A quilt I started this summer just got finished this weekend. I wanted a quilt to hang on my front porch during the month of June to represent my flowers that were in full bloom in my garden. I came across a pattern by Coriander Quilts called Spring Brook Blossoms. The blocks in this quilt represent Larkspur, Bluebells, Goldenrod, Sweet Peas, Buttercups, and Forget-Me-Nots. Bingo. Just what I was looking for.
My intentions was to hang this quilt on my porch in 2022, but it will debut in 2023. The finished size is 52 1/2" by 64 1/2". It will look great.
This past week, me and some of my sewing gals took a four-day bus tour out of Fort Wayne, Indiana to Missouri Star Quilt in Hamilton, Missouri and hit quilt shops in-between. It was so fun and everyone was extremely friendly and helpful.
In Hamilton we visited a quilt museum. Lots of beautiful quilts and of course new ideas run through my head. One idea I decided to try is a different way to label your quilt. Make a fabric tab with your name embroidered on it and insert into the back binding. Fold your fabric in half and fold in 1/2 inch on each side. I made mine four inches by 3/4 inches finished. Attach to the back of your quilt then add your binding. Quite slick.
During this trip I was able to buy fabrics to complete a couple projects. And of course I found a couple of new projects. I took a count this morning - I have 12 projects waiting for me. Opps, I've slipped. So much for trying to not buy fabric and use up my stash. I almost made it through a whole year, but it sure felt good to let loose.
The weather has changed to fall - cold, rainy and leaves falling. The days are getting shorter. It's beautiful, but now I spend most of my time indoors. Perfect for tackling these projects. Tomorrow I'll start a baby quilt for our expected new addition to our family in November.
