Chookshed Stitchers Challenge For March........

 ...... is number 2. For me that is to finish of the blocks from RSC 2024.

The cracker box blocks i did finish the needed ones a while back so they just need to be sewn together

The baskets & circles i still have to make some up. I think another 6 is needed for each set.

Hopefully i'll have 3 quilt tops by end of March. :)

Happy Stitching,

Chookshed Stitchers Challenge update.

 Number 10 for me was kits & small ufos. I started with some kits

These 2 are from the same kit, scissors are to show how tiny the bauble is.

The stocking nearly ended up in the naughty corner but i persevered to finish it. :)

Next up the small ufo's

this was actually from a bag but although patterns by the designer are lovely she really didn't write patterns all that well. As i had troubles with it out went the pattern & the little cat into a hanging. The pieced border is from last months challenge that didn't end up working out.

Christmas project from Hugs N Kisses from 2023.

Christmas stitchery from Hatched & Patched

these 2 were finished many years ago but i didn't like the patterns so i pulled them apart They've been waiting for quite a few years to be turned into something else.. The snowman was a cushion cover but is now a mat. The stitcheries in the hanging were side by side. I much prefer them this way. :)

this was a sew along by Kathleen Tracy last year

the hearts from earlier this month. The last 2 hearts i made into pincushions

Now to wait & see what the number for March is. :) Thanks to Deana for encouraging us again this year.

Happy Stitching,

Potato Chips

 Third project for RSC is started. I made up the potato chip blocks yesterday,

These projects still aren't making much of a dent in the scrap pile. :)

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FNSI February

I had a nice early start to my day. First thing to do was get out the scrap basket of blues to make this months RSC blocks. Fabrics chosen time to start lots of cutting out. :)

First to be made were the little button blocks

moving along to the kite blocks

I had wanted to add a 3rd project to RSC but couldn't decide. After seeing a potato chip block/quilt i decided on that as it was on my "make one day" list. I only go so far as cutting them out. :) I hope to sew them today.

In the evening i finished of the embroidery on this. Just a few french knots & some satin stitch was all that was needed.

Now to make up the stocking. Last project of the day was to start a Lucy block

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Little Hearts

 All 14 hearts made just in time. :)

Now to see what Kathleen makes with hers & decide if i'll do the same or make something up myself.

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FNwF February

  For FNwF I went through my kits looking for simple. I found 2 that fit the part as i can't do a lot with my right arm at the moment having a bcc cut out in right shoulder makes for limited movement.  These 2 i could easily trace the stitching & do a little embroidery without stressing the stitches.

It pays to read instructions. I had traced out the panel for the top of the stocking only to discover it was in the wrong spot. Luckily the pen soaks out. :)

& prepped the next 2 hearts.

one of which is sewn down. I finished the reindeer but my choice of thread wasn't a good idea

then moved onto the panel from the table runner

Pop over here to visit Cheryll who kindly hosted us again last night.

Happy Stitching,

Bauble ornament finish & little hearts

 Another kit ticked off my list. 5 sided bauble ornament by Hatched & Patched which i bought many, many years ago & would drag out every now & then to stitch & then be put away again. So yay its now done & dusted. :) :)

Little hearts day 4 & 5

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Hearts & a finish

 I have joined in with Kathleen Tracy to make 14 hearts for the next 14 days. These little hearts aren't about just about Valentines day.

To quote Kathleen  "sending out a little love into the universe to combat all of the hatred, negativity and cruelty that seems to be going around lately. I believe that quilters should use their art/creativity to shine a light and encourage others with compassion and love. Make a little heart, show you care".

These are my first 3

They are only tiny & quick to make. The background fabric is 3-1/2".

The little finish is part of my Stitchers challenge for this month. 1 down umpteen to go. :) :).

A nice quick easy project to do.

Happy Stitching,

Chookshed Stitchers Challenge February is....

..... number 10. For me that is kits & small ufos.  I've taken a photo of kits(photo is just a general idea) & ufo's that were handy. 

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Rainbow Scrap Challenge January

 Talk about leaving it to the last minute. :) :).

I rather liked the little button blocks that Fiona had made a couple of years back so i decided that for this years RSC i would make them.

Last year Pat Sloan ran a sew along using FPP kite blocks. I bought the papers but didn't end up taking part in the sew along. The rsc seemed like a good time to use the papers up. :)

Now to dig out the blue scraps for February.

Happy Stitching,

Chookshed Stitchers Challenge January number 6

 I started with this

It is now a top. 

Things didn't go quite right. Despite careful sewing, cutting ect it is a tad out of wack so i had to leave out the piano key border. Now i'll add it to add it to the little quilting pile for when that number is chosen. :)

Happy Stitching,

The things you find.....

when cleaning & sorting through all your patchwork/quilting things. :)

I'm not sure how old these blocks are but they were a freebie bom/bow maybe between 15 to 20 years ago. :). i hadn't a clue what i was going to make with them, i just put them on my cutting table with the intention of finally getting them out of the ufo pile.

This morning as i was laying them out & choosing fabric to go with them i decided on a simple table mat rather than a hanging.

One of my numbers for the Chookshed Stitchers Challenge is to quilt up a collection of small ufo tops so i will add this to my little pile. :)

Happy Stitching,

FNSI January 2025

 Yesterday was FNSI hosted by Wendy

 I made an early start. My project was the Zoom challenge for this month. I managed to tame those half square triangles this time for the star blocks. :)

i stopped here whilst i make a decision about the next border. I contains about 138 1-1/2" x 2" blocks. As it was hot yesterday i sure didn't feel like cutting & sewing all those. :) I pinned the little stitcheries to sew done later on in the evening.

That done i made a start on the 16 1/2" hexie flowers i need.

Pop Over here to see who joined in.

Happy Stitching,

Hexagons

 I've finished with the appliqued hexagons. I've 42 blocks so should be a nice size quilt. I've decided to snowball the blocks so I'm currently looking for a nice black fabric with a white pattern. 

So happy I've finally done something with the leftover hexies. 😀

Happy Stitching,