Lucky stars finish

I started my lucky stars quilt in January 0f 2023 as part of the rainbow scrap challenge at so scrappy. I made the stars each month using the color of the month. My plan was to use colors in a Kaffe jelly roll that I wanted to use from my stash.

I had my lucky star blocks sorted into rows by color of the stars in November 2023. It was ready to be quilted in December. I drew the number of this quilt to quilt in April. I had it quilted by the 30th but it needed to be bound. Now, it is finshed.

62 x 78 = 15 yards

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box kite top one monthly goal

The first 2 borders went on the quilt perfectly. The second 2 borders fought me, but, I won. The corners were most of the challenge.

 I was able to finish box kite top in the nick of time for my one monthly goal for April. It was a windy day for photos. It is one on my favorites.  I started this as part of my 5 quilts projects, to finish older UFOS. I made the blocks in 2017. It is a Bonnie Hunter pattern from her book addicted to scraps.

I need to piece a back, prepare binding, and add it to the 'to be quilted closet'

My PHD report. I have met the requirements for the year already. I am anxious to see how many i will end the year

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box kite inner border

Box kite center is together and I have added the inner border. I am piecing the border but the corners are a challenge to me. I need to double down on this if I am going to finish the top by the end of the month for April's one monthly goal. I have skipped most of my social quilting and that is where I get more done.

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box kite sections

I am slowly piecing the rows for my box kite quilt. I have to be careful to turn each block the right way and start each row the right way, haha. I love the scrappy fun. This is my one monthly goal for April to have a top. The border instructions are a little bit confusing. They are not written like Bonnie's methods.

Just a couple of seams and I will have the center done.

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box kite rows

It's a start to a top. All the blocks are in sets of 4, and I have the first two rows of box kite together. It has a wonderful secondary pattern. I am hoping to have a top finished for my one monthly goal in April. It is full of lovely scraps. I made the blocks in 2017 from a Bonnie Hunter pattern in her book addicted to scraps. Last year, as part of the rainbow scrap challenge, I started cutting and sewing the borders. This year as part of my 5 quilts project, I plan on finishing it.

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I had a wonderful 2 day retreat with my quilt guild. We met at a new venue that was roomy and comfortable. I took 5 projects with me as I could tell I was having focus issues. I worked a little on all of them and then, rinse and repeat. As you can tell I am a spreader. 

Someone brought this yummy treat.

I opened the box on this older ufo from 2017. I have 120 blocks, enough to start assembly of the top. This is a Bonnie Hunter quilt from her book addicted to scraps.   

I began making twosies.

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lucky star colors

I had the opportunity at open sew to lay out all the lucky star blocks in an attempt to distribute the colors. The only colors I was focusing on, are the the colors of the stars. I didn't have time to organize the sashing colors. But, I have all the rows together in star order. Next time, I will sit, and, turn the sashings in the right order. 

Every year, for years, our community has sponsored decorated Christmas trees. The trees are sold at auction, and, the money is donated to We care charity for Christmas charity giving. At this point, mostly businesses can afford to buy the trees and display them at their businesses. Our guild charity chairman decided to try We care this year for our guild. This year is the guild's first participation in sponsoring a tree. Here is my picture of it on display at the mall. It looks great. The chairman valued the tree at 4,000.00. There are many donations and contributions to our "tree". The trees will be auctioned on November 12th. We will see if anyone wants a quilty Christmas.

Barbie was a big theme this year, I saw 5 trees all decked out with pink and Barbie. I didn't take many pictures. I was busy looking.

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stash report October 29, 2023

I bought this cute neutral print at the thrift store. I like fabric with print and words.

 stash report October 29, 2023

fabric added: 1 yards 

fabric added year to date: 139 1/4 yards 

fabric used:  25 yards - Fair and square finished 25 yards

25 yards

fabric used year to date: 473 yards 

304.75  yards used more than bought

I sewed 7 days last week. 

I have packed up my rug and my hexie quilt, and, put them into storage until after my daughter's visit for Thanks giving. I am trying to do a big clean up of the living room. I am not sure what  stitching I can do in the meantime. I did hook the moon in the center of the rug, before I put it away.

I bought a template that I might try hand piecing the old block block. I can't think of the name. I can use it on 2 1/2 inch strips.

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lucky star blocks done

I have all the blocks sashed for my lucky star quilt. I have an open sew today, and I might be able to get the rows ready to go. Distributing the colors will be a challenge I am sure. I made the star blocks as part of the rainbow scrap challenge this year.

I know my quilting buddy is planning on arranging her top at the open sew today, too. It should be time for giggles and grins.

