A QOV flimsy

I had 2 main goals for this week, and the first one is already checked off - this Quilt of Valor flimsy.  Both side borders were sewn onto it early on Sunday afternoon, and the strips for the top and bottom were ready.  I actually wrote my Monday post on Sunday about supper time, which way ahead of time.   

But then my husband decided to go to a movie that I didn't care to see - leaving me with a whole evening to myself.  I don't often go back to the sewing room in the evenings, but I knew that in less than an hour I could have this top all finished.  I probably should have updated that Monday post, but I didn't remember to do that.  Oops!! 

And I was right - in less than an hour I had it all assembled.  Check this off my list.  The pattern was for a QOV sew-along hosted by Alycia at Quilty Girl.  

This is the second pattern of hers that I've made recently.  Last fall I joined in on the sew-along she hosted over the summer. She does beautiful QOV designs. 

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On a side note - I've been tracking fabric (in and out) this year with a goal of using up more of what is already in the stash.  However, in January and February I purchased backing fabric for several projects so the total for that IN column was really scary.  But now I've gradually been able to check off some finishes so I'm feeling better about the numbers. 

Fabric IN = 102.75 yds  - YIKES!!!

Fabric OUT = 68.75 yds

34 yards on the plus side yet, but getting better!!  The only QOV yardage I'm going to count  as "out" will be when it comes directly from my stash, like these 2 quilts.

Design Wall Monday - March 30

A new week, and then a new month . . . time to think about goals for April.  Or at least goals for the first week of April. 

I need to clear up some work space before starting anything new, and I really really want to start something new.  So that means finishing up a couple of WIPs first.  If only I had stayed focused over the weekend . . . 

The side borders are on the Quilt of Valor, and next will come the top and bottom borders with the corner blocks. 

The Farm Girl Vintage blocks were sewn into rows 2 weeks ago.  But only two rows are actually sewn together so far.  I keep moving them from one spot to another in my sewing room to get them out of the way.  Hmmm . . . if the top was done then I could hang it in the closet, out of the way.   

The new color for RSC is pink.  My pink scrap bin is not nearly as full as some colors, and I've already sorted out some strings and will probably begin the RSC sewing with more string blocks for the String Stars project. 

IF I manage to finish those first 2 short tasks this week, then I will allow myself to begin cutting the pieces for the next UFO project.   

I'm linking up today with:

https://smallquiltsanddollquilts.blogspot.com/ 

https://songbirddesigns.blog

RSC26 - Week #13

 The final Saturday in March already?  This month has flown by - as usual.

Only 1 Gameboard block was added to that collection.  I'll admit that I've kind of forgotten about these.  But that's OK, because eventually there will be enough.  It's not like I have a deadline for this particular block set.

The Vintage Spools blocks (6" finished) are fun.  I got 9 more of them made this month - 4 of the tilted spools and 5 of the straight ones.  

Three of the Reversed Buckeye blocks got added to the mix.  These will finish at 8".  

This is what has been happening with the string blocks so far.  The purple and aqua blocks were actually from 2025, left over from another project.  Now in 2026 I'll be adding new colors. I have to fill in previous colors where needed but you can see where I'm going with this project.  That one really dark green block will be switched out for one with a better mix of green as it doesn't fit in very well.  Also I may move that light blue into a different position - depending on what is the next RSC color. 

It's fun to look back at the end of a month to see what was made with that month's color. Cats and Honey Bees, Hollow-9s and Snail Trail, Scrappy Stars and Strings, and Give It a Whirl - all of those fun RSC blocks I've chosen to play with this year.  There was a lot of Quilt of Valor sewing this month, so lots of red appeared there too - including stars and 4-patch blocks.

Can't wait to see what color is next.

Let's go check out more Rainbow fun . . .

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It's Friday already!

It has been a busy week, but a good one.  I was so busy in fact that I totally forgot about writing a blog post for yesterday.  And the world didn't end did it?   

