Friday Finishes

Computer problems are so frustrating!

My computer was down for a few days but I am back up and ready to share a few finishes.

There have been a lot of Rail Fence quilts getting finished lately and I have to admit I have loved them all!  This top was made by Mina.  I love her color combinations. Thanks to Nann, we had the perfect peach backing.

This colorful quilt top was sent in by Margie and Linda.  We had to wait a bit to finish this one because I really wanted some Kaffe Fassett fabric for the backing.  I finally gave up the wait and just grabbed a piece from my stash.  It wasn't quite big enough, but Cindy sent in this bright pink.  New longarm quilter Gloria finished this one up - even sewing on the binding.

Gloria also quilted up this very soft and peaceful top sent in by Cheryl.  Cheryl also donated the backing and the binding for this one.  The photos don't do this one justice.  I am intrigued if the panel was one piece and Cheryl cut it into three rectangles. 

 My little creative mind is going crazy and wants to go pull some panels!

Here is another rail fence quilt top sent in by Mina.  Samantha sent in this turquoise and gray backing - it might look like it doesn't belong but there is actually quite a bit of turquoise on the front.  We were happy to add a touch of that bright yellow seen on the front. 

That is it for now.  I picked up a few more finished quilts that I need to get labeled.  

I hope to do that this weekend.

Happy Friday!!

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Oh Scrap! : Leftovers

When I talk with groups about making scrap quilts, I tell them the best way to get started is when you complete a quilt that you really like the colors and fabrics you chose, save all the leftovers in a bag and then use them as the inspiration for a future scrap quilt.

I did just that when I finished my Jolly Bar Jumble quilt last November.  I have a pile of 5 x 10" and some 3 x 5" rectangles leftover after making those two quilts.  I think I have enough for a quilt without adding in any other scraps.

First, I cut the larger rectangles into 5"squares and more smaller rectangles.  My plan is to make a coin quilt.  I could have cut them all into small pieces, but I get a better yield when I cut into squares.  Plus, I think the squares will add more interest into the quilt.

I needed a background fabric, so I dug through our solid stash.  I remember getting this pinkish brown and thinking it was going to be a hard brown to use.  

Boy was I wrong - it looks fantastic with these prints.

I have been busy sewing all these pieces into some long strips.  

I don't think this one will take me much time at all to finish!

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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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Mid Week Finishes

I am so used to sharing quilt tops made by others, I was pleasantly surprised that I am sharing a quilt top I made months ago.

It looks like I sewed up this quilt top in July of 2024.  It has just been sitting in a stack of tops waiting to rise to the surface. I had forgotten how much I really liked this quilt.

I used a fun blue polka dot fabric sent in by Holly for the backing.

Mina sent in anther quilt top using this awesome box pattern.  Every time I see one get finished; I want to make one myself.  Karen sent in this flannel blue "sketch" fabric for the back.  I was even able to use a bright blue and white striped binding I have been trying to use for months.  

Both were perfect for this quilt!

This lovely quilt top was sent in by a mother/daughter team - Linda and Margie.  It was made using a Jolly Bar.  We used a taupe backing fabric sent in by Mina.  And then local quilter Laura did her magic on the quilting.  The swirls and heart pattern look amazing on the quilt.

We received the "blocks" for this quilt from Kristin in the form of a kit.  All we had to do was sew them into a quilt top.  Local volunteer Karen was happy to help out and get that done.  Not sure who sent in these backing fabrics, but they were the closest we had to match the 30's prints on the front.  A big thanks to Laura for quilting it and sewing on the binding.

Currently, we are back to working on adult quilts because the last hospital delivery wiped out all the stock.  Luckily, thanks to so many of you, we have a nice stock of finished quilt tops so we can fill the void pretty quickly.

I currently have ten quilt tops all ready to go out with their backings and battings to some longarm quilters starting next weekend.  Plus, I should have some time this week to quilt up a few myself.  With so many volunteers, it doesn't take long to build up a stash.

I am so grateful for all the help!

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Oh Scrap! : Finished is Better than Perfect!

Last Sunday, many of you voted on which color of sashing I should use to get this quilt top finished.  Blue was the resounding winner.

It is not a perfect scrap quilt but the top is now finished, and I can move on to the next scrap quilt.  Thanks to everyone who voiced an opinion.

