Monday, March 16, 2026

Distractions

      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 but I was too tired to sew it one Sunday night.

     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.

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