Pretend Potted Plants

My March goal is now complete. 

I enjoyed sewing and quilting this Potted Plants pattern from Make Mine Mini. I may hang this once in a while on a wall in an area of my camper. I will just hang these smaller mini-quilts with those Command Strips. 

My original post was here.

Gifts for my sister's 60th Birthday.

 When considering gifts for my sister's birthday this year, I looked through the quilt tops that I had completed. Most of them were seasonal or whatever, not really a nice throw-size quilt top. So I did decide on a top that I had sewn from Rollin' Along. I had sewn the cover quilt sometime through this past year. I was pleased with how it came out and it did need to be quilted and finished up.

Sometime while finishing this quilt, I decided to sew a gift bag to hold the quilt. I have made quite a few of these Lined drawstring bags. The laundry bag size fits a throw-size quilt very well. It probably can fit a queen-sized quilt. I wouldn't necessarily do this much piecing on a bag for myself, because it did become a little bit tedious. For a gift, though, it is fun. Plus I used up quite a bit more jelly roll strips. My sister can store the quilt in this bag and put it in the closet when not using it.

In addition, the thought came to me to make a mini quilt with a cupcake for her birthday. I like how the cupcake came out, too. I think I managed to hurry up and zap this out in a day. This cupcake quilt block was in one of my magazines from when Quiltmaker put out the 100 Quilt Blocks magazine. 

I do enjoy these labels that I purchase from Sweetwater . I receive monthly labels with my name to label my quilts. This Happy Birthday one was purchased separately.  I thought it added a nice touch.

Come to the church in the wildwood.

 Sewed a quick mug rug for the 2nd Challenge at Persimon Dreams Blog. The Challenge is entitled "In Silhouette". I decided to sew this "Church" mug rug. Raw-edge applique can sometimes be done quickly. I needed to finish quickly since I will not be home later on in the week. I did try to make the shapes as a silhouette. 

Church in the wildwood

Church mug from childhood church that I attended each week.

Will be able to have some tea using my church mug rug and church mug.

Challenge #2 is finished in time.

Mini-to-be

 Didn't want to miss the One Monthly Goal for April. My intention is to have this mini quilt and bound for April. The top has been completed quite a while ago.

Linking up this goal to Elm Streets Quilts OMG for April 2021

Valentine's Day Finishes for 2021

 I'm glad that I finished this pillow and 2 minis prior to Valentine's Day this year. This kit actually was from last year at Sew Lux Fabric. It appears that they have the same kit available this year, only using different fabric.

Pillow Front and Minis

Pillow back and Minis

I quilted both the front and back of my pillow. I love them that way and will probably do most of my pillows like that from now on. There is a zipper inserted in the bottom, also.

I love these pillow kits that Chrissy at Sew Lux creates. I have made some from last year, but I have a few that are still sitting untouched in the packages. I will get to them eventually. I did join the Pillow Club at Sew Lux again this year because, well, I would miss out if I didn't join. 

This pillow and minis kit was on my January OMG at Elm Street Quilts . I did accomplish my goal - here is my Original OMG Post for January

I received this Valentine's pillow kit about a week ago and it will match my completed pillow once I get it done. I'll be all set for Valentine's Day 2022.  Yahoo!

Valentine's Pillow kit for 2021

My anchor holds within the veil.

 I decided to try to make a few projects for  Project Quilting 2021, season 12. I did participate a couple years ago and I think that I had finished  2 or 3 projects within the season. We'll see how many I can complete this season.  For the 1st Challenge - Gray and Yellow, I looked through my gray and yellow fabric and found a few fat quarters, some with anchors on them. So what did I decide to make - an anchor, of course. 

Gray can be spelled either gray or grey. However, yellow is always spelled yellow. So not to be confused if my anchor is gray or grey, I made my anchor yellow. This block is from The Patchsmith's Sampler blocks. I've had the book for a few years so it is time to sew a few blocks.  I can use this for a mug rug or a trivet on my table. 

I'm happy that I started and completed this mug rug within the 1-week time frame. This quilt measures 9"x9" and I create in Monessen, PA. I'll be looking forward to the next installment to see what I can make. 

Yeah! Some finishes for May 2020

I am so glad that I finished this quilt as my OMG for May. Granted, I chose a very small goal this month; however, if I had not chosen it, I might not have worked on it.

