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.
7 comments:
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
Thanks for the quilt show! It's always fun to see what one has accomplished.
Outside work seems to take precedent in the early Springtime, I think! Lovely finish for May and a lot of lovely starts, too....
72 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.
4 tops and one completed finish is one productive month in my opinion. Not to mention all your gardening you go tit also.
JJM
Wonderful production of 4 colorful, completed quilt tops and one finished quilt so you have lots to be proud of!
Not 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 !!!
Looks 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.
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