Finishes from Way Back!

I have been cleaning out the quilt photos from my phone and found a few I don't think I ever shared.  

And they are definitely worth seeing!

I always forget how awesome a simple 4-Patch alternated with a fun novelty print can look.  This quilt is all about different sports.  Kristin made this one easy to finish - she sent in the top, backing and the binding!

Who doesn't want a dinosaur quilt!  This top, pieced backing and prepared binding was made by Kristin.  The dinosaurs on the back even glow in the dark!

This fun ocean themed quilt has already been delivered to a kids' organization.  It is quite big and perfect for an older teen.  This is another kit that was sent in by Kristin.

Not only does Kristin make a lot of fun novelty themed quilts, but she also sends in some really pretty tops for adults.  The star prints in this one are some pastel Kaffe Fassett prints.  It ids such a soft and soothing quilt.

Kristin is a very generous donor.  Fortunately, she lives here in the PNW and has a friend that travels to Eugene so she doesn't have to pay shipping.  We sure appreciate all she makes for us!

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Oh Scrap! : Turning Scraps into Finishes

This was another busy week for me.  I didn't get to play with too many scraps, but I did turn a bag of misfits into a finished quilt.

Local longarm quilter Terry did a bunch of work in her sewing room.  During the renovation, she found a bag of partial blocks and cut squares.  It was a project she didn't want to finish.  Once I got into the bag, I noticed not all the squares were the same size.  And they were a slightly different size than the pieced blocks.  

Loving a good challenge, I decided to start trimming and come up with a working layout.

It didn't turn out too bad.  When I went to quilt it, there was a lot of fullness in it due to parts being slightly the wrong size.  I was just happy to see an old project brought back to life!

I am hoping this next week, I will be able to focus a bit better and get another work in process over the finish line.  I REALLY have a lot of projects in the works right now!

(There were a few people that wanted links to the pattern for the bears I posted last Sunday.  There is no available pattern.  They are a proprietary pattern owned by the guild. Sorry.)

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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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Click here to enter

Above are blocks from the current block drive for Many Hands and Many Hearts.  The new block drive won't come out until the end of February.  If you want to join in on the fun, you can read more about it in this post.  You guys seem to be enjoying this blocks - my porch is full of packages every day!

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Some Veteran Finishes

Right now, demand for Veteran quilts is only about three a month.  That means we don't get into using blocks from our drives very much.  The Veteran tops that get donated usually fulfill our needs.  

This pretty string quilt top was sent in by Elana some time ago.  We also regularly get 10.5" string blocks from donors, so we regularly sew up quilt tops from them.  

I am in the works of sewing one up now.

  I just love a bright, happy string quilt!

Karen had sent us a bunch of RWB pre-cuts.  I sent a layercake to my friend Jeanne and she put together this top.  I think the pattern was a Della Rose postcard pattern.  Sharon supplied this wonderful flag backing.  In fact, she drop shipped 5 bolts of patriotic fabric to us. (We are extremely thankful because we were struggling to come up with Veteran fabrics for backings.)

Here is one I put together.  We received four flannel eagle panels from Kat.  Initially I was stumped on how to use them.  We do not have much RWB flannel. Then I had the idea to use two panels on one quilt.  I had enough blue and deep red to complete two quilts (one is still in the works).  Holly had sent us the star fabric which we were able to use a bit on the top and the binding.  Funny story - while this quilt was in the works, I walked through my house in the dark to discover the star fabric glows in the dark.  That was a bit of a surprise!

I think Kristin sent us the two flannel blues we used on the back.

And finally, Deb sent us this lovely RWB star quilt.  It arrived all ready to donate - it just needed one of our labels!  Thanks Deb!

I think we do have a couple more Veteran quilt tops we are working hard to finish up and then we will make a few quilts using blocks from our recent block drive.  I still need to get those sorted by color by one of our volunteers to make them easier to use.

