Sunday Stash Report, September 13, 2020

 

Fifteen cats complete.  This is the half way point of blocks.  I have pulled some combinations of fabrics for several more.  Anxious to make a red cat next.  There will be more on this tomorrow from my Design Wall.

Today was a day of binding and football watching.  I finished three today.  The first one is  charity quilt.  It is made from three different projects' orphan blocks.  I made a few more to get to this finished size.

Kadaddle is the next one finished.  I showed you on a previous post Kadaddle's Kopy so you may think you are seeing the same project, but no =^.^=

Kloves is the last of my binding projects for now.  The project used Halloween and Fall theme fabrics although the Halloween fabrics get lost with the size of the finished units.  Can you spot the spider webs and pumpkins?

Nothing changes this week, but there will be an add next week...I have some fabrics coming in to make Kaitlyn's baby girl a quilt.  I am ahead of her birth that is not until November.  Should be just the right amount of time to have it done in time.

Used this week:  0 yards

Used YTD:  108.75 yards

Purchased this week:  0 yards

Purchased YTD:  15 yards

Net used in 2020: 93.75 yards

Design Wall Monday, August 31, 2020

 

Glad you decided to look closer at my blog post!  

Of course you don't really want to see the back of what I am about to work on...so here are the fronts.

There is just way too many projects going on in my sewing room.  I am feeling overwhelmed =^.^=  I think I need to take down some of these projects an get back to focusing on just one.  I usually start with one and don't work on another until the current one is finished.  How many projects can you see that are in the middle of work?

Adding to the projects is Beware! It's Halloween September BOM.  This one is The Witches Residence.  I think this one will be the most challenging one in the project.  Besides receiving a BOM each month since March and storing them away absolutely nothing has happened with this project.  This will not become a UFO because it will be one of those long time projects for me.

So what's going on in your sewing room?

Sunday Stash Report, August 30, 2020

I wonder what will come this week in the final Clue of the project?  I'm like the rest of the participants...just guessing on the layout.  I like what I have so far...

These came from Kerry for Candy Cat blocks.  I have yet to pull the rest of the fabrics that will go with each of them.  These will be used as background for two separate blocks.  Teal may be a goldish cat to match the color of the fish.  The white might be??  Thank you Kerry!

#5 2019 UFO project A Quilt for Mrs Chalmers is moving right along.  I spent most of my sewing this week on it.  I had a bit of a set back, but recovered just find.  The white looking squares are a very light beige with numbers.  The fabric came from a previous gift from Kerry of five FQs with words or "type" theme.  None to this point has been sewn together except to the 4-patch units and 3 unit pieced border.  A black third border comes next and then a finishing fourth border.  All these fabrics are from my stash.  A 4-patch unit finishes at 2".  I made it several rows smaller than the pattern called out.

Finally readying for binding and sleeve on these three projects.  Kosmo is trying to get me to go to sleep!  He is on a clock and it is past time.  You might wonder why I spend the time on my sleeves.  I just can't let blocks become orphans!

Stash doesn't change this week, but A Quilt for Mrs. Chalmers will turn the numbers next time.  Any ideas quilting buddies for a "K" name for this project?  Mrs. Chalmers has her quilt displayed on the project cover over a tractor.  Specifically the one pictured above.  Maryland farmers wives...need your help!

Used this week:  0 yards

Used YTD:  101 yards

Purchased this week:  0 yards

Purchased YTD:  15 yards

Net used in 2020: 86 yards

Sunday Stash Report, August 2, 2020

Kadaddle is finished!  This 2019 #4 UFO is complete.  Pam Buda is the designer of this project that she calls Nines in Blue.  Once it was going there was no stopping...  This is a cute quilt that finishes 18 x 20.

This is a result of having extra units...and making a few more!  I'm going to call the smaller version Kadaddle Kopy.  It finished at 13 x 16.

Yep you aren't seeing double!

Beware! It's Halloween! project brought me another month.  This will make two patchwork pumpkin blocks.  Already Month 8 without a start.

So the stash numbers change this week with the finish of two projects.  I'm one step closer to having all 2019 UFOs done =^.^=

Used this week:  3.75 yards

Used YTD:  86.5 yards

Purchased this week:  0 yards

Purchased YTD:  14 yards

Net used in 2020: 72.5 yards

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Kolor Katchers is complete.  This BOM Win from Sunshine Quilt Guild January 2017 (and a little extra blocks) came out terrific.  This was a win that Kerry accepted and I finished.  It is my #7 2020 UFO.

I can't tell you how happy I am to have ordered this 10 1/2 inch Trim-it Ruler for Lori Holt designs.  It has already paid for itself with my very first block of her Autumn Love project.

My crow's legs were a wee bit to small, but now corrected.  I would have been so unhappy if when the background was trimmed down to the final size and the legs didn't fit correctly.  They are a bit longer than they need to be, but they won't be too short!

Block 2 is glued in place using that very important 10 1/2 inch Trim-it Ruler.  It looks like the wheel on the left needs to be moved up just a bit.  Amazing what can be noticed from a photo =^.^=

Adding to my "want to make" list is from my subscription magazine McCall's Quilting September/October 2020 called Spooky Friends.  It is foundation piecing and should be quick to make table runner.

Another add to my sewing queue will be a quilt of these fabric colors for my hairdresser's soon to be first baby.  Baby girl is expected in November.  I am excited to make a quilt for this baby.

Hope you are getting over the hump today...the rest of the week is soon upon us!  Take care friends.

Design Wall Monday, July 27, 2020

Here is where this week's sewing has me with Nines in Blue.  I have all four block types sewn, pressed, and the all important squaring up.  Squaring up is important when you get to this size block.  Well really it is important all the time to make the work best, but with larger blocks there is more leeway for "adjustment". 

