Sunday, January 29, 2017

STASH REPORT SUNDAY

Fabric used this week  13.25 yards
Fabric used year to date  13.25 yards
Fabric added this week  0 yards
Fabric added year to date 12 yards
Net used 2017  1.25  yards 
I'm in the black this week, but I just squeeked in!  Since I hadn't done any machine quilting for a while, DH and I pin-basted a baby quilt panel when we were pinning the other 2 quilts.  I use it to "warm up" my quilting muscles, including my brain......


I outlined many of the elements in this cute panel, then stitched loops and swirls in the pink gingham-look border.  The quilt has pink gingham-look flannel on the back to make it cozy for a new baby.  It will be donated to my guild for the Hugs program at our local hospital.

 For the pinwheel quilt, I stitched double circles looping back and forth in each block.  I used a neutral thread in the light blocks and a variegated thread in the dark blocks.
The plain border was stitched with simple leaves, forming a zig-zag pattern, and then large swirls in each of the outer border blocks.
 I finally have my first two finished for 2017.  The top and binding of this quilt was made entirely from my stash of pre-cut charm squares (5 "), while the border and binding was made from leftover backing fabric from a previous quilt.  The backing fabric was part of the order that arrived last week.

Check out all the progress shared at Judy's blog, Patchwork Times.

5 comments:

  1. You did great finishing both these quilts! They are beautiful!

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  2. Beautiful finishes! What a great thing to do, donating to your local hospital.
    Do you quilt on your domestic machine?

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  3. I sewed a panel and pinwheels this month, too! A little new fabric is a great thing. Have a good week!

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