bom 2026

A Squirrel popped in and... / BOM June 2026 from Grandma's Red Needle

...decided what I should do with some of my accumulated 2" squares:

SCRAPPY IRISH CHAIN!

I've been looking for the 'perfect' pattern to use 2" squares. I've always loved Irish Chain quilts and when I came across this pattern, I knew this is the one I want to make!

The pattern uses 2.5" squares and the finished size is 90" (2.28 meters). Since I'm using 2" squares, it will be smaller, approximately 68" (1.73 meters). That is IF my math is right!

Block A

81-patches block!

I didn't like the negative space in ...

added by Astrid 1 month, 2 weeks ago. under a quilting life , bom 2026 , irish chain , scrap-buster , scraps

RSC Week 19 - Orange - An RSC FINISH - BOM 2026 from Grandma's Red Needle

Remember '70s has moved from my UFOs/WIPs list (UFO #14) to FINISH!

I got the idea to make a quilt in orange & brown in May 2023. That year/month, orange was the RSC color as well. Who does not remember the 1970's when orange and brown were popular? I think I had enough of these colors at that time! Orange is not amongst my favorite color, but if I had to choose between orange and pink, I know I would have a big problem! LOL

I have to say I like how this quilt turned out, mixed with ...

added by Astrid 2 months, 3 weeks ago. under bom 2026 , fruit and vegetables , fruits , remember 70s , rsc 2026 , rscorange , ufo challenge 2026 , weather

RSC January 2026 - Week 5 - Blue from Grandma's Red Needle

January Blues continue into February.

This post was meant for previous Saturday, but that didn't happen.

UFO #12 - Star Streams is finished!

It was supposed to be a RSC (Rainbow Scrap Challenge), but I changed my mind and made it in blue and white instead.

Quilted in crosshatch design with 1.5" between each seam

Pieced backing.

The photo didn't turn out the best. Here's another photo, after the backing was done.

- First blocks made: January 2023

- Flimsy: December 2024

- Quilted: January 2026

- Finished: January 31, 2026

A Quilting Life - BOM 2025

This is the block shown ...

added by Astrid 5 months, 4 weeks ago. under a quilting life , bom 2026 , finished ufos 2026 , rsc 2026 , rscblue , star streams , true blue

RSC 2026 Week 4 - January is BLUE from Grandma's Red Needle

A new year is here, and so is RSC - Rainbow Scrap Challenge - hosted by Angela at SuperScrappy

I have yet to decide how much I'll participate in the RSC this year. Definitely not as much as the previous years.

I'm drowning in RSC blocks from the last 3 years and my goal is to make those into flimsies (some are done already, it has been some busy weeks sewing). It's even better if they can be finished, at least some of them!

Last year, I did part of Sherri McConnell's BOM 2025 in RSC colors. I ...

added by Astrid 6 months ago. under a quilting life , bom 2025 , bom 2026 , christmas quilt , finished ufos 2026 , keep believing , rsc 2026 , rscblue , star streams , tea cozy , tomten's quilt , wall hanging , wall quilts

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