TTMT #292 - jewells68 - December 31, 2018 - Year End Mug Rugs

In which I say farewell to 2018 and hello to the new year... or some crap like that. Finished projects, new crafty goals, keepin' it simple.

Happy New Year, y'all!

TTMT #291- jewells68 - December 18, 2018 - Feelin' Skirty

In which I BRIEFLY, for once, discuss a tree skirt in progress. Not following a pattern, just making it up as I go using scraps.

TTMT #290 - jewells68 - December 11, 2018 - 3 More Down!

In which I talk about goals... achieving them and making new ones. Also show off some finished quilts and a salvage project I brought home from Project Linus.

TTMT #289 - jewells68 - December 5, 2018 - Catching Up

In the midst of an early morning haze, I talk about trying to get 3 more quilts done to turn in this weekend to Project Linus, hoping to meet my 2018 goal of 13 blankets donated. Bear with me... I filmed this before 5am... because Phebe had to be at work at 4:30am and I woke up and decided to drive her since I was up. This happens at least a couple times each week. Ken and I are currently enjoying our 2nd pot of coffee, I've already showered, and it's not even 6am yet! So as soon as I'm done uploading and posting I am off to piece binding!

TTMT #288 - jewells68 - November 20, 2018 - PreFestival Crafting

In which I show off a couple of projects I did right before leaving for Festival, so that I had some quilty-themed clothes to wear on my trip. I will definitely do the raw edge applique again. Maybe on a hoodie. And I had forgotten how fast and easy freezer paper stenciling can be. Need to do more.

TTMT #287 - jewells68 - November 16, 2018 - Festival Swag

In which I talk a bit about Fall Quilt Festival in Houston, and show off what I bought there. I can't express my emotions as I walked through all the quilt exhibits. Just... surreal!

TTMT #286 - jewells68 - October 30, 2018 - ZOOBOO!

In which I talk about this past weekend's 30th Annual ZooBoo event, and show some steps along the way to my finished minion costume and our team of minions.

TTMT #285 - jewells68 - October 23, 2018 - Coughing Up Minions

In which I talk about allergy attacks, the 30th Annual Zoo Boo, and the making of a minion. And there might be a *coughcough* bit of *coughcough* coughing.

TTMT #284 - jewells68 - October 17, 2018 - Cakes and Donuts

This week I show you my first two completed Project Linus Mystery Quilt blocks and my 11th blanket donation of this year to Project Linus, the giant granny rectangle ghan.

TTMT #283 - jewells68 - October 9, 2018 - Dead and Gone

Well, finally, the Grateful Dead commission quilt is done and out of my hands. No more big quilts for a while.  Small quilts for me for now. Meanwhile I'll finish weave in the ends of my granny square blanket so I can turn it in this weekend at Project Linus. And work on my mystery quilt blocks!

TTMT #282 - jewells68 - October 3, 2018 - The Body in the Library

In which I show very little crafts but  an awesome souvenir. And, of course, (briefly) discuss the TTMT block swap.

TTMT #281- jewells68 - September 18, 2018 - It's a Mystery (Quilt) Charlie Brown

In which I talk briefly about a commission quilt, and more about the Project Linus 2018 Mystery Quilt Challenge: Sweet Violet’s Bakery & Confectionery. You can join in by following this link and registering.

TTMT #280 - jewells68 - September 13, 2018 - Dead Again

I cut a ton out of this but it's still got some ummmmmms. Sorry about that and any jumpy cuts. Commission quilt is about to get under way. I also talk about the TTMT Swap blocks and stuff I bought at Hip Stitch. And damn, you can really see how grey my hair is getting, what the heck is up with that???

Also I think I may have used this title before but oh well, I'm too tired to check, lol.

TTMT #279 - jewells68 - September 5, 2018 - Quilts x 3

3 quilts finished! *throws confetti* Sorry it's so long and there is so much background noise... school has started and there's a catholic church & school just a few doors down from my house.

TTMT #278 - jewells68 - August 28, 2018 - Quiltin' Quiltin' Quiltin'

hey hey hey... I'm just truckin' along with quilting tops to go to Project Linus. That's pretty much all I'm talking about. You can see one on the frame in this video, that one came from Susan, thanks Susan! It's a beautiful Log Cabin made of bright solids. Some kid/teen is really going to love it! And wait til' you see the back...

TTMT #277 - jewells68 - August 21, 2018 - Fats2Backs

Back to quicker videos! I talk about piecing backs, batting, and plans for the upcoming 3 day weekend...  hint, it will involve 2.5" strips. :)

TTMT #276 - jewells68 - August 14, 2018 - BFF Retreat 2018 aka Sewing wi...

Ok, this is a long one, but an awful lot happened last week. I  took a vacation, drove to the mountains, and sewed 'til I dropped. And I promise I actually edited several minutes worth of "ummmms" out of this video, I swear!

TTMT #275 - jewells68 - July 31, 2018 - Sorting Ceremony

I think I managed to talk for 6 minutes and not actually show you anything apart from from the grey streaks in my scary humidity-hair. There's talk of orphan quilt blocks and getting things done. Because talking about getting things done is ever so much easier than actually doing them, lol.

TTMT #274 - jewells68 - July 17, 2018 - Hat n' Cheese

In which I show my successfully refashioned thrift store hat, from hat to straw visor! Also discuss "how I spent my Saturday"

TTMT #273 - jewells68 - July 10, 2018 - I'm a Hot Tomato?

