- Jan
- 24
Prairie Quilt’s Women of the Bible Sew Along
Posted Wednesday, January 24th, 2018 in Quilting | Read More
I made the first four blocks in a sew-along that I found online. The blocks are named after women of the Bible. The patterns include cutting and sewing instructions, and a short description of that person. Two new patterns are posted on the 1st and 15th of each month and the previous patterns are taken down. You can get these patterns by visiting this site, Prairie Quilt.
I have a bundle of fat quarters that I bought last year with no project in mind. I decided they would be perfect for this sew-along. The bundle has a few large print pieces that will work in the larger blocks. The sizes of the blocks vary. I have made two that are 15 inch blocks and two that are 10 inch blocks. The names of these blocks are Rachel, Noah’s wife, Sarah and Eve.
The finished quilt is 110″ X 125″ with borders. I don’t plan to make my quilt that large (it wouldn’t fit my quilt frame). I probably won’t add all the borders.
There is a closed Facebook group, Prairie Quilt’s Women of the Bible Quilt Group, for people making the quilt.
I have also started making blocks in a sew-along using the 1930s Farmer’s Wife book and my 30s reproduction fabrics. More about that later!
- Jan
- 8
The Mystery Quilt Reveal
Posted Monday, January 8th, 2018 in Quilting | Read More
Bonnie Hunter revealed the last step of the mystery quilt on New Year’s Day. I think this is one of the prettiest mystery quilts she has made.
I haven’t had time to make all of my blocks yet but I did put a couple of them together. I have all the parts of the blocks finished but just need to join them. Bonnie is having a Linky Party on her blog. It is so interesting to see the other colorways that people have used. Some are also using different layouts of the blocks. I am trying to decide if I want to make one larger quilt or divide the blocks into two smaller quilts. I think I am leaning toward one quilt….we will see…
We are having a snow storm as I write this and I cancelled a Dr. appointment this morning. I plan to work on my blocks today and hopefully have a finished top by the end of the week.
- Jan
- 7
Christmas 2017
Posted Sunday, January 7th, 2018 in Sewing and Crafting | Read More
This year we had to delay our Christmas party because of the cold weather. Jeff and Christina had frozen water pipes in their house and had to resolve the problems the weekend we had planned to have our party. We had our party this weekend, opening our gifts on Friday evening and spending the day together on Saturday.
We bought a small Janome sewing machine for Sami. It is a very basic, five pound machine with a carrying case. It has different settings for stitch length and runs at a speed slow enough for a child. It forms perfect stitches and is perfect for Sami to learn how to use a sewing machine.
I think I was as excited to give it to her as she was to get it. After all the activity slowed down on Saturday, Sami and I set it up on the card table to try it out. I had some small squares of fabric cut for her to practice on. I asked her what she wanted to make and she said a backpack for her Barbie doll. We made a very primitive bag and put two straps on the top. She was so pleased with her finished product!
I have a small IKEA table and chairs set in my sewing room for her to put her machine on when she is here. She is only four years old and had to stand up to push the foot pedal when we were at the card table. I am hoping she will love sewing as much as I do. She has shown an interest in sewing when I have been working on quilt blocks. She likes to push the scissors button on my machine to cut the thread. She has also shown a huge interest in fabric. I have a container with monkey fabrics that she has claimed.
I am looking forward to spending time sewing with my granddaughter. I plan to move at whatever pace she sets. I want to make it fun for her.
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