Banner is done!

Have you ever worked on something and almost have it completed and do something that ruins it to the point you have to start over??? Well, that is what happened on this banner. (I'll post a photo tomorrow because it is on the pole in the car right now and I don't want to go take it out!)
I was adding some fusible to some of the letters and what happens? The pressing piece transferred fusible to the front of the banner. Oh my God! I was so sick to my stomach. Thank goodness I had extra material for the banner AND for the letters. I had to go and die cut all of them again. That is what caused me trouble with my shoulders the last time. I was not thrilled, but I got it done, after going and not taking enough fused fabric to get all the letters out. :(
But, it is finished, I have the pole, and DS put the finales. So, the kids will have a banner to carry tomorrow for the fund raiser.

I still have to get the teacher quilt done this weekend.

I got a call for the QWLs and it was good to hear from her. She was worried about me. It was nice to be able to tell her a box with 5 quilts would be on its way on Monday. That is a good feeling.
If I were smart, I would add the binding on this one and get it ready for her. I might do that tonight because I have a ride tomorrow for the fund raiser.

Teacher quilt top is done!!!

Wow, I thought I sewed fast, but not on this one. This is a kit I bought at the Honey Bee Quilt Store during the shop hop. I bought it because DD's teacher loves pink and green. I was having issues with the pinks and greens I had in my stash. I had some, but didn't like what I had to put together. So, when I saw this one, I just had to get it for her. I always dislike buying kits because you are NEVER sure if you have the right amount of fabrics or not. But, I have to compliment this shop on the generous amount of fabrics needed to make this quilt. I have some leftover, and might just make the teacher a purse. ???

I did find the backing fabric, so now my task is to put the backing together and get the quilt on the long arm quilted and this one loaded and quilted. What pattern should I use to quilt it? Ideas?

Finally got a photo

This quilt has been completed since last week, but I didn't get the photo. I delivered it today.

Lots of quilting on it. Seemed that it needed something.

Now, I'm off to hem a pair of pants and a dress for my Mom. I'll do that while she is in for her eye appointment.

still plugging away

I am STILL working on that silly teacher quilt. Not sure why it is taking me so long, but might be that it is on point and I always mess up, so I am going back and forth to the design wall to make sure I've got it right. I still had to rip out 2 setting triangles. LOL

I think it is going to be pretty. I even found a backing fabric in my stash. That makes me happy. Hoping I can finish it up in the next day or two. The final 3 rows should go together quickly.

I might have enough fabric left to make a pillow case or maybe a tote bag. Since these are DD's teacher's favorite colors, a tote might be fun.

I also made 2 ocean waves while doing the leader/ender for each seam I sewed. Another one is cut out and ready to use.

I'm cutting off Mom's dress and slacks. She is so short that nothing is short enough on her. So, I will work on them tomorrow at her doctors appointment. I need to get something quilted tomorrow so I can have something to work on at DD's eye appointment.

Happy Memorial Day!!!

Today is a day that we are spending with family, remembering those who've helped to keep our wonderful country free.

about half way there

Well, I have all the units made and up on the design wall. Now I'm sewing the rows together.

In between as leader/enders, I am doing an ocean waves block. I'm trying for at least one a month. I know, it is going to take forever, but...one step at a time. I have 11 done and the number 12 is being assembled. These are from all my leftover hst and 2.5" off white/white squares. Truly a scrappy quilt. I'm trying to not have duplicate fabrics in each block. Lots of fun, LOL

Sunday stash report

My Stash report for the week to keep up with Judy is as follows:

Fabric usage goal --100 yards {81.01 to go}
Fabric Added This Week -0 yards
Fabric Added Year to Date - 39.68
Fabric Used This Week - 3.62 yards
Fabric Used Year to Date - 58.67 yards
Fabric Used this Month 24.92 yards
Net year to date: 18.99 yards USED this year!!!
So, what did I work on this week?


I worked on lots of things, but only accomplished the baby quilt . I've got more of the teacher quilt done and the banner needs a little work to be complete. So, not lots accomplished, but better than nothing.