friday finishes

Two Walk Abouts - Two Finishes - His & Hers from Melva Loves Scraps

It's been a good week in the studio, and I am here to share the two finished Walk About quilts. Both tops were pieced at the quilt retreat in November.

The Wildlife Walk About is designed more for a man... though, I know a gal or two that would appreciate it as well.

The teal/yellow quilt is definitely more feminine.

Here's a closer look at the Wildlife quilt...

An all-over lattice grid was quilted over the center of the quilt, out to the borders... stitch in the ditch on either side of the narrow border and a ...

added by Melva 1 day ago. under friday finishes

Walk About Retreat from Melva Loves Scraps

As promised, here I am with the retreat update. My arrival on Friday afternoon found me greeting a few familiar faces as well as a few new faces. As I got settled in, I mingled a bit. Others arrived shortly after me and I assisted with toting and unloading them. I was to be borrowing a table from another quilter, and she had not arrived yet. :( I set up a small trimming and pressing station and started marking the sewing lines for my HST units... and continued to help others get moved in.

As it turned out, a sweet gal ...

added by Melva 2 weeks, 1 day ago. under friday finishes

Rainbow Korner Kabin from Melva Loves Scraps

The last of the summer days were bright and cheerful... how could they NOT be? My RSC Kabin Korner blocks were on the design wall as it waited for borders - a scrappy checkerboard border seemed just right, followed by a large floral print.

After getting the garage door installed on Sunday, Monday morning welcomed me as I placed the rainbow quilt under the needle of my machine, poised ready to quilt in large Baptist fans.

A lavender purple thread was the top thread, and a deep purple was in the bobbin, both Aurifil 50-wt thread. It didn't take long ...

added by Melva 3 months ago. under friday finishes , rainbow scrap challenge

On a Roll With TWO Finishes from Melva Loves Scraps

It's been a productive week again! I tidied up after my SIL left Monday morning and I settled in with the aqua Viridian's Chain quilt under the needle on my Babylock Jazz.

I had a brief detour as the machine became sluggish and the motor was straining. I've experienced this twice before and both times I gave a small drop of oil in a few key spots. It didn't seem to help this time. Hmmmm....

I moved to my piecing machine - the Babylock Lyric - and quilted a few lines. It was working out just fine, but ...

added by Melva 3 months, 3 weeks ago. under friday finishes

Madam Butterfly Finish from Melva Loves Scraps

Hey there! I am making a quick stop with a mid-week check-in and to say that Madam Butterfly is ready to take flight to her new home. This project was the result of finding a list of "Creative Quilting" ideas... you can find that list here.

Here are a few glamor shots from her photo session... (I used a new location - the beautiful garden at my Mom's apartment complex.

At the beginning of the summer the landlords/owners invited the other residents to purchase a few plants/flowers to fill the garden beds. I love that they invited them ...

added by Melva 3 months, 4 weeks ago. under friday finishes , rainbow scrap challenge

Crown Royal Finish ~ on the Rocks from Melva Loves Scraps

It was a warm week, and I had my fair share of cold beverages... on the rocks. ;)

I had some strawberries that needed to be used before they went bad. I chopped into small bits, placed them in an ice tray and filled with filtered water. Once they were frozen, I removed them from the tray and placed them in a small baggie. I have enjoyed them in a glass of sunset blush wine at the end of the day and in afternoon summer mock-tails made with pineapple juice, coconut water and a splash of lime juice. Nice and refreshing ...

added by Melva 4 months, 4 weeks ago. under friday finishes

God's Making a Quilt from Melva Loves Scraps

I subscribe to several on-line devotionals and this one, in particular, struck a chord with me. I hope that you will enjoy the read. I've included the link for the source at the end of the message.

As I have processed and navigated the changes within our family in the past several months, I have, without a doubt, felt as though we are in a season of pruning. And in the words of a dear friend from years ago... "I'm tired of being pruned. I feel like nothing but a bloody stump!" She eventually waded, wandered and plodded ...

added by Melva 5 months, 2 weeks ago. under friday finishes

CSU-Pueblo Memory Quilt ~ TGIFF Party from Melva Loves Scraps

Welcome to Thank Goodness it's Finished Friday! And welcome to Melva Loves Scraps... where I like to share not just my quilts, but the stories and thoughts as I make them. I try to make your visits enjoyable and entertaining. Grab a cup of coffee or tea... or your favorite beverage (and maybe a snack) and settle in.

When you're done reading feel free to link up your finish. I'd love to have you join the party.

added by Melva 6 months, 1 week ago. under friday finishes , linky party hostess

March 31, 2025

#RSC March Finishes from Melva Loves Scraps

Technically, there are still a few days left of the month, but I am putting the yellow scrap bin away so that I can focus on quilting the Patchwork of Love wedding quilt. The bin is much emptier than when I started... as it should be! Here's what I accomplished in March!

Sunflower table runner and placemats...

A Sun-shiney yellow and 21-year-old Hawaiian fabric squares that I played with improv piecing from the scrap bin...

I created rays of sunshine in the quilting, used some tropical print in the pieced backing and finished it with a scrappy yellow binding ...

added by Melva 8 months, 1 week ago. under friday finishes , rainbow scrap challenge

March 23, 2025

Sunshine & Spring from Melva Loves Scraps

I had the full intention of continuing my work on the wedding quilt... I really did! Monday was lost to my Mom's second cataract surgery. She is doing well, though she said that her days are now consumed with drops for both eyes, at varying intervals, and can be a bit confusing. She is filling the in between time with reading and puzzles.

On Tuesday morning I was fully prepared to jump in on the wedding quilt and get the burgundy border around the heart...

