Finished UFO and Other Finishes, No progress on Purple

 I took some days finishing several small items sitting on the table and taking up space.

Two scrappy green table toppers are done

These green pieces were scraps left from RSC March - the GREEN month - after I finished the green Churn Dash quilt. All batik, except the green Moda Marbles backing. These two small table toppers are for the kitchen; top of microwave oven and cupboard.

Out of approximately 30 yards green fabric, I have about 11 yards left, mostly Moda Marbles. Yeah me!

I've finished the custom order for my friend in Norway

Table runner

Two pillow covers

Placemat / table topper

Mug Rug

Placemat and mug rug are made from table scraps

A finished UFO! 

This is the one that popped up AFTER I had done my UFO list!

(UFO list to be updated end of June)

Made another patriotic table runner for my shop

...and coasters from table scraps

No progress on the purple quilt, except that I received the charm packs. 

These squares are soooo yummy! 

The idea was to use mostly tonal purples, but now I don't know what to do?! These purples and greens are so beautiful and I think they would brighten up the quilt. I may not use the greens, but maybe the tonal purples and those with greens. What do you think? 

So, the color for May is ORANGE. That's not an easy one for me. I may have a few, but not enough for anything, I think... I will have to go through my stash this week, searching for orange! 

 

OPAM finishes for June

HAPPY JULY! 

June passed as quickly as the other months. 

I've been busy quilting and have some finished items. I made some Christmas items, but ran out of fabric and batting and finally got it earlier this week. The batting should be in this week. 

While waiting, I made some mug rugs from Christmas scraps. It feels good to use up those small pieces of fabric as well as batting. 

I've had this piece of fabric forever. Finally decided to fussy cut the houses and couple and made them into a set of 4 coasters. 

A piece of lobster fabric was just sitting there from the others I made earlier.

I made a bigger trivet of what was left. 

'Had forever fabrics' turned into a table topper. 

Nifty Nurses mug rugs 

I love making these mug rugs.

Actually I'm working on a custom order of 6 nurse mug rugs. Four of them are almost done, and I love the personalized look. Photos of those will be later when all are finished.

Before I knew I started a NEW-FO - Some finishes

Yep! I've started a new project - and that even before I knew! LOL
I saw these fabrics in a shop in Port Louis earlier this year and I knew they had to go with me home! At that time I didn't know what to make and I had not bought enough for a twin quilt. Had to go back a couple of weeks ago to get more; they had just enough left of the gray so that I could  finish the quilt top and a little bit for the backing! There are lots of fabric shops in Port Louis, but as far as I know this shop is the only one selling imported cotton fabric from France that is suitable for quilting. 

This is what has kept me busy this month; 'Irish Chain' twin quilt in gray and purple.
It 'chain' looks pink on the photo, but it is a light purple color with black cherries and white dots. The gray fabric has white hearts. 

These colors are a bit outside my comfort zone, but I have to admit I love how it turned out! 

Am I into a purple craze?? Earlier this year I started a purple and black log cabin quilt - you can see the blocks in this post. I have not worked on it since June / July. Perhaps the next project to finish?!

Well, the 'Irish Chain' is thread basted and ready to be quilted. I have to wait for ordered thread from the US though and that will take another 2 weeks or more...

Some finishes since my previous post 

A pair of coasters in batik

Christmas card holder

Nifty Nurse Mug Rug #1

Nifty Nurse Mug Rug #2

Nifty Nurse Mug Rugs #3
These are perfect for gifts; Secret Santa gift, Secret sister gift, stocking stuffers, Valentine's Day, birthdays etc.

A table runner I finished long time ago but never got around to take photos

Another table runner - finished a couple of months ago too. The fabric has beautiful grapes and leaves.

I have finished a big quilt too! I took photos a couple of days ago but have yet to figure out the best ones. That will be for the next post!

Have a great weekend! 

Some Christmas and other finishes for October

HAPPY NOVEMBER!

October went by like a whirlwind. I think that means I have been busy. 

I have been busy finishing some projects and - of course - there are WIP's. 

Warning: Photos heavy! 

First of all, I'm happy to say my scrappy Christmas log cabin quilt is finished! :)

I have quilted two 'bunting & bows' for each block. It was tedious, but I love how it turned out. 

The back has cuddly flannel depicting reindeer and trees. 

Four Santa place mats. I think they are so cute I have to show them all! :) 

I've used the same fabric line (as the place mats) to make this cute table topper.

Green patchwork / cardinal table runner

 I love this pattern and made a red one too! :) 

Cardinal table topper. Happy to say this one has sold! 

October - the month of breast cancer awareness - I made two mug rugs. 

Christmas card holder with three pockets

3 'grape' mug rugs

2 more mug rugs using the same fabric. 

Love to use up bits and pieces! :) 

You may wonder how I manage to do so many projects in such a short time? Well, most of these projects were almost done, but had to wait for batting and thread to finish them. 

I'm happy to say I have made some progress on my 2.5 inch charms Postage Stamp Quilt. A few blocks are sewn together already. I wanted to add it to this post, but it will be too much. I will do another post soonest.

Have a wonderful weekend! 

A few of too many WIP's and some finishes

HAPPY SEPTEMBER!

Can you tell me where August went? 

'Winter' is over for this year, even if it doesn't feel like that this morning - it's cold on the plateau. 

I've been busy - as always - and here are a some WIP's and finishes for August.

First of all, THANKS for all the comments on my previous post! 

I love log cabin quilts because of all the possible patterns. 

I decided on #7 and swapped the blocks around until I was happy. :) Now the center is made of two different red blocks and the other are reds and greens. I've added a scrappy border too. I got the flannel for the back about 2 weeks ago, I have batting and thread... To finish it will keep me busy and out of trouble for some days! :)

Last year I sold a table runner similar to this one. I had more of these beautiful fabrics and decided to make another green table runner

... and a red one. Love these fabrics! 

Ran out of fabrics for the backing - more on the way.

I've had this fabric forever and couldn't decide what to use it for. Last year I got a bargain on eBay for the red/green cones fabric (the same fabric line) and now it's soon to be a wall hanging and 4 placemats. 

A coffee theme table runner - ready to be quilted. 

These are only a few of my WIP's. I hope to finish them all - err... at least some of them before I start anything new! 

Please remind me if I forget - lol! 

Here are the finishes! 

4 Santa mug rugs

2 Santa mug rugs

Santa table runner

Rooster wall hanging

Rooster mug rugs or candle mats

4 coasters

4 coasters

4 Santa coasters

2 trivets / hot pads

2 mug rugs

Whew! Didn't know I have been that busy! 

I love using up bits and pieces and all these small items are made using leftovers from other projects. 

It's time for tea with hubby! :)

Have a wonderful day!