Wonky Pound Sign

I finished my wonk pound sign block. I like it, but I like the more scrappy looking blocks better. I am absolutely loving the quilting course. It is done so well. I get my June block instructions in a couple days. I am ridiculously excited about seeing what it is going to look like, lol.
 I hope everyone is getting some of the beautiful weather that we have had the past week. We started our vegetable garden this week, and I got quite the sun burn.

Porcupine in the tree in the front yard.

 My dog went running after something the other day. He was just freaking out. He chased a porcupine up a tree.  I am so glad he didn't get quilled ( I don't think that's a word, what would you call that though?) He is so lucky. The porcupine is still living in our yard, though so it could be a matter of time. Isn't it the cutest thing though?
 So I joined pinterest. I am trying to figure it out. When I pin something is that because I really like it, or because I am making it, have seen it or whatever? I really don't get it right now. I hope I can figure it out.

Almost Done!!

I haven't been able to post anything for a little while. Everyone has been sick with a cold.
 We had a beautiful weekend and I was able to get some gardening done. I am using one of the upside down tomato planters this year, but I am using it for zucchini. Hopefully it will work well.
 I finished my bodice. I had to adjust it a bit. I made a size smaller than the pattern called for according to my hip measurement, which happened to be the size it called for according to my bust measurement. Needless to say the top was way too big and next time I am going to make a size smaller than I did with this dress.

I finished the skirt. I really love the pockets in it. I was really unsure of having it with pockets, but I think they will be a good feature. 

I am hoping to have it finished tonight. I can't wait to get this finished and post some more pics. 

Quilting

Got all the pieces for the dress cut out and I will start the sewing tomorrow. I worked on my quilt on the weekend instead of the dress. I am a little bit behind on the class because of a 2 month trip to BC, and then a big move as soon as I got back. I finished 2 squares over the weekend, yay!

I am absolutely in love with that square. I would love to make a quilt using just that square. I also did this square:

I don't think I like the chevron square as much, but I think it will look really nice when it's done and all together. I finished this square a few months ago:

I have a a few more to do before I catch up, but I am loving quilting, so they shouldn't take too long.
All of the square patterns that I used came from the Craftsy Block of the Month course.
http://www.craftsy.com/class/The-Craftsy-Block-of-the-Month/50 it is a free course and it is done really well. I am very impressed with it, especially for an online class.

Simplicity 1803

My first blog. Yay!! Welcome to Knits Sew Fab with Alicia.
The First project that I will be making is a dress, with a fitted top, full skirt and a zipper. The pattern is Simplicity 1803.

I will be sewing view B. I just love it. It is a bit retro and flirty.

I am using a blue polka dot cotton fabric. With the cotton it should be casual enough for everyday wear. 

I can't wait to get started.