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.

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.

January 17, 2024

You can see from the title I hope to have more Community Quilts done throughout the year. I know I have at least two that are waiting in the wings that need to be completed, sandwiched and quilted.

I don’t know who pieced this particular top. At our last Community Quilt weekend I took four tops that I hoped to have sandwiched. They weren’t doing any sandwiching at this particular time so the tops were added to the pile. I felt guilty leaving so many so I brought this one home for quilting.

I’m particular about which quilts I bring home as I only do straight-line quilting and I feel it should be a top where that method will look okay. In hindsight I probably should have done a bit more quilting in the border but done is done!

I was lucky to find a fabric in the Community Quilt bins to use as binding.