OMG May Goal - More Stash Busting

Once again in May, I am continuing to focus on sewing up some of my older stash. I purchased some olive fabric years ago to make some cloth napkins to match my dishes.  Well, those dishes are long gone so it is time to get it out of my stash!

I added some Kona Chocolate and a few other greens that look great with the olives.  I am not sure what I will end up with at the end of the month.  I do know this month I will not be sewing up a large quilt.





If any of you see a project in this stack, let me know your thoughts!

I am making the completion of this project my One Monthly Goal (OMG) for May with Heidi over at Red Letter Quilts.


I would like to say my stash is greatly shrinking (it isn't) but I do think my efforts are starting to pay off.  I can almost fit all my fabric back in the closet now.  That makes me happy!

Linking Up:

Sew Fresh Quilts (Bee Social)

Red Letter Quilts 

May is for Makers - Quiet Play

When I saw information start popping up on my Instagram and Bloglovin' feed about the May is for Makers campaign started by Lindsey/LRStitched, I knew I would be participating.  As a maker myself, I know the time that goes into writing blog posts and free tutorials/patterns, the work required to create projects to inspire others and the cost of all those materials to complete projects that are happily shared.  It made me pause and realize that I need to take some time and open my wallet to thank those independent pattern designers that inspire me.

So in the month of May, I will be buying patterns from designers that I want to personally thank for sharing their talents with me.

What I struggled with all day Monday was whether I would share my support for these designers on my blog like I am on my Instagram account.  My intent for participating in this event is not to imply that my patterns should be purchased. I just really want to send some love and appreciation to some designers that have given me so much.   After much thought, I finally realized that by not sharing on my blog, I am not highlighting these designer as they should be...so here goes!

This week I am highlighting Kristy at Quiet Play.  She mainly designs paper pieced patterns and over the years, I have purchased a few but downloaded many that she has offered for free. 

(Here is a link to her pattern shop)

Today I purchased one of her newest pattern releases.  It is the Geo Alphabet.  I love all of her Geo patterns but I know this one I will put to good use.  

Thanks Kristy for all that you share and your inspiration!

#mayisformakers

Oh Scrap! : Quilty 365

Happy May Day!  Every May first, I have fond memories of when I was a small child. I would make paper baskets and fill them with handpicked flowers and leave them on my neighbors' front door.  I might have to start doing that again...but I fear I will not be able to run fast enough to get away after I ring the doorbell!  

With April behind us, it is time again to share my progress on my Quilty 365 blocks.  The blocks for April are the four along the bottom.



I have been keeping up with my blocks but I am ready to admit, I am rethinking this quilt.  Don't get me wrong, I really like it but I am not sure it is a quilt I want to keep for myself.















This quilt is going to be huge when it is completed.  Here is a photo of all 18 blocks I have completed since the beginning of the year.


If I stop at 40 blocks, I can turn them into two very cute I-spy donation quilts.  I am not quite ready to make that decision but it will be an option later this summer.

 

...But it has been a great project for using my scraps!

Before we get to sharing your scrap projects, I just want to remind you my patterns are on sale for just this weekend - including my newest Spin! pattern.  And don't forget to enter the giveaway!

Now that we have that little announcement out of the way, 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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So if you love scrappy projects, feel free to grab my button for your sidebar or posts and get ready to share all your wonderful projects from scraps.  And if you have a great idea for using scraps and would like to be featured, feel free to contact me!

An InLinkz Link-up

Linking Up:


Love Laugh Quilt (Monday Making)
Patchwork Times (Design Wall Monday)
Cooking Up Quilts (Main Crush Mondays)
Em's ScrapBag (Moving it Forward)

Freemotion by the River (Linky Tuesday)

Blossom Heart Quilts (Sew Cute Tuesday)

QuiltStory (Fabric Tuesday)

Quilty Folk (Quilty 365)

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