe Fassett's books. I got the rest of the curves paper pieced the other day, so this is one of the projects I am going to take on the retreat. I'm excited to get it finished.

 I laid some of the curves on the background fabric to see if they will show up. It will be pretty busy, but the centers will be different so hopefully they will show up well.

I have been working on a new Sampler pattern, have purchased the fabric and it is packed and ready to go. I am also taking everything to make a purse so that should give me a variety of things to work on. It's nice to have several things so you can switch if you get tired of working on something.

A different kind of bike wheel...

The other day I posted about starting the Bicycle Wheel quilt from Kaffe Fassett's book, Simple Shapes, Spectacular Quilts. I got the rims sewn for 2 of the wheels. I thought you might like to see a picture of the quilt from the book. It is pretty simple, actually, appliqueing pieced circles onto a circular background. I have wanted to make this for quite some time so I was excited to start it! I'm not sure if I will do 5 complete circles like the photo, but I won't know that until I get the pieces made.  

My daughter came over yesterday and helped me paint all day. I am happy to report that all the trim I have been working on is now primed twice and painted once. It made such a difference to have her help! It's going to rest and dry for a few days while I decide if it needs another coat of paint.

My other daughter came over and brought us supper after we finished, so that was nice too! I'm lucky to have such great kids!

I want to work on a pattern I need to get finished for while this morning, and then maybe do a little quilting. My daugher's quilt is still waiting to be finished!