I had a lot of block and unit leftovers sitting in a box. In a fit of organizing and getting rid of some more things to make room so I can get around and actually work on projects in my sewing room, I decided either they go into a quilt or they go out of… Continue reading Using block leftovers
Second buffalo plaid
I had more square-ish pieces left over from the ones that were donated (that I made the first buffalo plaid quilt from), so I began looking through my stash and found a piece of fabric large enough in a good, coordinating dark color to make this second quilt top that will be donated to Wrap… Continue reading Second buffalo plaid
New cardigan on the needles
The other day my mom called and said she’d been looking unsuccessfully for a chocolate brown cardigan. That color is just not “in” at the moment, it seems. She found a hand-knit one for sale online, but then she thought perhaps I might make one for her instead, and she’d be (fairly) sure it would… Continue reading New cardigan on the needles
Donated fabrics to quilt top
We recently received a donation of some fabrics and scraps at the quilting ministry I’ve been making some quilt tops for recently. When I saw two stacks of mint green and brown prints, I thought they would look perfect together. I searched around for different patterns that could work and found a buffalo plaid quilt.… Continue reading Donated fabrics to quilt top
Dublin in Pink
The pink scraps charity quilt top is finished. It feels like it took forever to put the blocks together once I had them pieced individually. I’ve been alternately sewing a lot to occupy my mind, and when not sewing, I’ve been helping out my bestest friend and her husband in her last days. Sallie was… Continue reading Dublin in Pink