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Friday, December 1, 2023

lucky star top

Lucky star rainbow scrap challenge quilt is a top. I have enjoyed making this quilt this year. The colors and fabrics are different than I usually use. Sew, I enjoyed the change. I always enjoy the monthly scrap sewing by color. It makes it seem less intimidating. This quilt is going into the to be quilted closet for a well - deserved vacation.

It's time to look at my monthly PHD report. So far this year, I have completed 26 UFOs from my project closet. Can I do that again next year. I need to do it. But, I am experiencing burn out with enthusiasm. Hopefully with the new year, everything will seem like new again. I think I am on track for 2 more finishes in December - fingers crossed.

Next year, I want to clear the to be quilted closet. I may use a 2 for 1 plan. I have some fun quilts in there, that need to become useful.

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Friday, November 24, 2023

sweet pea finish

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Sweet pea quilt is finished and checked off the UFO list, thanks to the 5 quilt project. I took a class in 2017 with marianne fons using their sweet pea block. It was great class, and, I enjoyed her as a teacher. I used a fat quarter bundle that had a jelly roll, too. I had most of the blocks made, when the project went into the dark abyss of Ufo land.

I added it to my 5 quilts in October. I decided on the setting. I added sashings. And, I had a atop in November. It was a quick turnaround for this older UFo.

56 x 73 = 15 yards

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Saturday, November 18, 2023

more lucky stars

I had my lucky star blocks sorted into rows by color of the stars. The next step was to make sure the sashings were turned the right way, and, as evenly distributed as I could get them. I spent the day at an open sew making rows.

Linda friend was doing the same with her reproduction stars.

I have a few rows sewn together- getting closer.

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Friday, November 10, 2023

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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Friday, November 3, 2023

sweet top

Sweet pea is almost a top. I have the center assembled. I just need to add a simple border. It seems simple enough to finish. I think I will use the leftover jelly roll strips from the sashings for the border.

With the growing season over, we have been dehydrating as many mints as we could for herbal teas for the winter.

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

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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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

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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Saturday, October 21, 2023

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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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

sweet sashing

Last week, I decided on an on point setting for my sweet pea blocks. Then, I knew how I wanted to do the sashing. I had a chance to start arranging, and making rows. I, also, started cutting setting triangles, checking the size. I know there are calculations and tables in the quilting world, but, I find a setting triangle template my best bet for calculating what I need to cut.

Our quilting group met yesterday, I made progress on several of my 5 quilt projects. It was nice to have more than one project to do. When I would tire of one, I could move on to another to keep my interest.

This was the cutest treat. Eat if you dare - Boo

almond sugar cookies

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Monday, October 9, 2023

sweet pea setting

I finished all the sweet pea blocks. I wanted to do an on point layout, so, I laid the blocks on the floor, and, figured how I would assemble them. That way, I could count how many sashings I would need. I am ready to start cutiing for the next step. I took a picture, so, that, I would remember how to offset each row. I have trouble visualizing the angles on on point settings.

not in color order yet

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

sweet pea block

I had a finish in my 5 quilt project, so, it's time to open the magic ufo box, and, see what treasure is next to make.

I took a class in 2017 with marianne fons using their sweet pea block. It was great class, and, I enjoyed her as a teacher. I used a fat quarter bundle that had a jelly roll, too.

this was her quilt sample.

The workshop did not include a pattern, hence, the picture. I have 11 blocks made from the class, and, a note, that I need 18 blocks.

It looks like there are cut pieces, so I might have it ready to sew. The fabrics I used were a bit bright, but, I still like them.

7 more to go

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Saturday, September 30, 2023

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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Friday, June 30, 2023

baby quilt finish

I have a finish for Friday. My trip a around the world baby quilt for charity is quilted and bound. I taught a workshop for this quilt for my guild.

45 x 64 = 12 yards

I used a flannel piece for the back with free motion swirly bubbles

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