I came across a baggie of blocks that I received from friend’s sewing room. There were enough to make five blocks for a community quilt. They needed a little trimming, so I trimmed them to the smallest block. The blocks were dark, so I chose a gold sashing. Four plain blocks finished the quilt.
It is quilted and the binding is on ready to be tacked down. It’s definitely a man’s quilt.
A few years ago, I bought some blocks at a yard sale. They have adorable baby theme hearts appliqued on a square with sashing. I don’t know why the quilter didn’t finish it. There were just two blocks left to applique. That is finished. I was one setting block short so found a fabric that read like the other blocks. The first border is the same red. When this little quilt is finished, it won’t be obvious. When one of my daughters saw the blocks, she claimed it, so it has a home.
I’ve been watching Kate from the Last Homely House on YouTube. She has decided that 2025 will be the year of using what you have and not buying anything. I think that is a great idea and will try to do the same. I may have to buy some batting, but that is all. I enjoy having a cup of tea with her as she tells me what she is doing with her quilts.
We have had our quilt show and it was wonderful. These are the quilts that I had hanging in the show.
Kaitlin’s Quilt
Illusion
Hexagon Star
Trip Around The World
Irish Chain Star
Red Star
Postage Stamp
Dear Jane is out of her time out. Making and quilting the outside triangles is overwhelming. There are so many. I remind myself that it’s one triangle at a time and eventually it will be finished. She’s my go-to quilt when watching TV in the evening.
Meadow Mist Designs has started another mystery quilt. It’s called Magnificent Mystery. This looks interesting. I may make it when the instructions come out.
I’ve gathered fabric to make a wall hanging for my grandson’s new apartment. His favorite colors are orange, robin’s egg blue and burgundy. I would never have put those colors together, but they actually do play nicely together. The pattern will be Hunter Star. I’ll use Deb Tucker’s Studio 180 ruler to make it. Its quick, easy and accurate.
It will be nice to make new quilts instead of finishing ufos.
Have a great day and happy quilting.
Miss Molly quilts 