Commentary about works in progress, design & creativity
Gerre talked a bit about putting the Merit Hexies together in a project at the last meeting. This discussion was swirling around in my mind when I went looking through my media library (where all the photos I have posted to the blog live). Yes, I posted this photo back in February 2014, but with … Continue reading “Hexies on the Mind”
Yes, yesterday I finished the last details I needed to do to prepare the top for quilting. The tasks required were: Finish back Make binding Trim top Stay stitch Saturday was a busy day, because I attended the CQFA meeting. I stayed after the meeting to sew with Sonja, Angela and Rhonda. It is good … Continue reading “Top Complete: Attack of the Hexies”
The last time I seemed to have written about this Flower Sugar Hexagon project was way back in 2011. I didn’t think that much time had flown by, but Pam has made two hexagons, so I guess it has. My design walls have been empty for several weeks while I work on small projects; the … Continue reading “Hexies Return”
Finished 2024 Quilt Projects Cha Cha Cha table runner #2 Metro Twist Scrappy Celebration Finished (for me!) Donation Quilts As you know, I don’t quilt much. I really enjoy the collaborative effort of making a top and allowing someone else to quilt it. Thus, the quilts below are mostly tops, but I will include a … Continue reading “26 Projects 2024 #3”
Finished 2024 Quilt Projects None so far, but I am binding three projects, so stay tuned for the reveal. Finished (for me!) Donation Quilts As you know, I don’t quilt much. I really enjoy the collaborative effort of making a top and allowing someone else to quilt it. Thus, the quilts below are mostly tops, … Continue reading “26 Projects 2024 #2”
2023 blog posts: 358 2023 fabric used: 58.63 (30% used for Charity) – I can really believe I have made all the items listed below with 25 yards of fabric! It really doesn’t take much fabric to make a quilt. To compare, take a look at the 2022 Year in Review post. Finished 2023 Quilt … Continue reading “2023 Year in Review”
We are nearing the end of the year! Can you believe it? Finished 2023 Quilt Projects BAMaQG IRR The Lobster tablerunner Orange You Glad Pointillist Palette #4 The Tarts Come to Tea Finished (for me!) Donation Quilts I don’t quilt much and I enjoy the collaborative effort of making a top and allowing someone … Continue reading “26 Projects 2023 #11”
Finished 2023 Quilt Projects BAMaQG IRR The Lobster tablerunner Orange You Glad Pointillist Palette #4 The Tarts Come to Tea Finished (for me!) Donation Quilts I don’t quilt much and I enjoy the collaborative effort of making a top and allowing someone else to quilt it. Thus, the quilts below are mostly tops, but … Continue reading “26 Projects 2023 #10”
Finished 2023 Quilt Projects BAMaQG IRR The Lobster tablerunner Orange You Glad Pointillist Palette #4 The Tarts Come to Tea Finished (for me!) Donation Quilts I don’t quilt much and I enjoy the collaborative effort of making a top and allowing someone else to quilt it. Thus, the quilts below are mostly tops, but I … Continue reading “26 Projects 2023 #9”
My project for Sew Day was starting the border of the La Passacaglia top. The reason was twofold. Now that the Half Hexie Star is well in hand, I really need a hand project to work on in the evenings. I started out thinking I would, finally, cut out the Retreat In A Bag Organizer … Continue reading “La Passacaglia Border Pt.1”
This project went way too fast. Not that I want to spend my life on one project, but I do like projects that I can grab and go. As you can see, I have only the gap to stitch closed. I have the clips on the edges, because I wasn’t sure how else to keep … Continue reading “More on EPP Balls”
WOW! Another month has sped by. I never get as much done as I want, but I am trying to appreciate how much I do get done. Finished 2023 Quilt Projects BAMaQG IRR The Lobster tablerunner Orange You Glad Pointillist Palette #4 The Tarts Come to Tea Finished (for me!) Donation Quilts I don’t quilt … Continue reading “26 Projects 2023 #8”
In 2020 I made one of these balls and decided that I would make two more for a new-ish grandniece and a new-ish grand-nephew. #2 is in my Enigma Bag and I take it with me when we drive places. That one is almost done and I’ll try to get a good photo to share … Continue reading “EPP Pentagon Ball #3”
Finished 2023 Quilt Projects BAMaQG IRR The Lobster tablerunner Orange You Glad Pointillist Palette #4 The Tarts Come to Tea Finished (for me!) Donation Quilts I don’t quilt much and I enjoy the collaborative effort of making a top and allowing someone else to quilt it. Thus, the quilts below are mostly tops, but I … Continue reading “26 Projects 2023 #7”
June was an okay month in terms of sewing. I got back in the saddle and was able to finish a few things. I need to get back in the swing for July as I have some projects to finish as gifts. Finished 2023 Quilt Projects BAMaQG IRR The Lobster tablerunner Orange You Glad Pointillist … Continue reading “26 Projects 2023 #6”