Welcome back! In case you missed it, be sure to read my previous post, where I showcased my Sunrise mini quilt made from Kelly's Scrappy Improv Quilting book. I'm really proud of how it turned out.
I've been busy with lots of quilting as I try to keep ahead of the curve. Our basement carpet is scheduled to be installed next week, so I likely won't be able to get into my sewing room while they are working. And one of the guilds I belong to is having our big quilt show. Anyway, I've been working a lot to keep up.
Here's Sara's quilt, quilted with More Square Drama. I believe this one is going in the show.
I got to quilt this cute quilt for Haley. It's being quilted with Triplet.
Next, I snuck in my Highland Cow quilt. As you may recall, this quilt is not only my OMG, but I also entered it into the show prior to starting on it. I was planning to custom quilt it, but had a serious case of design block and a time crunch too, so I went with the Friends of P design instead.
Here it is fully quilted.
I wasn't really sure what fabric I wanted to use for binding. My daughter and I searched through my stash and couldn't find anything suitable. I found an older Moda print at one of the local stores that I think will work. Now I just need to get this thing bound and get a label and hanging sleeve on it. I have a week--no sweat, right? 😅
Next I quilted Robin's vintage squares quilt.
And another Christmas one for Keetah.
I was able to get in a bit of sewing over the past week. I finished the second block in Denise's Flower Patch SAL. Here are my first two blocks.
I started in on this month's Macaron Mystery. Sorry so many of my pictures are dark. I've been doing a lot of nighttime sewing and quilting.
Finally, I finished binding my first Bonnie Hunter quilt. Frolic is finished! I put in the last few inches of binding stitches yesterday afternoon and had my daughter take a picture while my son and I held up the quilt. Can you guess which side I was holding? 😄 Guess I should have stood on my tippy toes! This is another quilt I entered in the show, so I do still need to get the hanging sleeve and label onto this one as well. The sleeve is at least made.
I have several things I need to get done within the next week. As stated above, I need to put hanging sleeves on both Frolic and the Highland Cow. I need to make and attach labels for all three of my quilt entries. I need to make and attach labels to three white pillow cases for the submissions. I need to sew block three of the Flower Patch SAL. I need to deep clean the floors downstairs in preparation for the carpet installation. I need to type up and submit the minutes from the last guild board meeting. And buy some birthday presents for someone in the house.Those are all firm deadlines. I still have an abundance of quilts to complete for my lovely clients. I need to finish up this month's Macaron clue, though it's not a big deal if I don't. I haven't started this month's #Trending block either, again no big deal if I'm late. I'd like to make a little progress on the Grassy Creek mystery too--it's almost time for the next mystery, so need to get this one at least to flimsy stage! I guess one good thing about being unable to get in my sewing room for several days is that I will have plenty of time for sewing hanging sleeves and labels onto quilts.
I don't know about you, but I never run out of things to do, sewing, housework, garden, or otherwise.
I hope you have a wonderful week.
Linking with For the Love of Geese, My Quilt Infatuation, Alycia Quilts, and Confessions of a Fabric Addict.
Every time I check in with you, I'm astounded by how much sewing you pack in for your clients -- yet still finding time for your own projects. Your little cow turned out great and I love the Friend of P panto on him! Congrats on your other big finish (the name escapes me for the moment; the one that is purple/pink/blue/white and has about a million little pieces in it). I hope your carpeting goes smoothly and that you all have a wonderful show! Guilds around me have already canceled NEXT year's shows... :-(
ReplyDeleteLove the highland cow quilted with Friends of P!!!
ReplyDeleteI always love the quilting on your customer quilts, but the quilting on your cow is my favorite. Your flower patch blocks look great. I've been doing a bit of reorganizing in my sewing room. First I purchased totes for fabric only to realize they take up more room than my lateral filing cabinets. Ordered some glass from cabinets next, they're supposed to be here tomorrow. We'll both be pulling our hair out to get back to sewing.
ReplyDeleteI’m not a long armer, but love the quilting on the cute cow! I wonder if my long armer has that panto? I’m going to ask! Adorable!
ReplyDeleteTotally in LOVE with your Highland Cow Quilt!!!!
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