Sew Sundays — January 28, 2018 A finish and a Bonus

Finished! Little girl quilt is done.

I am happy with the overall effect but do recognize now that I coulda/shoulda added either some simpler blocks or sashing to break up the repeated blocks.

This makes me realize that it’s time for me to start using patterns. So far I’ve pretty much only made one-block quilts, adding variation with borders and sashing only. But it’s time to go to the next level.

Question for you: are there some patterns which are better written than others? What should I look for when choosing a pattern?

This week I also finished a table runner for a friend. Her niece is having a stag and doe, so to help them out I whipped up this little beauty. My gf was thrilled!

Here is my PHD list and the progress since the start of the challenge:

1. Dresden quilt – started Aug 2016; blocks made, fabric purchased – no progress this period
2. Autumn leaves quilt – cutting started
3. Feathered star quilt – one block made Sep 2017 – no progress this period
4. Delectable Mountains quilt – flimsy done except for borders – borders done, ready to sandwich, need to buy backing
5. Little Girl quilt – DONE Jan 2018
6. Christmas quilt #2 – blocks started – flimsy and borders done, ready to sandwich, need to buy backing
7. Christmas quilt #3 – fabric purchased, pattern pending – no progress this period
8. Winnie the Pooh baby quilt – DONE (Jan 14 post)
9. Bibs baby quilt – sandwiched, ready to FMQ – no progress this period
10. Lewe the Ewe baby quilt – DONE (Jan 14 post)
11. Secret quilt – fabric purchased – pattern: Alter-ego; no progress this period
12. Blues quilt – sandwiched, ready to FMQ – no progress this period

Happy sewing!