It has been too long since I could reward my self moving the shirt snail's trail along. I added another round. I have been busy with ufos and rainbow scrap challenges sewing.
Showing posts with label quilt wips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label quilt wips. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Saturday, December 2, 2023
rsc summary
summary of 2023 projects
fish school/ kismet is all ready to assemble and packed away for a vacation in the ufo closet
I made the necessary string blocks after the blocks were done according to the rsc colors.
I finished the center of the top for hollow nine. I have cut the wide borders in white and made green vines to add a floral applique .
somewhere in the middle of the year I forgot my strip weave project. I made 12 blocks and I wanted 20. oops.
I was making nine patches for a quilt called diffussion from quilted twins but I wasn't sure how I wanted to make them into a quilt. I was making them in fall colors.
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| diffusion - quilted twins |
I made stars in in the color of the month in with bright batiks and now the top is ready to finish
I cut for the 2023 stashbuster each month - I don't see any mention of that in my posts. I think I made one block.
I made sashing and border strips by color for garlic knots and I made QSTs for box kite
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| qsts for box kite |
Next year. Hard to believe it is time to think about 2024.
1. Across the wide missourri. -I plan to include an older UFO that needs applique. I am intimidated with applique, so, I think making something, maybe only one thing, per month might help me overcome my fears.
2. sugar grove - a quiltville pattern made with a gazillion HSTs. I thought I would include cutting and sewing HSTS by color.
3 2024 stashbuster - there will be a new one I can cut according to colors.
4 lemoyne star - I have the die and thought I would cut for each color. I might want to make a reverse one along with the one in color.
I have a green drawer that won't close, and my 2 1/2 inch strips are a mess. I would like to make a few donation quilts.
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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
9 patch on point
I have had this quilt idea on my design board for ages. Most of my latest 1 1/2 inch projects have all the 1 1/2 inch squares they are going to need. But, I am still left with a sizable mound of squares. I started working on this 9 patch on point block. It is scrappy fun. I also get to use my 4 1/2 inch scraps for the outside triangles.
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| I am sure when I clean a bit, I will find many more squares |
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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.
1. rhododendren mystery - Bonnie hunter -
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.
customer quilt time pause finished
customer quilt time pause finished
1. sea swept
customer quilt time pause
2. wonky courthouse steps 2
customer quilt time pause
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, 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.
customer quilt time pause
customer quilt time pause
1. sea swept
customer quilt time pause
2. wonky courthouse steps 2
customer quilt time pause
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
customer quilt time pause
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.
customer quilt time pause
2. scrappy twirl
3. ugly I spy
4. frolic mystery
5 sea swept
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
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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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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
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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.
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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.
customer quilt time pause
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.
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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.
customer quilt time pause
3. blue ridge beauty -
4. scrappy twirl
5. ugly I spy
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Monday, September 5, 2022
5 quilts: September 4, 2022
5 quilts last report August 22, 2022
1. Rainbow scrap challenge- light blue
I needed one more candy block to have all the blocks done for this years project. All the colors are done. I decided on a chocolate candy. I am just going to sew them in rows for a fun charity quilt.
2. rhododendren mystery - hunter - I am working on a row with a set of 4
3. Boho heart -I have the next line of 3 blocks made for section 2
4. maple leaves - this one is ready for the "to be quilted" closet.
It is time for a new project to take it's place. When the new quiltville leader/ ender challenge was announced, I decided to work on my previous starts of leader/ender challenges instead ( so far). I could go back to the very first one and find it as an UFO. Bonnie did cheddar bow ties, I started dotty bow ties. I didn't need many to make my goal, so, the blocks are all ready. I just need to decide on a layout and start assembly.
5. fair and square - the top is finished. I just need a back and binding before sending it to the pile of unquilted tops.
New 5. I have decided on a UFO that was part of a swap with quilty friends. circa 1880 I have a few rows already done and I realize that I don't have enough of the original backing that I bought for the quilt, so, I had to work that out in my head. I think I can begin again. 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
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.
customer quilt time pause
3. blue ridge beauty -
4. scrappy twirl
5. ugly I spy
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Monday, August 22, 2022
5 quilts August 22, 2022
1. Rainbow scrap challenge - orange- playing catch up on my star and crown blocks in purple. I don't think I will be making any of these blocks for the orange month, although, I haven't looked in my stash. There may be a cheddar or a smokey orange. We will see.
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2. rhododendren mystery - hunter - I have found the blocks. But that is another story here. I soaked and washed the stained blocks, and, I have started with the short rows. I am having a hard time with the directional blocks.
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| it's a beginning |
3. Boho heart -Nothing new here. I am at a part that intimidates me. I can't just pick up something and quickly sew it together, so I procrastinate.
4. maple leaves - I found a fabric I liked for another border, but, there wasn't enough for a big border. I found a back, and, I am looking for the binding fabric.
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| yellow is always a good choice |
5. fair and square -The top is pieced and ready for borders. The borders are made with 2 inch squares. I have 2 borders almost pieced. I will add to them after I add the inner border.
MY next on the longarm of my own quilts in the 'to be quilted' closet.
1. EPP green - need back and binding - ironed - frame - changed my mind
customer quilt time pause
2. lotus flower? I don't remember this -my notes say it is in the upstairs
customer quilt time pause
3. blue ridge beauty - This month's one monthly goal so I better get to this one this month.
4. scrappy twirl
5. ugly I spy
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Friday, August 5, 2022
5 quilts August 5, 2022
last July 8, 2022
1. Rainbow scrap challenge - orange- I made a few bow ties, even orange. With the announcement of the new leader/ender challenge from Quiltville, I decided to look back at the ones I have started and not finished, rather than start the new one. This was the earliest one I have not finished, and, I sorted it out and decided to work on this for a bit. If my calculations are correct, I only need 30 + more little blocks to start a top.
2. rhododendren mystery - hunter - I have found the blocks. But that is another story
3. Boho heart -Nothing new here. I am at a part that intimidates me. I can't just pick up something and quickly sew it together, so I procrastinate.
4. maple leaves - I need a back and binding. I still wish I could find something I like for borders and that is why I haven't moved along on this.
5. fair and square -The top is pieced and ready for borders. The borders are made with 2 inch squares. I have 2 borders almost pieced. I will add to them after I add the inner border.
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| so close |
MY next on the longarm of my own quilts in the 'to be quilted' closet.
1. EPP green - need back and binding - ironed -
customer quilt time pause
2. lotus flower? my notes say it is in the upstairs
customer quilt time pause
3. blue ridge beauty - This month's one monthly goal so I better get to this one this month.
4. scrappy twirl
5. ugly I spy
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