Finishes for Kids

 Sorry, it has been so long since my last post.  I think I even missed an Oh Scrap! along the way.  I have just been so busy, I have to pick and choose what I have time for.

I have a bit of time this evening so I thought I would share a few kid quilts that went out way back in March. (Yes, I am that far behind in sharing finishes!)

We have been working through a number of these strip quilts.  This top and backing were sent in by Laurie I believe.  It has the cutest little safari animals on it.  It was sent out to local quilter Cindy to finish it up.  Cindy does most of our small quilts for us.  

I thought Kristin sent in this flannel quilt top with backing.  But I can't find it on my list.  There are cute little trucks on the front and even cuter ones on the back.  

We sent this lovely little batik quilt out as a kid's quilt.  It is made from batik fabrics.  I thought it was a really fun little design.  I am not sure who sent this one in.  I do know that local longarm quilter Sherry did the quilting.  She is a new quilter for us!

Sharon sent us this little bright and colorful fish quilt.  We were able to sew up a few leftovers pieces for the backing.  It is such a simple design but sure make a cute quilt.  Cindy quilted some fun little loops on the quilt.

Cindy quilted up this little quilt too.  It is another little top that Sharon sent us.  This one is all tiny pink little kittens.  We put a fun pink heart flannel on the back.

You might think this one is a horizontally pieced strip quilt but you would be wrong.  It is actually just a fun cat panel that gives the illusion of stripes.  This is another quilt top sent in by Sharon and quilted by Cindy.  I love this blue backing.  I think it took quite a few seams to sew this one together.  We just had a bunch of leftovers to use up.  We gotta use every bit!

Sorry if I got some of the donors wrong.  My note taking back them wasn't as detailed as it is now and I was driven by confidence that I would remember who sent in what.  My brain is now so mushy, I can barely remember what I had for breakfast.

I have some time before I have to prepare for our board meeting so maybe I can get a few more finish posts ready to go.  I would love to get caught up on our photos.  As it stands right now, I think I have well over 100 ready to share!

Hope you are enjoying your summer!

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Oh Scrap! : Bright and Scrappy

 I really can't believe how fast last week flew by.  I felt somewhat in control on Monday and then before I knew it - It was Friday!  

And I feel like I don't have a lot to show for it!

I did get quite a few flannel and RWB scraps cut this week.  I was going to share my progress today, but they are buried somewhere on my dining room table.  So, I guess we will just share some bright and happy scrappy quilts that are ready to go out and provide comfort.

This quilt top was sent in by Kristi.  I might have to start cutting my solid scraps into 2.5" x 4.5" rectangles so I can recreate something similar.  

Nann sent in the backing and Wanda finished it up for us.

This bright scrappy star quilt top was sent in by Mina.  I love how the stars are brightly framed and then staggered across the quilt.  I have been wanting to have a block drive with a more involved block - maybe this is a candidate.

Thanks to local quilter Terry for finishing this one up.

This fun quilt top was sent in by Nancy.  This is another block that I thought might be a block drive candidate.  Maybe Spring of 2027 - I have so many block layout ideas in my head.

Nann sent us the backing and Terry quilted up this one too!

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It is now your turn to share what you are making with scraps.  Here are the details for linking up: 

• This linky party is for any scrappy project - It can be in-process or a finished piece.
• You can link up your blog post (not your homepage please) or Instagram photo from the past week that features your use of scraps.
• If you are linking to a blog post, I ask that you link back to my blog somewhere in your post. So if you are writing about scraps, just get into the habit of including a link as there will be a linky party available every week!
• If you are using Instagram, please use the hashtag #ohscrap.
• This is a party so remember to socialize and comment on the posts of others.
• Following my blog is not necessary but it sure would be great if you do! 

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There is still time to make some blocks for our current drive.

You can read more about it and find the instructions in this post.

Oh Scrap! : Some Scrappy Finishes

 I got myself all tucked into bed Saturday night and realized I forgot to write the Oh Scrap! post.

See how important all of you are to me?....

I didn't really do any scrap quilting this week so I guess you will have to settle on seeing some scrappy quilt tops sent in by others.

Local quilter Chris put together this fun quilt top.  She just pulled some scraps and started with whatever sized square she had and then framed it out to 6.5" square.  I think this lime green backing came from Kristin.  We have had it for quite some time - it was waiting for just the right quit.

I don't remember ever sharing this fun scrappy quilt.  I love it!  I think it was made by Kristi and the backing was sent in by Karen.  It is such a great way to use up those skinny strings.

I think Kristi also sent in this quilt top.  My notes say they are slab blocks but now I realize these are probably the original potato chip block.  The 12.5" squares are made from 2.5" x 4.5" rectangles.  A big thanks to local longarm quilter Sherry for finishing it up.

There you have it - if you need some scrappy inspiration, here are three wonderful ideas.  Or check out the links below.  There will be many more!

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It is now your turn to share what you are making with scraps.  Here are the details for linking up: 

• This linky party is for any scrappy project - It can be in-process or a finished piece.
• You can link up your blog post (not your homepage please) or Instagram photo from the past week that features your use of scraps.
• If you are linking to a blog post, I ask that you link back to my blog somewhere in your post. So if you are writing about scraps, just get into the habit of including a link as there will be a linky party available every week!
• If you are using Instagram, please use the hashtag #ohscrap.
• This is a party so remember to socialize and comment on the posts of others.
• Following my blog is not necessary but it sure would be great if you do! 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

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The next MHMH block drive has been announced.  

You can read more about it and find the instructions in this post.