March Progress - March 20, 2023

 

1. UFO/OMG

PLQS BOM - quilt and bind - Not started yet.

2. Daisy Days #4 and #5

#4 was finished during the first week :) 

#5 is in progress, almost done.

 3. Hedge Hugs #3

- draw off the applique pieces and cut them out DONE

I also managed to get the top put together.

 

Hedge Hugs #2

- sandwich and quilt, bind

 

4. Baby Quilt - SAHRR

I found a panel in one of my boxes and will be making it into a baby quilt.

 

5. Misc. Easter projects. Yes

 

 

I am thrilled with how this turned out.

The tray was a gift from a neighbor our first Christmas in our new home. It has a berry stain, so I repainted and added some decals to it. It was the perfect size for this project. I can use it for the next season when these cuties get put away until next year. 

 

 

Fluffy butts :)

 

 

Chocolate bunny trio.

 

 

Embroidered eggs

6. Sister time YES !!

 

We spent Saturday working on finishing our Spring Bowl Fillers. 

It's been a fairly productive week. Unfortunately, the month is just flying by and my biggest project has still not been touched :(

Here's hoping this coming week is even more productive.

Enjoy the first week of spring!!

March 2023 - Goals Progress

1. UFO/OMG

PLQS BOM - quilt and bind - Not started yet.

2. Daisy Days #4 and #5

#4 was finished during the first week :) 

#5 is in progress.

 3. Hedge Hugs #3

- draw off the applique pieces and cut them out DONE

Hedge Hugs #2

- sandwich and quilt, bind

 

4. Baby Quilt - SAHRR

I found a panel in one of my boxes and will be making it into a baby quilt.

 

5. Misc. Easter projects. on going, nothing new done yet.

I've collected some patterns and small projects in the last year and I want to get those done.

 

6. Sister time YES !!

- My sister's birthday is next weekend, hoping we get to do something fun to celebrate.

 

Sue Spargo Shop

 

 

Anna Louisa shop display

Anna Louisa wool room.

We took time to visit our two favorite shops. A quick lunch and the afternoon spent stitching on a new spring bowl filler.

 

- continue working on bowl fillers. YES

Decorated fabric eggs.

Most recent bowl filler was this little bird.

 

 

Scrap Happy - March 2023

Scrap Happy is a group I joined to help encourage the use of scraps from our stash and to encourage each other to use what we have. I find that relatively easy to do as I'm trying not to add any unnecessary purchases to my stash. As I sit and write this, I'm looking at my stash and seeing lots of older, tired fabrics that just need to be used up or destashed. Most of the pieces are less than a yard.

 

So what scrappy goodness did I manage in the last month?

 Let's see . . . 

 

Spring Bowl Fillers.

How adorable are these?

These projects are being done with my sister. We are both enjoying the creative process of deciding how to decorate each of these.

Bits and pieces of cottons and wools, embroidery and beads, ribbons and lace.

Tiny Houses Quilt

Each block is a different month. The scrapiness comes from the sashing around each block, each one coordinating with the these for that month.

 

SAHRR - Stay at Home Round Robin

What a great use of scraps. The center block was gifted from Moira. That block then determined how I would complete each "round". I made it baby quilt size.

Hedge Hugs #2 Baby Quilt

Another great use of scraps. I decided this year to make each block the focal point of the baby quilt. Much easier than quilting a large quilt at the end of the year. With twelve blocks, I will potentially have twelve donation quilts at year's end.

I decided on a simple, favorite block, the nine patch. I have a pretty good collection of juvenile prints and decided on a variety since there isn't enough of any given fabrics for a whole quilt.

Dinklemaus pin cushions.

These were supposed to be heating pads, but not what I wanted. So I cut the pattern down and made pin cushions. They are still a little bigger than I wanted, but cute none the less. These will go in the gift bin for future use.

 Thank you Kate for hostessing.

You can find a list of the other participants at the link.

 

Goals for March, 2023

 These are the goals for the month. I'm starting a bit late because February rolled over into the first week of March.

1. UFO/OMG

PLQS BOM - quilt and bind

2. Daisy Days #4 and #5

#4 was finished during the past week :)

 3. Hedge Hugs #3

- draw off the applique pieces and cut them out

Hedge Hugs #2

- sandwich and quilt, bind

 

4. Baby Quilt - SAHRR

I found a panel in one of my boxes and will be making it into a baby quilt.

 

5. Misc. Easter projects.

I've collected some patterns and small projects in the last year and I want to get those done.

 

6. Sister time

- My sister's birthday is next weekend, hoping we get to do something fun to celebrate.

- continue working on bowl fillers.

 

Smaller list this month. This should make goals more doable. I'm starting to plan too many things and getting frustrated because I don't have as much time as I think I do to get things done. Not to mention, my space is getting more than a little messy !!

 

Have a good, productive week.

Goals Accomplished for February 26-March 4, 2023

 These were the things I hadn't yet accomplished for the month. Unfortunately, the week ran over. So I guess I won't be making any new goals for the week of the 5th through the 11th. This will somewhat impact my monthly goals, but we'll just take it one at a time and go from there.

1. SAHRR - binding DONE

The log cabin was gifted to me by Moira and the beginning of this round robin. I had never done one before. Since Moira started with black, white and grey, I continued with black and white. Mine is decidedly different from the suggestions in the sew along, but I'm happy with the end result. Moira sent more blocks, and I'll finish those in the same manner as this one as soon as I can.

