My finish this Friday is also my one monthly goal for March. kristals is finished and ready for the next part of it's life.
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Friday, March 31, 2023
One monthly goal finish- kristals
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
5 quilts march 29, 2023
last report February 20, 2023
I try to work on these 5 quilts until they are done. Their turn in the UFO closet is over, and, they need to be finished one way or another. I decided that for 2023, rather than work a little on each one at a time, I would concentrate on just one. I still use the list to plan and look ahead.
This has been a frustrating round of 5 quilts. The quilts were easily finished, but, none of them, were inspiring to me. I am questioning the method. Yet, I know, I have finished more ufos than any other way I have tried. I was disappointed in not finishing quilts from my "to be quilted" closet. Because, I could just as easily keep the longarm busy with my finishes from 5 quilts. All the projects should change now. I hope it is a better mix of piecing and finishing.
1. twisted braid - is finished
2. scrappy pinwheels. is ready for quilting
3. Kristals- is my one monthly goal for March is done - blog on Friday
4. wool lady table runner. I have decided this is ready to finish without quilting
5. wensleydale - I want to start cutting
new 5. trip around the world class I have been asked to teach for guild
MY next on the longarm of my own quilts in the 'to be quilted' closet.
1. wonderland table topper on the frame
customer pause
2. wonky courthouse steps 2
3. tokoyo subway
4. scrapbox chevron from 2013
5. wonky wishes 2017
checkered past
ubi
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Monday, March 27, 2023
more girlie garden
I made progress on girlie garden at my Saturday open sew with my quilt guild. I needed to trim all the blocks before I could start piecing the rows.
This is a rogue project, that I added for February rainbow scrap challenge. I had an early finish to my regular rsc projects, and, thought, I would sneak another pink ufo in to the mix. March was busier, so it is the end of the month, before I could fit some time for it. But, I started thinking I would just move it forward, and I have made more progress than expected.
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Sunday, March 26, 2023
stash report March 26, 2023
I have new fun layer cakes.
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stash report March 26, 2023
fabric added: 6 yards
fabric added year to date:40 yards
fabric used: 0 yards
56 1/ 2 yards used more than bought
I sewed 2 days last week.
x marks the spot to hook this week for my village rug.
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Saturday, March 25, 2023
cutting for green projects
I still can't find my 60 or so hsts in green for fish school. All I have left is a picture of the strips I used to cut them. sad... I hope they are doing fine wherever they are.
I have not been sewing much this week, so, I feel behind for the for the rainbow scrap challenge in March.
I am off for a sew day today, maybe the mojo will be there.
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Friday, March 24, 2023
kristals is a top
kristals is a top. They are brighter than in the pictures. I took the photo at the library. It must be noted, as part of the friendly competetion between Linda and me, I was 4 days ahead of her in finishing the top. And, yep, since I am her longarmer, Guess who will win the finished quilt? But, I love her version, and mine.
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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
fun stars
It was so exciting to start making the blocks for an older Ufo called hand me down. I didn't pay any attention to matching fabrics. I wanted to see how different combinations would work. I must confess, I didn't wait until all the flying geese were done... I just couldn't.
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Monday, March 20, 2023
flying geese
Geese are flying here, as I make the units I need for an older Ufo called hand me down. This is top of my list to finish. But, making flying geese takes a lot of patience and time. I decided I wanted them accurate, so, I went with the deb tucker's instructions and template called wing clipper. They are much more accurate, but, I have more fun if I "fly" by the seat of my pants with rectangles and squares. haha
Sunday, March 19, 2023
stash report March 19/2023
I added 2 new layer cakes. I have very little editya sitar fabrics and I love all the colors in a kona pack of colors.
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fabric added: 6 yards
fabric added year to date: 34 yards
fabric used: 0 yards
62 1/ 2 yards used more than bought
I sewed 4 days last week.
I have the W in sight to finish this week for my village rug.
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Saturday, March 18, 2023
9 patches in green
I made 35 nine patches using 2 inch strips for a quilt called diffusion. I am only using 4 -5 colors to make the nine patches. This was the first time the color of the month was one of the colors for the rainbow scrap challenge.
I do have 1, and only 1, strip weave block for the month finished.
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Friday, March 17, 2023
scrappy pinwheels is a top
I am surprised that this quilt is larger than expected. I thought it would be a small lap quilt, but, it is a good size lap quilt. Scrappy pinwheels is a top. I really like the pattern and revisiting older scraps. Hopefully, it will get a turn on the long arm soon.
I started it in 2018 cutting the pieces and sewing some flippy corners. It went into the ufo closet for a vacation.
