Last Saturday, I was working on the binding for the Stars of Spring quilt I completed over Christmas. I was thinking about the lovely ladies in my Mom's quilt group, and wishing I had a group. I went to the computer and found that there was a guild meeting close by that very day, and I headed over. I was so warmly received, and very inspired to work on my quilt when I got home. They even introduced me to a nearby quilt store I didn't know existed!
Energized by the meeting, this week I have finished the binding on my Stars of Spring Block a Day challenge quilt. I used the Shortcut binding tool by the Franklin Quilt Company. Using it, I was able to completely bind the quilt on the machine. I will post pictures using the tool in an upcoming post, but for now, you can visit The Quilting Squares website to learn more.
I have also been working on my January UFO, which is the Summer Shoo Fly Block a Day from 52quilts.com. I have made great progress this week, and I am finished with most of the red blocks. I look forward to starting the blue blocks, and really seeing the quilt take shape.
In order to finish the binding on the Stars of Spring quilt, I bought a yard of this yellow with stars. I liked it so much, I went back on Wednesday and bought another yard to use in my Summer Shoo Fly quilt.
I also picked up 18 fat quarters to bolster my selection of pinks and purples in my Winter Log Cabin Block a Day.
And last but not least, I added a panel. My thought it that I will use it in the center of the back of my Summer Shoo Fly quilt, but I haven't decided for sure.
So with the finish and purchases, my totals for the year are:
Added this week: 7.25 yards
Used this week: 17.00 yards
Net Used this week: 9.75 yards
Added YTD: 7.25 yards
Used YTD: 17.00 yards
Net Used YTD: 9.75 yards
Thank goodness, I finished the quilt this week. It was good to put the computer away and sit and sew!
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