I’ve been slowly going through some of my friend Sallie’s quilting and sewing things, and I’ve found a few projects that were unfinished. Some were blocks pieced, some were quilt tops put together but not quilted, and one was quilted but not yet bound. Spider is one of the projects that had blocks that were… Continue reading Spider top complete
Author: Melissa
Blue-green bees
The final bloom? Last night I finally finished putting together what I think is the final bloom needed for my Tula’s Bloomers quilt. I need to take the layers off of the design wall to find out, because that is the bottom layer, but it is possible that (if my fingers and eyes will hold… Continue reading Blue-green bees
First 2026 quilt top
It took me a little while to finish sewing the blocks together for Sawtooth Scrappy, and once I did, it didn’t seem quite “finished” to me. I didn’t want to make it much larger (it was originally 48″ by 56″ with just the blocks), but I still thought it needed some sort of border. I… Continue reading First 2026 quilt top
A little yellow
Since I’ve been trying not to do too much with my left thumb, I thought I’d just try piecing some small pieces on my machine (which doesn’t involve pinching). I cut out the pieces I needed for the little blocks from strips I already had ready, and began working on them. Just a little at… Continue reading A little yellow
Slow down for a bit
I’ve had some issues with my thumb knuckle for several weeks now. It has been swollen and very painful off and on, along with a reduced ability to grip things like cans and glasses. Last weekend was the worst that I’ve experienced since it started. So, I finally made an appointment to see someone about… Continue reading Slow down for a bit