I made it a goal here in February as part of the 5 quilts project. It has been a delight to work with it.
My version of the pattern here
I cut a quilt kit here from shirt fabric. I would be glad to sell the cut kit for 30.00 plus shipping.
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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
cutting for ohio star block
Once, I started cutting shirts for scrappy pinwheels, there was a cascade of shirt related cutting. Ohio stars was an easy decision. I have the accuquilt go die. I need a 5 1/2 inch strip of shirt to cut one block. So, While I was going through the box of shirts, I cut what I could get from a shirt in that size. Once I had been through the box once, I started cutting with the die. It wasn't until then, I checked my list of ufos, and, found I had a project box already cut. hmmm And then, I found another box of 5 1/2 inch strips labeled "to be ohio stars" hmmmm.
No problem. Ohio stars are a classic and easy block that can be a study in fabric combinations. LOL And I love the look and feel of upcycled shirts in a quilt.
I cut at least 2 sets of 35 blocks. The block finishes at 12 inches. I can not make all the quilts I want to make. If any one would like to buy a "mystery" set of 35 ohio blocks in shirt fabric, let me know. Everything is there except the 4 outside corners. I think it is about 3 yards of fabric. I cut in sets of 8. I am thinking 40.00 plus shipping.
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Monday, March 13, 2023
hand me down ufo project
I have started working on a new UFO ( hand me down) for my 5 quilts project. I had 2 finishes last week, and, that means it is time to choose replacement projects.
As always, when I open a box that has been in the ufo closet, I need to assess what is there, versus, my notes. My notes said everything was cut. I don't think so. And, it took, some sleuthing to figure out that I cut the flying geese pieces to use deb tuckers ruler and wing cutter. Now, where did I put that?
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I really like working with upcycled shirts and my head is wanting to wander to other possible shirt projects.
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Sunday, March 12, 2023
stash report March 12, 2023
I have a weakness for charm squares, I know I can cut my own, but, they seem like little mysteries to me. And, with the higher prices, these days, If I can find them cheaper...... I don't always resist.
fabric added: 1 1/2 yards
fabric added year to date: 28 yards
fabric used: 14 yards finished twisted braid
68 1 2/ yards used more than bought
I sewed 2 days last week. We had a non- covid cold, and didn't get much accomplished.
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Saturday, March 11, 2023
green projects
First taste of green scraps for the rainbow scrap challenge. I made three hollow 9 blocks for my quilt project.
I dug through my 1 1/2 inch green scraps and cut sashings for my garlic knots ufo.
I made hsts for fish school in green.
Friday, March 10, 2023
twisted braid finish
I have a finish. Twisted braid is ready to gift. I drew this ufo number for my 5 quilts earlier this year, just about the time, I learned my new Grandbaby will be a boy. perfect timing
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| 64 x 64 = 14 yards |
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
pinwheels progress
I have been sewing rows for my scrappy pinwheels quilt. The center is done and waiting for borders. I think I will keep it simple.
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Monday, March 6, 2023
5 quilts march 6, 2023
last report February 20, 2023
I try to work on these 5 quilts until they are done. Their turn in the UFO closet is over, and, they need to be finished one way or another. I decided that for 2023, rather than work a little on each one at a time, I would concentrate on just one. I still use the list to plan and look ahead.
Most of these have been posted, but, I need to move on with new projects. I feel as though I have been staring at the same list for forever. I know projects take time, but I tend to veer off if it takes too long.
circa 1880- More about this here. finished
1.twisted braid - is ready for quilting
radiant star from 2012 - finished
2. scrappy pinwheels. I am making the rows
3. Kristals- I need to sew blocks
4. wool lady table runner. It looks like most of the applique is done, and, I need to make a backing
new 5. wensleydale a jen kingwell pattern. I have had the stuff for a long time. My sewing buddies have both finished their quilts.
MY next on the longarm of my own quilts in the 'to be quilted' closet.
twisted braid
1. wonderland table topper
customer pause
2. wonky courthouse steps 2
3. tokoyo subway
4. scrapbox chevron from 2013
5. wonky wishes 2017
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Sunday, March 5, 2023
stash report 3/5/2023
Stash report February 26, 2023
I found these beauties on the free table at quilt guild. The key fabric is 36 inches, so is vintage. I am planning a patriotic quilt... someday, so, I keep a look out for red, white, and blue. I am collecting floral scraps, too.
fabric added: 1 1/2 yards
fabric added year to date: 26 1/2 yards
fabric used: 3 yards sold a jelly roll
fabric used year to date: 81 yards
56 yards used more than bought
I sewed 3 days last week.
I made it to rug hooking guild and worked more on my border. It is slow going, and a big border.
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