In order to make my Modern Sampler quilt bed sized, I need to add borders. I decided to make one of the borders pieced with 2.5" squares. I cut out lots of squares and then made them into twosies. Some of them have been sewn into longer chains but that's as far as I got this week. Next time I sit down at the sewing machine, I will work on this again.
My Sunflower cross stitch is 3/4 done! My goal of having this done by the end of October is achievable, I think. I will keep stitching! The fourth quadrant is already in progress.
I did a little bit of knitting every day this past week and I am just about finished the ribbing on my hat. The next section is Trinity stitch and I watched a YouTube video on how to do that this week. Wish me luck!
There were two new babies in the family this summer. This is baby W with his quilt that I made for him. His Mom reports he is enjoying tummy time on the quilt. The quilt is folded in half in this picture. This quilt was made with flannel scraps and also has a flannel back. I made two of them and each of the two babies born in July received one. My flannel scrap basket is starting to overflow again so I made need to make another one to keep it from exploding onto the floor.
I taught a scrappy drunkard's path class today for the Oxford Guild. First, we pieced some scraps to make fabric and then I showed them how to do curved piecing to make the blocks. Everyone had fun playing with their scraps and I look forward to seeing their finished projects. This is a slower project as it takes a while to piece the fabric. The black and white scraps with the green background is my block. This will count for this month's Rainbow Scrap challenge as we are to use light neutrals this month. I also worked on my 6.5" slab blocks --I will show a picture of them when they are done.
Our burning bush started to show its fall colours this week. It is such a vibrant red in the fall.
My husband and I went for a walk at the park one morning this past week. The leaves are starting to turn and fall.
Finn is not so sure he likes this colder and damper weather. He always stands in the doorway to check to see if it is raining before venturing out to do his business. He doesn't like to get his feet wet!!
I will be linking up with Kathy on Sunday Morning and with Angela now for the RSC. I have started linking up with Patchwork and Quilts as well. (Patchwork and Quilts is a bilingual blog--French and English. I am learning French by doing Duolingo each day for 40 mins and I find I can read the French part of the blog with minimal reference to the English translation!)
new babies - our extended family has been having one baby after another this second half of the year there will be 3 new great nieces and one that decided to be surprised as it was a surprise 3rd pregnancy and she wants to keep guessing. Love the look of your walking trail, I will be out on one tomorrow now that it finally isn't too hot and my feet are healed from the fractures I had been dealing with off and on since April.
ReplyDeleteNew babies, a wonderful reason to make small quilts. I'm waiting for my grown up granddaughters to take the plunge, but no luck yet. Our Gemna is rather like Finn checking how things are in the doorway. If she gets wind in her face she is not at all keen to venture out. Mind you, she has a dirt box inside, but likes to go out for a look around.
ReplyDeleteGreat sewing, stitching and knitting time this week! The baby quilt look very cozy, and I love the scrappy drunkard's path blocks.
ReplyDeleteMerci pour le partage, et bravo pour la compréhension du français, ce n'est pas une langue facile... et j'espère que je ne fais pas trop d'erreurs en anglais ;)
Thank you for sharing, and linking up!
I love watching your stitchery grow each week! Finn is one smart doggie! Lovely trails you have to walk on and so fun in the fall with the leaves changing colors. Good luck with your knitting! Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteYour sunflowers are looking great. As are your twosies! Nice picture of little one enjoying their new quilt. Sarah quilting by the sea
ReplyDeleteA pieced border like that is labor intensive, but looks so pretty on the quilt! I bet the other quilters enjoyed your class - that technique makes such neat blocks. Beautiful burning bush and your walk looks lovely, too! Have a wonderful Sunday, Gail!
ReplyDeleteWonderful to see the babies arrive and then to have more scraps to make many more. The leaves here have turned and are falling fast. At this rate all our leaves will be picked up before the snow arrive. Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteYou remind me I have flannel scraps I should use. Love the burning bush colors, we have a couple of those by the front porch. Gorgeous sunflower sitiching! Thank you for your sweet comment on my blog:)
ReplyDeleteLovely new quilts for new babies. I love your sunflower stitching, such a lot of work. Fall weather has really settled in here now.
ReplyDeleteAll that stitching on the sunflowers is amazing! I tried knitting once,I think my hands are too short🤣
ReplyDeleteDid you have a specific pattern for the baby quilts? I've been collecting fabrics to make two I-Spy quilts for my grandchildren. I am looking for an easy pattern. I love your sunflowers! Your ribbed knitting looks great. I haven't tried the trinity stitch yet....or at least I don't think I have. I love waking wooded paths during the Fall. Finn always makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteIts always fun to catch up with your projects. I love your sunflower piece! wow just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet little baby and a wonderful scrappy quilt.
Your yarn bowl is just great! I need to pick up my crocheting again if I want to finish my scarf for this winter.
give Finn a pet for me.
Congratulations on the 2 new baby additions to your family. Baby W is adorable as is your quilt. Gorgeous fabrics you are using for your border. Don't you just love when the burning bush begins to change colors. Mine is just beginning to change. Enjoy your day.
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