Sewing...

I've been able to do some sewing the last two days. Yesterday, I cleaned out all my fabric and organized it to fit better on the shelf in my closet. I did a practice block in the style of our Vintage Sheet Bee this month (only without the paper backing). I realized that the paper backing is probably a nice thing though as I was told it helps keep the fabric from stretching and mine did do that a little. Here is the new block I made as well as the previous blocks I made cut down to strip blocks (they are 6.5", 6", and 5"):

I also started working on the water bottle holders for the kids. I didn't get very far yesterday as I desperately needed pins before continuing that project. So I went out this morning and picked some up. Then I came back and got to work. I made these two holders with only a few calls to my sister and couple times removing bad stitching! =) This was also my first project using a stippling foot and doing pebble quilting. It's not anywhere close to perfect (and not that it can or ever will be) - but I did a decent job for my first time! I was quite pleased with them!