A Finished Quilt
If you are one of the thousands of quilters giving time and fabric to make lifesaving masks, thank you. For me, making masks is not only a good deed, but a powerful way to reduce anxiety in a tragic and scary time.
H MY GOD -- we had so much fun yesterday at the Virtual Sewing Retreat. Fran from Sudbury poped in, Mary from Scarborough, Carol from Parry Sound, Susan from London, and many others more local and are too numerous to mention. Sorry!!! But what a fun time. OK - so I didn't get a lot of sewing done, and I'm perfectly OK with that.
It was great to actually have a NORMAL conversation with a group. I love it!!!!
We got to see other people's sewing rooms, projects, pets, and a whole lot of stuff. We got to sew ...
The second Cow Quilt is finished. For the second son of my cousin.
Thanks to Sew Fresh Quilts, I had the adorable pattern to work with.
And a perfect back.
Sometimes it all comes together. YAY!
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It was time to start a new leader-ender project. It has become such a habit to have fabric under the needle constantly that I feel a little lost without one.
I wanted to use up more of the small background scraps that were threatening to take over, so I have started to sort them and cut them small: 1-1/2″ squares.
That is a size I also precut as colored scraps after I clean up after projects, so there were enough in the bin to get started.
I am no sure where this will go in the end, but I ...
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How are you doing with your Star Kissed blocks? Remember there is no hurry, but I do like to know how it is going and if there is anything I can do to help.
Today I am sharing another option for your blocks. (Information on the entire quiltalong HERE.) Since the quilt is designed in four different block sizes, I decided to make four different quilts to show some ideas that might work for you.
These blocks are based on 1-1/2″ squares. Four of them, with triple sashing (also based on 1-1/2″) makes a 37″ baby quilt or ...
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What's with the weather? Not only have we almost been blown out of this country by the constant winds which, with the lower temperatures, makes for some chilly walks but this morning? The cars are dusted with snow! I suppose we should be happy that we don't have to shovel, but really? I'd like one nice WARM morning for a walk. At least there is no wind this morning and the sun is out.
Another crazy, wild day around my house! OK - so not crazy at all, but still, lots of stuff got done. I'm happy ...
Before I get emails checking on me, I thought I needed to stick my head up and do a post! Days have run together as there is nothing to set forth a routine any more. Regular household chores of cooking and laundry, time reading, and sitting outside in the sun, doing jig-saw puzzle fill in the hours between small bouts of sewing and making masks to fill requests. I am now out of what little elastic I found hidden in the closet.
Welcome if you are new! Welcome back if you have been here for a while! It is time for the Star Kissed Quiltalong! This is an ongoing quiltalong with no deadlines and no race to the finish. It is a great day to get started.
You can find all you might want to know about previous steps in the quiltalong HERE, or you can link from the button to the right or the menu above.
Today’s focus is the star points, and then block assembly. It is possible that there will be some concern about fabric waste due to ...
read moreI am working on another layout variation for the Star Kissed Quilt.
How is yours coming?
Any questions?
The final step in the quiltalong and a number of alternate ideas coming soon.
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