Hopefully I continue to find time to share more finishes, 

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Sue’s Quilts

I have been very bad at sharing finished quilts lately.  Sorry.  Writing blog posts are usually one of the last things I do every day and when 9pm rolls around and I haven't gotten to it yet, I tend to push it off until the next day.  And that seems to be happening more and more.  

So, I am going to try and move my daily schedule around to see if that works...

Today, I want to share a shipment of finished quilts we received from Sue.  These all arrived late last year and have all been delivered - but they are so pretty I just have to share them!

This pretty sampler was all flannel and super soft.

It is always nice when we get quilts that just require us sewing on a label!

Sue lives here in the PNW and has a friend that travels to Eugene occasionally.  This means she doesn't have to pay for regular shipping.

Love the bright colors in this one.

I fell in love with this one.  I really wanted to dive into the scrap bin and start making some blocks.  But luckily, I saw the big pile of in process scrappy projects I have.  

I really like the diagonal quilting she did.

It is hard to pick a favorite...They are all amazing.  Thanks so much Sue!  

We really do appreciate your support!!

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Oh Scrap! : Teddy Bears

 I have no idea where this week went.    I know I quilted up a lot of quilts for Many Hands and Many Hearts.  There were lots of labels to sew on and bindings to finish.  MHMH also received a lot of packages this week, so I spent a lot of time organizing all of that.

But I didn't spend a lot of time playing with any scraps!

I recently joined one of the local quilt guilds.  Some of my longtime friends work the Community Service table so it was natural for me to join that team.  At our last guild meeting, I was asked to prep up a bunch of the teddy bears we make and donate.   Ummm.....Sure!

So, this week was spent hand sewing on eyes and hearts.  Next week, I should be able to sew the fronts and backs together.  I only have to make them into "bear skins" - they will be stuffed and completed at our next guild meeting.  Hopefully then I can get back to my scrappy projects!

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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

Above are blocks from the current block drive for Many Hands and Many Hearts.  If you want to join in on the fun, you can read more about it in this post.  You guys seem to be enjoying this blocks - my porch is full of packages every day!

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Oh Scrap! : 2.5" Strips

The flannel scraps have been put away for a bit.  I have another project I need to get working on.

We have a number of patriotic scraps that need some attention.  I have been busy cutting them into 2.5" strips.  I am also including any red, blue and white prints I have in our scrap storage.

I am also chopping them up into 11" long pieces.  I will let you guys know soon what we are using these for.  I just need to get a few more details before I make an announcement.  I also need to make a few more samples.  But right now, it is cut, cut, CUT!

Thanks for sharing your scrapy projects!

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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

Above are blocks from the current block drive for Many Hands and Many Hearts.  If you want to join in on the fun, you can read more about it in this post.  You guys seem to be enjoying this blocks - my porch is full of packages every day!

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Time to share some Finishes

It is way past time to share some of the finishes that were delivered in late 2025.

This sweet little patchwork quilt top was sent in by Vicki.  I think a charm pack was used.  Nancy sent in the double wedding ring "cheater" fabric which looked amazing with it.  

Sue sent in this lovely quilt top.  I always call this a Twister block, but I don't know it's real name.  It looks fantastic in these solid fabrics.  Karen sent in this backing fabric and local quilter Laura stitched on a bunch of butterflies.

Here is a fun quilt top made by Kristin.  We sent it off to comfort a young girl.  Kristin also sent us the backing - looks like she used some scraps to make the piece large enough.

Kristin also sent in this quilt top and backing.  Previously she made a number of smaller kid tops, but we needed help making some bigger ones for teens and boy has she delivered!  I really like the colors in this one.  Kudos to former board member Penny for sewing on the binding - it is great that many of them are still active volunteers.

We also finished this lovely quilt top by Joni.  She might have even sent in the backing fabric too.  I sent it off to Quilter Terry to do her magic.  We have been holding onto this one for a while. but now it is providing comfort to someone who needs it.

If you are new here, all of these quilts are made for Many Hands and Many Hearts - a 501c3 organization that provides quilts to adults, Veterans and children in crisis here is Oregon.  We are so thankful for all the donors who help us with our mission.

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