the last of the Dresden blocks

 I have finished all the dresden blocks I need, to finish the quilt. I plan on adding this to the UFO list for 2025. If I don't finish this year, it will be on the list each year until it is finished. It has been very patient since 1987. It began as my only daughter's baby quilt. When she was old enough to decide, pink is not her color. haha.

I pulled this older UFO out of the closet in January as part of the rainbow scrap challenge when pink was the color of the month. I only planned to work on it through January, but, I was so close to getting the blocks done, I decided to keep sewing. And, now, the blocks are finished  Such an adventure.

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peppermint candy quilt blocks

I spent some time sewing triangles for blocks for peppermint candy. When I started the blocks, I coudn't 

stop until, I made all the white background pinwheels. I needed 15 and made 18. I hope I still have time to get the red ones done before going home.

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stash report February 16, 2025

I have only visited one fabric store in Florida, until I needed to look for a sashing for my peppermint candy quilt. I accidently found a quilt shop that was closing. serendipity= Everything was 50 % off. I didn't find my sashing fabric, though 

but found some great treasures. The shop owner was 94 and had the shop for 32 years. what a quilter

I bought 2 templates that are no longer available = Easy 6 and easy 8. I know I have one of them but since I don't remember which one, I bought them both. LOL I may have to go back again just to look.

6 yards

 stash report February 16, 2025 

fabric added this week: 6 yards

 fabric added year to date for 2025: 6 yards

fabric used: o yards 

fabric used year to date for 2025: 14 1/2 yards  

8 1/2 yards used more than bought in 2025 still ahead

I sewed 5 days last week. 

With the new year, I am restarting an applique project - across the wide missourri-  Ok bias stems are quite fun.

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dresden again

I have been slowly sewing blades and then rings for my dresden quilt. When I restarted it in January as part of the rainbow scrap challenge, I decided I needed 8 more rings for the quilt. I only have 2 more left to do. Then, I will add it to the 5 quilt list for 2025, so that it is not forgotten again.

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top finished

strip joint is now a finished top. I don't plan on adding borders. I made the blocks a few years ago with 2 1/2 inch strips. And even today  I have bags of red and brown 2 1/2 inch strips. I really like this one. I like all the quilts I have made especially when they are finished. This one checks all my boxes for a wonderful quilt.

hubby brought me a heart shaped strawberry gift. These are not just any strawberries. They are locally grown - in Florida - sweet and juicy strawberries like the ones I remember from my childhood. Not the king we have in our stores in Indiana. Happy valentine's day.

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strip joint quilt rows

After a little frustration with peppermint candy pinwheels, I decided to work on strip joint. I brought it with me just in case.....I started sewing blocks into rows. The pattern called for 3 by 4. I had more blocks than that, so, I decided on 4 x 5 and got busy sewing rows. I am sure I will get back to peppermint candy quilt soon, but, needed a break. I really like the colors.

2 1/2 inch strips

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peppermint candy progress

I am busy sewing pieces for peppermint candy. I am working on the whites background pinwheels. I like this kind of sewing- matching pieces and chain sewing-. I'ts easy to get in the zone and let the machine do it all. Ir's time to turn the quadrants into blocks.

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There are outdoor gyms in Florida parks