2021: Week 28 of 15 Minutes to Stitch

 

My work has slowed down substantially this week and ongoing so I have had more time for quilting. I worked on all three of my current projects. 

Here is the ABC block of the month quilt designed by Julie Porter. I am using fusible applique even though I enjoyed using needle turn applique on Life of Plenty. I have a lot of quilts on my list I want to finish.  I still need to add the embroidery and will secure the applique with the quilting. And make the other blocks that have already been released.

I added some blue strips to the red and white quilt to see how they would look. Uggh,

I also added more quilting to the Quote Quilt. I lied to you (and myself) when I told you I was half way done. With all the embellishments, I can't go in a predictable ways, like rows and my estimate was way off. I don't think I am yet at half way even though I added more.

2021:  Week 28 of 15 Minutes to Stitch

 

I worked on three quilts - the Quote Quilt, the red and white Op Art quilt and the ABC quilt.

15 minute days this week --7 out of 7

15 minute days this year -- 177 out of 192 days

Success rate  = 92%

 

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15 Minutes to Stitch

 

Week 28 and Photo Challenge

 Kate at Life in Pieces is having a family photography challenge where they draw a card each week and each family member takes a photo that meets the theme of the week.  I have a tendency to adopt families, and I have decided to join them in the challenge, with Kate's permission.  I don't know how long I will be able to keep it up, but I know I can at least do the first few. As luck would have it, I've taken recent photos that meet the criteria.

 

The first week, they drew a card "self portrait".  This was the only recent picture of me, and since I don't feel comfortable having pictures of me on my blog, this is the best I could do.

 

The second week's challenge was death. Since I had recently been to a cemetery, I had lots of pictures I could use.  I chose this overview of the cemetery post-Memorial Day. Cloudy days are the best days to go to the cemetery since there isn't the glare of the sun when taking photos.

 

This week's challenge is "something with wings". I had three good ones for this too. I thought a colorful picture would be nicer than the moody ones to follow the cemetery photo.

2021:  Week 28 of 15 Minutes to Stitch

I spent the last two weeks resisting the urge to start another quilt as I worked on finishing the Quote Quilt. I was not able to resist the temptation this week. I started two quilts.

I started the red and white Op-Art quilt I showed you this week. I now have the white fabric and the batting and backing ready so I can quilt it, possibly after the Quote Quilt is quilted. 

I also started an Alphabet primitive quilt that is part of a sew-along. I am three or four months behind, but with the fusible, I am hoping to catch up without too much trouble.

15 minute days this week --7 out of 7

15 minute days this year -- 177 out of 192 days

Success rate  = 92%

 

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15 Minutes to Stitch