I have lots of finishes in the works at the moment. I hadn't really realized just how many projects I had that were nearly done. I got the containment border on the Red Sampler quilt, and am just waiting for an Etsy order to be delivered with the border fabric. I am going with a white background print that looks like chicken tracks for the border. You can see it in the gingham print block above.
Next, I got the binding attached to my Primitive Gatherings scrappy star quilt. My gosh that thing is a monster. It was a struggle just to control all that heavy material while sewing the binding on. Now I need to sit down with a good audiobook and get it sewn down to the quilt so I can put it on a bed. That is such a gorgeous quilt but those tiny stars were a project, I tell you. They finish at 2 inches. What was I thinking?
Lastly, this is Lori Holt's Flea Market quilt. It was a sew-along that kind of fizzled out. I know I dropped the ball, but I wonder if anyone finished this project! Now I have the basket blocks all finished and am ready to do one more round of blocks to surround them. I made four basket blocks yesterday, so that was productive. Next up are 40 small 4" "primrose" blocks, which look pretty easy, although there are a lot of them!
This is another large quilt, and I am thinking I may do something simpler to keep the size down somewhat. It doesn't need an 8-inch border in my opinion. To give you an idea of the size, my design wall is 72 x 72". The pattern calls for two or three more borders, producing a 96" square quilt, but I may eliminate at least one of them. That size is way bigger than I need.
I do love the look of a medallion quilt.
Hope your week is off to a great start.
You are getting SO MUCH accomplished. They all look beautiful. I especially like the Lori Holt. So colorful! Love a red and white too! I should be so productive. Too much going on with the family to get much done or be motivated. This too shall pass.
Posted by: Nancy B | August 30, 2023 at 05:01 AM
Wow, you are making great progress! Love those tiny stars.
I wasn't so fond of medallion quilts when I began quilting but I really like them now and yours is beautiful.
Posted by: Gloria | August 30, 2023 at 05:44 AM
Love seeing your projects. I too have been going through my UFO and finishing them. With our Texas heat quilting has been a pleasure. I finished 5 over the summer so far.
Posted by: Clair Becker | August 30, 2023 at 06:38 AM
You are really WOWING us! Fantastic job. I just started Summer Memories because of you, but I just finished Let's Pop Some Corn which I bought because of you. Please STOP being so inspirational!!
Posted by: Carol | August 30, 2023 at 06:48 AM
Nicole! I love seeing all of your progress in your sewing room! Great job!! You're going to have to now start a list of future quilts that you want to sew! Enjoy today.
Posted by: T Holzer | August 30, 2023 at 07:27 AM
Wow! You're really cooking in your sewing room. So many finishes. And they're all gorgeous. My favourite is those tiny scrappy stars. Heavenly! Carry on!
Posted by: Debbie R. | August 30, 2023 at 07:31 AM
You are tearing through those UFO's! They're all pretty but I especially like the cheerful colors in the Lori Holt quilt. If you want a smaller size I don't see anything wrong about eliminating a border or two. Enjoy your day!
Posted by: Jan | August 30, 2023 at 08:24 AM
Seeing all your beautiful, finished quilts and nearly finished quilts inspires me to get going and finish mine!
Posted by: CarolE | August 30, 2023 at 08:30 AM
I still really love the Flea Market pattern, but you were right about the lack of interest. I may still do it because I love the baskets. But I have another Medallion before that one.
Posted by: sue s | August 30, 2023 at 10:40 AM
These quilts are so fun! I remember you making the top two especially. That red one is my favorite. I agree on the Lori Holt one doesn’t need to be giant. Pretty fabric in all of them.
Posted by: Diane | August 30, 2023 at 01:34 PM
Wow, that red and white sampler will be a stunner! We'll be returning to California permanently, probably around mid-November. Ross's mum passed away at the end of May, so once probate is finished we will end our time here in Oz and return to Glen Ellen. Maybe we'll have a chance to meet in person one of these days...we still visit old friends in Amador County once in awhile
Best,
Dianne
Posted by: Dianne King | August 30, 2023 at 01:39 PM
You really are moving right along! Good job. Beautiful quilts, as always.
Posted by: Carole | August 30, 2023 at 02:39 PM
Love your finishes! Agree you don’t need an 8” border unless you want it that big. Love what you have going on so far 🥰
Posted by: Anita | September 08, 2023 at 12:03 PM