A Slow Quilting Week

I thought about borders for the dog panel, but it turned out that I had already added the wide cream border and the narrow black border.  Thinking back I remember the black was an existing strip and was all that I had.  Absolutely nothing else in the stash that was remotely close to match, so this is as big as it gets. I had already purchased a potential fabric when I used the last of my Joann gift card, so I just got right to the quilting process.

39" x 41"

I did the diagonal cross-hatching in the center since I liked it so much on the baby panel.  At first I thought I would try something new in the borders, but because most of them were part of the printed panel, I ended up just following the lines as much as possible.  The batting was leftovers from a while back and was thicker then what I have been using lately, so it ended up a bit poofy - but comfortably so.

Diagonal Quilting in the Center

All in all I am pleased.  The binding is made and ready to attach the next time I sit down to sew.  These baby quilts are finishing quickly, so I don't know why it takes me so long to get them done.  Now I have to think of what is next.  

Despite a tough work week with some long days, an after school appointment, and picking up College S later today, I managed to sew every day.  Those 15 minutes are really quite manageable and motivating.  Knowing what to work on makes it the perfect combination for progress 

15 Minute Report

15 minute days/week = 7/7

15 minute days/May = 10/10

15 minute days/2025 = 134/148

Success Rate = 91%

No stash movement to report this week, but definitely next week when I finish the dog panel.

2025 Stash Totals

Used last week:  0 yards

Used year to date: 43.22 yards

Acquired last Week: 0 yards

Acquired year to date: 7 yards

Net used in 2025: 36.22 more yards used

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