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Friday, December 23, 2022

boho heart finish and one monthly goal

My boho heart quilt is finished in time for my one monthly goal for December 2022. I really like it, and I am glad to mark this off the list. Hidden in this quilt are a few vintage blocks, my orphan blocks that remind me of quilts past, and scraps from other quilters I admire.

72 x 74

12 yards of fabric

I used the top fabric in my backing pile. since it was colorful, and, I used the same fabrics as the background to bind it. I free formed swirls on the long arm for quilting. And thanks to the pictures, I will know it was finished during Christmas time.

We are having the nasty weather that most of the US is experiencing. It is - 10 degrees with heavy winds. Some of the ground looks almost empty of snow while we have big snow drifts. I am glad the weather channel says it will leave tomorrow. It does mean postponing our trip to our son's for Christmas eve. I hope everyone has a merry Christmas

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Friday, December 16, 2022

boho top

I have made great progress on boho heart. Another day at the library, and, I was able to assemble the right section of the heart. I have had the left section together for some time.

I was inspired to bring the left section with me, even if, I wasn't sure how much I could get done at open sew.

Now my heart is complete, warts and all. What a relief to get to this point. There were 5 of us working on this at the same time. I am the last one to get it to this point. I really didn't plan on doing this with the group. I have so many quilts I want to finish, I didn't want to add this one, and stay current with the rest of the quilters. Plus, I have done a couple of jen kingwell patterns and the instructions are a challenge. They are real headscratchers. I chose to do color sections. Sue made hers with reds and purples for valentines day. Yep, the last one 2022. Linda made hers with wild scraps. Judy made hers with bright blocks and a black background, and Katie is making hers with orphan blocks. They are all very different and very striking.

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1. rhododendren mystery - Bonnie hunter -

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Monday, December 12, 2022

5 quilts December 12, 2022

last report 5 quilts November 16 , 2022

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.

finished 12/22

2. Boho heart - it is quilted waiting on binding

3. dotty bow ties- all the blocks are done and first sashing on them

4. circa 1880- More about this here. no progress

5 - frolic mystery - back and binding - re-ironed - frame finished 11/22

Making a 5 quilts report has been good for staying on track and finishing, but, I am bored with how long it takes to finish, and, I can't find stuff and keep it straight anymore. I have a few concerns.

maybe one at a time would be better? but would I get any others done?

I decided to keep the list, but, work on one at a time.

Rhododendron was my first experiment. I finished it in 8 days including quilting. That was great and helped with motivation. And as long as I had a list item per day. I wasn't bored.

take Rhododendron 16 steps -I finished Rhododendron in 8 days which is impressive for me sticking to the plan

day 1: friday

cut inner border done

sew inner border done

day 2: saturday

make odd border pieces done

piece border done

day 3:sunday

attach border done

iron done

back done

prepare binding done

day 4: monday

on frame done

baste done

day 5, 6: wednesday

quilt done

day 7:thursday

trim done

attach binding done

day 8: friday

sew binding done

photo done

blog done

Second quilt experiment has been Boho heart. I had it quilted and ready to bind in 14 days - very pleased.

1. boho heart - needs binding

2. dotty bow ties - time to assemble

3. circa 1880- More about this here.

4. sea swept - needs quilting and binding

5. twisted braid - unknown what it needs yet.

MY next on the longarm of my own quilts in the 'to be quilted' closet.

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1. sea swept

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2. wonky courthouse steps 2

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3. wonderland table topper

4.wonky courthouse steps

5. tokoyo subway

new 5. scrapbox chevron from 2013

I opened another old 16 quart box of scraps, that I am working on eliminating - such fun. But, I can't let that distract me from what I want to get done with Boho, etc... too much

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Boho heart progress

I began assembling group 4 of boho heart blocks and was able to make the section. I had the room to lay it out at the library during an open sew.

I am getting close. I need to start sewing groups together. I don't think I have room here, and, may have to wait for a trip to the library again. I blogged about the start here.

I saw this ghostie online and liked him. I haven't "crafted" in a while, but, bought the pattern. It was fun. The hardest part was finding all the tools and paints from long ago, tucked here and there. I had everything I needed. Even the paint was old, but useable. He wasn't done in time for Halloween this year, but, he doesn't look too bad, next to a Christmas tree haha.

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Monday, December 5, 2022

boho blocks again

I did more work on boho heart, making blocks for group 4. Another open sew, and, I was able to make sure all the blocks are ready for assembly.

