BOM Challenge Month 5

I am still keeping up with Jo's BOM Challenge.

Month 5 - Pinwheel Star

I am very thankful for this project because it has been giving me just a little something to work on that I don't have to make any decisions for.  You all know that sometimes that is just what you need.  That has really been the case for me the last few months.

Month 5 - Pinwheel Star

I am a becoming a real fan of pre-cuts.  It sure does make it easy, but I don't know that it satisfies my creative side like scappy does!!

A little story accompanies the block.

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Ahoy Matey!

For Pirate Week at school we made Pirate Flags.  I had all the pieces pre-cut and ready for the kids.  They decided where to place their cross bones and initials.

Land Ho!

We used regular pins this time, not safety pins.  No one got poked.  I am a firm believer in it is all about the expectation.  Some of them were able to get the other end of the pin back up through the fabric, but all of them had fun poking pins.

Regular pins - no problem.

Then we sewed them down.  This was a lesson in zigzag stitching.  It was interesting how many of the kids noticed the machine was making a zigzag movement before I told them the difference from how we had sewn before.

Arrrrgh!!

Unfortunately I missed getting more pictures and most of the flags already went home.

Yes, your flag is amazing!

Also, unfortunately the felt was in the stash at school so only the black ribbon actually came from my stash.  ARRRRGH!!

Shiver me timbers!!

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Fly Away Ladybugs

Stash Report 042918

Nothing In:  Too busy at work, cleaning and getting College E's room ready for her return next week, rounding up paperwork for her scholarship applications, and applying for a new job.  No time to go shopping, not even thrift shopping.

A little bit out: I finished the edges of this cute flannel to teach a friend how to make a crochet-edge baby blanket.  She had asked me a while back how to make one and she is heading out on a long RV trip soon, so this will be a good handwork project to take along.

This will be a fun edge for this fabric.

Fabric Purchased this week: 0 yards
Fabric Purchased YTD: 30.76 yards

Fabric Acquired this week: 0 yards

Fabric Acquired YTD: 22.65 yards

Fabric Used this week:  1.31 yards flannel for baby blanket
Fabric Used YTD: 45.58 yards

Total: 7.83 yards stashed

Still heading in the right direction ever so slightly.

I am trying hard to keep up with Kate over at Life in Pieces trying to get 15 minutes of stitching or sewing related work done every day.  I've missed a few days, but sometimes life just takes precedence.  End of the year at school is usually a busy, busy time and this year is no exception.  I have worked on a few little projects, but no finishes.

Days stitched since last report: 12/14
Days stitched this month: 25/28
Days stitched this year: 108/118
Success Rate: 91%


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Friday Finish 042018

It's that time of year again - mini vests for the mini service dog in training.

Vest is on and he is ready to work.

A co-worker is a puppy raiser for Bristol, who will be come a service dog for a warrior through the K9s for Warriors program.  Since she brings Bristol to school, she will give each of her students a stuffed Bristol, complete with service vest at the end of the year.

I love the uniformity of it.

I can't be a puppy raiser, but I can make the little "vests."

Yes, Bristol is the center of attention.

The is her third puppy and my third year to help out in this way.  I have it down to a science now and this batch got finished pretty quickly.

The real Bristol nearly one year ago!

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Stash Report 041518

Nothing In:  Woo Hoo!

Fabric Out: A bit of fabric out for the little service vests for the little Bristols.  The whole story will get posted later this week.  0.59 yards of fabric and interfacing + 15" of velcro.

Yes, Bristol is the center of attention.

Fabric Purchased this week: 0 yards
Fabric Purchased YTD: 30.76 yards

Fabric Acquired this week: 0 yards

Fabric Acquired YTD: 22.65 yards

Fabric Used this week:  0.59 yards for Bristol's little vests
Fabric Used YTD: 44.27 yards

Total: 9.14 yards stashed

Heading in the right direction ever so slightly.

I am still keeping up with Kate over at Life in Pieces trying to get 15 minutes of stitching or sewing related work done every day. No big finishes, but progress nonetheless.

Days stitched since last report: 7/7
Days stitched this month:13/14
Days stitched this year: 95/104
Success Rate: 91%


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Stash Report 040818

I've been sewing in dribs and drabs.  I had thought I'd get more done on Spring Break than I actually did.  Isn't that always the case?

Fabric In:  I'm not doing so good this year on resisting temptation.  But when it is so super cheap (or free) I can't help myself.

This will make a great backing.

Turquoise chevrons: 3 yards for $2.29

Solid Red: 2.44 yards gifted

Just cute!

Princesses: 1 yard for $1, most of it already used in a pillowcase

Snowmen: 0.9 yards for $0.50

Soft and snuggly

Flannel: It has already been cut into large squares (44" x 44") for baby blankets with crochet edges, but I think I can use it for backings for baby quilts also.  10.21 yards gifted


Fabric Out:

There were some straggling pillowcases that found their way back to me for finishing.  All done.  Three of the more childish ones will go to a family in Spain next month, but the rest need homes.  Ideas??  Some of the fabric had been donated just for this project, but most was from the stash.  19 pillowcases = 14.64 yards

Who needs pillowcases?

Fabric Purchased this week: 4.9 yards
Fabric Purchased YTD: 30.76 yards

Fabric Acquired this week: 12.65 yards

Fabric Acquired YTD: 22.65 yards

Fabric Used this week:  14.64 yards for pillowcases
Fabric Used YTD: 43.68 yards

Total: 9.73 yards stashed

I am mostly keeping up with Kate over at Life in Pieces trying to get 15 minutes of stitching or sewing related work done every day.  I am not getting it reported regularly, but I am getting it done in real life.

Days stitched since last report: 13/14
Days stitched this month: 6/7
Days stitched this year: 88/97
Success Rate: 91%


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BOM Challenge Month 4

I have been keeping up with the BOM Challenge.  It gives me an excuse to do something different briefly.

Month 4 Here We Go!!

Month 4 had a few more steps than the previous months, but still very easy especially since it is precut.

Love, Love, Love the Pre-Cuts

So I am still on track with this.  Woo Hoo!

Month 1 and Month 4

I like the little stories that go along to explain how the block got its name.

Millie's Favorite

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