Category Archives: Quilting

Happy Birthday Kristin

February 24, 2024

Cozy Cup Mug Rug (Melissa Mortenson – polkadotchair.com)

I try to use a butterfly in some shape or form for Kristin (in memory of Lynne). This year I found a lovely butterfly charm square so used it as an accent for the cup.

I have more of these charms so they may show up again another year.

Cole

Cole (from Little Handfuls of Scraps by Edyta Sitar)

Cole was my February project for two days of sewing with Stacia and Deloise.

When I saw the pattern it was my hope that I would already have the 48 inch-and-a-half half square triangles in my stash. It was even better when I realized that I had enough triangle scraps from a fellow quilter to put together all that I needed, and more.

Because the HSTs were already made, pressed and trimmed the project went together quickly and it was done before the end of the day.

Happy Birthday Kevin

February 10, 2024

Cozy Cup Mug Rug (Melissa Mortenson – polkadotchair.com)

When I decided to use mug rugs for my birthday cards this pattern seemed like a good one to start off with. I found some treat-related fabric as the accent for the cup.

I hope Kevin gets a treat to go along with his coffee (or tea).

Stitching Pillows

Pattern by Quilt Roadies

I hadn’t heard of a stitching pillow before but they are meant to be held on your knee while you are hand stitching. This helps prevent problems with your shoulder and neck as it raises your project closer to your eyes.

Before Christmas this project was making the rounds at the Guild’s Tuesday sewing sessions. I immediately wanted one for myself and one for Stacia and Deloise. But with Christmas so close at hand I realized I wouldn’t have time to make it as a Christmas gift so I delayed.

I found the pattern online (Quilt Roadies) and I immediately loved the presenter. I made mine first and had a few issues but adjusted my notes and the other two worked out well. I had three panels of sewing-related fabric and I used that as backing. The panels had originally been purchased for another project but those projects were also meant for Stacia and Deloise so it all worked out.

I’ve used mine a few times and it is easy to work with. I haven’t used it enough to know if it helps my neck and shoulders but it is very handy to hold my needle while I change threads. No more dropping it on the floor, losing it down the side of the chair or setting it somewhere that I can’t find it again.

Although it doesn’t show in the photo, each pillow has a handle attached so it is easy to move from one location to another when you are holding a handful of other necessities.