Two Finishes

     I finally spent some time quilting after time in the garden or on home projects.  First was this Fat Quarter Four Patch ( free pattern from Fat Quarter Shop) quilt which was a church group project for a family who suddenly lost the father/husband several months ago. It was pieced from many of his favorite shirts. I pieced them into the top and quilted. Joan added the binding. It will be a special hug of memories.

     Next is a comfort quilt. The top was pieced by the Cresco ladies of Iowa. I added the side borders and quilted FM swirls. Someone else will bind.

There was no change in my stash report for the week.

Have a great week and enjoy some time for quilting.

Easter Projects and Quilt Progress

     Recently I have been spending most of my time on gardening or home projects but I finally found some time to sew. I had fallen behind on Pat's March Block a Day so spent a couple of days for catch up. I made 20 half log blocks and decided to stop there for a 4 by 5 setting. With a simple border the size will be good for a church comfort quilt. When I started I pulled 2 1/2” strips and 4 1/2” squares from my scrap user system. I had to cut a few more. To achieve this setting I had to twist a lot of seams for them to nest but I'm happy with the setting and would like to play with this block design more.

     One GD requested an Easter pillowcase so I had to make one for each GD. I did not have any Easter fabric but found a cute fabric at Hobby Lobby for 40% off. I made 3 Easter pillowcases.

     GD Lily wants to decorate her bedroom for each holiday. So when I saw directions for a cute bunny garland I asked her if she wanted one. She said yes. Here is what I made.

You can find the free pattern here.

     I pulled another UFO to work on. Some pieced blocks and a pile of strips were adopted from MaryAnn H. I pieced more blocks until I had 42 that were needed for a setting I planned in EQ. The blocks are all sewn into a top. I will add borders to make it a little larger for a QOV.

Stash Report for 2025

this past week - Used: 5.5 yds Added: 1.75 yds

So far this year – Used: 39.115 yds Added: 3 yds

Net decrease 36.115 yds

It feels good to have made progress on several projects and hope to this week also.

I'm linking up with Alycia's Finished or Not Friday. Check out what others are doing and enjoy.

Have a great week and enjoy some time for quilting.

#BUNNYGARLAND

Not Much Sewing

     Only a little time spent sewing last week was fun time. My church quilt group was getting ready to display our quilts for after church yesterday until Palm Sunday. We spent at least 5 hours mounting hooks, matching rods to quilts and hanging. Additional prep time was spent measuring walls and sewing temporary hanging sleeves on quilts. We had a nice gathering yesterday and I'm sure the display will be enjoyed through the weeks.

     I was off to a great start on Pat Sloan's Block a Day for March and then with everything else I am now a few days behind. Here are my first 6.

      On top of that, I finally decided my guest room was in need of repainting so quilting is left out for a few days this week. Friday I am looking forward to joining my sister, Irene, for a quilt show in the upstate.

Stash Report for 2025

this past week - Used: 1 yds Added: 0 yds

So far this year – Used: 33.615 yds Added: 3 yds

Net decrease 30.615 yds

Have a great week and enjoy some time for quilting.