Making Progress

Making Progress ...

It's been a struggle getting back into my sewing room but worth it.

 

My Red/White Quilt Collections continues to grow. I'm still obsessed with these quilts and the idea of using just read and white fabrics. You will be seeing more red/white quilts made by me here in the coming months. I have more than a few in progress.

I put the binding on these two red/white quilts over the weekend. Both of these quilts have been quilting and trimmed ready for binding for several months now. Saturday I made it happen.

HEARTS

My scrappy HEARTS quilt is still in progress. After a morning of binding and spent the afternoon organizing this quilt project. 

I have 205 HEARTS completed ... 195 HEARTS left to make!

I'm Back ...

 

I'm Back!

Yesterday I spent the afternoon in my sewing room. Binge watching the Irregulars on Netflix and putting the binding on a couple of quilts. First up is a quilt that I made for my new great nephew who is due to arrive tomorrow. I love the fox fabric that I used for the backing of this quilt. Along with a couple of fox books this quilt is now ready to gift. Then I completed the binding on my Tribute Star Red/White quilt. I love this pattern my Denyse Schmidt at www.dsquits.com

Red/White Tribute Star

I love my backing fabric choice for this quilt.

And, I didn't forget the label this time.

Ready to be gifted to a sweet new family member.

These foxes !!!!

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It felt really good to be back in my sewing room and sitting at my sewing machine again.

It felt right and I have missed it more than I realized. It feels really good to be back at it.

Sewing is my happy place!

Sewing Room Goals

 Each year I take a moment and set a few goals for myself.

You would think that during a pandemic and being home I would have completed most all of the items on my 2021 Goals list ... as it turns out I have not been in my sewing room in months. For whatever reason I don't seem to have the motivation to sew. I completed Shelby's Easter Basket and a couple of pairs of socks that I have been knitting on for over a year, so there is that. I also just completed my 2nd COVID-19 vaccine, which got me thinking about my sewing room, my goals, and getting motivated! It's time to get back into my sewing room and enjoy the peace it gives me.

With that said, I decided to check out my 2021 Goals list ... it looks a bit daunting but totally doable!  

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Things I want to MAKE

1. Duster vest with a vintage quilt purchased second hand
2. A coat with a vintage quilt purchased second hand
3. My own summer dresses work clothing   :)
4. FEATHERS - Anna Maria Horner pattern, I would like to make this quilt again. Actually two more times. I would like to make a Red/White version and the version with the Sarah Watts fat quarter bundle that I have. I want to use Essex Linen for the background fabrics on both of these quilts.
5. HAZEL HEDGEHOG - Elizabeth Hartman pattern, I would like to make this quilt again, as well, using the fat quarter bundle I purchased from Pat Pike. Also, using Essex Lien for the background fabric. Either the Malibu blue or the muted green color. 

Quilts Completed 2021

None thus far ... as of 05/14/2021

Works In Progress

1. Sewing My Stash Scrap Quilt 7 - Orange - 60 x 70 inches - binding
2. Red/White Cat Faces - 85 x 85 inches - binding
3. Currin T-shirt quilt - 62 x 82 - binding
4. Sewing My Stash Scrap Quilt 11 - Jewel Tones - 47 x 51 inches  (machine quilting)
5. Sewing My Stash Scrap Quilt 12 (Triangles) - 60 x 70 inches (machine quilting)
6. Modern Hexagon Baby (girl) quilt (machine quilting)
7. Floral Baby (girl) quilt (machine quilting)
8. Saucy Senoritas -  pack up and send it to my sister, Cindy, to complete - 2021
9. Sewing My Stash Scrap Quilt 13 - (backing, batting, quilting, binding)
10. Proverbial QAL -  
11. Modern Maple Leaf - hand-quilting (I WANT TO FINISH THIS QUILT)
12. Girl Power English Paper Piecing (I need 3 solid fabrics) - pinterest photo
13. Ghost Quilt Kit - binding
14. Anna Maria Horner “HEARTS” Scrap quilt -
15. Moda Charm Pack x 4 w/Alison Glass Charm Pack -
16. Harry Potter Quilt - http://www.fandominstitches.com/2015/07/harry-potter-bookcase-quilt-along.html - I also purchased a Harry Potter characters paper piecing pattern on Etsy. 
17. Red/White Historical Redwork Embroidery quilt
18. The Mugs Sew A Long
19. Pink-ish/White Tribute Star 60 x 60 inches
20. Red/White SAMPLER