Quilting is more fun than Housework...
...actually, anything is more fun than housework!
Friday, April 16, 2021
A Halloween Finish
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Rewarding Myself
I haven't allowed myself to start something new in a really long time. But after finishing all the Covered In Love quilts and making great progress on some of my WIPs, I thought I deserved to start a new project.
Quite a while back, a friend gifted me with these three lovely fabrics. I had commented that I really liked these when she brought a quilt for me to quilt for her. She had some leftover cuts so she passed them onto me. They have been sitting on the corner of my cutting table since then - just waiting for some inspiration.
I knew I wanted to keep the pieces big because this quilt is going to be all about these pretty fabrics. So I went to my stash and pulled some pieces to go with them. I think I need one more fabric - I just haven't decided if it will be a gold or a pink.
Sunday, April 11, 2021
Oh Scrap! : Focused on Scraps
Even though I have been trying to spend a lot of time outdoors, this week I have been also focused on sewing up some scraps.
Speaking of blue, here is another Scrap Mixology quilt I made using this same Well Suited block pattern. I just made the woven layout shared in the pattern.
I could make a second blue quilt and still not use all the blue scraps I have.
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Friday, April 9, 2021
The Last CIL Finishes
Today I will be sharing the last of the Covered In Love quilts I finished up for Kat. It is always fun to see all the great fabrics others use.
Sunday, April 4, 2021
Oh Scrap! : Switching to Blue
- 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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The First Sunflower Finish
I am almost finished with all of the quilts I am working on for Kat over at Covered In Love.
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Backing Fabrics
It is always fun to receive some happy mail!
Recently I took advantage of a sale at Connecting Threads and purchased a whole bunch of 2.5 yard cuts of 108" backing fabrics. I bought both a light denim and dark denim chambray. Not only can I use these as backings, but they would also make a nice background fabric.
I also bought pieces of Word Play and Multi Dot - these will work with just about any scrap quilt. I like 2.5" yard cuts because they can be used for a larger bed quilt or I can sometimes get two lap quilts out of each cut with some creative piecing.
I like to have a stash of backings so that when I am finished with a quilt top, I can shop right at my house. I just don't have the patience to shop for backings at the end of the process - I want to be able to get right to the quilting. Plus this way, I can take advantage of sales when I see them!
Now I just need to get some projects finished!