Working on Many Projects

    Not much sewing happened last week mostly because two of my sisters arrived Tuesday and we spent the week doing lots together. I did can 6 jars of jalapenos. Irene brought apples from her trees and we canned 16 pints of applesauce.

    A few years ago I adopted 3 cute “Little Doll Baby” heads dated 1985 by Martha Nelson Thomas. I sewed the body. Sister Irene loves to make art dolls and while she was here I had her help to sculpt the arms and legs to finish the body for this doll.

Now she needs a couple of cute outfits and she will be gifted to a little girl. Then I hope to finish the other 2.

    The “Foxes” is now a top. The orange sashing helps.  It will be cute for a child. 

I added borders to “Horse Fascination” for a complete top. The large print horse fabric is wonderfully highlighted in this pattern.

Stash Report for 2024

this past week - Used: 1.85 yds Added: 0 yds

So far this year -Used: 83.805 yds Added: 35.125 yds

Net decrease 48.685 yds

     Yesterday I cleared off my craft table so it is ready for me to sandwich a couple of tops to be quilted.  Next week I hope to focus on quilting. 

I'm linking up with Alycia's Finished (or Not) Friday. 

Have a great week and enjoy some time for quilting.

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” - Philippians 4:13

Doing Some Piecing

     Busy with church and quilt guild events last week I didn't have time for quilting; however, I had some time for easy piecing. I pulled a large print of horses and decided it would be great for a quick 3 yard kids quilt. The pattern is “Fascination”.  All the blocks are sewn and ready to lay out the rows.

     Then I pulled what I thought was a cute fat quarter bundle to make a child's quilt because of the cute foxes. I pieced the simple blocks and put them on my design wall. I think it needs more variety of fabrics. Before I sew these blocks together, I will look for more fabrics to add to the mix.

Stash Report for 2024

   this past week - Used: 6.5 yds Added: 0 yds 

So far this year -Used: 82.955 yds Added: 35.125 yds

Net decrease 47.83 yds

      I don't expect to get to any quilting this week as I am expecting 2 sisters to visit for most of the week; however, we do have sewing projects planned.

Have a great week and enjoy some time for quilting.

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” - Philippians 4:13

Lap Quilt Finish

     After I finished my Hey June UFO last Thursday, (You can see pictures in Friday's post) I pulled a small lap quilt top pieced by the Cresco ladies of Iowa. I found backing and binding fabrics in my stash. I pieced together some batting scraps and before long the little lap quilt was finished.

It is a nice size for someone in a wheelchair.

     Now I need to pull another UFO top that is waiting to be quilted. It would be wonderful if I could get 2 sandwiched. The quilting might have to wait until next week.

Stash Report for 2024

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

So far this year -Used: 77.455 yds Added: 35.125 yds

     Net decrease 42.33 yds

Have a great week and enjoy some time for quilting.

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” - Philippians 4:13