Last Week’s Progress ( 2/22 – 2/28)
- Sew label on Jack Be Quick (done)
- Bind Jack Be Quick quilt (half done)
- Cut hanging sleeve for Hearts Blooming (done)
- Make binding for Hearts Blooming (done)
- Make label for Hearts Blooming (done)
- Trim Hearts Blooming (done)
- Add hanging sleeve & label to Hearts Blooming (done)
- Bind Hearts Blooming (done)
- Assemble Sunshine Quilt blocks (half done 4 out of 9rows)
- Make 6 Heart blocks (4 out of 6 done)
- Find binding for the Over & Under quilt (no change)
- Make label for Over & Under quilt (no change)
- Load Black & Gold quilt back on long arm (no change)
This past week was fairly productive considering I had two very large projects in the mix. Zoom Quilty Friday with my quilty friends (Toni, Teri, & Mary Elizabeth) allowed me to make significant progress on the Sunshine quilt assembly and Heart blocks.
Weekly List for 3/1-3/7/2022
This week is a busy week for me. I will be out of town at a hockey tournament from Thursday through Sunday. That only leaves me with 3 days to work on stuff and today is almost over. I decided not to add any thing new to the list. I am just carrying over unfinished items from last week. I am passing on the breakout of Sunshine Quilt.
#1 – Finish Binding Jack Be Quick Quilt
I really should have worked on this yesterday but ended up at the car wash (something else I had procrastinated on for two months) for my poor truck. It needed a spa day desperately. I ended up at the car wash all afternoon and significantly poorer, but the truck looks great!
This quilt is my first bed quilt that I started in 2008 (I think). I had precut the binding when I added borders last year. Sunday night when I was attaching it, I had a freak out moment wondering if the binding was cut 2 1/2 inches or 2 inches. So either I fixed it and don’t remember or I cut it the 2 inches I need if I want to attach it by machine. I haven’t been liking my corner so I am thinking I will hand stitch the corners and machine bind all the rest. I am still working out my techniques for machine binding.
#2 – Assemble 2 more rows (out of 9) for the Sunshine Quilt
I wanted to type finish assembling the rows, but that just is definitely a recipe for failure and who needs that. It turns out that I am assembling a total of 81 blocks in a 9 by 9 layout. Big quilt! So assembling 2 rows will be a big stretch but doable. If I am successful, that will leave only 3 rows to assemble. I am loving how this 2 block quilt is turning out. My quilty friends comment on its brightness. A perfect spring quilt!
#3 – Sew last 2 Heart blocks
I only have two more heart blocks to assemble for my February table runner. I love how the first four have turned out. I am very excited about the cut-offs as a future project.
#4 – Find binding for Over & Under Quilt
Well I was thinking there was no rush for this project, but it has popped up as my Quilt for March. You may remember that I am participating in the annual APQ Resolution and for me that means I am supposed to FINISH the quilts. So finding that binding wherever it is stashed is even more important. Sounds like some reorganization is in my future as well…
#5 – Make Label for the Over & Under Quilt
Now this pops to the top of the list as well right? This is easily done if I focus on it.
#6 – Load Black & Gold quilt back on Long Arm
The Black & Gold quilt was my February APQResolution quilt. During February I was able to add borders and find a binding. I am at the quilting stage. I even picked out the quilt pattern already which should be adorable.
#7 – IG QuiltFest 2022
Every March on Instagram for at least the last several years, I have participated in a month long photo challenge call #igquiltfest2022 hosted by @amycreativeside. So I need to post for each day’s topic this week.
Recap of Week 4 (March 1st – March 7th)
Plenty to still work on this week. I really really want to finish Jack Be Quick. Here is a recap of everything
- Finish binding Jack Be Quick Quilt for a finish
- Assemble two more rows of the Sunshine Quilt
- Sew 2 heart blocks
- Find Over & Under quilt binding
- Make label for Over & Under quilt
- Load Black & Gold quilt back on long arm.
- IG Quilt Fest 2022
I would like to thank Linda over at Texas Quilt Gal for hosting the To Do Tuesday. I am linking up with her.
Thanks again for stopping by. Hope you found something inspiring.
Peggy
Wow! You have so much going on here in quilting and life! I liking your Sunshine quilt and those pieced hearts! have a fun week on all your projects!
Hi Sharon! Thank you so much for the kind and encouraging words. That sunshine quilt just makes me happy with those fabulously bright colors
Hi Peggy – you have such beautiful projects. That little hearts mini is beautiful, and I love the label. Enjoyed the peek at Jack Be Quick and Black & Gold quilt. The Sunshine Quilt really is a perfect spring quilt! Glad you were able to get your truck all cleaned up, although I sympathize with the time lost in the sewing room.
Thanks for linking up with To Do Tuesday!
Linda I always appreciate your kind and encouraging words. Just getting back to my computer today. I apologize for being a slow poke. Yes just loving that Sunshine quilt. The colors just generate so much positive happy feelings.