Four Star Spring Quilt

Back

I quilted this quilt in the circular pattern. I swear, I will NEVER do that again: #1 I kept getting puckers on the front and the back - how annoying. Some swear words might have been said in the process.  #2 When this thing was done and washed, it does not lay flat! It bubbles up in places. And #3 I really did not enjoy forcing this under my machine in order to quilt the circles. Well, chock it up to experience.

I have been participating in the #miniseriessal so I wanted to show my finishes for this, also. The paper-pieced blocks are tiny and they do sometimes take quite a bit of time to sew. I liked a few of the blocks and I disliked a few of the blocks. But I did get them all done.

If you completed all 8 blocks and sewed all 8 blocks into one or more completed projects, then you receive a finisher pin. Well, of course, I have to have the pin. These are my finished projects that I got done just in time to upload my photos for the pin.

Above the door quilt

This is a quilt using 3 of the blocks. I have just kind of taped it above my kitchen door. I will hang it better once I get something to better to hang it with.

I sewed 2 pin cushions. These were different fabric than the others and of course, I always need another pin cushion.

I sewed these lined drawstring bags using Jeni Baker's Lined Drawstring Bag Pattern. I do like how they came out and may use them for gift bags down the road.

Lastly, I sewed this mug run/coaster. I didn't know what else to make with the block and frankly, I was getting tired. So I just chose to add a small border, quilt it and bind it. I am linking my finishes to Elm Street Quilts OMG for May.

January Finish - Moda Frivol #2 - Finally Complete!

I am very glad to have this OMG finished. I am even using it on my side table now. The quilt top for this Moda Frivol #2 and was named Faithful. The fabric is Polka Dots & Paisleys by Minick & Simpson. I use these tins to hold thread and other quilting supplies.

The quilt top was completed and sitting in my cedar chest for at least a year, possibly 2 years. I got it out and quilted it. It did not really take me that long because I just quilted 1/4" along each block. So I really don't know why it sat for so long. Anyway, I am glad that it is done and is a usable small quilt. I do like having another small quilt that I can use on my side table. I like rotating them just for a different look.

Linking up to Elm Street Quilts OMG January My January Goal Setting was Posted here

Also, linking to UFO & WIP Challenge at The Crafty Quilter for this completed UFO. I have plenty more UFO's that I can complete throughout 2019.

2019 Planning Party

Yvonne aka Quilting Jet Girl is sponsoring a Quilting Planning Party for 2019. Listing my goals as follows:

1.) I'm going to try to participate in Elm Street Quilts' One Monthly Goal this year. I did not keep up in 2018, but I'm going to try stay on track in 2019. I think it does keep me motivated to write a blog post since my blog is really lacking. I seem to finish quite a few projects, but posting them is another story. In addition, I can encourage other quilters that are posting here.

2.) Finish another one of these Frivols. I still have a few sitting in the boxes, untouched. Who knew?

3.) I am participating in Stargazer BOM at Bryan House Quilts. I just loved the pattern and have purchased my fabric. I'm sure I will keep up with the monthly blocks, but getting it quilted and useable in 2019 may be iffy.

4.) Also, I purchased the Threadology Quilt Along. Of course, I love this one too.

5.) Randomly sew a few items just for some Stress relief.

6.) I have a few UFO's that are completed quilt tops. I would like to finish these this year since a couple have been sitting since 2017. I really want to be able to use them!

7.) Try a few new quilting designs for the completed tops. I quilt everything using my walking foot, but there are numerous designs that can be done.

8.) Lastly, I want to curb my fabric and new project buying! I am going to go through my stuff that is no longer appealing to me and donate to the church that is next door to my office. Hopefully, someone can make use of my extras.

Here's wishing everyone a Happy New Year! And Happy Quilting in 2019!
2019 Quilting Planning Party

Strawberry Social Mini

I've had this Strawberry Social Mini pattern by Margot Languedoc  for a little while. So when I saw that it was chosen as the February mini pattern, I decided to get it out and pick out some fabric. I like how it turned out. I used my pink and red stash from Pam Kitty Morning fabric.

In keeping with the strawberry theme, I found this blue with strawberries print, also, in my stash for the back. 

Not sure where I will be putting it, but for now, at least, it feels good knowing that I sewed one of my many purchased patterns.