Feb/March Challenge Update 4

Spring comes to South Carolina.

15 bags of fabric stash pieces were delivered to me this week. Everything has been sorted and all but 3 bags have been picked up or delivered for use by others. The remaining bags will be going to Outreach program with the guild.

These are the 4 pair of leggings I wanted to get done this month.

This quilt finished at 68x84. A nice size for a gift.

Here are my latest 3 quilt tops, waiting for finishing.

This is an 8” Mariners Compass block. No paper piecing or y-seams! All done with strips of fabric and a couple of specialty rulers. My next one will be an 18” block, using the same process. However, it will have skinny points.. 

While I was working on the larger quilt I chose a jellyroll of precuts. These are supposed to be 2&1/2” wide! After using a Creative Grids ruler to trim them correctly I couldn’t help but put the two edges back to back to see just how 'off' they were! And sometimes we wonder WHY something we’ve sewn together doesn’t measure correctly?! Pinked edges are the worst, second irritation is when a fat quarter is cut so far off grain that you’re lucky to get a 17x20 out of what should be 18x21. Oh the joys of precuts! LOL

Saturday I did some paint pouring. 2 are for a client, and 2 were experiments. 

I really like how this experiment turned out. It’s much better than my first two. 

Sunsets are so amazing at this time of year. 

After looking over my intentions for this challenge, I’m right on target for completing my first list. Later today, 2/28/21, I will write up those specific to March and include them on my next post. 

Linking up with Lynda over on her blog  

https://lyndaheines.blog/2021/02/22/feb-march-challenge-week-4/

Have a wonderful day 

Luann 

February Update #3

Sweet puppy for the grandkids. 

Five quilts were longarmed for the Outreach Project, and off  to the coordinator on Sunday. 

Finished this quilt that I started in January. 

While I worked on my next quilt, I caught the low bobbin BEFORE  the next 16” seam. 

Here's the quilt using those 16” blocks. Just need to trim and bind it..

These paint pouring are in their forever home. My client is very happy with them. And I’m blessed to have been requested to create 2 more to finish out the large grouping. The next 2 will be 8” squares and fit nicely into the center side areas. 

That’s what I’ve been doing this week. See you next Monday. Linking up with Lynda https://lyndaheines.blog/

Until then,

Sunset in Summerville 

Let’s Create Today,

Luann 

Feb Challenge Update #2

Basket of selvedges cut from scraps that were piled high. 

As I start the third week of this challenge I’ve got a lot to report. 

First of all, the accountability of having Lynda to connect with has been a real game changer for me.  (https://lyndaheines.blog/2021/02/15/feb-march-challenge-week-3/).

I’ve also been watching a series of YouTube videos by The Gourmet Quilter. She has a 20 day 'unit' on creating a Leftovers Pantry from scraps.  She also has a pattern packet with information of how to utilize it. https://www.gourmetquilter.com/collections/2020-programs/products/20-ideas-rom-the-leftovers-pantry-2020-tasty-treats

Each width has its designated bin. These are for the quilting  cottons. 

These two piles of strings will go to a guild member
to be used for stuffing pet beds.
The top group measured 18”x24”x3” deep!
Then I started on the second pile. 

Top picture is the set up as I’m working with hand-dyed scraps.
I have fewer of them and they will be bin-sharing.
Bottom image shows how the quilting cottons looked when I first started. 
They're pretty full now!

Here's a peek inside my fabric closet. 
Empty shelves are waiting for the pantry bins to be returned.
There’s no end to 'finding more scraps' lol.  

What do these two pictures have in common? 
First one was items taken to thrift store, second was my reward for taking them. 
I removed from my house 4 loads of excess items this past week. 
Everything from batting scraps to layer cakes of fabric to bubble wrap and wedding gown fabrics. 
Someone referred to this as Swedish Death cleaning, I call it 
Clearing, Cleaning, and Calming!

One of my grands is creating also. 
Way to go Miss Hannah!

This image is my Mid-month Mini for the Mission Inspiration group. 
Our theme for this was HANDS. 
I drew  on a previously painted background.
Next I filled in the nails, knuckles, and wrinkles. lol 
The quote is actually the title of a very old poem  

Well, I may not have gotten much crossed of my 'basic' list, but I’m very pleased with how my sewing room is starting to get calmer and more inviting. 

Until next time,

Let’s Create Today in whatever way resonates with you

Luann 

February Challenge - Update #1

My camellia is in bloom. 

Another basket full of stuff ready to go out the door. 

I needed a container for my MCT Oil that would be easy to use. A former olive oil bottle, a piece of  'scrap' fabric, 2 coats of Mod Podge, and I now have something functional and fun to see sitting out. 

This was after several steps with my mixed media project for Mission Inspiration. 

And where they are now makes me very pleased. I’m not as creative in this area as I would like to be, but I’m learning to let things happen. And I do enjoy playing inside the book I made with watercolor paper, scrapbook papers, fabric, and a lot of glue. LOL

My pages so far:

Robin Ruth Designs newsletter came this morning. One of the comments she made was,

Sometimes you just have to make do and figure out a way to move forward!

Linking up with Lynda Heines,  https://lyndaheines.blog/2021/01/24/join-us-for-feb-march-challenge/

also linking up with Nina at,  http://ninamariesayre.blogspot.com/2021/02/how-to-title-quilt-on-off-wall-friday.html

February and March Creative Challenge

 

I’m linking up with Lynda. There’s no set rules, just to encourage one another to be creative. All the info is at:  Lynda Heines   

I'd love to have you join us,,,

My first projects will likely come from one of these piles of left-over blocks and pieces. I always say I'll stop saving scraps, but I never listen to myself when I’m saying that, lol. 

I have invested several hours into clearing and cleaning throughout the house. We took 7 paper grocery bags and a few miscellaneous items to our local Habitat For Humanity shop. 

Yesterday I took another batch of batting and scraps to a fellow quilter. Today I have almost maxed the 13 gallon trash bag that I fill with SCRAPS that are used by another friend for animal shelters. I’m very thankful for these friends. I do a fair amount of longarm quilting for various charities, so it’s nice to let others do the projects that they enjoy. 

I longarmed one charity quilt during January for QOV. I have 5 more quilts for our my Guild's Outreach Program. Those will undoubtedly get done soon. 

I cut out 3 pair of leggings earlier today. I've made one pair a while ago. I like how comfy the stretch jersey is so 3 more are destined to be finished this month. 

Here's my list so far:

• 3pair of leggings
• 5 quilts to longarm for Outreach Program
• At least 3 quilt tops from all those leftover bits and pieces
• I will be doing 2 mixed media projects each month for another group I’m in
• AND I’m sure I’ll do some paint pouring just because I find it so relaxing 

Looking forward to seeing what you are working on during this winter months,

Stay safe. 

Luann