dresden top

Our guild had an open sew, last week end, and, I was able to make the piano key borders and finish the dresden blocks  top. I have wanted to make this classic quilt block since I started quilting in the late 70s. I was enamored with the fabrics in the 80s. I gathered what I thought would be enough of the pink as I could, after my daughter was born. The first blocks were made with a piece of cardboard and cut out with scissors. We have it so much easier, now. My daughter was my third child with two rowdy brothers. I was definitely out numbered and I didn't get very far. But, it was meant to be a baby quilt for her. If someone had not invented the dresden template, I would have probably thrown it away by now. Even with a template, I was pretty busy, still, it was in the back of my mind. It is a blessing to think of my wonderful daughter, as I am making it.

I didn't have much room on the floor to truly get it stretched out flat. All the quilters at the  open sew, could point to some of the fabrics and reminisced about their projects from that time. 

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dresden top

 Once all the medallions for my dresden blocks were hand sewn, I could begin to make rows. I did decide to make sashings. I did use my time at our guild's open sew to get this far. I think I want to make a piano key border. This was my daughter's baby quilt from 1986. After 2 sons, I wanted all the pink I could get. But, she definitely didn't like pink. sigh  I revived my interest last year during the rainbow scrap challenge.

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new finish

This older ufo from 2014 is finished. I have avoided typing the name, because, when I do I get all kinds of hits from robots LOL So, I left the picture of the pattern, and you will see why. I hope this works better. This a 5 quilt project finish.

72 x 72  I believe I cut the pieces in 2014 and sewed quadrant blocks in 2021. It looks like All the blocks are ready for assembly. 

66 x 80 = 15 yards

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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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tops finished

I have finished 2 ufos to the top stage before the end of the month. They are pressed, backs are pieced, binding is prepared, and they are on their way to the 'to be quilted' closet.

Neutral territory is an older ufo from 2013. It was in the ufo closet waiting for a decision about borders. It was an easy decision, especially at the end of the month, to not do borders. It will be great as is. It just needs quilting which I hope I will get to in August.

I have worked on lozenges for a bit and it is pieced and ready to quilt. I will add this to the quilting closet, too.

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cathedral top finish

My current 5 quilt project has been  cathedral stars  an older ufo from 2016, a Bonnie hunter pattern. I just finished all the piecing and the borders. I like it much better than I thought I would. I have decided to add it to the to be quilted closet to wait for it's turn on the longarm. Right now, I am still quilting this month's quilting goals. I am enjoying the break from big quilts. My new piecing project is garlic knots.

We had a beautiful rainy day with just the right amount of sunshine to see a double rainbow.

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strip weave top finish

 The top for my strip weave quilt is ready for quilting. I have added it to the cue for the long arm. This was part of my rainbow scrap challenge  projects for last year. I made the blocks from scraps using the color of the month and 2 1/2 inch strips. I didn't have a pattern just a picture on my bulletin board. I had to redo some of them as I had edge strips going the wrong way.

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antique tile finish

I added the antique tile quilt to the to be quilted closet in February thinking it would be a long time before I saw it again. My random number pick for March was this quilt. I was surprised. But, very glad that it is a finish. I used Suzies scraps tutorial on tile blocks made easy. using charm squares. We still don't have green grass, but, we do have Spring flowers. We had warmer weather and then, night freezes. I think everything is surviving.

49 x 49 = 7 yards

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falling charms goal

I have had this quilt top ready for quilting since 2021. I drew a random number and this is my second quilting goal for February. I bought this as a kit from Missourri Star, and it used African fabrics from the ubushobozi project. I love the rich colors. I need a back and binding. And it is time to quilt it. The pattern is falling charms.

more about starting this quilt

Ubushobozi Project is a non-profit, vocational skills training organization founded by Jeanne Siporin, Alan Siporin and Laura Boyea in September 2008 in Musanze, Rwanda, Africa. Through education and skills training (sewing, weaving, crocheting and more) Ubushobozi seeks to end the cycle of poverty our girls have experienced throughout their young lives. 

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gnome top

I purchased a mystery layer cake during Christmas sales. I was decidedly disappointed. But, it was great chance to try a layer cake nd pattern.

This little top is finished and ready to be quilted. It is my first layer cake pattern. I can see why they are popular - very quick and easy.

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tile block top

I had found a tutorial for the antique tile block using charm squares at Suzies Scraps. It uses charm squares sewn together, and, then, cut to make an old classic block. And, I had some bright charm squares I wanted to move out of my stash. I added the unfinished blocks to my 5 quilt project in December. I added the piano key border this month and, now, it is ready for quilting. It will wait it's turn on the longarm.

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fractured top finish

I added more rows and now fractured squares is sewn together. I made it smaller than the free pattern. I like it, and, it was a good stash buster. I don't think I want to finish it right now. I have several higher priority quilts I am working to finish. I have more blocks that would easily make a cute baby quilt. But, that is for another day.

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checkered past finish

checkered past is finished. It is made using recycled shirt fabric from thrift store shirts.  checkered past is a free pattern from quilted twins. There are only 16 blocks which doesn't sound like very many, but there 48 squares around each center. that's 960 squares. The block is 16 1/2.

64 x 88 =18 yards

I used leftover pieces for the border

I used navy binding and free form swirls quilting

This will be a donation to our local veterans home                                                                                 

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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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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

64 x 64 = 14 yards

I used a lovely, sheet for the back and free motion bubbles for the quilting.

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twisted braid top

I auditioned neutral, red, and light blue for the sashing. But, I decided to use dark blue. The top is ready for quilting as soon as there is time on the longarm.

I found this pattern in this book. I have had it for awhile. I cut and put the pattern together as a kit in 2018. I drew it as a random number for part of my 5 quilts early this year. I took it as a portable project to  piece and when all the other quilts on the list were waiting to be quilted, I finished it here at home.

I really like the purse quilt on the cover, and, if, I ever get to a new project, that might be it.

now, it waits to be quilted.

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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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bunnies is a top

I have finished my bunny quilt to the top stage. I think It is very cute and, coincidently, I am going to be a Grandmother again. I might be ahead on this one. Now, this quilt will be sent to the "to be quilted" closet, and, wait it's turn for the longarm.

hoping for a safe halloween for all the kiddos

We did just a little bit of fun decorating this year.

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fair and square top

Fair and square is a top. The borders have been added and it looks really nice. Everything fit nicely. I need a big back and some binding before it is ready to be quilted and added to the list. I have not been quilting in a bit, so, my pile of tops is growing again.

I had some baby starts that I added as an afterthought to my raised bed this summer. They have tried very hard, but, haven't thrived. I hope they make it to next year. Truthfully I didn't think they would even make it this far. The front plant is wooly lambs ear, and, the back plant is calendula.

keep growing babies

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maple leaves

I am ready for the last row for this quilt. I have a hodge podge of blocks that I want to sew, making sure the mix is what I want. This is one of my 5 quilts projects, but, I am tired of seeing it on the list.

I had hoped to make 10 rows, but the last row would all be aqua. sigh...

I made it to this point this week

I canned saurkraut the old fashioned way this week.  I found the idea on whipperwill holler youtube. They won't be ready for 4 - 6 weeks. We will see if this works. I ferment saurkraut 3 -4 times a year. But it is not shelf stable. Hopefully, I will know by the time my cabbage in the garden is ready.

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