Sapphire Jubilee Part 1 Finished!

This was by far the easiest finish on the UFO list, so I deliberately saved it for when I needed something easy.  Like many others, I started the Quiltmaker Jubilee quilt several years ago.  I made mine a Sapphire Jubilee since I had plenty of blues and prefer blue to red.  I made all the blocks, but the final layout did not speak to me so I set the blocks aside.

The smaller variation.

In 2023 we had visitors who I had not seen in decades.  Our week together included sewing tips and show & tell of my quilts.  That inspired me to get out my Sapphire Jubilee blocks and figure out a layout.  

Back from the Long-armer

I ended up with 2 quilts.  The larger one got all the way to the quilted stage and then got tucked away.  It only needed binding and I even had the leftover fabric still packed up with it.

Finishing up the binding.

I knew this week was going to be very busy and I was caught up on anything else that would be "mindless" sewing.  Perfect timing.  Got the strips cut and joined one day.  Ironed and pinned on another day.  It took 2 days to get it sewn on one side.  Then another day to flip and machine sew on the other side.  That plus more unsewing of the Ocean Waves blocks kept me busy for the week.  

52" x 72"

It worked out mathematically using the existing blocks but is more long and skinny than I would usually make.  Someone will love it.

Plaid flannel backing

Friday was Mad Science Day at school.  Among other really fun stuff, we do "Aliens on the Move" about static electricity with balloons, various types of paper aliens and various types of fabrics.  I always have to round up the fabrics the night before.  As I was putting things away this morning, I realized that it would be much easier just to keep the fleece which is already in squares with the bin of Mad Science supplies.  

Then I had the DUH moment, when I realized I can just cut 5" squares of flannel and store that as well.  Since I was on a roll, I found an old hand towel to cut up instead of taking in a bunch of washcloths each year and then having to wash them afterwards.  Now I am going to be on the lookout for an old wool sweater/scarf that I can also cut up to add to my "Alien Kit" for next year.   What else can I be "smarter" about?!

Both "aliens" are moving!

15 Minutes to Stitch

15 minute days last weeks = 6/7

15 minute days/Oct = 26/31

15 minute days/Nov = 1/1

15 minute days/2025 = 269/325

Success Rate = 83%

 

I looked back to see if I had counted out the Jubilee blocks when I made them and it turns out that I stopped blogging in the middle of part 3.  So I will count the entirety of this quilt as fabric out now.  Then when I finish the smaller variation I will adjust for the part already counted out.  The math will be easier that way. 

2025 Stash Totals

Used last week: 7.03 yards for Sapphire Jubilee Pt 1 and 0.61 yds for Mad Science squares

Used year to date: 108.41 yards

Acquired recently: 0 yards  

Acquired year to date: 42 yards

Net used in 2025: 66.41 more yards used

Linking up to:

Kate at Life in Pieces

Donna at quiltpaintcreate

Frederique at quiltingpatch