Small Finishes and Road Trips!

I finished the binding on this little fun thing the other evening.

The whole project too really no time at all - or at least it seams like it because it came from pieces and parts that were already left from other things.

I am loving these little quick finishes in between other larger projects - they just lift my spirits and push me forward!

Yes, there are some big things in the works too - so the small ones I can share are just nice "in-betweeners!"

It may hang.

it may go on a table.

Or the back of a chair.

It may find itself just folded in a basket with other small projects for a spot of color here and there - 

26 '' x 26'' is just about right in the small quilt realm.

The backing -  with unsigned label -

Not sure what I want to call this yet, so I am waiting.

Earlier this week when I first shared this project I was telling you about the backing fabric - 2001 by Mary Koval and how it was inspired by an 1881 fabric.  

I wanted to show you more, so Mary to the rescue!  She dug out some photos for us.

This is the quilt front as it hung in an exhibit in Houston.

Here are close ups of the 1881 original fabric.

Looking at the original quilt - the calendars are the big white squares you see between the design.

May 1881.

Fabric design is SO interesting - and I love how Mary took the calendar idea - and scattered 2001 calendars on her "cheater cloth" fabric - not reproducing the 1881 fabric exactly, but putting her own vision and twist on it.

The other little prints that you see in Mary's version are other fabrics that were in that particular line.  

Thanks, Mary for allowing me to share the originals with my readers!

And I'm so glad I found a great place for this piece of fabric to remain whole and together.

Yesterday was a "Road Trip to Wallburg" day.

I had an appointment in Winston-Salem, and if I am going to be that close, I am going to run by the house and grab another load of STUFF.

Yesterday's load included a few tubs of fabric, and 10 sewing machines.

I am working on emptying the remaining metal shelving units so they can go into the soon-to-be-painted storage room at Quiltville Inn.

I suspect that the sanding will be finished and painting started this weekend!

Also shown rolled up - my Jane Stickle quilt that hung in my basement studio at the Wallburg house.  I'd love to hang it at Quiltville Inn, but it is going to need a good cleaning first!

These two metal shelves remain -

And one more that housed the machines on the other side of the basement.

The shelves will son be holding linens and supplies.

A bin of 30s & 40s to go through -

I know there are long forgotten about fabrics in here!

But possibly the most momentous moment of all - the van made it up to the top of the drive!  CHEERS ALL AROUND!

In true North Carolina/Virginia fashion - the temps in Wallburg//Winston yesterday reached 56.  No coat required!

By the time I got back up to the cabin and was unloading here - it was 37.  So much difference in 100 mile drive and change in elevation.

And yes, the van needs a serious BATH!

It's Friday - the sun is shining here - and I've got that patriotic quilt to get back to today.  I hope to finish the little friendship star cornerstones at least.

What is going on in your world this wonderful day?

Don't forget - it's the LAST DAY to enter this:

It's time for some sweet treats around here!

You've seen me working on this in bits and pieces behind the scenes.

You likely thought all of this red stringing was a Christmas project while we were still in December - but sneak peeks have been happening here and there, and with less than a month until Valentine's Day - 

I thought we best get this show on the road NOW!

Are you ready for some pink and aqua with red all over? 

Then perhaps my new Forever Mine PDF pattern is your next project!

Because we need to keep the good things going, the introductory price for Forever Mine at 25% off the regular price  ($9.00) and will keep it at 25% off through Valentine's Day.  After that, the price reverts to $12.00.

And we are going to gift away a Forever Mine PDF pattern including both the wall quilt/topper and table runner to one lucky winner! 

Not only that - because Valentine's Day is about love, appreciation, friendship and sharing - I'm going to also send a free Forever Mine pattern to the winner's friend of their choosing!

What? You want more?

Irene at Cotton to Quilts will also be sending a Facets of Red fabric roll and a red String Time strip pack to our lucky winner!

As you can see from this photo, she's got fabric rolls in reds, pinks, aqua/turquoise and our much beloved and sought after neutrals available in the Cotton to Quilts online shop. 

The String Time strip packs are just what they sound like - String Time packages come with 180 different 10" long strings of varying widths cut from 20 different fabrics providing variety and convenience!

Grab your pattern, order that fabric - and dive right in!

What are you waiting for?

To be entered to win, head on over to the Gift-Away Post and enter there!  We will be drawing for our winner in tomorrow's post!

Quiltville Quote of the Day -

Day by day I am finding this to be more true than ever.

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My goal is to respond with more kindness than ever before.

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In some cases, silence may be the kindest of all.

Enjoy your Friday, everyone!