Working on This and That

     I can't seem to focus on any one project recently. I added a wide border to the Hope Rainbow quilt so that it will finish a good twin size. The block design was from GE Designs 2^nd Quarantine Quilt Along. Now the top is waiting along with others for sandwiching and quilting.

     I pulled out this UFO started in 2014.

I want to add borders so it will finish double bed size. I made a plan and started pulling fabrics when I discovered a bag of forgotten reds that were put aside because the dye was not stable. I had a question about a couple of reds and decided to test them. I placed the edge in the sink and wet it with cold water. 

 I was disappointed to see how quickly the dye ran. I always prewash my fabrics and reds especially with dye catchers. I added 2 more to the 2 from the past and now have 4 that run badly.

Two were manufactured by David Textiles. Those are all set aside again for dealing with later.

     Bonnie Hunter posted the new leader/ender challenge block called “Easy Breezy”.  The block is interesting; however, I do not cut and keep narrow strips in my stash to make such small blocks so I have enlarged the size to use pieces I have. Using my stash of 2 1/2” squares and 2 ½ by 4 1/2” bricks I pulled sets to make 11 blocks that will finish at 8”.

     While I was visiting Bonnie's free patterns I also decided to make some of her “Chunky Churn Dash” blocks just in a little larger size. I pulled 3 1/2” blocks from my stash; however, I did have to cut most of the 2” strips for these blocks. My blocks will finish at 9”. 

 Now I have plenty of leader/ender units for a while.

     With Covid-19 cases on the rise here and around the country, please stay safe and healthy while doing something you enjoy like sewing or quilting.