Q2 Finish Along List

I only completed 2 of my list on the Q1 Finish Along so I am extending the following:
1.) This quilt for my Aunt Mary. Not sure if I will get this completed, but I would like to try. I am going to work on this first.

2.) This quilt that I have been working on. I love sewing with Pam Kitty's fabrics - they're so pretty. I would love to get this quilt completed. This is my second project. I have some of the blocks sewn and I really enjoy sewing it.

3.) This Pittsburgh Pirates bag. I have about 1/2 of it done now so this is going to be completed.

4.) Another bag from Sara's book. I have the fabric and pattern picked out for the outside.

5.) This Christmas quilt - I did not finish on the Q1. I guess I must have just not wanted to work on it.

6.) This little wall hanging - needs quilted and bound and hung.

7.) A Mini quilt from this book.

8.) I'd like to sew one of these Phoebe phone ID & case
Phoebe Phone ID & Case from Clover and Violet's free tutorial

9.) This quilt that I won from Clover and Violet's Forest Fable's blog hop . I was so surprised that I won a whole fat quarter bundle and it is so cute. I found a good pattern to use to fussy cut the cute squares. I'll probably get working on it when I have the chance.

10.) Maybe I'll squeeze in 1 or both of these minis.

11.) Or this pillow. I've been wanting to sew it.

12.) I have been wanting to sew this beach towel. It's pretty easy and I go boating so it would be nice to have.

13.) This quilt is going on my list, also. Just to get me started on it for my son. 

14.) I would like to sew another one of these for a gift for my girlfriend. I didn't really pick the fabric yet, but I love my beach bag and use it a lot.

That's it. I'm sure I won't get too many completed, but I might get a couple done. Linking to Q2 Finish Along

Finished Table runner

I finished one more item on my First Quarter list that I posted here. So that makes a total of 2 (wow) finishes. The quilts will have to move on to the next quarter.

This table runner I am using on the top of my computer desk. I think it turned out cute. This a Frivol and I chose to sew the mini blocks. This has 95 blocks and it was sewing a lot of half-square triangles. It was getting quite tedious sewing the tiny blocks. But hey it's done.

Photo of some of the blocks.

Linking up at Clover and Violet 1st Quarter Finish Along and Scraptastic Tuesday

Fussy Cut Long fabric

When I was trying to fussy cut this long fabric, it took me quite a while, so I thought I'd give some hints.

For the sides of this bag that I am sewing, I needed them to be 6" X 42".

Plus, I wanted the Pirates emblem to be facing up around the sides of the bag, so I finally figured to fold him right down the nose. Then open up and place the fold on an inch line and then I cut 3" on both sides.

Also, I wanted both sides of the bag to have the Pirates facing the correct way (instead of one side being upside down), so I pieced them together directly in the middle at the bottom with 1/4" seam. 

Also, wanted to show you the pins that I use to apply the interfacing.

If you use these "button-head" pins, you can iron right over top of them and they do not melt. I place my pressing cloth right on them and spray water to adhere the interfacing. That way the interfacing does not shift underneath. 

By the way, Pirates Home Opener was today and they won. I'm a Pittsburgh Pirates fan and I want a bag to carry for the Summer. I love being able to sew items and I can make them just the way I want to.

Linking to Sew Simple Saturday