Wednesday Workings, July 31, 2024

Katch completed Monday.  This one measures 71 x 83.  It is from Sunshine November 2023 BOM Win that was coordinated by Pam.  I used all but one set of blocks.  I did make several more sets and unsewed and resewed one block using the set to accomplish it.  Very pleased how this one turned out.

Kupuna Kane completed on Sunday.  It measures 43 x 43.  It is another Sunshine BOM Win from December 2022 that was coordinated by Tanya.  I had originally thought to make the green squares black and white, but after discussing with Kerry a different color was brought up and bright green fit.  The block is called Grandma Mae's Economy Block.  Hence comes the name that has two ties to the project using the more Hawaiian fabrics and the block's name.  Kupuna Kane is defined as an elder of grandparent (grandfather) generation of Hawaiians.

Lastly, finished is this project coordinated by Hallie.  It is the last Sunshine BOM Win to stitch.  It was won from March 2024 Win.  This one has a very cute cat back and will be a donation to charity.  I love the Cats in the Moon quilting design.

This is where I sit and wait for my Etsy shipments.  My Mom says right now Kanopy is looking like a stadium with the dark middle square the stage LOL...I agree =^.^=  It will all look right when the darker strips (seating LOL) is added.

I am preparing for sewing on Friday at Rosie's.  Sparklers will be the project that day.

With Sparkler scraps this very cute Sparkle Star will be made as well.  Might not be on Friday, but scraps are being gathered for it now.

Until next time =^.^=

Design Wall Monday, June 17, 2024

Katch is getting ever closer.  I decided on the brown/white star for the inner border of this Sunshine November 2023 BOM WIN.  I made a few blocks and reworked another two.  The tone of the project was more subdued so two others will move to the sleeve.  I do work a bit to make sure all BOMs make it to the project.  I have my sights set on finishing it during the week.

The 2024 Liberty Box arrived from Fat Quarter Shop.  I like the surprise of its contents four times a year when Fat Quarter Shop coordinates it.  These next two patterns came inside the box.  It should be a quick two projects to make up.  There was talk of a Finishing Kit, but seems I missed out on it.  I went to ETSY, three vendors later I have what I need to finish the project.

Another project through Fat Quarter Shop is a Halloween project called Spooky and Sweet.  It started a Quilt Along in June releasing a clue each week.  I picked up the first two weeks and will start on cutting this one out.

Just two more weeks until retirement!

 

Design Wall Monday, June 3, 2024

 

The maker of the Turkey Tracks block that used the top fabric used with it a very bright orange.  The block was done very well, but the color selection was too brilliant for the rest of the blocks I won in November 2023.  Since the quilter included extra fabric I will pare it up with the plaid.  I plan to make one block, a dark block.

I am still working on the fix of another block, but sadly no extra fabric.  So I have looked through my stash to find things that work.  This block along with the very bright orange blocks will make their way to the sleeve.

This is an early image.  Much further along now.  My project has an extra row finishing five across and six down.  I will add a couple of outer borders to finish at a large queen.  Once the binding is done on Kolonization I plan to get this one finished next.

Hope all is going well with you!  Happy sewing...21 days and counting down to retirement =^.^=

Design Wall Monday, May 20, 2024

This is the next project to be worked.  Another 2022 UFO with Secret Stash fabrics from Laundry Basket Quilts.  I have all the fabrics, just need to start cutting.

Grandma Mae's Economy Block
Sunshine December 2022 BOM Win

Turkey Tracks
Sunshine November 2023 BOM Win

Pink Blocks

Sunshine February 2024 BOM Win

I am really not as lucky as it would appear.  These are all Sunshine BOM Wins with settings and assembly to figure out.  Turkey Tracks doesn't even require more than assembly.  I have the perfect setting fabrics for Pink Blocks and Grandma Mae's Economy Block.  I see each of these being finished real soon.  My retirement is getting ever closer.  There will be lots of fabric moving around in my sewing room. =^.^=

I nearly forgot.  A new pattern that just has to be made!  Kats of course...