2. CQ - finish last three panes DONE

Not that a crazy quilt is ever really done, so I've been told.
 

3. One Garment - cut out and sew DONE

This is one of the quickest patterns I've every worked with, unfortunately, it doesn't fit. So it will be donated. It's a shame because it's really what I wanted as far as style is concerned.

4. Hedge Hugs Block 2 - baby quilt DONE

 Well, the top is anyway :) And I love it !!

5. One gift - make one for each scrappy basket DONE

 These sewed up much larger than I wanted. They are actually meant to be warmers for soothing aching muscles. I cut them down so I could make pin cushions. They will go in the gift bin. I'm pleased with the end results.

6. Sister Time - next bowl fillers

 The pattern has been purchased and printed. We haven't begun yet.

Update: we have begun.

 

From left to right: colorful eggs. They are ready for stuffing. There are a couple more that will be embroidered before stuffing.

First bunny, some small embroidery before stitching front and back together and stuffing. 

"Carrots", they are ready for stuffing and the fronds on top.

Extras:

Crabapple Hill Annual Stitch Along DONE

 

The stitching on this sweet little project is finished. I will take some time to think about how I want to finish it for displaying. I have loved working on this one.

 

I will post next month's goals in a separate  post. Have a good week.

Goals for February 26 - March 4, 2023

 This week my goals are finishing all of the February Goals that I haven't yet.

1. SAHRR - binding

2. CQ - finish last three panes

3. One Garment - cut out and sew

4. Hedge Hugs - baby quilt

5. One gift - make one for each scrappy basket

6. Sister Time - next bowl fillers

I've been busy with my projects this month, but not all of them. There is more wood to move and stack. Spring is coming quickly. We've had some really nice days. Spring bulbs are breaking ground and crocuses are blooming.

 

 

 

Those grow wild all over our property. This is our second spring and I still love the surprise of them.

 

I'm off to work on the next project. Have a good week.

Goals for February 19-24, 2023

 

Goals for February 19-24, 2023

1. UFO/OMG - Tiny Houses Quilt

DONE!!

 

 

 

The whole quilt

 

 

 

The center

 

 

My label - I took the design from one of Elefantz's patterns.

 The back. I used a wave stitch and did lines.

 

 

 

The tiny ants from the June block.

 

 

December block (sorry it's sideways).

 

 

May block.

 June Block.

 

I began stitching the blocks in 2015. It sat for a while before I sandwiched it. I used poly batting, because at the time it's what I had on hand and it needed to be used up. I had it on a hand quilt rack to be hand quilted, but just never got into it. Honey Do even bought me a tv to keep me company while I worked on it. Just never did. I packed it up when we moved. Last month, I asked my sister to choose a box from among the UFOs, and this is the one she chose. So glad she did, because now it's no longer a UFO :) 

 

2. SAHRR - rounds 3 and 4

I horribly behind. I will be working on this today. 

 

3. Daisy Days - finish block 2 DONE !!

- begin block 3 DONE !!

None of the flower centers are done because I'm debating about putting little yellow  buttons. If I decide to go that way, they will be put on last. If I don't, then I'll be stitching centers at the end.
 

4. CQ - stitch one pane per day - Progress made

Progress is slow, but with only five more panes, I should be able to finish the block this month.
 

5. One Garment - cut out pattern

Nothing. Fabric and pattern chosen, but not sewn yet. I still have a few more days before month's end.

 

6. Baby Quilt - Hedge Hugs Block 2

 

Progress - all the pieces are cut out and ready to go.

7. Sister Time - Woolie Gnomes #4

DONE!!

This little guy is just adorable. We had snowflakes left over from the mittens wall hanging we did last month. I thought they would make the perfect addition.

 

And a second project finished with Sister!!

 

 Isn't she adorable?! And she went together very quickly. I took an afternoon to choose the fabrics. We spent last Friday afternoon, after our field trip, to cut out and stitch. I spent the evening stuffing and finishing.
 

- field trip :)

DONE!! 

It's a non-descript store front, but once you get inside it explodes with color!!

 

 

This is what you walk into . . . bright, clean, colorful, eclectic!!

 

Pretty cottons. I managed to find one for my Shoebox partner :) Also, lots of hand dyed wools. I love having more than one source.

 

Threads, all kinds, including silk embroidery and Shashiko.

 

 

 

And gift items.

 

My sister and I had a good time. It's very relaxing and everyone is very friendly and helpful. I didn't get a picture, but there is also a very nice sized classroom with lots of quilts on display. The proprietress, Sue Spargo, travels a lot and is very well respected. Her classes sell out very quickly. Maybe, someday . . .

 

Okay, that's my week. I was a little more diligent this week with doing the ten minutes a day home organizing that is being hostessed by Joy . You are linked. She has a new stitch along just beginning you should check. I also spent about an hour a day stacking wood so that it can dry and season for future use.

 

 This is the unprocessed wood we purchased recently. We are widdliing away at it. Then Honey Do goes up on the "hill" and spits wood. Enough that I do a couple of loads a day. It's a good project to work on together and definitely benefits us in the long run. He's finally feeling comfortable about what we have :)

 

Have a good weekend. New goals on Monday.