HQAL August 2025

Every third Sunday sure comes around in a hurry!

A reminder of where I was when I shared three Sundays ago:

Beez By Tricia Cribbs Embroidery Design

I finished that block.

Beez By Tricia Cribbs Embroidery Design

The next block in the frame and ready to stitch:

Beez By Tricia Cribbs Embroidery Design

I finished that block, too!

Beez By Tricia Cribbs Embroidery Design

The last block is in the frame.

This one won’t be done for awhile, unless I decide to bring it with me on a cross-country trip.

We’ll see.

Beez By Tricia Cribbs Embroidery Design

If you need motivation to move your hand quilting projects forward, then you might consider joining this little group. No pressure; just encouragement. Details below.

Hand Quilt Along Links

This Hand Quilt Along is an opportunity for hand quilters and piecers to share and motivate one another. We post every three weeks, to show our progress and encourage one another.  If you have a hand quilting project and would like to join our group contact Kathy at the link below.

The HQAL Group

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Have fun and carry on!

A Stroll in the Garden

Clematis

*Clicking on a photo will give you a closer look!

Spirea

Allium

Calibrachoa/Petunia

Hollyhock

Yucca

Rose Campion

Rose

See the world around you!

Checkerboard Rail Fence

I began making Bonnie Hunter’s checkerboard rail fence pattern in September 2023 with the idea of using up my stash of hand dyed fabric.

Rail Fence

I thought that this project would be colorful and fun.

And it is!

Rail Fence

The flimsy was completed in September 2024.

It took a year because I had joined a challenge group and worked through a project a month, so it was often set aside.

That’s okay. This is a hobby, not a job!

Rail Fence

It has taken another year to get to the finish line. Partly procrastination. Partly life events (I am so far behind in reading all of the wonderful blog posts by internet friends, but I will get back into the swing of things).

And I have made it to the finish line!

The back is made from more hand dyes…so happy to use them up!

Rail Fence

All quilted and bound!

Rail Fence

I will wash it to get that wonderful texture that so many of us love!

Have fun and carry on!