2024 Studio Post #24 - Binding!

 Hooray! Progress this past week! (Though I'm posting my 7.14.24 entry on 7.16 . . . . )

I finally made my binding! I was going to try to make the bias continuous binding, but I was too intimidated and rushed. I just cut 2 1/4" strips from my fabric and "spliced" them. I could have been more careful, but I've gotten better at it.

I sewed the binding on so I could bring it to the lake. That process was a little rough, but I hope to improve as I do this more often.

At the lake, I've hand-stitched the binding to the back all along one long side and halfway across the bottom. Part of me wants to continue stitching, but I have a lot to do today before we pack up and go. Plus, my hands get sore if I stitch too long.

I'm eager to finish this quilt and get it onto our bed at home!

2024 Studio Post #23 - Baby Steps

I *finally* trimmed this quilt (still unnamed) and cut the angles on the lower corners. It's on the guest bed so I can get the bigger view and measure for making the binding (next step!).

 

This post (on 7.16.24) was intended on 7.7.24. I'm behind again . . .

Studio Post #22 - Tie Fleece Blankets

A week ago Saturday, we had a "Blanket Blessings" day at church where a group of us made fleece tie blankets to donate. People at church donated the kits and we lined them up, cut out corners, made the fringe, and tied knots. 

We completed seven in three hours. One person will get them to the ICU nurse who works with terminal patients. We want to be a blessing to people whether they know Jesus or not. I made tags to put on the blankets that have a note for the recipients.

Ruth posed for me. They were really pretty and very soft. I have some more packs of them to prep for others to finish. I hope to get into my sewing room today (7.5.24) to work on some projects!