100 Reusable Wipes on the Wall, 100 Reusabel Wipes ...

I hit the 100 mark for making reusable flannel wipes.  Grown Up R had asked for them, then I made for College E, then I made for their Besties.  They are kind of addictive.

Some trimming left, but

I have an opportunity to sell at a "Market Fair" in October and since I am still unemployed (although I applied this morning for a substitute teaching position, which is a good Plan B) it seemed like I should take advantage of the opportunity.  Grown Up R has been waiting in the wings for me to decide to move forward on marketing my sewing so that side of things is covered.  I just have to sew - that's the best part anyways!!

Sets in various stages of completion.

With the recent interest in the reusable wipes it seemed like they would be a good product to stock up on. I just need to finish up a few sets today and then I will move on to mending for a friend (paid), finish 3 quilts that "just" need quilting, and then make some burp cloths.  I also need to get ready for the sewing class at the library on Wednesday.  Sewing definitely has the potential to keep me busy.  We will see where it leads.

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

BOM July

I am missing Month 7 but had two Month 6s, so here it is again.

Month 6 - twice!

Little S immediately saw a star in the combination possibilities.  Maybe I will rearrange them and see if she notices!

Month 6

Month 6 is the border corner.  I believe Month 7 was the other border corner, so it will all work out in the end.

The cute little backstory that comes with each block.

I am keeping up so far.  The precut blocks sure do make a difference.  I would not want that for my everyday sewing and quilting, but since I am doing something that is not high on my "want to do" list it is working out great.

Linking up to Jo's Country Junction to show our BOM progress. 

Tasty Tuesday - Carrot Casserole

I made this casserole a few weeks ago when we had company and I couldn't find my usual carrot recipe.  Turned out that Little S actually liked carrots this way so we made it again for company last week.  I had her make it and she did a great job.  Her verdict this time was - not enough cheese!  Hmmm.  Everyone else liked it though, so I thought it was worth posting for posterity.  I started the Tasty Tuesday posts as a way to record family favorites for my girls.

Original Recipe

The recipe came from my mother who got it from a woman at church who brought it regularly to pot lucks.

Leftover Carrot Casserole

Carrot Casserole 

from Jane Maybray

1 lb carrots - slice & cook in salt water, drain, then puree or mash

Add to the mashed carrots:
1/2 c chopped onions
1 c grated cheddar cheese (or more!)
1/4 t salt
2/3 c mayonnaise
1 t sugar

Mix well and place in greased casserole dish.
Top with buttered cracker crumbs or seasoned bread crumbs.

Bake at 350F 20 minutes or until bubbly.

Serves 4-6

July Giveaway

I found these these red, white and blue bears when I was deep cleaning and they just made me think of Red, White & Blue and Independence Day.

Why Oh Why do I keep everything anyone gives me?!?!

If you would like to win this bear "panel" please leave me a comment telling me what your favorite state is and why.  Don't forget to include your email address so I can contact you.

Baby Emma is ready for July 4th - a little early, but so cute!

A winner will be chosen by random on (or about) July 31. 

Stash Report 070118

FABRIC IN:  I have not deliberately been to the thrift store, but since I was in the area for something else I couldn't help but stop by, right?  Two little bags of fabric - the price was right and they were brights which I am lacking.

Small Bag  1.06 yds for $0.25

Large Bag1.74 yds for $0.50

FABRIC OUT:

I donated a box of sheets I had been saving for backings to someone who uses them.  I have not have very good success with sheets as backings and it was time to pass them on. Sheets and a few other scraps 20.37 yards

In a surprise finish I got the hexagon quilt to the flimsy stage and even prepared the backing since I had something on hand that would work.  4.38 yards for the top

Hexagon Flimsy

Grown Up R asked me to make her some reusable cotton makeup wipes.  She sent me a photo and that was all I needed to get a batch whipped up for her and College E.  Easy peasy and they used up lots of flannel scraps.  They each got a set in the colors of their choice.  0.5 yards

R choose greens & browns.

24 wipes ready to go.

