Progress on Several

      Last week in my organizing and cleaning, I discovered a UFO that did not start with me but I was determined to make it a finished top. The note pinned on it said it was missing one block; there were 15. I decided to set them 4 by 5 so I made 5 more. It was not very pretty and only about 42” by 51” ; however, a dark border made the perfect accent.

    I cleared off my craft table and pulled two tops that already had backings made. They have now been sandwiched and are ready for quilting when I have the time.

     After getting a little work done in the garden, I started piecing the neutral uneven 4 patches that I want to use as a background for special applique. It is now a small top 48 by 64”. I have wondered whether or not I should quilt it and then add the applique. The last time I made a similar quilt, I added all the applique and then quilted around it.

Stash Report for 2025

this past week - Used: 2.25 yds Added: 0 yds

So far this year - Used: 61.01 yds Added: 5.5 yds

Net decrease 55.51 yds

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

My Part Finished on Two

      Last week was a special time with family as my older granddaughter finished high school and the younger one finished eighth grade. I am very proud of both girls and their hard work in school. 

 The older GD plans to attend the University of Georgia and has asked for a scrappy GA quilt for the dorm so of course I had to pick up a couple of additional fabrics for the quilt.

     In between family times I was able to piece all the “Harvest Junction” blocks into a top. Another member now has it to quilt. This is the third project for the church parlor.

     “Stepping Stones”, the second wall-hanging for the church parlor, was pieced by Joan and she asked me to quilt it. Here is the finished quilt.

     With my other sewing time I pieced 48 neutral uneven 4 patch blocks that I plan to use as the background for an applique quilt using Anna Maria Parry's templates from her book Anna Maria's Blueprint Quilting.  I used the templates to make a comfort quilt for my church and loved it so much I want to make one for myself.  You can see it here.  

Stash Report for 2025

this past week - Used: 0 yds Added: 3 yds

So far this year - Used: 58.76 yds Added: 5.5 yds

Net decrease 53.26 yds

Enjoy your Memorial Day holiday as we remember those who gave their lives for our country and our freedoms.

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

Week of Prep Work

      This past week it was my intention to sandwich another top and do some quilting; however, before I could sandwich it, I needed to clear off my cutting/craft table. When I started that I got side tracked. I uncovered 3 orphan blocks and decided to make them into placemats. They are now tops.

     I pulled another UFO and decided to piece a scrappy background for applique so I spent a day cutting neutral scrap pieces for uneven 4 patch units. About half are pieced.

     Many years ago I bought 2 Noah's Ark vest panels and lining fabric thinking I would make them for my granddaughters. That never happened so I pulled them to find a new home. Anyone interested for the price of shipping?

     My church quilt group meets this Wednesday and I plan to introduce a new quilt pattern called “Squizzle Fat Quarter Scrap Quilt” from Carol Thelen. Here is also a link for her video tutorial. I pieced a sample 6” by 12” block and cut all the pieces for a scrappy version of 40 blocks to finish 48” by 60”.

    I hope to get some piecing done the next couple of weeks; however, I do not expect to get much quilting done. I am looking forward to spending time with family for my older granddaughter's HS graduation and the younger granddaughter's 8^th grade bridging ceremony. They grow up too quickly.

Stash Report for 2025

    this past week - Used: 8 yds Added: 0 yds

So far this year - Used: 58.76 yds Added: 2.5 yds

Net decrease 56.26 yds

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