There is Quilting Commencing!

This finally happened yesterday afternoon!

I have been trying to “get ahead of the game” for weeks – and every time I thought I could get far enough ahead to have a completed quilt by the time we get the final round on our Unity Quilt Along – something would happen.

The BIGGIE OOPS that happened a week ago really threw me for a “You’ve Got to be Kidding Me!” and I have learned a great lesson.

It’s not enough to have a computer diagram of what you think a project will be.

I HAVE to have a completed quilt top at least before I start presenting anything because there is no leeway for twists and turns and roller coaster “How did THAT happen?!” stuff to occur.

BUT – I have made it this far!

My backing adventure started with this -

The samples sent to me by Spoonflower. 

How could I not use this in the back?

And did you notice what is printed on my red fabric?  It’s called Chinese House.  I’m calling it Wuhan Quarantine.  LOL!  (Okay, not a laughing matter, but if we lose our sense of humor, it’s game over.)

I had YARDS of Chinese House – I had purchased a couple of bolts of Chinese themed fabrics for use in our Good Fortune mystery, and then ended up using something else all together (isn’t that the way it goes with quilt options?) and what better project to use it as a backing than this one?

I inserted the other two samples as well!

Because – WE SHALL NEVER FORGET!

And I’ll share the rest after the quilt is quilted – because there is a story to what ELSE went in here as well.  Oy Vey.

And quilting is happening.

And it feels wonderful to finally be at this stage.

And you will soon be, too!

I didn’t get much farther than this – you see the call of the nap was strong, and I admit to wandering over to the inn and much like Goldilocks, crawled into one of 13 beds and promptly fell asleep for a 2 hour nap.  BLISS!

Last night’s binding attempt. LOL!

You would be proud of me – I actually completed ONE long side last evening before this happened.  I was able to just relax into the whole thimble, needle, thread thing after a nice long soak in the hot tub.  Again, no race – but I will want to be getting this one done so I can bind Unity when I am able.

(Not by tomorrow’s Part 8 release – but that’s okay!)

More Tulips have Bloomed!

The bottom one reminds me of my friend Patty.

She worked for the Girl Scouts for many many years.

I gave myself an hour or so to stitch these this morning.

There will be more waiting for me when I come home.

Son Jeff is coming to mow the lawn at Quiltville Inn today, and I have a care package for him to take home to Jonesville. Because that’s what moms do.

The Scooby Doo quilt is on hold for just a while longer – Ashlyn has some fabrics she wants to get for me to include.  She tried to order from JoAnn.com but they were also out.

(I’m in search of 5’’ charm squares of Scooby Doo fabric – if anyone has any, would you like to put a couple in a regular envelope with a standard stamp? Bonnie Hunter 12615 Wilson Hwy, Mouth of Wilson VA 24363  THANK YOU!)

I am also going to include some bob the builder, trucks, motorcycles, paw patrol and other “little boy” things.  It should turn out really cute.

And with that – I’m on my way to go meet up with my son, smell that wonderful aroma of freshly mown lawn while I quilt the day away.

I’ll also be writing Part 8 of our Unity Quilt Along so it’s ready for tomorrow’s release.

I CAN’T WAIT!

Quiltville Quote of the Day-

I'm not the most patient person. But I'm working on it. And boy do I have time on my hands to be working on it!

The best thing to do while waiting is to find myself happily busy with something else. And I am so glad there are projects a plenty to throw myself into!

Scrap Crystals quilt from my book MORE Adventures with Leaders & Enders shared by Allison.

Have a lovely Sunday, everyone!