Fabric Purchased since last report: 2.8 yards
Fabric Purchased YTD: 44.06 yards

Fabric Acquired since last report: 0 yards

Fabric Acquired YTD: 22.65 yards

Fabric Used since last report: 25.25 yards 
Fabric Used YTD: 92.21 yards

Total: 25.5 yards destashed

I am happy with my progress both in letting go of some fabrics and getting back into the sewing groove and getting some finishes.

Kate over at Life In Pieces has challenged us to try to stitch 15 minutes each day.  I was in the sewing room every day this week.  Quite a bit of forward progress was made and I am glad for that as it is reflected in the stash report as well.

Days stitched since last report:7/7
Days stitched this year: 165/181
Success Rate: 91%


Linking up to QuiltPaintCreate and Life in Pieces to keep accountable.

And the winner is ......

I really, really enjoyed reading the responses to favorite vacations or vacation spots.  A few of the places I had even been to myself - Virgin Islands, Padre Island, St. Petersburg - Florida and Russia!

The original giveaway fabric.

Bonus scrap added later.

The random number machine (Little S with names in a basket!!) chose:

Julie Anne said, "Kansas resident, alone, I flew to Maine, and took a Windjammer cruise in a converted turn of the last century merchant ship. Amazing scenery and food.  Again, from KS, my brother, myself, and a Kowasaki, biked to Padre Island. Two best vacations.  I'd love to be in your fabric drawing.

Congratulations, Julie Anne!  If you send me your mailing address I will get these vacation fabrics out to you in time to sew up something summery.

Thank you to everyone who participated.  Check back tomorrow to see what you could win in the July giveaway.

Monthly Report June 2018

Things got so crazy at work after Christmas that I never got back to making a monthly report or updating the status of my goals.  Well, I need to make the most of my current unemployment and sew while I can and get caught up.

There has been slight progress on some of my original goals and good progress on the deadline/commissioned stuff that has popped up here and there.  Plus, there was a lot of sewing that was not quilty (school, mending, odd jobs) that is not reported here.  I think that under the circumstances of how my Spring went that I did pretty well.  Taking advantage of the Summer I am encouraged to aim for a few more finishes, especially with some of those lingering WIPs.

With the exception of the Hexagon Leader & Ender project nothing new was started that was not commissioned or work related.  The hexagon project was a result of Little S seeing a design she really liked at the store and me running with it because it is rare that she has that kind of interest and everything was on hand including a bag of already cut hexagons!

FINISHES

Alligator Baby Quilt - FINISHED in January & donated to Little Lambs through Hands 2 Help

Carnival Quilt for Ms. D - FINISHED in February and auctioned off in March

Boxy Stars - DONE DONE DONE

Commissioned Chinese Coins - FINISHED in May

Handprint Quilt - FINISHED in March
  
Scraps from a Friend Baby Quilt - FINISHED in January & sold


Thrift Store Baby Quilt - FINISHED in January & donated to Little Lambs through Hands 2 Help

WORKS IN PROGRESS

BOM Challenge with Jo - I'm keeping up so far 


Curtain Quilt - flimsy is finished, backing is ready

Commissioned Carpenter Star - Flimsy finished in June, backing is ready

Hexagons #1 Leader & Ender project - flimsy finished in June, backing is ready

Little Monkey - flimsy finished in June.  It is destined for our new niece.

Quinceanos Quilt - needs borders


Red White & Blue - went to the long-armer because it was too big for me to wrangle and is back, needs binding


Scrappy Mountains Majesty- needs borders and quilting



Spider Web - needs to be quilted


Strips That Sizzle - still trying to figure out what is wrong with the machine I use for quilting, since this is partway quilted and I don't want to unsew it

X Marks the Spot - needs to be quilted

 


I am seeing a trend.  I get things to the flimsy stage and then they stall.  Part of that is the malfunctioning sewing machine and part of that is that my favorite part of quilting is puzzling together the top.  Hmm.

June has been very productive.  We will see what happens in July.

Thanks for stopping by.