I know there were some that wanted me to spend more time, remove blocks or find other colors than the ones I shared.  They were all good ideas, but the truth is, I just didn't want to put any more energy into this quilt.  I knew if I didn't get it finished, it would turn into a UFO and I probably would have never gone back to it.

I don't really mind how it looks.  With a brighter backing to liven it up, I think it will be just fine.  And I have plenty of that blue to use as binding if I decide it needs a matching frame.

Hope you all have a fantastic week!

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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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Another Week - More Quilts

Tomorrow, it is time to make a delivery of Compassion Quilts to the hospital.

We are already working on next month's order!

I was happy to see this lovely scrap quilt in the pile to photograph today.  It proves to me I CAN make a nice scrap quilt.  All of these florals were all leftovers from previous quilts.  Mari sent in the backing fabric and local quilter Terry quilted it up for us.

Board President Penny made this Split 4-patch quilt top.  She has been busy using up a bunch of fall colored fabrics in her stash.  I think this might be the last one to be shared.  She also donated the backing fabric.  A huge thanks to Kelly for quilting it up for us.

Kelly also quilted up this fun string quilt I put together.  Some of the blocks are mine and some were donated.  I think I have enough blocks to make one more.  Elizabeth sent in the red star backing.

We received a package from Cheryl this week and it contained a couple of finished quilts.  I adore this little slanted heart design.  Plus, it is flannel, so it is super snuggly.  

Cheryl also sent this lovely patchwork quilt.  It too has flannel.  We set these aside for our big kid quilt donation later this fall.  We need to start working on those deliveries now!

And finally, we have finished another Jewel Box quilt.  Janet created a really cool design using both color and layout.  Holly sent in the fabric we used on the back.  It has tiny little letters on it.

That is it for today.  I think 6 quilts in half a week is pretty good!  And we certainly couldn't do it without all the Many Hands and Many Hearts that work together to make these Compassion Quilts happen.  Thanks so much!

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Oh Sscrap! : Getting On With It

I have been procrastinating on a project and I think I need your help to get it finished.

Remember these scrappy zipper blocks I was making?  I am not in love with them.  I made some poor fabric choices but I am not ready to give up on them.  I have decided on a next step, but once again I find myself stuck.

I am hoping you can help.

I want to just break up the chaos of the blocks by putting a solid vertical sashing between the blocks.

I dug through all the solids that have been donated and am ready to share three best colors

First up is this pink.  I have to admit this is my least favorite, but it does blend the most.

Next is this green.  I don't hate it...

And finally, there is this vibrant blue.  It is bright but maybe that will take the focus off the blocks. 

There are not a lot of solid choices in the stash.  I tried some neutrals and black but ruled them out quickly.  With this layout, I think I only have to make about 5 more blocks (which I think are already cut out), and I can sew it up and call it done.

I want to spend minimal time on this one; so I don't want to sash each block completely.  

I am ready to cut my losses and move onto the next quilt.

Feel free to add your favorite in the comments.  

I will go with the color that has the most votes!

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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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A Few Friday Finishes

Happy Pi Day Everyone!

Just a few finishes to share today.  All of these tops were ones I assembled.

I have had the blocks for this quilt piled next to my sewing machine for weeks.  It feels so nice to finally have it finished.  These are blocks from our Churn Dash block drive last year.  We still have quite a few blocks to sew together but if we are going to up our Veteran quilt deliveries, we are going to need to make a lot more quilts each month.  It won't take us long to burn through the blocks we do have so a new RWB block drive will be coming up soon.

Thanks to both Stephanie and Holly for the backing fabrics.

This sweet little flannel quilt was made from some purple scraps I had.  I just made rows of different sized squares and sashed it horizontally.  Cindy quilted in some little hearts and loops which just added to the cuteness.  Karyn sent in the adorable flannel back.

It is super cuddly!

Remember this project made from some orphan blocks we received?  I spoke about it in this post.  Well, I finally finished it up.  I not only used those orphan blocks, but I used up a bunch of scraps making this pretty quilt.  I was really pleased with how it turned out.

I finally used the last of my favorite purple floral.  I am going to miss this print.  We have used it on numerous backs, bindings and it is even on the front of this quilt.  I have long lost the tag on who donated it but it sure has been a winner!

That is it for today.

Eat pie to celebrate the date and have a fantastic weekend!

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