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Monday, May 27, 2019

Weekly Stitching and the One Monthly Goal

No rain last night for the first time since last Monday, but it did rain yesterday morning.  The river is still rising due to rain north of us.  It's been a rough week in Oklahoma.  Lots of storm damage and continued flooding across the state.  Doesn't look like this week is going to provide much relief. Hoping the forecasts are wrong.  

 With all the rain, it's been a good weekend to just stay home and stitch. I finished off my one monthly goal Friday night. 

The goal was to finish piecing all the blocks for the center of Storm at Sea. 
Storm at Sea
Paper Piecing Class by Carrie Randell (Quilter's Hideaway)

I'm really happy with how this SaS is coming together.  I've been stitching the blocks together and should have the center assembled sometime today.

 My Guy wants this quilt for our bed, but it needs some borders added to get it big enough.  I've got the border layout worked out, but I still need to decide which fabrics go where.  Here's my two leading contenders at the moment (meaning My Guy hasn't seen either yet). 


I'm having a hard time deciding between the two.  My Guy tends to be pretty decisive, so he'll probably be pretty definite and like neither of these.  

 Linking up with the May One Monthly Goal, Monday Design Wall and Monday Making.  
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21 comments:

  1. Julie in GAMay 27, 2019 at 6:38 AM

    Your Storm at Sea blocks look fabulous! I love the color gradation. Both border options look wonderful too.

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  2. Karen - Quilts...etc.May 27, 2019 at 7:20 AM

    this is coming along so nicely - I like both borders

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  3. Quilter KathyMay 27, 2019 at 8:05 AM

    It's lovely and the border ideas are both great! If your guy doesn't like either one, will he come up with a better plan?!?

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  4. LIttle Penguin QuiltsMay 27, 2019 at 8:07 AM

    Storm at Sea is such an amazing pattern, with the movement it gives! I like your border ideas, too. Wishing you a storm-free week, if that is possible!

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  5. BarbaraMay 27, 2019 at 8:26 AM

    With all the rain you’ve had, Storm at Sea seems the perfect quilt to be working on. I really like both layouts, but if someone forces me to choose one, I’d pick the second one. I like the green in the border. Kind of ties it all together somehow. It’s gorgeous, and it will be gorgeous on your bed.

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  6. BonnieMay 27, 2019 at 8:27 AM

    Wow -- this is just lovely. Good luck making a decision about the border. I really like your top so far. Are all the colors tone on tones or is the royal blue a solid? It really will be a terrific quilt no matter which border you decide on. (Arghh - do you realize that your Captcha is nearly impossible to get through?)

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  7. The Colorful FabriholicMay 27, 2019 at 8:37 AM

    Congrats on getting all your SaS blocks done. Both borders look great; something about the all-blue one appeals to me more than the one with green in it. I hope your husband likes one of the ones you've designed.

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  8. QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DIMay 27, 2019 at 11:40 AM

    Love the new header--though I do miss those 'dresses'!!!
    Storm at Sea is really coming along--
    and Hubby just might surprise you!!!
    luv, di

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  9. DawnyKMay 27, 2019 at 11:44 AM

    It's so beautiful! Love how it's turned out. Well done. Good luck with your borders.

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  10. Janice HoltonMay 27, 2019 at 1:38 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! This design is on my bucket list too. Not that my opinion matters, but I'll share it with you anyway. Hee! Hee! I prefer the one with the blue border mostly for practical reasons. They both look great but if the edges are white, it seems like that is where dirt would show up first, especially on a quilt that gets used a lot.

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  11. Janice HoltonMay 27, 2019 at 1:41 PM

    I noticed that one of your commenters, Bonnie, said she is having a rough time with your Captcha. Find out if she is using a Mac. If so, it is probably a setting on her computer. I might have a solution for her.

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  12. chrisknitsMay 27, 2019 at 3:31 PM

    Gorgeous! I love #2 border.

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  13. Katie Z.May 27, 2019 at 5:06 PM

    Your center looks fabulous!

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  14. Home Sewn By UsMay 28, 2019 at 6:56 AM

    Hi Kate! Oh, I didn't realize you were in OK. Gosh, you guys have been really have the tornadoes and bad weather. My nephew lives in Allen, OK - southern part of the state - and has been sharing all the warnings, etc. on FB. We've had so much rain up here - southern Wisconsin - and that water has to head your way. I'm sorry about that - it goes to the Mississippi and then naturally heads to the Gulf. Iowa has been so flooded, it is crazy. Anyway - love how you SaS is coming along!! If you're asking for opinions on the layout, I would pick the first one with the thicker blue border. It seems to bring the center more into focus for me, but see what DH wants! I look forward to seeing what you end up with. ~smile~ Roseanne

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  15. maggie fellowMay 28, 2019 at 8:18 AM

    really beautiful center - at least we don't have to mow as often with all the water

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  16. dqMay 29, 2019 at 1:27 PM

    Yes, I agree it is a hard choice. Both are exceptional. This quilt is stunning!

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  17. EmilyMay 29, 2019 at 8:35 PM

    I love how this looks! Both borders are great. So fantastic that this one is for your bed!

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  18. JenniferMay 30, 2019 at 6:25 PM

    Love, love, love your storm at sea! I like the first set of borders a little better, but I am sure whatever you (or your husband) chooses will look great!

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  19. Soma @ inkTorrents.comMay 30, 2019 at 9:10 PM

    Your Storm at Sea is so perfectly pieced! Looks like a print. The border design is lovely. I like the green in the border. Stay safe!!

    -Soma

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  20. Alycia~QuiltygirlMay 31, 2019 at 10:28 AM

    LOVE the Storm at sea!! Border two is my favorite - the green brings out the green in the quilt!! its going to be awesome no matter what!!

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  21. Patty June 1, 2019 at 3:20 PM

    So pretty! Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and congrats on your finish!

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