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.
10 comments:
Your QOVs are beautiful!
I love your patriotic finishes! As far as fabric in and out—well, you have to have the backing fabric, and there is usually several yards being used for each quilt, so it will all balance out in the end. At the beginning of each year, I usually stock up on neutrals so I have it on hand for backgrounds for my scrappy quilts. It always get used!
It's a lot easier to acquire fabric than to use it up! But your QOV flimsy turned out really well.
I sew when my husband watches movies I don’t care to see, too. I agree, Alycia does design great QOV quilts and your top is beautiful. Stash in has to happen before stash out, lol, I just never seem to get the hang of judging what the stash out will be when adding to my stash 😉.
Your QOV top is gorgeous, Sara! Alycia sure comes up with some beautiful designs. Buying backing fabrics feels like adding lots of yardage, but really, it's a good thing - that means you've got quilts to finish!
Alycia does have some really fun patterns and it shows in the beautiful quilts you have made Sara! Your choice of fabrics are spot on!
How interesting to keep track of fabric in/out. Scary, too! Love the QOV patterns!
Your QOV turned out so pretty, Sara. I love the block settings and corners, beautiful. Buying backing fabric is a must sometimes, how else do we finish our quilts? One can't make pieced backings from stash all the time. :-)
great job on finishing up the QOV's! Both are really pretty!
Such a pretty QOV!!
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