Patriotic Big Wonky Stars Quilt Complete

Yesterday I was able to finish my Patriotic Big Wonky Stars Quilt, by Missouri Star Quilt Company. Once again, I had the top done for a while. My motivation for finishing it came from the fact that I wanted to use some of the leftover backing fabric for another Quilts of Valor project. I had get the backing and batting cut and ready for the long arm. Since it was all ready to go, I figured that I might as well get it done. 

While I like it the way it is, I should have added a border. I think with a border, it would have made it look even better. The next time I make one, I will add a border. It is a quick and easy project to do. 

Big Wonky Stars Quilt Tutorial

On a different note, I drove up to Humbolt to the variety store tonight. They have a great selection of quilt backing at decent price. Since I have so many projects piling up again, I wanted to get backing fabric for some of them I ended spending way too much money but I got everything I needed and then some!

I ended up buying 32 yards of quilt backing fabric. It should keep me busy for a while! 

Quilting on Memorial Day

Since today has been a wet and windy Memorial Day, I decided to stay indoors and quilt. I was able to finish another scrappy rag t shirt quilt that I will end up donating somewhere. I have one more that needs the rows sewn together. I am hoping to get that one done next week. I have no shortage of t shirt scraps. I have started the first of three t shirt quilts that I have been commissioned to make. Yay, more t-shirt scraps!

I know most sane people either throw the t shirt scraps away or use them as rags. I cant bring myself to do either if I can make a quilt out of them. I know someone will enjoy them! 

Scrappy Hourglass Quilt Complete

Have you ever been in a quilting slump? It seems like I have been all year even though I'm making progress on several quilts right now. I think started this quilt back in January. I worked on it at the quilt retreat in February and nearly had the top finished then. I set it aside several times since.

I made one just like it last year, except on that one, I used dark blue sashing. I am not usually a big fan of purple, but for this quilt, I really like it. Sometimes it's nice to branch out and use colors that you don't normally use!

I really hope that I can get a couple more projects done this long weekend. I also hope people take a moment and reflect on why we celebrate this holiday. It isn't all about barbeques and camping. 

Happy Quilting!