I decided to do some sorting by size.
My goal was to cut some of those leftovers into usable pieces. I sorted the scraps into some general sizes. These sizes become binding, borders, and blocks.
Then I sat down with my biggest leftovers, in this case the pieces that could easily be cut into 6.5" squares. These are the easiest to make into a charity quilt quickly. Thirty squares sewn in five rows of six squares and you almost ... read more
The disappearing nine-patch is such a great pattern. Pieced by Janice for Annapolis Quilts for Kids.
This one used up some fabrics that had been languishing in my collection. Combined with some leftover backing scraps to make a fun little quilt for Annapolis Quilts for Kids.
This fun string quilt was made by Mary for Annapolis Quilts for Kids.
Thing 1 and Thing 2! Pieced by Abby for Annapolis Quilts for Kids.
Fall Quilt Magic
There’s a distinct magic in the air that can only mean one thing – fall has arrived or kind of. We are finally experiencing a relief from the extreme heat in Texas. We can’t wait to cozy up, to savor the simple pleasures, and to find warmth in the midst of nature’s gentle descent into winter. What better way to capture the feeling of fall than by pulling out quilts and decorating for the season.
In a world filled with mass-produced items, there’s an undeniable charm in creating something with our own hands. A ...
I pieced this fun quilt for Annapolis Quilts for Kids. I used a fun spiderweb quilting design.
This one was pieced by Janice for Annapolis Quilts for Kids. Spider-verse!
This pretty little quilt was pieced by Trudy.
This one was pieced by Julie and Janet.
I used fifteen blocks to make the center of the quilt and added a 1" inner border and a 3" outer border. This brings the quilt up to about 38" by 44" which is pretty standard for a Quilts for Kids quilt. I see more of these in my future.
I also pieced this fun little quilt. I couldn't resist the kitties! oth will be headed to Annapolis Quilts for Kids for binding in October.
This scrappy bricks quilt I pieced was among those seventeen dropped off.
I attended a quilt show in Lafayette last week and bought some flannel for donation quilts at 2.00 per yard. I was thinking of the trip around the world quilt I made earlier this year. I didn't take any quilt pictures. oh well
stash report September 17, 2023
fabric added: 7 1/2 yards
259 1/2 yards used more than bought
I sewed 5 days last week.
I have time with my rainbow scrap challenge sewing, this month, to start assembly for my hollow nine quilt. I decided I wanted to cut a 2 inch strip for each of the sashings. I have 27 blocks, and my goal was 25, so I am good to go. I was able to add sashings to all the blocks at my Friday sew. They are such colorful blocks. I really like them together.
Triple irish chain is now a finished UFO quilt from my 5 quilt project. I started this in 2012. The top just needed borders in 2017, and, then, has waited it's turn on the longarm. I really like 30's prints and colors. I think that is what drew me back into quilting. Around here, 30s quilts were mostly what we could find at antique stores. When I was a young quilter, I admired the work and dedication to make quilts during such a difficult time period.
84 x104 = 24 yards |
This is one of the scrappy bricks quilts I pieced for Annapolis Quilts for Kids. Both will be headed to Annapolis Quilts for Kids for binding.
Another fun quilt pieced by another member of Annapolis Quilts for Kids.