Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Friday, April 12, 2013
In the Blues
Don't
have a true finish, but I have been working on a strip quilt in blue.
I think I need to add a few more strips.
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Friday, March 22, 2013
I don't always follow directions
My mother always
said I was a little bit of a trouble maker. Apparently, I would
always just go do things, not asking permission if I could in
advance. Then my explanation was “You never said I couldn't do it”.
After doing several string quilts at different Project Linus workshops I was ready to stuff the foundation squares in a box and throw it in the back of the closet. So it was a surprise when after Make a Blanket Day, February 16th, I came home with dark blue foundation squares to make HST string blocks. This really was not appealing, so I sewed 1-2 strings on each side of the block, covering less then half the block and counted it as done. This was so fast, iron and turn the last edge, sew and NO squaring up. Just trim the sides. So fast, and happy with the results. Think I will put a red back on it and it can go to TAPS. The local Project Linus supports TAPS and tries to send 50+ quilts each year. TAPS - Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, an organization that provides support to the Families of fallen service members RWB quilts or crocheted blankets are always needed for the “Good Grief Camp”. For more info: http://www.taps.org/
This past week, I went to the the monthly Project Linus meeting and came home with a layer cake kit using the Double Slice Layer Cake pattern from Missouri Star Quilt Co. http://quiltingtutorials.com/all/double-slice-layer-cake-quilt-tutorial/
Yes, again, I thought I would do my own thing, and proceeded with a stack and slash quilt. I also cut up the fabric for the border and added a few more squares from my stash.
Well, I guess things haven't changed. They never said I had to follow their directions.
Linking up to Confessions of a Fabric Addict and Crazy Mom Quilts.
After doing several string quilts at different Project Linus workshops I was ready to stuff the foundation squares in a box and throw it in the back of the closet. So it was a surprise when after Make a Blanket Day, February 16th, I came home with dark blue foundation squares to make HST string blocks. This really was not appealing, so I sewed 1-2 strings on each side of the block, covering less then half the block and counted it as done. This was so fast, iron and turn the last edge, sew and NO squaring up. Just trim the sides. So fast, and happy with the results. Think I will put a red back on it and it can go to TAPS. The local Project Linus supports TAPS and tries to send 50+ quilts each year. TAPS - Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, an organization that provides support to the Families of fallen service members RWB quilts or crocheted blankets are always needed for the “Good Grief Camp”. For more info: http://www.taps.org/
This past week, I went to the the monthly Project Linus meeting and came home with a layer cake kit using the Double Slice Layer Cake pattern from Missouri Star Quilt Co. http://quiltingtutorials.com/all/double-slice-layer-cake-quilt-tutorial/
Yes, again, I thought I would do my own thing, and proceeded with a stack and slash quilt. I also cut up the fabric for the border and added a few more squares from my stash.
Well, I guess things haven't changed. They never said I had to follow their directions.
Linking up to Confessions of a Fabric Addict and Crazy Mom Quilts.
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Today's Favorite Tool
Do you have this
problem?
I always head out to my DH tool bench for one of my favorite tools. It's an extendable magnet pen. It extends 24”.
Easy work to pick up spilled pins. Wish it could pick up all the bits of thread and fabric. Must get the vacuum out.
I always head out to my DH tool bench for one of my favorite tools. It's an extendable magnet pen. It extends 24”.
Easy work to pick up spilled pins. Wish it could pick up all the bits of thread and fabric. Must get the vacuum out.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Finish it Friday, March 15
After
another winter cold I've been working on finishing a few Project Linus projects
that needed a few seams sewn and very little thinking. I also dug
into the bag of orphan blocks and pulled out a project.
Made this top with 8 orphan rail fence blocks:
This checker board just needed borders:
This quilt came back to me after Linda quilted it, I added a binding. So cute with the pale pink corduroy back.
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Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Hitting the Jackpot with Thin Mints
I ordered some Girl
Scout cookies from my friend's daughter and lucky me, they brought
over the cookies and a box of fabric scraps last night! Some scraps,
orphan blocks and pieces more then a yard. My stash was
running low!
(ha ha)Guess my
DH would disagree with that statement.
Fun colors!
It is interesting to
see the variety since the Girl Scouts (12-17 years old) were working
on pajama pants and many of these were scraps from their project.
Many flannels.
She often brings me
a box or bag of scraps. I really appreciate having a thoughtful
friend like her.
Friday, February 1, 2013
More Orphan Blocks
I attended 2 work days for Project Linus in January and came home with
several quilts that needed binding and a large bag of orphan blocks.
Fun! Here a sample of what's in the bag. Black and whites:
Scrappy:
Colorful:
I could see why these got put aside, most are 8”-8½” or 12”-12¾”.
Some slightly less and points not always meeting. Most of the HST
were made with 2 squares, no trimming of the corners and then sewn
with other units. This created 9 layers is some corners. I picked out,
trimmed and resewed. I selected the colorful blocks, I needed sunshine after the cold weather
and a head cold. Resewed a few seams and squared them up to 12”.
I also added 4 wonky blocks. This zebra fabric and the red cornerstones
were added and ended with this:
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