Bow Block Progress

      Last week at church quilt group my focus was on getting backings and sandwiching tops that were waiting. With help I got 3 sandwiched and brought home 2 to quilt; however, I haven't started yet.

     I spent a few days out of town with family. I did make time to piece 6 more bow blocks for 8 (2 of each color). I'm a little worried about a couple of fabrics that don't have a lot of contrast, but I am trying to keep to more pastels. I plan to continue and will decide later if I need to remake a couple.

Stash Report for 2024

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

So far this year-Used: 52.985 yds Added: 20.125 yds

Net decrease 32.86 yds

      I have several non-quilting things on my to-do list for this week so hope I find time for some quilting.

Have a great week and enjoy some time for quilting.

“The only mistake is the one from which you don't learn.” - Henry Ford

Small Finishes

     My mission to reduce my fabric stash has taken a hit but maybe not too badly.  Last week I was gifted a couple of boxes of Christmas fabric from the family of Joyce Crider, a quilter, who passed. I am still going through the fabric to decide what I might keep and what can be shared for charity/comfort projects. Then I will update my Stash Report on what I keep. In one box was an unfinished small project which was partially hand quilted. I added some machine quilting and binding to finish it so it can be enjoyed. 

 I finished quilting the string bricks comfort quilt for church quilt group. 

 I also finished piecing the 4 Patch On-Point top

as well as added borders to 2 charity tops. 

     I made a start on a quilt for my granddaughters' cousin. The aunt saw a picture on Pinterest that she loved and asked if I could make one like it. I was able to find a great selection of fabric in my stash and started cutting. 

Just this morning I made a slight change to my the design. This is my EQ plan-2

and the first bow block.

It was really helpful to lay out all the pieces on a design board to keep up with how it would go together. As I piece more, it should get easier.  There is a lot more piecing to be done.

Stash Report for 2024

this past week- Used: 6.875 yds Added: 1 yd

So far this year-Used: 49.985 yds Added: 20.125 yds

      Net decrease 29.86 yds

     I accomplished more on quilting projects than I thought since I  spent a lot time working in the yard and garden fighting weeds and planting. I set out 2 more tomato plants and plan to give away the last of the seedlings. It was a rainy day Sunday and more is expected today so I will be inside sewing and quilting.

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

Have a great week and enjoy some time for quilting.

“The only mistake is the one from which you don't learn.” - Henry Ford