Finish or NOT Friday 3.17.2023

I have a finish!

The multicolored crumb blocks with alternating black/grey square in a square triangles. Hummm...that's another mouthful!

 pattern: square in a square.

                crumbs are 6.5 inch cut, outside (black/grey) are cut 6 inch square then

                    sliced once on the diagonal. I did sew a black on one side and a grey 

                     on the opposite side. Here's a picture that shows the black/grey 

                     placement.

panto: serpentine

I was also able to make a few labels for the QOV's that are hanging around. Now to get the labels sewn onto the quilts and delivered for presentation.

I received happy mail today. My name was drawn as a winner for the QOV National Sew Day with the FB Quilt of Valor Stars. Now to pick a pattern...double it and send it off.

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WIP Wednesday 3.15.2023

 It's been a slow stitch here at Bell Creek Quilts so far this week.

Why? you may ask...on Tuesday, our power was off for about 6 hours due to the install of a generator. As long as the generator continues to function properly...I'll have power for heat/ac and the refrigerator! We ordered it last October and had to wait 6 months for the install...

I did load my black/grey square in a square crumb quilt onto the frame.

I was also able to finish the brown/tan square in a square crumb quilt to a flimsy. This will be the next one to quilt once it's sister square in a square quilt comes off the frame.

Tomorrow, I visit the doctor. Seems silly to me that I need to have an office visit then have my blood drawn to make sure my medications are working properly. I will get my blood work communication via email at a later date. I guess I was just used to my old doctor that ordered the blood work prior to the office visit so we had 'something' to discuss. Oh well, new doctor, new procedures... end of rant.

Life goes on...

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Design Wall Monday 3.13.2023

I pulled another set of multi colored crumb blocks from the stack. This time I am sewing the blocks into square in a square. I decided to make two color ways.

First is the dark color way...in this case a dark brown from the stash.

 Next, I worked on the lighter color way. This time, it is a beige or tan fabric from the cupboard.

pattern: no formal pattern used. 

                Crumb blocks are cut to 6.5 inches square.

                I simply cut the background at 6 inch blocks, cut once on the diagonal 

                and matched centers. I did trim the blocks so that I had 1/4 inch (or close 

                to it!) by the points. This yielded blocks trimmed (cut) to 9 inches.

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SoScrappy Saturday 3.11.2023

Today is the second Saturday of March of the color green.

Time for my house and hut. Here is the house, complete with a pincushion in the upstairs sewing studio window...LOL

 pattern: Debby Brown's Little Pink Houses

Here is my hut. Doesn't Snoopy 'know' he is NOT suppose to play soccer in the hut?!

pattern: read about my oops here, that I liked.  😍

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Finish or NOT Friday 3.10.2023

I have a sweet finish today!

This is Quilt Show Attendee Signature Blocks #11! I only have a few stray signature blocks left, not enough for a full quilt. All I have left to do is label the last few to turn in. I may check with the local QOV coordinator to see if she has a few leftovers, too. Or I may take a few blank blocks and ask my guild members to sign some.

pattern: 7.5 inch cut signature blocks alternated with patriotic fabrics

panto: serpentine

I also worked on my current crumb project. Here is the inspiration, I found it on Pinterest here.

To offset the rows, I knew I wanted 1/2 blocks on the ends of alternating rows. I used full blocks in hopes of not cutting off the points.

Well, after I trimmed the extra block units, I did end up cutting a few points close.

I chose to add a little 2.5 inch cut border. I did this so that I would have space for my binding. I sew my bindings on with a 3/8 inch seam. That would surely cut off (or hide!) more points. LOL 

This is the orientation that I constructed this quilt.

I actually prefer this orientation. Unfortunately, a few of the motifs are upside down. <sigh>

It kind of reminds me of Charlie Brown's strip shirt...

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WIP Wednesday 3.8.2023

I pulled my mutli-colored crumbs out from their hiding spot along with a light and dark.

 I still have a few more settings I want to experiment with so, I started one! I'm making this a little smaller than I usually make, only toddler size in the range of 40 x 60 or so. I will definitely need to trim these blocks to a uniform size.

Here is my photo inspiration. Notice that there are no identifiers on it. ugggh. 

I did find it on a Pinterest board. yay!

pattern: The label is patchwork quilt, not for sale found here and

                     another one found here

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Design Wall Monday 3.6.2023

I opted to quilt down Quilt Show Attendee Signature Block Quilt #11 instead of starting something new. After the binding is on then I have to make the labels and sewn them onto the backs of the few remaining QOV's that are here. I'll be happy to move this project to the finished pile! I think I made 2 at the end of 2022 and the other 9 since the new year. whew!

I went totally rogue and even used rwb and yellow flowers for the backing. Perfect for a female Veteran.

pattern: signature blocks alternating with patriotic fabric

panto: serpentine

 

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SoScrappy Saturday 3.4.2023

Today is the first Saturday of March of the color green! One of my favorites! I have a tub full of bright greens that I will try to sew into crumb blocks this month. Fingers crossed, God Willing, the creek don't rise and the power stays on here at Bell Creek Quilts! LOL

Winter Storm Quest knocked out our power for 17 hours after gifting us with 10 inches of spring snow!

Earlier in the week, I did sew a little bit of green. 

pattern: 4.5 inch novelty, 2.4 x 4.5 inch strips and 2.5 x 8.5 inch strips

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Finish or NOT Friday on Saturday 3.4.2023

Well, Winter Storm Quest set on her bullseye on Bell Creek Quilts. We received 10 inches of wet heavy snow  and yes, the power went out again. This time for about 17 hours. Here are a few pictures of the snow...very pretty. hey! There's DH moving some snow!

I've been saving a few finishes to post. Enjoy!

Quilt Show Attendee Signature Quilt #8.

pattern: signature blocks alternate with patriotic fabrics

panto: serpentine

Quilt Show Attendees Signature Block Quilt #9

pattern: signature blocks alternated with patriotic fabrics

panto: serpentine

Quilt Show Attendees Signature Block Quilt #10.

pattern: signature blocks alternated with patriotic fabrics

panto: serpentine

Before the power went out, I did piece and load #11 (and the last in this series) but wasn't able to quilt it down.

Quilt Show Attendee Signature Block Quilt #11. I went a little rouge on this one and use a print with a red truck, woody wagon, dogs, flowers and flags!

pattern: signature blocks alternated with patriotic fabrics.

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WIP Wednesday 3.1.2023

I am still working on the Quilt Show Attendee QOV Signature Block quilts.

Quilt #9 found its way onto the longarm.

Quilt #10 has found its way onto the design wall.

pattern: 7.5 inch cut Signature block alternated with 7.5 inch cut patriotic fabric.

                    2.5 inch cut inner border and 4.5 inch cut outer border

panto: serpentine...in first picture.

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