Lunch with girlfriends on Tuesday was a nice way to celebrate my 72nd birthday.  Wednesday was our 49th wedding anniversary, and also the monthly lunch with the retired staff group from the school. Thursday I had my annual mammogram at 7:30 am.  Something new this year - same day results.  I got a call about 3 hours later to say everything looked normal.  Yay!!

I picked up the Jackrabbit Stars quilt from the long armer on Wednesday afternoon.  The quilt is trimmed and ready to attach the binding - possibly today.  

The border strips are all cut and the corner blocks are made to finish the QOV that I've been working on.  Two opposite corners get the blue stars, and the other 2 corners get the 9-patch units.  The borders will each have the 3 colors - red white blue.

I finished the little Easter mini quilt, and it's now displayed next to the fireplace in the family room.  This is a cute one for sure.  It's a kit from Shabby Fabrics, and part of a series called A Year of Spools.  I'm keeping up with these each month.  There are 2 remaining - for the months of May and June.

Midweek check in

A bit of sewing and a bit of organizing . . .

The Easter mini Spool quilt is nearly done.  I just need to hand stitch that binding down, and it will be ready to use.

Because the Lupines and Laughter (BH mystery) quilt is totally done and has been gifted, it was time to clear out that project box so the next UFO could go into it.  There were these little bits and pieces left over.  One extra block - plus parts for more, and some odds and ends.  The block itself is 6.5" so would make a good mug rug.  I might use these parts to make something small.  We'll see.

And the next UFO is now in residence in that project box.  Snowdrift was a fat quarter pack and pattern that was part of a past Sew Sampler box from Fat Quarter Shop.  I subscribed to those monthly boxes for a couple of years but didn't always get the projects done.  This one is on my UFO list for this year.  The background fabric had even been pulled from the stash and tucked in with the rest.  So, the only thing that I'll still need to find is a border fabric but that can wait until the center is done. I'm making this project a priority for April.

So . . . there is 1 UFO in the hands of a quilter.

There is 1 UFO paired with backing ready to take to a quilter.

And now I have the next one ready to cut out.  Feels good to be going down that UFO list, and making progress on each item.  

Quilt of Valor progress

The rows for this Quilt of Valor went together so easily yesterday.  I had pressed each row toward the 4-patch blocks so the seams nested perfectly.

This is the center of the quilt.  I'm guessing Alycia will be posting the instructions for the borders this week.  It's awesome so far.

Another task was to cut binding strips for the quilt that should be coming home soon from the long arm quilter - Jackrabbit Stars.  I'm excited to see it quilted. 

Today I'm meeting a couple of girl friends for lunch.  There may or may not be any time for sewing today.  

Design Wall Monday - March 23

Saturday was National Quilting Day, and I spent the morning doing just that - sewing.  And it all carried over to Sunday.  

All of the blocks for a new Quilt of Valor are ready to be layed out today and pinned into rows.  There are 12 blue/white 4-patch blocks, and 12 red ones.  Sets of 6 star blocks will go with them - half with white stars and half with colored stars.  This is going to be a very pretty QOV.

The parts are all cut and stacked for 9 Vintage Spool blocks for RSC.  Some will be the smaller tilted spools and some are the bigger straight spools.  These blocks will make good leaders/enders this week. 

And the April mini is cut and ready to sew.  This kit offered 2 versions - a girl bunny and a boy bunny.  I'm going with the girl bunny because I love the bow in her ears.  This one had a LOT of 1" pieces to cut.  But now that it's all ready, the sewing should go quickly.

The 6 rows of Farm Girl Vintage blocks are still waiting to become a finished top.  Maybe that will happen this week too, although it's a busy week: our 49th wedding anniversary, my 72nd birthday, annual mammogram, and lunch with the school retired group.  Makes me tired just thinking about it all.  LOL 

I'm linking up today with:

https://smallquiltsanddollquilts.blogspot.com/ 

https://songbirddesigns.blog