HeartStrings sew along
We’re having a sew along this holiday weekend so I finally got some strings sorted, foundations cut, and started piecing blocks.
My goal for the weekend is a set of 48 brown centered blocks and to finish up the set of string log cabin blocks I have in progress. I’m setting aside projects to take to GA this summer and both these block sets will be taken to be assembled there.
If you’d like to sew along, follow the link above for the details. As always, even a few blocks can be made according to the guidelines and sent in for group quilts.
Quilted
This is another HeartStrings top from Cindy that I brought home from the last sew-in held in Roberts, WI. The light in my studio on this rainy day doesn’t do the colors justice so you’ll have to wait until it’s bound and I post a better photo to see how great this orange and brown HeartStrings quilt looks.
It’s quilted with the pantograph Seaweed.
Moving along
I’m accomplishing a lot but I’m doubtful I’ll get through my entire list by the end of June. I’ve got some extra tops coming in, a trip, some social engagements (shock!), the HeartStrings Memorial Day weekend sew along, and my volunteer shifts at the library. I will however get through as much as possible.
Today I loaded and quilted this HeartStrings top that I brought back from the Roberts, WI sew-in. I think the blocks were sent to Sue and assembled by her or her Mom. Quilted with flowers from the Pajama Quilter DVD — it’s trimmed and ready to be bound.
I love these little flowers
Off my Needles
Just the ends to weave in and I don’t even need to block it. I loved knitting this and I love the ruffles! This one will be donated as a prayer shawl at some point but I will be making one for myself eventually.
I can’t tell you how many people tell me they wish they could knit. It’s not that hard – really! I taught myself from a book but I’m still fairly inexperienced and have to look up things. In fact, this was the first time I’d picked up stitches along an edge (I’ve picked up stitches when knitting socks but this is different). You can find YouTube videos on everything. Last night I watched a video on picking up stitches along an edge and then pulled out my first attempt and redid it with NO problem.
If you want to learn just do it. You won’t be happy with everything you do especially in the beginning but I am so happy I’ve stuck with it.















