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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Beach Bums is a flimsy

Finally - I have all the little pieces ironed onto the Beach Bums wall hanging.  It's ready to be quilted, and I want it to be dense quilting to make sure all those little pieces stay put.

I'm really pleased with how it turned out.  Now a backing is needed.  


Next up was this month's Saturday Sampler blocks.  The May instructions called for only 6 log cabin type of blocks, finishing at 9".  They were sewn into 2 sets of 3.  These probably took me longer to choose fabrics for them than to sew them.


However - look what arrived in the mail?  This might have to come right after Saturday Sampler.  Sew Jammy is the final Year of Spools mini quilt. The spool is the jam jar, and so cute with the red/white gingham.  


All of the pieces are cut out and laying on a design board.  There were not nearly as many tiny pieces as there were for the May mini.  


Of course I had to start sewing on this mini because I had time.  It's possible that I'll get this mini quilt all finished today.  

12 comments:

Donna said...

The beach bums looks great and the flip flops too!

Vicki in MN said...

Will you be quilting Beach Bums yourself? I think I have loved each and every one of the spool minis!

chrisknits said...

I love that spool kit! Maybe because I just ate my toast and jam this morning? LOL

Kate said...

Beach Bums came together really well. Good luck with the quilting. That spool block is really cute. I don't blame you for getting a head start on it.

Delighted Hands said...

The beach beauties make great wall hanging! The new strawberry banner is so cute!

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

The Beach Bums are so cute, Sara! I love their flip flops and martini glasses. And your newest spool kit looks so fun! I can see why you wanted to start on it right away.

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

the beach bums turned out great. I would wonder too if pieces would kind of fall apart the smaller they are I agree more in quilting rather than less to keep them in place.

Far Side of Fifty said...

You have some great almost finishes! The Beach Bums is really cute:)

Dreaming said...

I am with you when you say it may take longer to pick fabric than to sew the blocks. So true, at least in my case!

cityquilter grace said...

adorable beach bums! and i'd start that strawberry right away too!

Astrid said...

The Beach Bums turned out really cute, Sara! Looking forward to see how you are quilting it. Beautiful blocks and the strawberry spool is darling!

Ramona said...

I have the Beach Bums pattern and may have to pull it out and play with it. Yours turned out great! I just love your Saturday sampler blocks. Your fabric choices are beautiful.