Day 32 of 2024

A few days ago I mentioned that when it comes to quilts, 

I get things done more often if I join a quilt along (QAL.) 

I've decided to join in with Tiffany of Village Bound Quilts 

as she hosts 2024 Finish It Quilt Along. 

It will last the entire month of February 

so be prepared to see lots of progress pictures. 

I've decided this snowman quilt will be the first thing I will work on. 

He's been loaded and basted for longer than I can remember. 

I'm a bit nervous but I'm sure it will be fine. 

It always is.

 

Day 31 of 2024

The third and last kit to be cut is nearly done. 

I still need to cut the background fabric, 

cut a few more of the white pieces, 

and make a final decision among three choices for C2, not shown here. 

I think I can put that decision off

 until I am in the assembly phase of construction. 

At that point I will audition the three and make a choice.

 

Day 25 of 2024

I auditioned fabrics to fill in the gaps in the palette

 for my Sew Along quilt. 

Tomorrow I will serge the edges, prewash and press.

I can't wait to get started.

 

Day 24 of 2024

I'm participating in two sew alongs this February. 

One of them begins Saturday with the fabric cutting. 

This means that I need to have my fabric all selected, 

washed and pressed in just a couple days. 

I was having a hard time with the decisions that needed to be made

 so I recruited Little E and M to give me their opinions. 

This is the main combo that was the winner 

until I figured out that I don't have enough of the dark gray

 for that fabric to be the background. 

So I gave the daughters one more option that I had not mentioned before

 and it became the new winner. 

As I progress on this quilt, I will be sure to show you what I'm up to.

 

Day 19 of 2022

It is my hope to follow along with an Instagram Quilt Along, 

so today I pressed my fabrics.

 

Day 61 0f 2021

I am planning on participating in a quilt along. 

Last week's assignment was to select fabrics. 

I did that today. 

I always struggle with what color scheme to choose for a new project. 

So many possibilities. 

These fabrics were collected many years ago for another project

 that I never got around to making. 

I think they will look lovely in the new project.

 

Day 217 of 2020

My last prize from the Mugs Sew Along has arrived. 

This beautiful box of thread is from Aurifil.

Day 182 of 2020

Today Ann of Stitch Supply Co announced the winners 

of the last prizes of the Mugs Quilt Sew Along. 

Imagine my shock when I found I was randomly selected as 

the Grand Prize Winner! 

I feel incredibly grateful.

Day 174 of 2020

The top of the mugs quilt is done. 

I am so happy with it. 

I won't be able to give it to Little E until her visit at Christmas 

which might not be a bad thing. 

It has to wait its turn in line to get quilted. 

I have at least a couple that need to get done before this one.

Day 170 of 2020

My mugs are all hanging out together, all stitched in rows. 

After I make a fabric decision in better light, I will be building shelves.

Day 169 of 2020

My last set of blocks, the espresso mug, is done.

I've arranged them on my design wall

and the sashing is all cut. 

The goal now is to get the top done by the deadline.

Day 165 of 2020

Here is the first of the last set of mug blocks 

alongside some of the essential tools for the making of these blocks. 

Day 163 of 2020

This is the last week for blocks of the Mug Quilt Sew Along. 

This block is also paper pieced. 

I have not been able to sew the last two days, but I am ready to go.

Day 159 of 2020

I did finish all the Latte Mugs in time. 

I am all caught up. 

I did make eight mugs again. That makes four extras so far. 

They will likely become part of the back. 

Here is a question for you. 

Only one of these fabrics was purchased especially for this quilt, 

especially for Little E.  

The rest are from my stash. 

Which one is it? 

Day 158 of 2020

The first Latte Mug is done. 

This week the blocks are paper pieced. 

While I have no problem with this method of piecing, 

the pace is not my favorite. 

It is so much slower than my usual assembly line sewing.

At this rate, I'm not sure when I will get these blocks done. 

Next week's blocks are also paper pieced. 

Wish me luck keeping up.

Day 155 of 2020

Last week's blocks are finished. 

Week 6, Pedestal Mug 

These were fun.

Day 154 of 2020

Prepped with a little progress.

Day 152 of 2020

One block for week 6 and a weird arcing rainbow glare. 

More to come.

Day 150 of 2020

I finally finished my week #5 (last week) blocks, the teacup,

 for the Mug Quilt Sew Along. 

I am currently caught up. 

I now have until Sunday night to start and finish my week #6 blocks, 

the pedestal mug.

Day 142 of 2020

It's week five for the Mug Quilt Sew Along. 

It's time for teacups.

I have all the pieces cut and ready for sewing tomorrow.