February 20

To see what other quilters are up to go to Small Quilts and Doll Quilts.

I am still plugging away trying to organize and finish up UFOs.

Sort and cut scraps into usable sizes.

Made some more 365 blocks. 

These are great to take to sew days and retreats. I usually have about 10 blocks cut and ready to sew. If I finish the project I took to sew day I can always pull these out to work on.

I got a picture of this finished and washed donation quilt. It is How Charming by Eleanor Burns. 

It has been so gray and gloomy here lately.

I started this Shining Star quilt several years ago.

Looks like the pattern is available on Etsy and eBay if you are interested in it.

I was planning to make Roman shades for the windows in my family room but decided that we probably would never close them. I liked this project too much to hide it in folded-up shades so I am sewing the panels into the quilt it was meant to be to begin with. 

I have most of the border units pieced. I love the sunshine on these blocks. Today looks to be a sunny day, finally.

I decided to try something new this year - winter sowing. You can find all kinds of videos and advice online.

Jugs are prepped and filled with soil.

Labels are added inside the jugs in case the outside labeling doesn't stand up to the weather.

I only made a small mess in my kitchen!

I planted eight jugs with two different Coneflowers, two different Gaillardia, Lavender, Delphinium, Allium, and orange Butterfly Weed. 

I don't have a lot invested in this so if things don't grow well I'm not out much. If they do well, I will be very happy.

Hoppy couldn't decide who's lap to sit on so he sat on both of us!

Stay safe and well.

Happy quilting!

February 8, 2023

I'm still organizing my sewing room. I do think it is a never-ending project!

I attended my group's three-day retreat last week. It is always nice to spend time with creative, wonderful people. I love seeing what everyone is working on.

My project using fabrics from my stash.

This closeup shows the bears better. I plan to donate this one.

Not mine, it is all flannel and looks so soft and cuddly.

Not mine, this one is small squares pieced with even smaller squares sewn raw edge on top.

Not mine, this beachy bargello was made for the maker's granddaughter, I believe. Can't you just hear the waves and feel the ocean breeze?

A mother-daughter team each made one of these Fab Farm small quilts. So cute! I picked up this pattern yesterday on a shopping trip with my quilt buddies. It can be made in two sizes, Here is one source for the pattern. 

Not mine, this is a long-time UFO finally finished.

A closeup shows the fabric and quilting better.

Not mine, hard to see the quilting which is a tool motif of wrenches, pliers, and hammers. This quilt is going to the maker's nephew.

I don't have pattern information for some of the quilts. I shared links for the ones I did have info for.

I've continued working on Dinner Plate Dahlia, but don't have a photo to share.

I also am working on another UFO - Jack in the Box by Bonnie Hunter that I started in 2011. I think it's about time I finish it! I am using scraps and stash. 

This link will take you to her Addicted to Scraps blog post. To find Jack in the Box, scroll down, keep scrolling, keep scrolling, it is very near the bottom. You might enjoy looking at some of the other blocks as you scroll down. 

I think I was missed while at the retreat. Skippy asked for a belly rub.

And, says he wants to go along next time!

Hoppy will protect the quilty things for me.

My group has two sewing days this week so I hope to have a progress report next week.

Stay safe and well.

Happy quilting!