A new Project Linus quilt top, plus TTMT swap blocks and crafty hat plans. Because challenges are fun!

TTMT #272 - jewells68 - July 3, 2018 - GRATEFULly DONE

In which I show off the totally finished and ready to mail Grateful Dead Quilt. From just about every angle. And pics! Even a bit of music. For more music, collectibles, and other sundries, check out the official Grateful Dead website. http://www.dead.net/ . They have some live recordings available for free, plus you can buy goodies for your "dead head" loved ones, lol.

TTMT #271- jewells68 - June 19, 2018 - Quilting the Dead

I finished quilting the G.D. Quilt! Now to trim, label, bind and make a coordinating pillowcase! Woo! Also added more lighting to my quilting machine. It's amazing what even a small light can do to illuminate your workspace.

TTMT #270 - jewells68 - June 12, 2018 - Loading, Loading, Loading

Stuff is happening, just not on camera, lol. Quilting on Dead quilt is in progress. Pants have been hemmed. Violin chin rest cover made and in use. Good things are happening, even during this busy busy time!

TTMT #269 - jewells68 - May 29, 2018 - Back of the Dead (Quilt)

in which I talk about *almost* being ready to start quilting the Grateful Dead quilt. That's pretty much it. I show you some new, ahem, "spiffy" fabric that I got to make the back.  *coughcough*

TTMT #268 - jewells68 - May 22, 2018 - Favorite Jeans... Again

This one has quilts, clothing recon, and a new panel purchase. Trying to keep that crafty mojo going!

TTMT #267 - jewells68 - May 15, 2018 - Ziggity Zaggity

Woo! I think the mojo is making its way back into my sad non-crafty-type life! Finished Zig Zag quilt and turned into Project Linus! Started GD quilt for my bro. My crafty life is improving!

TTMT #266 - jewells68 - May 8, 2018 - Absence Makes the Video Longer

So yeah, finished the zig zag quilt top! I would like to finish it in time to turn in at Project Linus this Saturday, but I don't know that that's a realistic goal. Other than that, just trying to continue to improve my sewing/quilting space.

TTMT #265 - jewells68 - April 24, 2018 - Tired Rambles

I sewed a few HST units together. That's pretty much it. Just blah blah blah about being tired and why. Crafty goals for next week, though!

TTMT #264 - jewells68 - April 10, 2018 - Waffling

Thinking out loud is never a good idea in a video, but that's what you get this week. My brain is clearly not completely back to normal creatively. Trying to make up my mind about a Project Linus quilt which will not get turned in until May.

TTMT #263 - jewells68 - April 3, 2018 - Fast Finish

By fast I mean the video is relatively short. By finish I mean a quilt top is done and ready to get stuffed in a bag to be quilted at a later time.

TTMT #262 - jewells68 - March 28, 2018 - Keep Truckin'

In which I talk... a lot... about things I haven't even started making yet. Jay if you are watching this DON'T or your surprise will be spoilt.



also, I have no idea where the glowing thingy in the freezeframe came from... not me. Weird.

TTMT #261 - jewells68 - March 13, 2018 - 2 for Linus

In which I show 2 finished Project Linus quilts and talk about using up Mom's fabric.

TTMT #260 - jewells68 - March 6, 2018 - Double Your Quilting

In which I talk about quilting 2 quilts at the same time and that's about it. Short one!

TTMT #259 - jewells68 - February 27, 2018 - Just a Quick One

Granny Square Quilt Angst... make it bigger for myself or leave as is and donate to Project Linus? The secret thoughts of the "Quilter in Pajamas."

TTMT #258 - jewells68 - February 20, 2018 - Fun with Grannies

I've been playing with Grannies all week... Granny Square quilt blocks, that is...

Stuff I talk about:
Great Grannie's  Squares Quilt for Charlotte Ruth
Granny Square Block Tutorial by Blue Elephant Stitches

TTMT #257 - jewells68 - February 13, 2018 - Rainbow Signature Fini!

It's done!!! *throws confetti* The Rainbow signature quilt for my chorus director is finished. Hoping to get it into her hands this week. What am I going to work on next????? Tune in next week to find out.

TTMT #256 - jewells68 - January 30, 2018 - Making a Rainbow

Rainbow Signature quilt is coming along... I ramble a bit about the folly of buying used stuff without executing due diligence, and show off my first Project Linus donation of the year. Go Pats!

TTMT #255 - jewells68 - January 23, 2018 - Movin' Right Along

Signature quilt in progress... a bit of random babbling... Sea Turtle Quilt on its way...

Little by little I make progress. Here's to stress-free crafting in 2018!

TTMT #254 - jewells68 - January 18, 2018 - Sea Turtles See (Some Sort of...

Finally got outside to take some photos of the finished Sea Turtle quilt. Now it needs to get packaged up and shipped to its baby.

TTMT #253 - jewells68 - January 10, 2018 - Clearly Too Tired to be Concise

Making a video today before I end up skipping this week altogether. Stuff is done, other stuff is not done. More News at 11.

TTMT #252 - jewells68 - January 2, 2018 - Turtles and Sigs

So hey, I finished the Sea Turtles Quilt... mostly. And The signature quilt is in progress. And while there is some rambling here, trust me when I say I editing way more out than I left in...