Finially a Robin sighting this week and a quilty post

 Spring is here yah.! I always look forward to the arrival of the robins.

The last few months I have been busy working on quilts  for Victoria Quilts Canada. I finished off 14 and sent them off to be warm hugs for those in need. 

I used up a small bundle of Stonehenge Fabrics and created two smaller quilts one which is completely done in the other that needs to be basted. I also worked on a scrappy quilt as well as the quilt that started with the 5 bear paw blocks, as well as one from my scrap bin.  Last week I put the last 3 months for Quilt Doodles BOM from 2020 together and then the quilt top.... ready to baste as well.  4 tops, now to make them quilts.

I did get 3 queen size denim quilt/blankets made with denim tote bags. Only backed no batting or quilting. And 2 car blankets backed with polar fleece.

 I should have kept count on the number of jeans that were used up. Maybe a good thing I didn't, just knowing they are worked up is good enough for me. I know I can make a few more as I still have a bin and a box with more. One thing I learned from this is clean your machine with every other  bobbin. The dust bunnies are big and build up that fast.

Under construction are this BOM from Quilt Doodles as well as a weekly quilt along with Pat Sloan called Home is. I also found a new block to try out using scraps and denim.

                                                                         Home is

                                                                New scrappy block

Last night I basted up a Hawaiian quilt block. This is number 4. I have to figure out how many I need for a bed quilt and keep at it.  It Seams I have to have a dozen project's on the go. Anybody else do the same?

And to add to that I am in a scrap challenge, where you decide what to create with an envelope of scraps sent to you ... you can add 1.5 of one preselected fabric. This one I will post at the end date of the challenge, May 15. From the last of the scraps I'm working on some layered and quilted post cards. The ones in the photo are ready for some applique.

And a couple  quick finishes a runner and a jelly roll rug.

Well that's all for the moment.

Stay safe out there.

And stay in stitches

Hugs

Annette

Christmas sewing

 Well all my Christmas sewing is done and delivered. Some in use and some under the tree.

Now to see if I remembered to take photos....

For our kids homes I made the charming Christmas tree quilt from the cat quarter quilt shop . I added an extra row alternating background and a charm square. From the cut off half square triangles I was halt to make a matching zig zag runner and I made up another fun Christmas tree running. These were tucked in a box of baking sent off to the kids as I had the feeling we would be spending Christmas apart staying safe this year. And this would be a good way to send them some love and a warm hug.

Missing the extra round....only photo I have.

 The runners I shared earlier

I have been working at getting my quilt tops quilted too. Now working on the last one I had pin basted.  :-) my craftsy 2016 BOM is quilted and only needs a label.

I have my Aurifil spools machine and hand quilted on in my sewing space.

A couple BOMs in the works to finish piecing and a few ufo's from past classes taught and taken. Then to take count on the kits on hand and work them up too. Looks like next year will be full of quilts to.

I'm still making a few masks, sad that they are apart of our normal, hey if they help keep us safe and healthy I'm all for them. I've been using them since March.

I will see what else I have gotten done since my last post. Looks like I should get a few photos taken . Hope  you enjoyed what I was able to share. 

Take care, stay safe.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Annette

A little Christmas runner

 Using up some cut away triangles,( the pattern said to discard.... can't imagine doing that)I was able to piece this little runner . Now to quilt it up .....

Stay safe my friends and happy stitching.

In stitches 

Annette 

Another ufo under the needle

A scrappy quilt from a few years ago. 

It was a block a week  project. . It was waiting while  I decided how I want to quilt it. I have decided on a curl with bumps. Sew now it is to work on it a bit every day until I get it done. 

A few more touques 

A different  pattern to try out

 Well the weatherman  is saying snow ❄  blizzard this weekend for us here on the prairies.  Winter is  on it's way. Break out the hot cocoa.... stay in stitches 

Stay safe 

Hugs

Annette 

And the stitch goes on

 And on .... I  did a little sewing for a friend.  We made matching t shirts to go with the jammer shorts for her 3 grandsons.  It is sew cute how the oldest grandson like to have the 3 of them dress alike.

A bean bag toss game .... to pack in the camper. This was a gift given this summer.

The sweater .... finished. Perfect for this time of year.

One of the jelly roll rugs.

Silver linings quilt along from this summer. Still waiting to be quilted.

Another  jelly roll rug . Getting a little love as soon as it hit the floor.

A little dolly carry bed. Big enough for a 18 in doll.

A start on some touques for my daughter's school kids. My count is now 10.

A quilt repair, lucky to still have some fabric to match.

Place mats.... they are finished,  but in this photo they need the binding finished. These were a class sample that had been waiting for a while. Nice feeling getting some of these UFO's done.

A baby gift stocking for Christmas . I like them big. Big enough for baby to go in. And Santa can fill with sew many things from coloring books and crayons to bubble bath. Sew many fun items can go in and Santa doesn't have to pack it tight.  

I'm sure I could go on for a few more days but I don't want to bore you. 

I like keeping my hands busy and working on items for home family and the kids at our daughter's school.  I'm hoping to work on a few Christmas gifts over the next little while as well as finishing up a few more UFO's. 

Take care and stay safe. 

In stitches 

Annette 

Other finishes....... with more to come

Recycled denim

A Covid 19 mystery quilt hosted by Claudia Phielf                      

Class sample made into a little pillow. Pillow form made from scrap batting.

 Table runner kit made up and on the table.... I've have a few kits to get worked up in my stash of goodies.

A scrappy quilt made from .... you guessed it scraps and old work pants.

Another kit called out of line, a quick and easy one to work up.

Oh this one had been waiting for a long time to get quilted. I used invisible thread for most of the quilting and a little hand quilting in the corners.

This is one that I saw in a magazine years ago and found the print fabric I wanted to use. I made up a kit and there it sat until this year.

A little pillow made from left over blocks from the Covid mystery

I will look around to see what I have missed. I don't want to bore you with my show and tell. 

Take care and stay safe

In stitches

Annette

Under my needle

 Well it's been awhile since I last posted.

We are keeping well and staying safe. I have been trying to catch up with some of my ufo's as well as starting new projects.  I have been making masks jelly roll rugs and quilts of course. A bit of knitting for the evenings.

 this one is under my needle...... just the binding left

I will post a few more of my finishes and in  the works over the next t week or 2.

Sew happy to have sewing in my life with the Covid 19 out there., it helps keep my safe and my mind happy and busy too.

Chat more later

Stay in stitches

And stay safe

Hugs 

Annette