And the finale!

 Tada!  The piecing is complete!  And the two inch scrap was completely empty, but I had to look over my scrap bag and cut a few more strips, so I have more 2 inch scraps now.

 Scraps make more scraps, don't they???

 See that little orange piece of fabric?  It looks like the corona virus to me, almost...except the virus is round with projectiles on it...but still...viral quilting it is!  That red piece is from a blouse I made.

My favorite little scrap is this pinkish one with the monkey.  Super cute!  Nothing I recognized, but now I love it!






Have a great day....onwards!


Julie

Quilt of many colors

Please watch this video...my mother also made my own clothing, and I had similar experiences at school. 







https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_-YbWHs6DE



Julie

Fabrics as old friends!

 I have been busily sewing away on this scrap quilt at night.  It is the true definition of scrap...being all of my 2 inch bright strips, from the 2 inch wide bin. Some are fabrics from 20 years ago, ones I recognize and love...and a rare few that were my mom's fabrics...so maybe 50 years old!  I have used all I have of these strips.  I see fabric from old uniform tops; from a square dance dress; from a bonnet from long ago.

 Here is all that is left, and it is not much.  I may have to cut a few, just to make the quilt rectangular instead of square!!  The quilt is 68 inches across.  Why this measurement?  I have no idea...just seemed like the right width, LOL!

 I finished all the circular applique on this quilt and put the rows together, and I am stewing about the border...always my sticking point!  You know, daily progress is the ticket...work just a little bit on anything each day, and you will achieve your goal.  Anyway, that is my story and I am sticking to it!  I am working on my abs...hahaha!

 I made the sashing from these old pajamas...not much left here, LOL!!!

 I made another of these blocks...not sure if I am going ahead with this piecing. hmmmmmmm......I have very few black or gray printed fabrics. 

 I made three of these little mug rugs for my sisters, so I need to get those into the mail.

And here is where I am on Cathy and I project.  Progress is being made!!!




Have a super day, wherever you are!



Hugs from Julie

Farmhouse Sampler, block two!

 Karen and I are making Dawn Heese's "Farm House Sampler" quilt.  We are on block two, already!  Karen and I are showing our blocks on the 15th of the month.  Above is my block for this month.  I changed the leaves somewhat; I find that I fiddle around with patterns here and there, playing with pieces!  I very much enjoy appliqueing these fun, large blocks.  They are 20 inches, finished. 

Here are my two large blocks together. 




Please see Karen's blocks here!

https://karen-logcabinquilter.blogspot.com/2020/05/farm-house-sampler-block-two.html






Have a great day, everyone!



Julie

Inching along...or one and a half inching along!

 Well.  I was sorting and cleaning out my 2 inch strip bin.  I had lots of tiny short pieces...so I am doing this!  It is very labor intensive...2 inch strip, one inch white strips in-between each little piece.  I left out the dull colors, and tried only to choose bright colors.   

 It is sort of an addictive quilt, you know?  Just mindless sewing. It is like sewing a lot of long borders, though, so each long strip must be carefully measured and pinned.

So I have this many 2 inch strips left, so however far this goes is as far as the quilt is long.  Onwards!!!


1.5 inches forward at a time (finished strip size!)









Julie

Just a few littles!

 I have been making these little sampler blocks. Three inch finished blocks, that is!  I am not sure how to set them, and am waiting for inspiration!

 I have been working on my Mrs. Lincoln quilt.  Trying to catch up a bit!!!

So here is where I am so far.  Almost caught up with Cathy!


What are you up to??????????








Have a great day!




Julie

April Monthly Mini

 I made a little mini quilt for April, and just now finished the binding.  It all started with four 1/2 square triangles, and it snowballed from there.  I then made four quarter square triangle blocks, and set them together like this.  Lots of other people are making mini quilts too, encouraged by Wendy, the Constant quilter.  Please see her blog, here.




Please see the below links to see other mini quilts!

Kyle (Timeless Reflections)

Cynthia (Wabi-Sabi Quilts)
Quilting Babcia (Amity Quilter)

Barbara (Quilts, Gravestone and Elusive Ancestors)
Kathy (Kathy's Quilts)
Sandy (My Material Creations) 
Janet (Rogue Quilts)
Barb (Fun with Barb)
Cathy (Big Lake Quilter)
Randy (Barrister's Block)

I found an Easter basket on clearance at the grocery store, of all places...who shops anywhere else these days!  It is perfect for these pastel scraps.  Hurrah!!!





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The natives are restless, that is all I can say.  We have to wear masks all day from the time we walk into the hospital, and most of us have rashes and skin problems from the chafing.  Our hospital had had some deaths, and about 30 positive covid patients at any one time.  A nearby hospital has had a sudden spike of patients, which makes everyone worry.  Just ready to be done with this virus, already. 

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Hugs to all from Julie