Progress

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 I hope everyone had a Christmas day that was just the way you wanted it. 

Mine was quiet, calm, peaceful. 

The weather dictated that we stay home, but that really was fine with us. Things have been stressful around here for quite some time so a day with nothing to do was wonderful.

I finished the stitching on the first Snow Happy Snowman block.

I counted my stash of 1-3/4" HSTs. Some I created, and some were gifted to me by my quilt friends.

 I have more than enough for the HST Scrappy Quilt Sew Along. They will finish at five inches.

Stay safe and well.

Happy quilting!

Brrr

 It is COLD!!

We don't have it as bad here as in other places, but it is cold. We didn't get much snow, but the winds and sub-zero temps are horrible. 

I have my little wall quilt up for Christmas. That and a small fiber optic Christmas tree are all the decorating we did this year.

The ornaments are 4-inch paper pieced blocks. We don't do much decorating anyway, but with the curious kitties this year I thought it best to not do much of anything.

I got my hand quilting frame out and put the last of three vintage quilts for my friend on it.

It's an old quilt with a lot of bias in those squares. There is some wonkiness and wavy borders. I sprayed it with water and let it dry. That helped a lot.

Notice the pieced pieces in this quilt. Two of the three quilts I quilted for my friend had many pieced pieces. It amazes me how thrifty quilters can be, using what they had on hand to make things work. 

 

The cats have been curious, but really aren't all that interested in it.

I keep it folded and covered with a large piece of plexiglass when I'm not quilting.

I have been working hard to finish up UFOs, but I had to join this sew-along. It is made with scraps and I have an abundance of half-square triangles.

I also have an abundance of scraps so I am cutting what I need to make up the difference.

Information can be found here.

Before I started on the HST Sew-Along I did work on a couple of UFOs. I had nine rows to sew together to get this Split Nine Patch quilt top finished. It was a Bonnie Hunter Leader-Ender Challenge several years ago.

My layout is different than the one pictured. It is now in the ready-to-quilt pile.

I also pulled out this exchange project from 2014-15. I decided on a layout and got fabric cut for sashing and cornerstones.

There will be a large border using the black print that was used in the blocks. It won't take much to get it to the ready-to-quilt stage. 

Another new project is these applique snowmen from Bunny Hill Designs Snow Happy Ornaments.

They are all fused and ready to stitch. Instead of making ornaments I enlarged six of the designs and will put them in this old window frame. 

How much is that Kitty in the window? He's priceless and not for sale!

Stay safe and well.

Happy quilting!

Working away...

 ... on several things.

I got to go on a fabric trip to Boline's yesterday with my quilt buddies. We met up with some of the other ladies from our group and had a lovely lunch together. 

I made a few more 365 Challenge blocks.

I also added some more light blues to my stash for this quilt.

I worked on a donation quilt.

The pattern I used - Rick Rack - is a free pattern by Carol Thelan. This link takes you to a YouTube tutorial with a link for the free pattern. Missouri Star also has a YouTube video, but I didn't watch that one.

I had a jelly roll in my stash. The pattern needs two jelly rolls or 40 strips of light and 40 strips of dark which I didn't have so my quilt is smaller. I thought about adding a border to make it bigger. These were my options from the fabric in my stash.

I  decided to not add a border and will use the smiley face fabric for the backing. There is just enough.

I worked on another donation quilt.

This one is made from mostly donated fabrics. The pattern is Tossed Triangles from Quilter's World Autumn 2022 magazine.

 Yesterday I got the backing.

Finally, I had some snuggle time with Hop and Skip. 

Skip loves belly rubs!

Mom, we're bored!

Isn't it time for bed?!

These two sure keep us entertained!

Stay safe and well.

Happy quilting!

November 7

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I have been to one 2-day sewing retreat, a single-day sew day, and a 3-day retreat in the last month.

I'm continuing to work on the Snowflake quilt.

No photo, but I have 4 rows sewn together and fabrics cut to complete the final two rows.

I got the top into a flimsy for Amish With A Twist Series 2.

It's a big one - 105 inches!

Cut and sewed a quilt that will be donated.

I think a young girl will like this quilt. The fabrics are so cute!

Here are some pics from the 3-day retreat.

I always enjoy seeing what everyone is working on. So much creativity!

Skippy says, 'Next time take me!'

Stay safe and well.

Happy quilting!

My week

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This week I have - 

- added borders to the Charming Stars quilt top.

Here it is before borders. Just waiting on backing (and time) to get this quilt finished.

- put a few stitches in Grandmother's Flower Garden. 

Good thing I have help to hold those blocks down!  

 - finished ten pillowcases and matched them to quilts.

- finished this quilt. 

It went into that pillowcase on the top of the pile in the previous photo.

- made a few sashing strips to see how they would look for this quilt.

I bought the batik snowflakes several years ago and just hadn't found the right pattern. I think this one will work, but I am reversing the light and dark fabrics.

- made a few doggie bandanas for Son's dog, Pokie.

He requested more since the ones I made several years ago are wearing out. They are reversible. 

Here he is wearing one. He likes my quilts too!

And, speaking of things wearing out, Pokie needs some new dog bed covers. A couple of years ago I made him a padded cushion that fits his crate with a couple of covers that can be taken off and washed. He has to be crated when Son leaves the house since he wants to tear things up when by himself.

I have paired up some fabrics in the requested seasonal/holiday prints. These are reversible as well.

I'm waiting for zippers then, I will be starting with the two on the top left since those are the seasons coming up first. He already has a Halloween/Fall on that is in good shape still. I haven't decided which two of the John Deere prints I will use. I also need to find a print to go with the hearts fabrics.

- started a sweater.

I don't get to knit much these days since I have help, as you can see in this photo. As soon as Hoppy hears the clicking of my needles he appears, ready to play with the yarn and chew on the needles.

The pattern is Harvest by Tin Can Knits.

Skippy says to take time to stop and smell the roses!

Stay safe and well. 

Happy quilting.