April 2021 OMG

 

This months goal was to but together a flimsy with some 'found' blocks and maybe get the border on.  The weekend and week have been all about borders.  I hate putting borders on - I can and know how; even mitered ones - but I feel it is cheating to get a quilt larger rather than making more blocks.  That's my mind set any way.  But borders did happen!

When I laid out the blocks, I was short one and quickly made up another.  Flimsy done I tackled the borders AND yes, there are three borders.  While doing some clean up, I found the missing block (isn't that the way) so I will use it on the back with the label.

Please visit the final link up over at PATTY'S for some great eye candy.

Sewingly Yours,

Sharon

Who Said Borders?

 

I had a little repair job to do on this lovely heirloom quilt - torn aida clothe and browning.  The new owner is someone I went to school with - we haven't seen each other in 40 yrs.  Small world!  I tested the sashing (rich blue and red - never washed) and the floss to see if they were colorfast before deciding which medium to use.  Neither the sashing or floss was safe with too much moisture.  The back is a muslin and even if I could prevent color seeping on the front, it could seep into the back.

 This product is a little fussy to use, but you don't need steam to set it like most bondables.  It leaves a solid bond with no stiffness.   Just follow directions - most important is to test on a sample first.  I got this at Wal-Marts, but it is available in most fabric and craft stores, or on-line.  I do recommend googles, gloves, and mask if you have allergies (makes me itch and sneeze) - it's a fine powder that can spread easily.

Borders?  Yes, now with everything cleared off the board I am dedicating this weekend to borders.  The President's Challenge quilt is together and borders ready.  Well, the last border needs cutting but.....

I'm going to tackle this one first because it is my OMG for the month.  Even the binding is cut.  I found backing for this one as well so it will move to the quilting pile next.

They predict we will see the 80's next week (after this cold and snow), so I look forward to some outdoor time - best use the bad weather to tackle borders before I decide to ignore them.

Sewingly Yours,

Sharon

Happy Earth Day

Well, they forgot to tell  someone it was Spring.  Earth Day has given us a reminder that the Nor'East weather can surprise us.  We did have green grass, but you can see there is no green in the trees.   The Daffs are definitely gone now and probably the few tulips.  Good day to stay in and stitch away - and cuddle with some furkids.

All caught up with the Temecula Quilt Co mini quilt along.

Four small blocks a month is doable- even if you miss a month; quick catch up.

  

More tiny gray bow ties are ready by the machine.

Today is the last day of the Kitchen Hop, so be sure to visit - I need to catch up on this as well.

Sewingly Yours,

Sharon

What's Cookin' In The Kitchen

 

I wish to thank Carla for hosting another fun HOP.  All things kitchen and it will be interesting to see what these host bloggers will inspire us to create:

Monday, April 19th

Just Let Me Quilt

Kathleen McMusing

selina quilts

Elizabeth Coughlin Designs

Den syende himmel

SameliasMum

VroomansQuilts

QuiltFabrication

Quiltscapes

Tuesday, April 20th

Life in the Scrapatch

Websterquilt

Ms P Designs USA

Stitch and Quilt

The Joyful Quilter

Inflorescence

Words & Stitches

Scrapdash

My Bumbleberry Life

Wednesday, April 21st

MooseStashQuilting

DayBrook Designs 

Beaquilter

Patchwork Breeze

Kathy Kwilts and More

Stitchin At Home

Songbird Designs

Days Filled With Joy

Thursday, April 22nd

Creatin' in the Sticks

Vicki's Crafts and Quilting

Quilting Gail

Sew Many Yarns

thatfabricfeeling

Annie's musings

Quilt Schmilt

Becky’s adventures in quilting and travel 

Homespun Hannah's Blog

Food For Thought

I don't do kitchy stuff, but I would like to highlight my SIL's work.  She just loves to make these kind of things and always looking for something new. 

All kinds of pot holders: cupcakes, trees, pinchers, handle slide, leaves, etc..

A variety of pie, cake, and casserole carriers.   You can find this one HERE.

Always has an eye out for cute towels and pot holder sets on sale to make these oven front kitchen towels.  I'm not sure which tutorial she followed, but you can find one HERE.

And these 'scarf' towels are so cute!  There are so many all over the net, but HERE is a nice tutorial.

She, also, has made a lot of different styles of aprons, but I don't have any here to show you.

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Now I couldn't just not try to do a project for this hop.  I am trying new techniques this year and on my list is the rope coaster, trivet, or bowl.

  A guild member gave me a bag of different ropes and I pulled this rather soft, nubby one as it is just a trial and to be sure I didn't kill my machine. (and I didn't want to wreck the good stuff)

A very poot try if I must say so.  BUT, I did try and I did make a coaster which I'll use at the computer for my coffee cup.  I think I'll leave the bowl making to someone else and buy one.  It's always good to try new, but don't beat yourself up if it just isn't 'you'.  We can't master it all.

Enjoy the HOP

Sewingly Yours,

Sharon