Our woods are filled with Cardinals - so beautiful.
I went to the bank and drove around the corner to go to the quilt store and discovered that it has closed. I didn't visit the shop in 2013 and in 2012 I learned that the owner had cancer. She started her shop in a tiny space with less than 40 bolts of fabric, she moved twice, added more fabric, had classes and bought a long arm. The sign on the door - "thanks for 10 great years".
Another UFO is finished.
I had pieced these stacked coin blocks years ago. Thought about what I could do with them and decided they would make a great quilt to keep in the car. I added some sashing and the border is from left over backing fabric.
I used some really cheap muslin for the foundation for the blocks. I didn't have to tear away any paper, plus it added another layer of warmth to the quilt.
I am so enjoying making these blocks from Tula Pink's book.
I had pieced these stacked coin blocks years ago. Thought about what I could do with them and decided they would make a great quilt to keep in the car. I added some sashing and the border is from left over backing fabric.
I used some really cheap muslin for the foundation for the blocks. I didn't have to tear away any paper, plus it added another layer of warmth to the quilt.
I am so enjoying making these blocks from Tula Pink's book.
I will probably use this layout for my quilt -
Linking with Judy's Stash Busting Reports....
Added this week - 0 yards
Added YTD - 10 yards
Used this week - 15.83 yards
Used YTD - 50.63 yards
Net Used - 40.63 yards
fabric not counted until quilt is 100% finished
Quilts finished in 2014 - 7
UFO - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - June - July - Aug - Sept - Oct - Nov - Dec
QOV - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - June - July - Aug - Sept - Oct - Nov - Dec
RMH - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - June - July - Aug - Sept - Oct - Nov - Dec
Baby Quilts - 3 of 52 quilts
Rainbow (Angela)/Block (Judy) Challenge - 0 out of 12 months
Fat Quarter Shop - 0 out of 12 blocks
Tula Pink - 28 of 100 blocks
8 comments:
Great use for the stacked coins. My mom used old sheets as foundation for crazy quilts. No paper to tear away! I've been thinking about giving Tula Pink a try ....
You are just *busting* through that stash! Way to go! I'm sorry to hear about your local quilt shop -- for one reason or another, it's happening more and more. We lost one just last month. It's so sad. On a happier note, your cardinal looks very dapper! Those are my favorite birds, too -- especially during the starkness of winter. They're a *pop* of color and they make me smile! :)
I love the stacked coins, the layout is eye catching. Look at your numbers climb!! I don't count my fabric out until the quilt is fully completed, too....I fear once I subtract it from the stash there is no push to finish, so the last stitch is in before I claim the yardage. Can't wait to see the Tula Pink quilt.
Oh, what a beautiful bird! We have stellar jays here. I was being severely scolded by one this summer while I was sitting outside--when he forgot I was sitting there, his voice changed as he was talking to his true love. I know those soft sounds were whispered love words meant for his mate!
Great looking stacked coins--gives me an idea for mine! Fantastic numbers--you get so much done.
Wow you are doing great on all your projects!! What nice things you have in progress.
Wow, that's quite a week! The baby quilt looks great and so does your coin quilt. Those Tula's blocks are fun. You are on your way to what looks to be a great year of stash busting.
Projects looking good. Always sad to lose a quilt shop.
Sad to hear about the quilt shop closing. Boy, you have a lot going on - resulting in great numbers!
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