March goal

Attempting to finish an item or 2 in March. This is an "Oregano" kit that I purchased a few years ago. I would like to have it done in March to hang on my bathroom wall. I need some cute wall hangings.

 This is the first time that I will be doing fusible applique. It's a little easier than I thought. I hope it turns out nice for my bathroom.

Linking to Red Letter Quilts OMG

February Block - Lake Life

Here is my February Block that is named Lake Life. I thought it turned out pretty well. There were a lot of HST's that end up at only 1" so it was a little time-consuming. But I do like it.

I'm going to try to sew the monthly blocks because it would make a nice quilt. Afterall, I need more quilts.

Covered Tin and Quilt top

I've been buying these Frivol tins. They are cute and I figured they could be a little useful. Plus, of course, the fabric is Moda. I pretty much followed a tutorial from Moda. Moda Tin tutorial I covered one this morning. They're just nicer to use this way. You could cover any type of tin, just by measuring.

Just measure around the tin and cut 1/8" inside to cover. Cut piece of batting the same size and glue to one side. I just used Elmer's glue stick.

I just used a spaghetti box for the sides because it's more flexible. 

Measure sides of tin around with measuring tape and add 6-8".Tape the pieces together. Glue batting to this strip. Then for both the bottom and the side strip, cut fabric 3/4" wider. I used double sided tape on the back sides of the strip, right along the edge. Then wrap the fabric around and stick to the back. 

Using wonder clips, fit the sides and cut the connecting piece1/2" longer. I used a cute ribbon to connect them using double sided tape. It came out pretty cute. 

Here's another one I made previously.

Also, here's a picture of one of the Frivols quilt top I just recently completed. I wanted a runner for the top of my computer desk.

This was a lot of little pieces and it took me longer than I originally envisioned.  I will make a post when I have it quilted.

Linking to Sew and Sow Farm Sew Simple Saturday

My 1st Quarter List

I selected a list for the Q1 Finish Along hosted by Clover and Violet. In no particular order:

This cute bag from Sara's new book, "Windy City Bags".

This Frivol that I've had in my house. The tin is being used for thread storage. I ordered these frivols from Fat Quarter Shop and have yet to sew one. So I need to get started. I would love to have some small quilts around my house.

So, in addition, I would like to complete one of these "Little Gems". Haven't picked out which one yet. It's paper-piecing and I really enjoy that.

I found this cute quilt top in my closet. A friend from work gave it to me years ago. So it just needs quilted. I think I can manage that.

I would like to finish  one of these, also. I just need bags and I'll be darned if I buy one, since I can sew them.

This quilt I am going to start for my son. It will have to be carried over to Q2 Finish Along and probably Q3, but I might as well put it on this list so that way, I'll get working on it.

And last, but not least, I would like to finish this quilt that I started for my Aunt Mary. Her Anniversary is in May so I want to have it done.

So, there you have it. Let's see how much I get accomplished. If I get 4 of these done, that will be progress for me. 

Linking to Clover and Violet Finish Along