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more lucky star

After finishing the side sashings on my lucky star blocks, I began adding the other 2 sashings. I have 8 blocks that are completely sashed. With these crazy kaffe fabrics, I am wondering how I will distribute the colors when they are done. It should be interesting.

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stash report October 22, 2023

These 2 pieces of fabric were on the free table as part of someone's Christmas fabric destash. I just saw them as neutrals that could be in any scrappy quilt, and added them to my stash.

 stash report October 22, 2023

fabric added: 4.75 yards 

fabric added year to date: 138 1/4 yards 

fabric used:  0 yards 

fabric used year to date: 418 yards 

276.75  yards used more than bought

I sewed 4 days last week. 

I pulled my Christmas rug out, again, and, began working on the background around the reindeer. I am

adding the background  a little at a time.

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lucky sashings

Last month, I taught a guild workshop with my lucky star quilt block, My plan was to use a kaffe jelly roll that I have had for a few years. Now, that the blocks are done, I have started adding the sashing. It is easy sewing, and  each one is a new surprise. I made the blocks as part of the rainbow scrap challenge this year. I have all the short sashings completed.

Last week's mini churndash

7 +1

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stash report october 15, 2023

A friend gifted me some 1 1/2 inch squares, after I saw quilting buddy Lucy was making a postage stamp block. This jar was jam packed and nearly spilled over when I opened it. But, I just had to try Lucy's block. I was inspired.

stash report October 15, 2023

fabric added: 0 yards 

fabric added year to date: 136 1/2 yards 

fabric used:  1 +12yards -uneven nine patch is finished

66 x80

fabric used year to date: 418 yards 

281 1/2 yards used more than bought

I sewed 4 days last week. 

I pulled my Christmas rug out, again, and, began working on the background around the reindeer.

3/ 24

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stash report October 8, 2023

I brought home this little bundle from the free table last week. I loved the colors.

stash report October 8, 2023

fabric added:  6 yards 

fabric added year to date: 136 1/2 yards 

fabric used: 0 yards

fabric used year to date: 405 yards 

268 1/2 yards used more than bought

I sewed 4 days last week. 

I took a break from rug hooking and made a new hexie piece for my hexie quilt. Both projects are at the large stage and a bit cumbersome. Last week, I showed the green hexie flower, bottom left, and, this week, it has been added to the mother ship. I am trying to "even out" the bottom.

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stash report October 1, 2023

 Another quilt show, another bag of scraps rescue - fun

mostly batiks

stash report October 1, 2023

fabric added:  0 yards  I am not counting itty bitty scraps

fabric added year to date: 130 1/2 yards 

fabric used: 15 yards wensleydale finished

fabric used year to date: 405 yards 

274 1/2 yards used more than bought

I sewed 4 days last week. 

I took a break from rug hooking and made a new hexie piece for my hexie quilt. Both projects are at the large stage and a bit cumbersome.

 I lost my domain name for the blog,  and everything has to be changed on my blog. ugh   It's probably a good thing. I have had it since 2013 and every year, the price increases. I am now: 

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lucky star

 I taught a mini workshop, last Saturday, for the guild on quick and easy star tips. I have been making lucky star in the color of the month for the rainbow scrap challenge. There were 6 making the stars with me, and, I showed them how I was going to sash mine. pretty easy. I have used a layer cake of batiks for my stars, and, I am using an older kaffe jelly roll for the sashings, I had made the monthly stars with 25 blocks in mind. I prefer rectangle quilts, so, I decided to add 5 more and then I will be ready to assemble the top.

pastel batiks

linda

debbie

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stash report September 24, 2023

I am really. really trying to keep more fabric out of the house.... really 

But, I attended a quilt show last week, and there was this very big bag of scraps for only two dollars, and my hubby, said " you need this" what could I do?  It was like he had showed me the cutest little puppy or kitty, and, I just had to rescue it. I had to do it. I promise, I will feed it, and, take it out for a walk, and, be very responsible. I will

stash report September 24, 2023

fabric added:  0 yards  I am not counting itty bitty scraps

fabric added year to date: 130 1/2 yards 

fabric used: 0 yards

fabric used year to date: 390 yards 

259 1/2 yards used more than bought

I sewed 5 days last week. 

The rug pattern is called Christmas in new England by Old tattered flag. It is meant to be a tree skirt, but I am changing it to just a circular rug. SO, on dasher and dancer.

I have many shades of dark blue to use for the background.

It was fun to see an overall view while I had it off the frame.

8 tiny reindeer

 I lost my domain name for the blog,  and everything has to be changed on my blog. ugh   It's probably a good thing. I have had it since 2013 and every year, the price increases. I am now: makingalather.blogspot.com

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