Finished QOV Top

     I started my week out with piecing and sewing the center together for my Winter Quilt of Valor quilt along from Alycia. Then I enjoyed a short visit by my sister Irene 

and quilt projects were paused for a few days. After a her visit I added the borders for a finished top. I love the design and it was quick and easy thanks to Alycia. 

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

Stash Report for 2025

  this past week - Used: 1.5 yds Added: 0 yds

So far this year - Used: 48.26 yds Added: 2.5 yds

Net decrease 45.76 yds

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

Project Progress

      I have been trying to keep up with Alycia's QOV Winter Quilt Along and doing okay. Week 5 was to piece the center. All my units have been pieced but I have not pieced them together to form the center.

     For International Quilting Day I wanted some simple piecing so pulled from my stash of 2 ½” x 4 ½ “ brick units of blue and green to make potato chip blocks for a comfort quilt. I made half of the blocks with dark center and light ring. The blocks with a light center are only half sewn. I need to pull more lights. I hope you worked on a fun project to celebrate the day.

Stash Report for 2025

    this past week - Used: 2 yds Added: 0 yds

So far this year - Used: 46.76 yds Added: 2.5 yds

Net decrease 44.26 yds

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

Distractions and a Finish

      The past week my quilting time was spent on a couple unplanned projects. I pulled a box of gifted old 1” finished squares. They were leftover from a Trip Around the World that she had hand pieced. I decided that I would challenge myself to make a small Trip Around the World before I would pass them on. I pieced a wall-hanging 19” by 23” and FM quilted with variegated thread.  I made a two color (faux flange) binding. 

*Update*  I finished the binding.

     Last Wednesday at church quilt group we received a request for a set of placemats to be auctioned for the Family Promise fundraiser. After church I pulled fabric and cut enough for a set of 8 using Jordan Fabrics free Courthouse Steps pattern. There is also a video tutorial on YouTube.  I made one block as a sample.

      We have had a few days of springlike beautiful weather. My son helped me work one day to get the vegetable garden ready for planting. I'm looking forward to more pretty weather even though I will not get as much quilting done.

Stash Report for 2025

     this past week - Used: 1.5 yds Added: 0 yds

So far this year - Used: 43.975 yds Added: 0 yds

Net decrease 43.975 yds

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