Block 1

Block 2

Block 3

Block 4

I have not started putting all the pieces together.  Next post...maybe a finish...anyone reading want to wager?  LOL

Let me close with another pattern find that has to be made.  Jovial is a FREE Moda pattern.  I am pretty certain that I have seen it before and liked it then.  This time it will not get lost.  I have printed out a pattern and will start collecting Christmas scrap...that should not take long =^.^=

Have a great week everyone.

Sunday Stash Report, July 26, 2020

Autumn Love Block 2 pieces are all ready for the next step in the process.  I held off putting the pieces stable for applique until the Trim-It 10 1/2 inch ruler arrived.

And it did on Saturday =^.^=  I was a bit concerned that it wasn't protected more in the shipping bubble bag, but nothing was wrong with any of the corners.  It was a snug fit in the bubble bag...

While waiting for it I worked on making and attaching the binding on Kolor Katchers.  Check out the quilting.  Don't you love the teal thread and the design?  I like this quilt more and more and then some.

I also got a good start on Nines in Blue.  These are the four #4 finished blocks.  Yep they are tiny.  The size of the blocks are all 2 inch at this point.  Sixty #1, twenty #2, and twenty two #3 blocks all cut and sewn just this morning.  They require pressing and trimming up so you will see them tomorrow if you return.  Nines in Blue will likely be on my design wall for that post!  Any suggestions on a name for this project?

Nothing moves the numbers, but Nines in Blue is getting close for a change next week.

Used this week:  0 yards

Used YTD:  82.75 yards

Purchased this week:  0 yards

Purchased YTD:  14 yards

Net used in 2020: 68.75 yards

Design Wall Monday, July 20, 2020

Autumn Love looks the same as the last time you saw it.  Now though the pins are removed and the pieces have been glued in place.  Stitching started last night and only the stem, crow body and wing, along with the sunflower bloom are left to finish. 

Next up is the block with the wagon.  Cutting pieces first and hoping that the 10 1/2 inch Trim-it Ruler is here before I need it.  I also ordered Sue's Glue as Lori suggests, but Roxanne's that I already have is probably just as good.  We shall see...

An lastly, the start of another project #4 2019 UFO Nines in Blue.  Tiny, tiny =^.^=

A bit of an update on Greyson's Open Heart Surgery that was today.  My great nephew got through it with flying colors.  He's on his way to a full recovery from this first surgery.  Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers.  Enjoy your week ahead.  I'm going to be looking in the Northwest sky again tonight for the comet. 

Sunday Stash Report, July 19, 2020

Krispin is complete!  Yippee another UFO from 2019 finished.  This project had me using a new stitch on my Pfaff that otherwise would have continued to be just one more stitch the machine offered unused =^.^=  Krispin will be headed to Kerry's Quilting this week along with the January 2017 BOM Win from UFO 2020 list (project #7) that became two charity quilts.

Mom sent fabrics from her stash for the backs.  The nautical one is my favorite. 

Two other fabrics large enough for backs came from Mom as well.  I think the patriotic batik was mine to begin with LOL.

The mail also brought the last of the tools ordered for Lori Holt projects that are in my queue.  There are three projects now of Lori Holt's so they will get use.  The long awaited 1 inch and 3/8 inch bias tape makers and the turning tool she says is her favorite.

For my friend Bonnie, I completed a project she was stalled on.  It is a panel of flowers and humming birds that she was outline quilting.  It is ready for binding now, but Bonnie will see this part through.

So turn the numbers to account for the finish of Krispin...a whopping 1.25 yards!  Another 2019 UFO will begin this week; #4 Nines in Blue by Pam Buda.

Used this week:  1.25 yards

Used YTD:  82.75 yards

Purchased this week:  0 yards

Purchased YTD:  14 yards

Net used in 2020: 68.75 yards

My Great Nephew Greyson goes in tomorrow morning at 7am eastern for Open Heart Surgery to repair two parts there that are not as they should be.  It is very scary, but a procedure that isn't too uncommon for the surgeons.  It will be a long day for our families.  Keep this strong little guy in your thoughts and prayers.

Sunday Stash Report, July 12, 2020

Because I needed some quick gratification not to mention the need to complete UFOs...  I pulled out #7 2020 UFO to finish.  This was a Sunshine BOM Win where Kerry got lucky a few years back.  It was offered by Terrie as the January 2017 BOM.  There were lots of members who participated, 37 to be exact.  I split up a few of the blocks to make the borders on each of these.  Nearly every participant chose to make the block with the white out.  So for the blue version one of the blocks was reassembled.  Terrie supplied the blue and we were to provide a light neutral in either white, cream, or beige.  My Mom has backs to send me for both of these that will end up as charity projects.  Kerry will quilt them and I'll finish them up with binding.  #7 2020 UFO COMPLETE!

Do you notice the different layouts?  They aren't very obvious I will admit.  This is the white version.  Each of them will finish around 43" x 55".

This is the cut pieces of the next UFO from 2019 this time.  It is #4 a pattern by Pam Buda called Nines in Blue.  This one finishes at 18" x 20".  I haven't been to a quilt shop for fabric in it seems forever =^.^=  My stash is getting me through this time to stay at home.  

These threads arrived on Friday from Primitive Gatherings.  One of the greens will work and the burgandy for Krispin (formerly known by the pattern name Back In Time).  Crispin Glover played George McFly in the movie Back to the Future.  

Nothing spins the numbers although there has been two finishes in #7 2020 UFO.  I have lots to show tomorrow on Krispin's progress.  Head back tomorrow if you have the time.  Until then do take care of yourself!

Used this week:  0 yards

Used YTD:  81.5 yards

Purchased this week:  0 yards

Purchased YTD:  14 yards

Net used in 2020: 67.5 yards