Project Progress

      The cold icy weather has been perfect for spending days inside sewing so I happily made progress on a few quilt projects. Several years ago at quilt guild I adopted a bag of lovely batik Lemoyne Star pieces. There was no pattern; however, I recognized the “no Y seam Lemoyne” design. I played with the pieces to construct as many similar units as I could and used the remainder for a top and bottom border.  I pulled fabric from my stash to add borders so it is now 50” by 58” which is a good lap size. Binding is also made.

      Next I pulled another finished top and made the binding for it. I looked through my stash for a backing but will have to look again. I pulled 2 more UFOs and sorted units from my scrap user system so that they have all the pieces needed for a complete pieced top. I was happy to be able to use the scrap units.

Stash Report for 2025

this past week - Used: 2.59 yds Added: 0 yds

So far this year - Used: 13.93 yds Added: 0 yds

                Net decrease 13.93 yds

Have a great week and enjoy sewing, quilting and creating.

A Finished Top and Quilt

      The “Ragged Heart” which is a group project for church was first on the list because it has a deadline that is fast approaching. The top is pieced, backing pieced and binding is made. Hopefully it will be quilted early next week.

    Then I could take time for my quilting. I used many different motifs to quilt "Kenny Koala #2". I tried to make his ears look hairy. I wish I had added trapunto to his face or just ears. He is still cute and finished.

I'm linking up with Alycia for Finished or Not Friday.

Have a great week and enjoy sewing, quilting and creating.

This and That

      Last week I worked on several projects. My church quilt group was asked to make a quilt for the youth fundraiser. I created the design in EQ. In December members sewed all the HSTs. Wednesday we sewed them into nine patches. I brought them home and sewed all the rows together.

Next a white inner border and navy outer border will be added. It will finish at 56” by 72”. I hope it will raise a good amount for the youth activities and mission.

      I sandwiched the Kenny Koala top and started quilting. I am custom quilting and no photo of the progress.  

       When I wanted something else to sew for a bit, I used 4 similar orphan blocks and pieced 4 placemat tops. I cut backing for them but that is where I paused to find batting scraps that will suit. It is so hard for me to get rid of orphan blocks and scraps. I am very glad these will make nice placemats for Meals on Wheels clients.

Stash Report for 2025

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

So far this year - Used: 11.34 yds Added: 0 yds

Net decrease 11.34 yds

Have a great week and enjoy sewing, quilting and creating.