One of my daily readings reminded me to focus on what I can control. This led to me focusing on making crafts, which is about the only thing I can control these days.
Sew Can She had a free pattern for making flat travel/storage bags. I won’t be traveling for a while, but I made three bags anyway.
I had some quilt squares left over from a Village House quilt that I made. I used the squares to make mug rugs.
Then I made some hexagon mug rugs/ coasters that open up. You can place the bottom of a wine glass inside the mug rug.
I had a Go Fish Pattern by Fishsticks to make potholders and oven mitts. I had just enough remnants and fat quarters to make three sets. The pattern calls for regular and thermal batting, which I happened to have.
My long arm quilter finished quilting the three Halloween quilts that I made. After binding the quilts, I decided to make a tote with the Halloween remnants and scraps. I made an envelope pillow, and placed a pocket in front. This tote can be used for carrying the quilt and a Halloween book in the front pocket.
I continue to make masks to have on hand, in case anyone needs one. Stitches Quilting has a tutorial on making a very easy pouch to store the pouch.
With some remnants, I was able to make a few buttoned coin purses. I made some in different sizes, lined and unlined.
After weeks of putting off starting a new quilt, I finally decided to get to it. I have studied the tutorial on the Lone Star quilt by Jordan Fabrics. Donna provides excellent instructions and demonstrations in her tutorials. Last year, I studied and followed Donna’s tutorial for making a strip tube Christmas quilt. This Lone Star quilt is quite a challenge for me, but Donna’s tutorial is very helpful. I cut the fabric on Saturday. I pieced half of the star diamonds yesterday, and the other half today. This quilt will be for my niece who now lives in New York. She loves everything Texas, so I used the Moda wildflower jelly roll to make the star.
Focusing on these crafts and starting a new quilt has made the days go by a bit easier. I hope everyone is well.
Stay safe.
Oh my Chela, you have been BUSY!!! And, as I watched your slide show, I couldn’t help but think “WOW”! You have certainly been using up scraps!
And the lone star – it’s going to be a beauty!!!
I’m glad that focusing on your crafts has made the days a bit easier for you!
Happy Quilting! 🙂
Thanks Gail. Your Summer Solstice quilt is beautiful. I like your idea of Zoom quilting.
My goodness Chela — I feel quite dizzy after seeing all the things you have accomplished. I am glad you have started a quilt because your lonestar is spectacular !!
Keep strong. This too shall pass
Thanks. It is fun to be working on a quilt again. Trying my best to keep strong. Stay safe.
Looks like those hexie ‘mug rugs’ do well with wine glasses, too! And the Lone Star quilt is no slouch to do – wow!
hang in there
Hanging by a thread…but still doing well. Thanks.
I love Moda’s wildflower fabrics! Great choice!
Matching the points just about did me in!
I get that!