With fewer than 20 log cabin blocks left to make - I decided to bring those foundations home for evening stitching when Hubster Dave is out doing his cornhole thing with the guys:
Because certainly one must ALWAYS have more than one project going at once, right?
That leaves the log cabin blocks at home, and the pieced sashing (Yes! Pieced sashing!) I am planning on placing between the log cabin blocks as my main QPO Studio focus.
And because they are all cut off and saved...they are not exact in size so paper piecing is another way to make good use of them because it's "Sew first - trim second."
I also think that sawtooth strips like this seem to lay flatter simply because of how the diagonal seams fall. There is just less bulk.
Yes, it takes a bit of extra time to sew this way, but these are tiny, and I like how it 1.) uses up the fabric scraps that I've saved that NEED a place to land, and 2.) I don't have to trim everything to a common size before I start to sew.
It's me and something binge-y on the telly and off I sew.
Okay, this is just fun!
Pinning in sets of 10 here. I've got a long long way to go.
But I'm in the mood for really slow progress. So you'll be seeing these for a while. Maybe you'll even recognize some of the scraps.
The Sew Down Showdown continues!
This also happened last night - Binding finished and sleeve sewn down!
And yes, an Ivy between my knees. Sweet thing.
Label stitched into the binding corner.
I'll put the info onto it with a pen at some point.
I love the fruit-stripe zebras on this fabric - just too fun.
Be watching for Dogwood Daze to release in April and in the meantime - start sorting your scraps if you want!
I can see this in so many amazing colorways - let your creativity shine with this one!
Thank you for listening to me on yesterday's explanation of why *I* choose not to support Hobby Lobby.
You had asked. I replied. However, I was not opening a debate. I stated my reasons as truthfully with backed up facts as much as possible while still being respectful of everyone's right to shop where they want.
You asked for my reasons. I gave them. End of story.
If comments and hate came back at me - those comments were NOT published. This was not a debate. There was no reason to inflict that ugliness on anyone else. Those comments were directed at me personally and I kept them that way.
Yesterday's post was me stating my reasons. As I said - we are free to shop where we want to shop.
Today I'm taking a breather and not going any farther.
Oh - and for those who asked if I can supply them with next year's mystery yardage and color info so that they can stock up before Joann completely closes -
Are you kidding me? Hahahahaha. I've not even begun to think that far.
But it is always a good idea to stock up on a good selection of neutrals. Always.
Quiltville Quote of the Day -
It's retreat check-in day!
And the March Quiltvillians are on their way!
Have a wonderful Wednesday, everyone -
Stand strong on Hobby Lobby, they've gotten away with too much too long.
ReplyDeleteI sure would like to know the rationalization anyone uses to support them, as it boggles my mind. We all should know right from wrong at this point, but I guess some still don't.
DeleteI went to Joann's yesterday and purchased 30 yds of dimple minky. I use that for backs of lap quilts going to a local nursing home. I use 2 yds for each lap quilt that will last for a while with what was already in my stash and then to figure out where online I can get more at a good price. No Hobby Lobby for me after yesterdays post. (I have never purchased there.) Ginny
ReplyDeleteLove your cute pieced sashing <3 What a great way to use those cut off corners.
ReplyDeleteBonnie I read your post daily. Totally agree with you regarding Hobby Lobby. I avoid buying on line because we can't FEEL the fabric. Whata we gonna do?
ReplyDeleteSew down our stashes!! Bonnie's patterns are perfect for that.
DeleteBoy, no kidding Kaequilt. I'm so glad I have an overflowing stash of sewing supplies as well as fabric. Guess I'll have to live forever to use it up!
DeleteYES This is where I'm finding fabric lately - right outta my STASH in my sewing room (it's a big room too) ha
DeleteThe nerve of some people! Asking for yardage requirements for the mystery quilt. Tsk! Tsk!
ReplyDelete💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗 I’m send these to heal all the negative comments. you do so much for the quilting community
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely LOVE those small paper pieced triangles....they are going to look FANTASTIC with the log cabin blocks!!! Can't wait to see it come together! Where do you find those paers to utilize? Thanks so much for all you do and create!!! You are such a treasure trove of ideas....so amazing!!!!
ReplyDeleteI draw them myself and the paper piecing template will be included when I publish the pattern.
DeleteYou're so clever! That's a fantastic way to put cut-offs to good use. I also love the fruit-stripe zebra backing fabric--so cute! Happy Wednesday, Jenny
ReplyDeleteOh Bonnie, I am so laughing about next year's mystery and the yardage! It makes me wonder! People can be so impatient. Just go with the flow, read your blog daily and then they will be aware of what is going on. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteHi Bonnie! Like Jackie, I'm sending you lots of love and good wishes to overshadow all those negative comments you get. My mother always said, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all!" Regarding Hobby Lobby, I stopped shopping there years ago. It always was the last place I went for fabric and never had what I needed. I didn't know about their practices before reading your post. I do order fabric online but that's always taking a chance because the fabric that arrives is rarely the exact color that shows up on the computer screen.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the sashing idea, I’ve been wondering what to do with the small corners I can’t give up.
