There was only one finished quilt in May. It is one of a series of solids and prints that I started several years ago. (Inspiration quilt and block directions here.)
This quilt is 36.5" x 56" and has Hobbs 80/20 batting in it.
Making tops is more fun than finishing quilts so there were 4 new tops in May. From left to right: Marcia Derse "Glow" was just needing its outside edge triangles and then rows sewn together. It is 47" x 64". The pink/blue Kaffe triangles is 48" x 60". Next is Interweave, a free pattern from Timeless Treasures, which I modified so it would be larger. It is 55" x 74". Last is the pink/green Kaffe triangles which is 60" x 84".
I went through the Kaffe light fabrics one more time and think I have 4 fabrics that will work in the blocks I showed yesterday.
Most of the afternoon yesterday was spent watering plants, cutting volunteer trees, trimming a bush and pulling weeds. May was a busy outside month, planting porch and garage pots, mowing grass, planting tomatoes and lots of weeding. June might have more sewing time.
I think we are always busier outside than inside in the early part of summer - then it gets hot and we do more inside. You got a bit of tops done there anyhow
ReplyDeleteThanks for the quilt show! It's always fun to see what one has accomplished.
ReplyDeleteOutside work seems to take precedent in the early Springtime, I think! Lovely finish for May and a lot of lovely starts, too....
ReplyDelete72 here now at 10:30; spent early morning on the deck finishing
up My Little Flags quilting...just gorgeous weather--low humidity and temps...
i made us potato salad to go with grilled burgers tonight...
Hope this weather continues...hugs, Julierose
Another productive month despite outdoor chores. I like the additional fabrics you pulled.
ReplyDelete4 tops and one completed finish is one productive month in my opinion. Not to mention all your gardening you go tit also.
ReplyDeleteJJM
Wonderful production of 4 colorful, completed quilt tops and one finished quilt so you have lots to be proud of!
ReplyDeleteNot only that, but you have a lovely variety of flowers blooming and tomatoes maturing, too. Applause!
Hugs!
You're so right about making tops being more fun than FINISHING quilts !!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a 'weaving' theme going on as well.
Thanks for sharing the shoo fly quilt. I love the construction of the block. May have to try it sometime.