My church quilt group has been asked to have a show of our quilts and other projects such as placemats and pocket prayer squares. The past Wednesday at the meeting I started sewing hanging sleeves on quilts for the show in March. Over the weekend I made 6 more hanging sleeves that we have to sew on. I made a sample mug rug to show the sandwiching process and binding in progress. We may give away a mug rug or two to someone who visits our display so I made another stack of 4 mug rugs to have on hand.
1. piece the top
2. layer batting, then backing right side up and next top right side down.
3. sew around the outside edge with 1/4” seam leaving an opening for turning.
4. trim any excess batting and backing and turn right side out.
5. Press neatly turning in opening, then top stitch 1/8” around edge to close.
6. Finish with quilting.
I'm a Snack Mat (aka mug rug)
Church quilt group is making a memory quilt for a friend who lost her husband suddenly. Wednesday we sorted and deboned his shirts. I brought home some and cut out pieces for several quilt blocks that I plan to piece before our next meeting.
I pieced a simple placemat top so another member could learn how to sandwich and finish it pillowcase style. Here is her first finish.
My younger GD wants to decorate her new bedroom for each holiday. I made a couple of pillowcases for St. Patrick's Day.
Stash Report for 2025
this past week - Used: 3.115 yds Added: 2.66 ydsSo far this year - Used: 24.365 yds Added: 3 ydsNet decrease 21.365 yds
Have a great week and enjoy some time for quilting.
