Stash 031118

It was a close call, but nothing came in this week.  The last few weeks have been so very hectic that I briefly considered "treating" myself to thrift therapy.  Then I got smart and went up and cleaned my project room to get ready for the deadline projects that are looming.

Done a week in advance. Woo hoo.

In the process I finished a work apron for Easter.  It was made from scraps and in one place I had to piece on top of a piece on top of a piece to make the design line up.  There was still a tiny gap, so it had gotten set aside.  I got it patched up pretty well, but then I also didn't have enough fabric to make a pocket and I can't work without a pocket.

You can hardly tell the spot is patched.

So I made a 4-patch pocket and in the search for something pretty for the trim I found and already made pink ribbon rose.  I added more of the lace and made a big yo-yo of turquoise to pinned it over the parched spot.

Looking good.

I wish the turquoise yo-yo had ended up larger, but overall I am pleased with the finished product. 

Our school Art Show was this past week and we got the Handprint Quilt done in time.  The handprint squares had been given to me and also the backing fabric, so I can only count out the white squares, border and binding.

Handprint Quilt is home for the weekend.

Fabric Purchased this week: 0 yards
Fabric Purchased YTD: 21.24 yards

Fabric Acquired this week: 0 yards

Fabric Acquired YTD: 10 yards

Fabric Used this week:  1.39 yards for Easter apron and Handprint Quilt
Fabric Used YTD: 25.65 yards

Total: 5.59 yards stashed

I'm still in the hole, but not by much.  Hopefully now that things are calming down I'll have some more finishes and more time sewing. 

Days stitched this week: 5/7
Days stitched this month:  6/10
Days stitched this year: 61/69
Success Rate: 88%


Linking up to QuiltPaintCreate to stay accountable with the stash and Life in Pieces  to keep sewing every day.

Handprint Quilt

Our school Art Show was last night.  This quilt that was made (mostly) by the students was on display.  The parents could not believe their children had even touched the sewing machine, let alone safety pins!

Bright and cheery!

It was so fun to make and share the joy of sewing with the children.  It will stay on display in the classroom til the end of the school year and then it will come home with me since the handprint squares were a birthday gift from the students.  I think it will be a nice wall hanging in my sewing/project room.  Now I am trying to think of something we can sew for mother's day.

On display representing Summer.

Now that the Art Show is over, and our student who is moving to another school has had her send off (with the all important, super time-consuming portfolio!), and my application for a new job is nearly ready to hit the submit button I am hoping to get back to some semblance of normality.  Sewing has been hit or miss for a few weeks and I am missing it.  It really is my therapy.  I have two deadline quilts coming up and that will give me some focus.

Linking up to Confessions of a Fabric Addict and Crazy Mom Quilts to show off finishes.

Design Wall Monday 021218 Hand Prints

Our preschool art show is coming up.  Our class is working on assembling the hand print blocks the kids gave me for my birthday back in the fall.

Blocks numbered and ready to web.

At the last minute I had a brainstorm of how the kids (4- and 5-years old) could each have a turn to sew, but the blocks wouldn't get out of order.  Webbing is how I usually assemble blocks.  I realized that if I numbered the blocks in order and each child picked up the assigned number(s) it would work. 

Block #20 chosen to be next.

Sure enough.  It worked and was good math practice in the process.  They can count, but this was number recognition.  We also worked out the pattern - color plain color plain color plain.  A very good lesson before it is even the quilt that they can't wait to finish.

First step in webbing complete.

 Linking up to Small Quilts and Doll Quilts to show what we are working on.