ReplyDeleteI agree about Hobby Lobby and have avoided them for years. Unfortunately, I have given them SOME business over the past few years. My son and his family live in Texas, and there is nothing else close to them. I first bought pink yarn there to make a p…y hat for the first Women’s March in 2018. (I thought it quite ironic at the time.) Now I am teaching my 8 year old granddaughter to sew, and when I visit from California, I take her there to pick out fabric for her projects.
ReplyDeleteThe idea of the hat yarn coming from HL made me snort! Thanks for the LOL.
DeleteOMG I have so many cut off triangles stored up and no idea how to use them! Brilliant! Paper piece. Do you design your own papers? Like in your computer design program then just print them out? Hmmm.... Brilliant. BTW totally with you on hobby lobby and so sorry there are people who can't get the concept of 'you do you, and I'll do me.' Love you Bonnie! It would be hard for me to be as out there as you are and managing the negativity so well. I applaud your resilience.
ReplyDeleteBonnie - thank you for being strong in your beliefs. Thank god we are blessed with many local quilt shops in Southern Oregon. Katie Gomez
ReplyDeleteGreat way to use up those cut-off triangles. Just keep stitching. By hand or by Machine. Thanks for still Blogging in spite of trolls.
ReplyDeleteThe fact that people think they have a RIGHT to lash out at you? Especially since others inquired on your WHY? Anonymity has created a hostile culture that I fear is here to stay.
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday Bonnie! I'm stitching with you. I pieced a backing, loaded it, added batting and a flimsy and I am ready to quilt! And I machined binding onto 2 quilted projects so hand work is ready for evening.
Great way to use the triangles!! I have baggies of them. And I really like today's quote!
ReplyDeleteI have used the cut off triangles as a row in my borders but never thought of it for sashing. Great suggestion Bonnie. I will definitely try it...
ReplyDeleteI knew I was saving all those cutoff triangles for a reason. Now I know what that reason is. Looking forward to this pattern to use up my growing string collection too. Thanks Bonnie. Fran in Pa
ReplyDeleteI understand your decision and views regarding Hobby Lobby. I feel the same. I don't feel that anyone, any employer, etc. should push their religious beliefs on me. We have freedom of religion in our country. I don't shop there because I don't like the way they feel that they can control people. It's their business and they can conduct it the way they want to, but I don't have to support them with my money buying their merchandise.I feel sorry for the people who really need a job and have to work there. I don't have any quilt shops locally, and Hobby Lobby is quite a drive from me, but I prefer to order from companies online. I will not support a business that has Hobby Lobby's views.
ReplyDeleteThe hardest thing is finding garment fabric. Joann never had a very wide selection and now there won't be anywhere to shop locally. It's even more important to feel fabric for clothes.
ReplyDeletethat is true lisa....sewing garments seems to be passe now...if i had to clothe myself at places like walmart or target i would have a very thin wardrobe indeed...
DeleteIt's gotten to the point where sewing clothes isn't really time-saving or money-saving for me. I don't buy the thin, flimsy clothes that are everywhere, but with online sales and brand names, I can usually buy cheaper and better than I can make. Fabric isn't what it used to be either. Look back to the 50's or 60's and all the affordable quality fabrics from American mills that our moms and grandmoms could sew with. I made my husband a terry velour robe almost 50 years ago and he still wears it. That thickness of terry is long gone. I remember making that robe because it cost less than a robe from a store. It was always money-saving to sew back then. Now for me, sewing clothes is a labor of love and an investment in something special, when I can find the right fabric.
DeleteWhen I was raising my kids, I made quite a few of their clothes and mine and my husbands' shirts. I had an amazing pattern from my MIL for slacks for me. I could go to Joann's or Minnesota Fabrics and make a pair of slacks for $7. Back then, there were still mothers who didn't work so we had time to raise our kids and sew quite a bit. You don't find that anymore. Most women work with small kids that go to daycare for astounding prices. I ended up paying for that in the end. Less years of working, much less SS. I wouldn't do it that way again if I'd known how much it would affect my future.
DeleteInteresting note about Hobby Lobby. Not my place to shop for fabric, but in the past I did check it out. Found that they did not carry Halloween themed fabrics. When I asked why, I was told because the owners are very Christian and they consider Halloween a "pagan" celebration. Not too sure how "Christian" these folks are when they do not know that "Halloween" is hallowed evening, the night before All Saints Day.
ReplyDeleteStephanie Bullock
Totally agree about Hobby Lobby! I feel the same way about Chick Fil A.
ReplyDeleteYes Treklet I'm with you on both those
DeleteI highly an independent quilt shop located in Dade City, FL. It's Quilted Twins, you can see the inventory online and there's a flat rate for shipping.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you on Hobby Lobby….we don’t shop there either….
ReplyDeleteA finish is always a grand thing, isn't it! I sewed a hanging sleeve down last night as well! Especially since I *finally* figured out how to hand sew down a little bit better. I hope the new group of retreaters are settling in! Happy sewing! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for enlightening me re Hobby Lobby. I go there as a last resort if I’m looking for something craft wise, but will certainly give it a second thought from now on. I laud your courage for sharing your beliefs!
ReplyDeleteJust an FYI-I admire and respect you tremendously and I always enjoy reading your blog. Keep up your great works!
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