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Friday, December 2, 2022

one monthly goal - boho heart

Group 3 is finished of the boho heart quilt. It doesn't look much different than the last post. I did get the whole group together in one section. I am ready for group 4. I want to make finishing boho heart my December one monthly goal. I think it is doable. I have had a cortizone shot in my thumb, and, was fitted for a splint. It is awkward but feels much better. I feel like sewing again, with some adaptions.

I have had a fun start to the Christmas season. Sometimes, I can't get motivated, but, this year, I am decorating a little more, and, it has been fun. I decided I wanted to do 2 themed trees. One is my reason for the season tree, with pictures of Jesus and his many names. And, another tree I am decorating with santas. I have been searching the thrift stores and adding ornaments as I find them. I think, I will add angels to the Jesus tree. It's a fun adventure. My love of collecting has not dimmed with age. Now, if I could just do the collecting, and, then, let go of it once the fun is over, I would be happy.

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

boho blocks

My quilt guild had an open sew at the library Saturday. I took all my boho heart stuff, hoping to sort, and, organize, yet, again. I want to get this done. I feel like I am close, and, it is a real possibility. If, I stick to it, I can see it done in the next 2 weeks. I made these blocks and joined as much as possible together. These are from group 3.

group 4

I am looking at the 4th and last group of blocks to sew next.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

5 quilts 11/16

last report 5 quilts October 31 , 2022

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.

1. rhododendren mystery - Bonnie hunter - the top center is together. And I did get brave enough to trim.

2. Boho heart - I have finished a small section of group 3

3. I am working on the sashings of dotty bow ties. The bow tie blocks are made. I am slowly adding a sashing to the center of each block, 10 at a time. All of the blocks are made, but, I am short a few. Do I make more or make the quilt smaller .....hmm

4. circa 1880- More about this here. All the rows are sewn together that I have made.

5. scrappy twirl - finished - hooray

new number 5 - frolic mystery - back and binding - re-ironed - frame

MY next on the longarm of my own quilts in the 'to be quilted' closet.

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1. sea swept

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2. wonky courthouse steps 2

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3. wonderland table topper

4.wonky courthouse steps

5. tokoyo subway

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Monday, October 31, 2022

5 quilts October 31, 2022

And just like that- October is over. My goodness, it was fast. I have had a swollen sore thumb and have not felt like sewing for a week. It will be 3 weeks before the hand doctor can see me. That gives me a time line. One or two days before the appointment, it will be miraculously cured. haha

last report 5 quilts October 17 , 2022

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.

1. rhododendren mystery - Bonnie hunter - The center is together and the 2 side pieces are together. It is just a matter of sewing the pieces. no change

2. Boho heart - I am working on section 3

3. dotty bow ties- The bow tie blocks are made. I am slowly adding a sashing to the center of each block, 10 at a time I have 40 finished. I ran out of sashing pieces and need to cut more before I can continue. These are so fun.

4. circa 1880- More about this here. I have 8 rows sewn together, which is halfway. I think all the rows have been made. I have 2 more sets of three ready to add to the mother ship.

5. blue ridge beauty - back and binding - ironed - on the frame - quilted - bound- finished

new #5. scrappy twirl -back and binding - I need to re iron the top and add it to the longarm frame. - quilted -trimmed

MY next on the longarm of my own quilts in the 'to be quilted' closet.

1. lotus flower? I don't remember this -I have decided not to quilt this one. I added it to my etsy store

1. ugly I spy - I don't want to finish this one. I am donating this one or using it as a back - I will put it in the backing pile and see if I use it.

2. frolic mystery -back and binding - ironed

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3. sea swept

4. wonky courthouse steps 2

5. wonderland table topper

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Monday, October 17, 2022

5 quilts October 17, 2022

Someone suggested that I move, a quilt to be quilted, into the 5 quilts, and, I thought it was a brilliant idea, so, I will drop the rainbow scrap challenge as part of 5 quilts.

last report 5 quilts October 5 , 2022

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.

1. rhododendren mystery - Bonnie hunter - The center is together and the 2 side pieces are together. It is just a matter of sewing the pieces.

2. Boho heart - The first part of section 3 is ready to go.

3. I started the assembly of dotty bow ties. The bow tie blocks are made. I am slowly adding a sashing to the center of each block, 10 at a time

4. circa 1880- More about this here. I have 8 rows sewn together, which is halfway. I think all the rows have been made. It is time to sew them together and see if I have made enough.

