Finally finished this UFO (Bright Sky from Blossom Hearts Quilt blog)

EDIT:   today I was looking for something in my files and discovered that this quilt pattern is called Bright Sky and was made by Blossom Hearts Quilts in 2014.   So it was longer ago than I was remembering.  

Two or three years ago I participated in this qal from someone's blog.  When I figure out who's it is I will edit this post and give them credit for the pattern.  I liked it because the quilt is one big block.  But then I put it aside.  Lately I have been trying to finish things instead of starting more.  (famous last words)  But a relative spotted this top and really loved it so I wanted to get it quilted and give it to her.  She even helped me get it sandwiched.  Even though she is only 9 years old.  Extra hands are really helpful with that part of making a quilt.  Sandwiching is my least favorite part of it.  

 I used a light coat of spray glue on the backing and then secured it all with safety pins.  Quilted it with some modern theme lines.  The 9-year-old chose the backing.  

Scrappy Stripes quilt for Persimon Dreams July challenge

 For several years I have been wanting to use stripe fabrics in a quilt so the scrappy challenge for July at Persimon Dreams quilts got me motivated to dig out the stripes.  I had saved an idea for stripes that I saw on a blog probably 16 years ago.  I had only printed 2 pages in order to not use up much printer ink.  Unfortunately, I do not remember the name of the blog, and neither page has any names on them.   Otherwise, I would be happy to give that information.  They used 6-inch squares.  I started out making blocks using 4 squares in each block that are 3.5", each square so that I could use up some of the smaller pieces of fabric.  Then I used 6" squares for the rest of the blocks.  I put the smaller blocks in two rows and put a striped strip between those and the six-inch blocks because the seams weren't lining up.  The strips made for a more pleasing transition between the block sizes.  Here is the final outcome.  

Front of quilt and the back.  

The quilt is 58"x68"

Started out with these:

First some linear quilting.  And then some cross hatch lines. 

Here are a few more progress pictures. ...

Scrappy 9 patch. Persimon Dreams challenge for January 2019

I made 12.5" nine patch blocks using the qayg method.  The quilt is 48x60".  Here is a picture of the front and of the back.  Below shows a couple of the blocks.  

 

Update for 2020

I will try to get pictures posted of quilts I have made this year and of quilts I have finished from previous years.

This is Heart Affluter, a bom from several years ago.  I made mine reversible.  The pink side has machine embroidery (by embroidery machine)  and the blue side has applique (machine applique, regular sewing machine).  I made reversible binding too.  The blocks are made qayg.  They were done.  I needed to put it all together.  I am happy to have it finished.  I put borders on it to make it larger.   
 

This quilt pattern was from a magazine several years ago.  I made the blocks and put it aside.  Now it is finished in 2020.  

This is a flannel chenille crib quilt.  Made in 2020 for a newborn.  

the back.

This is the back of the black and red quilt I made in 2020 for a birthday gift for a teen.  

I made this scrap quilt in Sept for a birthday boy.  

This quilt is one I started about 15 years ago.  It was a class at the local quilt store.  How to use vintage linens in a quilt.    I have some hand quilting and some machine quilting in it.  

Embroicery Machine basket blocks and 4 patches (scraps) to complete this ufo.  

mystery mini quilt given by Persimon Dreams

This was a fun one-week mystery.  I chose to Go Green just for the fun of it.  Mostly because Oregon has outlawed plastic bags to be used by stores to bag your items starting January 1.  So that has been on my mind.  Not to mention that I have a lot of green scraps.   I tried to do this through Instagram but I got stuck when it came to putting in URL.  I could not locate a url on my Instagram.  I will have a grandchild teach me how to do that one of these days soon. 

Stary Bright Sky bom 2018

I have sewn my blocks together and put a border on them.  I enjoy Alida's block of months because she gives things to challenge us.  Some of the patterns are difficult but I make myself finish them so that I can receive the next month block.  I work better under pressure!!

November block 2 for Starry Bright Sky bom

I had a "mistake" piece left over from making a block for June.  So I used it in this months block.  I didn't want it to be thrown away.  I changed the color arrangement just a bit so that it would look like a sun shining.   Well, anyway I had fun with it.   The top picture shows the piece from June and the other picture is my finished block 2 for November.