Sunday Stash Report, December 24, 2023

 

During the week I reconstructed one of the Turkey Tracks set of bocks.  There was not as much contrast in one of the fabrics so I took them apart and added a lighter fabric.  As you will see from the end result it works out better for my project.  The new set is located in the top right corner and second from the left fourth row.

Then Saturday the set of blocks arrived that I was waiting on to receive.  Christmas will be remembered and a good addition of red/cream will get worked in.

The next few hours will have me busy getting ready for Christmas Eve dinner.  Christine and Ray are to arrive at 3pm.  They will be bringing scalloped potatoes, brussels with bacon, and dinner rolls.  Prime rib roast, corn pudding, fruit salad, and all the accoutrements from our home (including horseradish sauce for the roast).  Pudding might the dessert of choice today as there have been a lot of sweets served out lately =^.^= 

I hope you have everything in place for your Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!  May you have a wonderful holiday.

Used this week: 0 yards 
Used YTD: 166.0yards 
Purchased this week: 0 yard
Purchased YTD: 86.5 yards
Net used in 2023: 79.5 yards

Design Wall Monday, December 18, 2023

 

These are the Turkey Tracks blocks I won from October Sunshine BOM.  There was another turned in that requires some rework that I haven't gotten to yet.  There were no scraps of this entry so it may need to be abandoned since the finished size is off and I am not sure I will be able to fix them (dark and light blocks) without a little extra fabric.

This is one that was turned in unfinished.  I added the background fabric and will sew this up soon.  One more to be turned in to me is out there.

Scary Faces is the next project planned for sewing.  This is a 2023 UFO that will certainly be done quickly as all the units are cut.  Halloween 2024 will be here before you know it and this project (yet to be named) will be ready!

Enjoy your week before Christmas!

Sunday Stash Report, December 17, 2023

Katerskill is complete.  I have a backing still to find.  White will be the binding, but I'm not planning to cut it and prepare until a back is located.  I want to get something bright white and blue with a vintage look.  I did see a toile in Etsy that I liked.  I have contacted FrenchConnectionsNC to see what they might have with a bright white background and either light or blue pattern.  Anxious to hear from them as they have a very nice toile collection.  This is a 2022 UFO and a Sunshine Guild Challenge that I would very much love to have off to quilting by the end of the year or close to the beginning of next year.

Not sure if you remember me making the Turkey Tracks block that was October's BOM coordinated by Pam.  These were definitely blocks I hoped to win ** and guess what? **  I DID =^.^=  So happy to bring them into my sewing room.  A couple need to be completed and a few will not work out with the others, but once I have one that is still coming I am ready to put this beauty together into a top.  I have the perfect back from one of Sunshine sponsors who sold goods at the meeting, Fantabulous Backs.  So good was the buy that I got two 3 yard 108" pieces.

The Sunshine Guild Meeting was our holiday pot luck and games night.  Five of us played a fun game passing a sewing themed gift around and left and right.  We ended up with each others surprise gifts.  I liked mine that was made by Pam.  I'd be happy to share the game story if you have interest as this photo will be most difficult to read and besides it is two pages in length.  A very cute little purse for sewing supplies.

Next I set up and completed the top Sunbonnet Babies.  This one is a Sunshine Guild Challenge as well as a 2024 UFO.  This turned out so cute.  The light teal sets each block off along with the perfect dot for the sashing and borders.  I have the same light teal prepared for the binding.  Loved the cross stitch work.  Thanks to my Mom who provided the stamped kit (a UFO for her) and Kerry for much of the embroidery floss.  The back will be the same dot as the top.  It is ready to make its way to Kerry for what ever she can dream up for the quilting.

Used this week: 17.75 yards 
Used YTD: 166.0yards 
Purchased this week: 0 yard
Purchased YTD: 86.5 yards
Net used in 2023: 79.5 yards

I am happy with this week's use of stash!  Enjoy your week =^.^=