Quilting Weather

Rain = quilting weather.

It was nice in the morning, but got cloudy in the early afternoon with rain off and on. 

What's better than spending time in the sewing room? Well, not actually a 'sewing room'. My 'sewing / quilting room' is the dining room table, because that table is big; 42 x 84 inches / 107 x 255 cm. I love that! 

I have just finished two RSC (UFOs) quilts, the Scrap Jar Stars quilts. Yes, I know; I have to take photos!!! I WAS going to take photos today! Then it got cloudy, dark and dreary! SIGH! 

I have two quilts to be quilted; UFO #20 (Country Charm) and #8 (Got the Blues), both thread basted. (UFO list) 

I'm quilting 'Country Charm' in loopy swirls design.

About 1/4 is done.

My goal is to get it done by the weekend. Let's see how that goes! 

 

Country Charm is a Flimsy

I'm thrilled to have 'Country Charm' as a Flimsy!

What is a flimsy, you may ask? A completed quilt top that is not quilted, nor does it have batting or batting, just the top. 

I finished the top in January, but never got around taking photos, until some days ago.

I did not intend finishing the top this quick, but I got totally obsessed by all those 2" squares collected from swaps. The 2.5" (HST) are from my own cut squares. 

Look at all those yummy squares! 

Who does not go dizzy or cross-eyed working with all those squares?! 

I did! Do you see the errors? Two HST's were sewn in the wrong way. So glad I discovered it at this stage, not when the quilt is under the needle! 

All fixed! 

According to the pattern, it is made of 2412 2" squares and 504 2.5" squares (the latter  used for the HSTs). 

Did it make a dent in my boxes containing 2" squares? It sure did, but it's not even visible! 

The floral 108" wide backing I bought recently, is for this quilt. 

I'm not sure when I'll sandwich and quilt it. I have a few other quilts already thread basted and ready for quilting. Yet to decide which one I will try to finish next month. 

Decision made! Country Charm Scrappy Quilt

I've decided what to do with some of the (accumulated over the years) 2" squares! 

I'm making the quilt below; 'Country Charm'

Does any of you remember this Quilting Magazine? 

Quilt It for Christmas 2000

This has been my dream quilt ever since I bought the magazine! I've always wanted to make it in Christmas colors; red, green and cream. That may happen later, or not, but for now; scrappy. 

How dumb is it possible to be?! It was after I made the green Split-9 blocks, that I realized this quilt is made of Split-9's!!!! DUH! LOL 

All those 2" squares are a bit overwhelming! I was pondering where to start. I participated in swaps (2" and 2.5" squares) for 2-3 years (can't remember exactly how many times the swaps were done). We swapped 100 squares and I still have those I received in their original small zipper bags. Some swappers sent more than 100 squares. Most swappers do perfect cutting, and then there are those who do not (to my despair!)!

So far, with the blocks I have made, I have used 100 squares from one swapper plus some of my own cut 2". Today, I opened swap zipper bag #2. This swapper sent me a lot more than the required 100 squares, mostly beautiful floral fabric in all colors. Unfortunately, many of the squares are not cut to size; about 1/16" is short at one corner and some off with 1/8".  I had not bothered if it had been a few only, but most of the squares are cut the same way. I find it irritating, because I have to be very careful about the 1/4" seam allowance.

I did a couple of blocks (there are four blocks sewn together to make one unit), but these two units did not make it to size; 5". I gave up, all squares went into the zipper bag again and I took a break! I'm not going to use these squares for these blocks because they are causing too much irritation for me. I may cut them into 1.5" later on. The one I've chosen now all squares looks like they are cut exact 2" squares, which makes my life easier! lol 

I have made a few blocks. My goal is to make at least one Split-9 block each day. So far, so good! 

Are you organized? By that I mean; do you stick to daily, weekly or monthly plans, what to do etc? I used to make plans, but almost all failed so I gave up. I prefer starting the day with a blank sheet, and take it from there. Of course I have things I want or should do, but I'll take it as it comes. Speaking of this, I have my looong UFO list in mind; one day at a time too! My goal is to finish at least one UFO each month. Let's see how that pans out. 

I wrote this post some days ago and here's an update on my UFOs:

I'm quilting UFO #10; Blue & White Irish Chain! 1/2 is done. Goal: to finish it this month. 

Someone decided this is the perfect new bed! lol

Next one to be quilted is the pineapple quilt from 2021.

It became a UFO because I'm unsure how to quilt it. Any suggestions welcome! 

Are you on fabric diet this year? If so, how long did it last?

My goal is to buy fabrics / notions I need only. I haven't been that bad, here's what I've bought so far this year: 

5 Advent Calendars on sale for my Etsy Shop

6.5 yards white on white (3 different fabrics)

2 yards Grunge wide backing

4 yards fabric (2 different fabric) for Norwegian Patriotic quilts

1 Fat Quarter Bundle, 25 FQ's white on white

I was almost out of white on white fabrics, what I have bought I need for several WIPs.

I'm not feeling guilty for purchasing these fabrics! lol

HAPPY QUILTING!