It has been a long time since I was able to share a finish.
But, three are in the quilting process and should be true finishes in the next two weeks. It looks to be moving in that general direction, at least.
Moving Towards A Finish
Tag: scraps
Counting Down
I have two quilts in process at the moment, both requiring more than 100 blocks.
Only 15 to go for this one.
And about 30 for this one.
I am counting down and looking forward to the assembly process. I really want to see what they will look like and it has been a long time coming …
Digging out a Faire UFO
I don’t have a lot of UFOs. In fact, I have two.
This is one of them. I started it more than a year ago–designing blocks and playing with color.
Then…it went in the box. And under the table.
Why? I am not sure. I dug it out and am ready to go. I think part of the reason is that there are 8 different block styles and each has separate cutting directions. So, I am going to try working on one block type at a time, making as many as I think I will need of that one, and then moving on.
I call it Faire and Square. Hopefully it will soon be fair-ly finished.
What I’m Working On: 63 of 110
This is my current leader-ender project.
The rectangles start at 2″ x 3-1/2″. I have 63 of a planned 110 blocks complete.
And quite a few more pieces cut and ready to go.
Hopefully it will be a top before the winter holidays.
Second Chances: Sneak Peek
Remember the blocks I mentioned last week?
They are becoming what might be my FAVORITE Second Chances Quilt so far.
Finished project coming soon.
Sudden Attack Of Cute
The cleanout of last week brought so many potential projects out of hiding, but this one rose above the others.
A few small panels, 10 in all. Not necessarily my style, but, in what I can only describe as a sudden attack of cute, I HAD to make something with them.
It turns out that it will be TWO somethings. Watch here for updates, soon!
Mini Make
From time to time a mini quilt is just what a person needs in their life.
And a little hand quilting, too.
It makes a quick and satisfying finish. In this case 14″ square.
Soon to be gifted to a friend.
QUICK TUTORIAL: Trash Quilt
My first version was called the Trash Quilt, because I literally found the fabric in a trash can at church. I tried to rename it, but the first one stuck!
This is a great pattern for scraps, or you could use fat quarters. If the fat quarters are perfectly cut, you will need 16 of them. If they are a little short, add a few more to make up for it.
TRASH QUILT
60-1/2″ x 80-1/2″
MATERIALS
384 3″ x 5-1/2″ rectangles (Have fun with colors and possibilities. This is a great time to experiment)
batting
1/2 yard binding
4 yards for backing
ASSEMBLY
- Pair up those rectangles by stitching two along the long edge. Again, don’t stress too much. Have a good time. Quilting is supposed to be fun.
2. Create a total of 192 blocks. UNFINISHED size should measure 5-1/2″ x 5-1/2″.
3. Lay out the blocks 12 x 16. The layout should alternate blocks horizontally and vertically.
4. Assemble
5. Ta-dah! A Trash Quilt top.
6. Layer, quilt and bind, as desired.
TRASH QUILT Gallery
your beautiful creations here…
Another Quick Finish
My sister-in-law is a graduate of the University of Georgia. Sort of a big deal.
And she “needed” a quilt. It is the same design as the recent “trash quilt”: rectangles 3″ x 5-1/2″.
YAY for a (last minute) finish!
ps– I stitched down the binding as we traveled to visit her and I had to take the pictures in a hotel hallway.
One More Scrappy One
I think this will be it for a while.
This quilt has a number of blocks stitched by children who are just learning to sew. Some of the seam allowances and perhaps some of the color choices are not quite standard, but they are made with the skill and love the children have to offer.
And it is finished and ready for donation.
And that is a very good thing.
Wedding Dress Blue 