It was as though I heard a small sound ~~coming from~~... yelling to me ...

added by Melva 8 months, 2 weeks ago. under friday finishes

February 7, 2025

A Dress Maker's Finish from Melva Loves Scraps

What a busy week it has been! If you visited this week's Sew & Tell party, you will recall that I was making dresses for our Granddaughters. They will be baptized on Sunday. We have had some beautiful weather all week and wanted to take advantage of it to work in the camper... but we both had work to get accomplished. So... we devised a plan to work in the shop and studio until 2 pm, and then head to the camper. (I'll give a full update on the camper reno in a few days with the next Sew ...

added by Melva 10 months ago. under friday finishes

January 24, 2025

Red Skies Finish from Melva Loves Scraps

It's been in the works for 19 days... It felt as though it was slow going as I cut the many, many 2-1/2" squares that make up the various units of this quilt. I admit that I was whining in the beginning...

Was it totally worth it? I answer that with a resounding YES!

Amanda's Golden Afternoon pattern was well written and worth every cent that I paid for it as I made a donation for the hurricane Helene relief to Samaritan's Purse. This scrappy Red Skies version of it is attention grabbing and has received ...

added by Melva 10 months, 2 weeks ago. under friday finishes

August 29, 2024

My Heart Beats for You ~ TGIFF from Melva Loves Scraps

Welcome to TGIFF and Melva Loves Scraps!

This is the place where quilters get to celebrate their recent finishes.

I'll get the party started with a Plus Quilt that I started in June.

I had it sandwiched and ready to quilt but had to set it aside as it was (finally) time to get my Mom moved. There were several other interruptions that happened before I was able to focus on the quilting in August (but I'll skip all those details).

As I quilted this wedding gift for a nephew and his soon to be bride, prayers for ...

added by Melva 1 year, 3 months ago. under friday finishes , linky party hostess

June 8, 2024

Plus Quilt - A Friday Flimsy Finish from Melva Loves Scraps

I feel as though I am in an airplane circling the airport, waiting for approval to land... This feeling comes from the fact that I am still waiting for a final move-in date for Mom's apartment.

added by Melva 1 year, 6 months ago. under friday finishes

May 2, 2024

Spring Table Topper & TGIFF from Melva Loves Scraps

Welcome to Melva Loves Scraps and Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday (TGIFF)!

A new page has been turned as we start the month of May. The weather has turned from cooler temps and chances of snow to warmer days, spring-like winds and chances of rain. Spring is my favorite season, followed closely with Autumn. The days of warm sunshine, comfortable temperatures so that you can have windows open and enjoy the varied sights, sounds and scents of the season.

To celebrate May Day, I created a "souvenir" Table Topper with the fabric I purchased while on vacation in Arizona ...

added by Melva 1 year, 7 months ago. under friday finishes , linky party hostess

April 19, 2024

Friday Finish ~ Quick Table Runner from Melva Loves Scraps

The thing about ordering fabric online is that you take a risk in the accuracy of the colors AND you have to wait for them to arrive.

I had ordered fabric to be used as the sashing strips and borders for my purple Pieces of My Life quilt last week and they seemed to take f o r e v e r to arrive. That was when I decided to pull out the "souvenir" fabrics I picked up while in Arizona. I had originally planned on placemats but couldn't decide on a pattern/layout that I was excited about ...

added by Melva 1 year, 7 months ago. under friday finishes

January 19, 2024

Red Letter Day from Melva Loves Scraps

It's a red-letter day! You may ask, "Why?"

Because I finished the custom order for a Colorado flag table runner and bowl cozies! And that red letter is a C.

The table runner (20" x 40") perfect for a table, cedar chest or buffet. I used prairie points to make the mountains and I appliqued Fishers Peak in the yellow sun - Fishers Peak is a prominent landmark and the newest addition to the Colorado State Parks system.

The bowl cozies are a bit fancier than the normal... Piecing in that C took a little bit of quilt math and ...

added by Melva 1 year, 10 months ago. under friday finishes

January 13, 2024

Double Finish from Melva Loves Scraps

The weather outside was terrible... it was cold... It was snowing and it was windy. It was wintering outside like it hasn't wintered for a while. I was quite content staying inside, whether in my studio quilting the TOPS quilt or in the living room as I hand-quilted my sweet, silky elephants.

The interstate was closed in both directions. Yet, Dave was out in this storm clearing our driveway...and it was still snowing and drifting. Then he went to a nearby neighbor who is 70+ years. Then... then... then... He was really enjoying his time on his tractor ...

added by Melva 1 year, 10 months ago. under friday finishes

December 29, 2023

Wonky Star Toss ~ Final Finish of 2023 from Melva Loves Scraps

I did it! I was able to squeeze in on final finish for the year!

This wonky star toss quilt was an Advent mystery sew along from Melanie Meyer...

I love the variety of sizes, the layout and the fact that I made it completely scrappy was a bonus!

Even the back got a wonky star and used larger scraps

I love how the wispy clouds reflect the quilting.

Happy New Year! May your coming year be filled with beautiful quilts, lots of love, laughter, joy and good health!

Keep Piecing,

Melva

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added by Melva 1 year, 11 months ago. under friday finishes

December 8, 2023

From High School Teen to Doctor ~ A Friday Finish from Melva Loves Scraps

When your customer admits to you that she is not a huge fan of quilts but LOVES the custom t-shirt quilt and states that "not all quilts are equal" and "this one is exceptional, and I love every detail of it! From the red, to the music note fabric and muted colors of the leaves in between the shirts"... well, I was deeply touched and it made my heart sing... and may have needed a tissue to wipe a tear away as she pulled out of the driveway.

A "skipped line" quilting design

A close up shot of one of ...

added by Melva 1 year, 12 months ago. under friday finishes

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