Christmas flimsy
While searching for inspiration for Melva's Christmas In July blog hop, I found 50 sixteen-patch blocks hidden in my closet! I had completely forgotten about them. I used 49 for a 7X7 layout, added sashing and cornerstones, and now have a finished flimsy ready for backing and quilting - thanks Melva! I plan to finish this in plenty of time for Carol's 2025 Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange on December 1-4. Now I want to start another Christmas-y project!
Successfully finishing and delivering the wedding quilt opened up a whole new world for me - a world quickly filled with the desire to do everything. I started by focusing on a quilt for my newly graduated granddaughter. One thing led to another, and now I have a few projects started and even more in my head. I decided to stop scolding myself for being distracted by "squirrels" and just enjoy myself!
Checkered Garden by @piecesandpiement on Instagram
I saw this block in the Instagram "story" of Kris at Pieces and Pigment @piecesandpigment . The block is Checkered Garden, with a tutorial for it on the blog of Film in the Fridge. I made a few blocks in Sammy's favored pinks, light purples, and yellows. and I think it will work just fine for her quilt.
I first saw this block on Carolyn's blog. She is making blocks for quilts for victims of the Kerrville TX floods. Hugs For Texas is sponsored by a quilt shop - Carolyn has more details about it here - let her know if you are interested in participating. The blocks are 12 inches and easy to make. I have the pieces cut to finish a quilt to send to her.
Quilter's Cache Pinwheel #8
I saw this block on Viridian's blog and couldn't resist trying with some fat quarters I've been holding onto since 2022. The pattern is Pinwheel #8 from Quilter's Cache. After sketchily making one with paper templates, I realized I could just measure and cut the fabric, so that was easier. I am still struggling with points coming out right, but I will keep trying. I think I might come up with a better name than Pinwheel #8 - lol!
Look at this pretty pattern, it is called Plaidberry. It was originally part of a 2022 sampler QAL and is now being sold as a standalone block by Kindred Quilt Co. I have a fall-ish fabric pull for this one, but it would be pretty in Christmas colors or especially in Tilda fabrics (of which I have none!)
Joining the following linkups:
Brenda's Monday Musings
Melva's Sew and Tell
Kate's Stitching Stuff
Alycia's Finished Or Not Friday
How do those sneaky partially finished projects hide in the closets and pop out to surprise us!
ReplyDeleteYou go girl! You are on fire, Linda! So many wonderful projects in the works. Woo Hoo on finishing your 16 patch flimsy! You are tempting me into perhaps chasing some squirrels myself. LOL. Happy quilting. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteOh my Linda, squirrels were running rampant in your sewing room, I love it!!!!! Now you have options and won't be bored at all:) So glad you were inspired by several people.
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas flimsy turned out beautifully, Linda! I love the design those blocks make with the lighter corners on two sides. I love seeing the other blocks you're playing with, too! The checkered garden blocks look like they will make a sweet quilt for your granddaughter. Have fun with these new projects!
ReplyDeletePinwheel #8 is looking good. I am honored that I influenced you. Some of my points got chopped off a little when setting the blocks together. Just smile and keep on going.
ReplyDeleteand here I am trying to add more squirrels
ReplyDeleteHaha I get it - hope you are doing well Marsha. Wish I could find your blog!
DeleteOh how funny! You have started everything! I love it! I made those pinwheel blocks from quilter’s cache a long time ago, but I don’t remember what ever happened to them. I used 1930’s fabrics, and they were pretty. Maybe I should make another one!
ReplyDeletewow loving all the photos ...and 50 blocks...16 patches...wow...that would inspire me if I was a quilter to keep going. Amazing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to use those "found" blocks! How dare they hide like that!!! As for the squirrels. . .the journeys they take us on is about all I can say as I too am attracted to the next new shiny thing!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteWhoa! You have gone off the deep end. LOL! So good to read your thoughts again.
ReplyDeleteYour projects and blocks are so very pretty. Thanks for the link to Carolyn's blog! :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad the quilting mojo came back. You have some fun projects started. The Christmas blocks turned out beautifully! Unfortunately my quilting mojo has mostly disappeared it seems.
ReplyDeleteSo happy you are back in the swing of things! Love the Christmas quilt.
ReplyDeleteQuite a variety going on in your sewing room, Linda!!! I especially love the granny square blocks!!!
ReplyDeleteFun to see what you are playing with in your quilt room! I've had my eye on Plaidberry, and your other blocks are good, too! Digging for one project can be such a rabbit hole, but fun, too!
ReplyDeletehaha!! you Mojo is BACK!!! I love it!!! and what a fun Christmas quilt!! Totally ahead of the game !!!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is beautiful! A skill I always wanted to have!
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