What I Sewed at Retreat

The first project was to piece block 6 of the Designer Mystery quilt from Fat Quarter Shop. I was able to fussy cut the center fabric to display a flower.

Next I pieced chain blocks for Garden Party.

I think I have all the chain blocks I need for my quilt. The next step is to make the partial chain blocks. I'm attending another retreat in January, I'll piece them there. Once all the blocks are completed, I can start sewing the components together. 

Next was to sew triangles for a project I've named 'Waste Not'. Leftover triangles keep accumulating, I have to do something with them. I sew the triangles (which are various sizes) onto 2.5" squares which were cut from leftover backing fabrics. I also trimmed part of them.

The squares will be sewn together like this in 8" blocks.

There is still a bag of triangles to be sewn onto the squares. This project will be going along to more retreats. Some of the triangles are cut off from when I miter strips for binding. I had a person tell me they just throw those away, I paid money for those triangles and fabric is expensive!

Stonefields was taken along to retreat, blocks 60 and 61 were appliqued at retreat. They made their appearance in last Sunday's post.

Some stash enhancement happened from the resale tables.

This kit was the most expensive purchase. A pattern was included with the fabrics but I don't know if I'll make it. I read over the pattern and couldn't find the size of the finished quilt. I had Donna read over the pattern and she couldn't find it either. Why do designers do that? Why don't they say what the size is?

I bought this floral yardage just because I like it. There is 3 yards which is plenty for a pretty quilt.

Several charm packs jumped into my hands, how can I resist at $5 apiece?

I also bought a jellyroll. I had one like this years ago, it made a lovely children's quilt which is probably what will happen to this roll.

Last were 2 panels at $1 apiece. I have plenty of fabrics to add to the sides. Won't they make lovely compassion quilts?

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