5. blue ridge beauty - back and binding - ironed - on the frame

I have been quilting this very large quilt with swirls. I have made some progress and hope to have it quilted this week.

MY next on the longarm of my own quilts in the 'to be quilted' closet.

1. lotus flower? I don't remember this -my notes say it is in the upstairs closet - I have decided not to quilt this one. I may just ask at guild if anyone would like this.

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2. scrappy twirl

3. ugly I spy

4. frolic mystery

5 sea swept

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

5 quilts October 5, 2022

last report 5 quilts September 23, 2022

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.

1. Rainbow scrap challenge- lime or light green - I haven't started yet.

2. rhododendren mystery - hunter - I sewed the longest row and added it to the next row. I have the other side ready too.

3. Boho heart - ready to start section 3. I have the first row of blocks sorted.

4. I started dotty bow ties last month. The bow tie blocks are all ready. I am slowly adding a sashing to the center of each block, 10 at a time

5. circa 1880- The last time I worked on this was in 2020. I have 8 rows sewn together, which is halfway.

MY next on the longarm of my own quilts in the 'to be quilted' closet. Right now I have 48( Oh my) tops ready to quilt of my own.

1. EPP green - need back and binding - ironed - frame - quilted - needs binding - found the binding - finished

2. lotus flower? I don't remember this -my notes say it is in the upstairs closet - I have decided not to quilt this one. I may just ask at guild if anyone would like this.

3. blue ridge beauty - back and binding - ironed - frame

customer quilt time pause

4. scrappy twirl

5. ugly I spy

new5. frolic mystery

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Monday, September 26, 2022

boho monday

I have had a roadblock working on this quilt. I stop and start alot. Last week, I was half way through this section 2, and, I was able to finish it in one evening. It was a great feeling. I am half way through the quilt. I have many of the blocks already done. I just have to sew the pesky vertical sections. I am doing a rainbow colored heart. There are two of us completely done, and, two of us still working on it. And I think the other friend is waiting for me to get closer, to finish hers. She is so sweet, and, doesn't want me to feel like the last man done. This is also one of my 5 quilts.

The nasturtiums are still blooming and making new seeds for next year.

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Friday, September 23, 2022

5 quilts September 23, 2022

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.

5 quilts last report September 14, 2022

1. Rainbow scrap challenge- light blue - I have all the light blue finished for the month

2. rhododendren mystery - hunter - This is the bottom corner and I have the top corner done as well. I have 1 row of 4 ready to add to the quilt

3. Boho heart -Three more blocks made for section 2

4. I started dotty bow ties. The bow tie blocks are all ready. I am slowly adding a sashing to each block, 10 at a time

5. circa 1880- The last time I worked on this was in 2020. I have 8 rows sewn together, which is halfway.

MY next on the longarm of my own quilts in the 'to be quilted' closet.

1. EPP green - need back and binding - ironed - frame - quilted - needs binding - found the binding

customer quilt time pause - linda

2. lotus flower? I don't remember this -my notes say it is in the upstairs closet - I have decided not to quilt this one. I may just ask at guild if anyone would like this.

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3. blue ridge beauty -

4. scrappy twirl

5. ugly I spy

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

5 quilts 9/14

5 quilts last report August 22, 2022

1. Rainbow scrap challenge- light blue - I have been adding a few zipper blocks as I go along with the rainbow scrap challenge at so scrappy.

2. rhododendren mystery - hunter - I finished a row with a set of 4 - 3 rows to go

3. Boho heart -Two more blocks made for section 2

4. I started dotty bow ties. The blocks are all ready. I cut what I need for the idea of sashing I am planning. I may need to cut more if my math is wrong.

5. circa 1880- I needed more triangles for the blocks and decided to add kona snow for the alternate color. I had a 6 yard piece and surely that will be enough to finish this top. The last time I worked on this was in 2020.

MY next on the longarm of my own quilts in the 'to be quilted' closet.

1. EPP green - need back and binding - ironed - frame - quilted - needs binding - found the binding

customer quilt time pause - linda

2. lotus flower? I don't remember this -my notes say it is in the upstairs closet - I have decided not to quilt this one. I may just ask at guild if anyone would like this.

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3. blue ridge beauty -

4. scrappy twirl

5. ugly I spy

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