Ready to get a head start on holiday sewing? This Ready to get a head start on holiday sewing? This #holidaytrimmingsquilt is a fast and easy project. The pattern releases TODAY! Head over to Shereece's site @sewhookedontreasures to grab your copy.
It's time to get excited! The #holidaytrimmingsqui It's time to get excited! The #holidaytrimmingsquilt pattern release is coming June 9th. I was happy to test this lovely quilt and even more happy with the way it turned out. Thanks, @sewhookedontreasures. I can't wait to show the full reveal!!
Blocks complete. Now it's time to sew the top toge Blocks complete. Now it's time to sew the top together. Look for this fun new quilt pattern coming soon from @sewhookedontreasures!

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Fun fabric pull to test the lovely #holidaytrimmin Fun fabric pull to test the lovely #holidaytrimmingsquilt by Shereece @sewhookedontreasures. 

Does the new Hustle and Bustle fabric by @official_basicgrey on a Grunge Hits the Spot background put you in the holiday spirit?
This is my most recent finish. I stitched the last This is my most recent finish. I stitched the last bit of binding just about a half hour ago! I love the fabrics in this quilt and they were just random fabrics from my stash. The pattern is #theellaquilt by @kitchentablequilting. I may have to hang this in my family room until it finds a new home.

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Today's prompt is pressing matters. I love flat bl Today's prompt is pressing matters. I love flat blocks and these three items are my essentials for achieving that: white fluffy bath towel, cheap Black & Decker iron that steams like crazy, and a Jackson's Woodworks square clapper.

I have a wool pressing mat, but I like the bath towel better. It has enough nap to "grab" the fabrics for a super flat press and it can be tossed in the washer and dryer. 

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One of my cherished quilts is one I didn't make. T One of my cherished quilts is one I didn't make. This album quilt was made by members of a club I ran for many years when I had a brick and mortar shop. Several members continued to meet in my home monthly until COVID hit. 

It is special to me because it is a reminder of what is important; the friendships, camaraderie, and encouragement that developed within the group. 

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This super scrappy quilt is one of my favorites fo This super scrappy quilt is one of my favorites for a couple of reasons. First it is proof that any fabric works when you cut it small enough and second I pieced it on a little mini retreat with a couple of friends. The pattern is Rectangle Wrangle by Bonnie Hunter.

I love, love, love scrap quilts, the more fabrics the better, and that's how I justify buying all the fabric I do.

This particular quilt was chosen for today's prompt because tomorrow it will be on its way to Poland along with nine others from my "quilt room" (see day 3 prompt).

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Lesson learned. I could write a book on all the th Lesson learned. I could write a book on all the things I've learned through quilting, but one I can't seem to get through my head is that I don't like foundation piecing, paper piecing, or hand piecing.  Slow stitching is a concept I can't wrap my head around.

This String Spiderweb was started at a retreat so I jumped on the bandwagon without thinking it through. I have a bunch of these units made but no interest in continuing. As I was snapping the photo though, I had an idea. Stay tuned.

Are there quilting techniques or methods you don't enjoy?

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quilting · April 27, 2020

Monday Motivation Week 18, 2020

I am not afraid…I was born to do this.
                                        Joan of Arc

Do you need a little Monday Motivation? Need to spend more time in the sewing room to get your mind off all that is happening in the world right now? Join me and set a goal for the week to hold yourself accountable for getting one thing done.

How many times have you told yourself you would spend all your time quilting if you didn’t have to do X, Y, or Z? Many of us dream about having hours and hours of quilting time each day. Here we are with the time, but lack motivation. Why is that? When our “safer at home” order came, I looked forward to all the new-found sewing time. At our house we are starting the seventh week of self-isolation, yet I’ve made very little progress on any of my projects. This seems to be a common thread among other quilters with whom I’ve had communication. Nearly everyone is getting far less accomplished than they thought they would.

Admittedly, many people, including myself, are making masks and these are quite time consuming. The masks I made went directly to friends and family in need, so I know they are being used. Just this afternoon, I received another plea for a few more masks for doctors with inadequate PPE. I will happily honor this request and hopefully get them in the mail tomorrow.

In the beginning of this pandemic, I was paralyzed by the news. I spent hours each day scrolling through every article I could find. Then it started making me crazy with all the contradiction, accusations, supposition, and hyperbole. Now, I spend far less time with the news and much more at my sewing machine. It is a much happier place! My UFO bins are overflowing so it is the perfect time to take action and tame the beast.

First on my list is to complete some small quilts for donation. Our local Project Linus chapter cancelled the most recent sewing day. These “sew-ins” typically net several hundred blankets to be distributed in our area. I am sure the need is still there and I have several quilts that can be quickly finished and ready to donate as soon as it is safe.

Awhile back I cut up a big pile of fabric into Yellow Brick Road blocks. I ended up with 100 blocks and divided them into sets of 20 blocks to make 5 small quilts.

Over the weekend I pieced the tops and added borders.

Then I dug out a few more small tops that need quilting and cut backs and binding for them. Fortunately, I had suitable stash for all the backs and bindings so no shopping trips or online orders were necessary.

I like these hangers from Amazon for keeping tops, backs and binding together. They are a little larger and more heavy duty than regular hangers and have a little slot that is PERFECT for the binding.

My challenge for the week is to get these quilted and bound. Like Joan of Arc said, “…I was born to do this.”

What are your goals for the week?

 

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