Tag Archives: Kathryn Kerr

Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge – September Update

I fell behind in the Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge, but I am moving projects forward from my challenge list.

I am happy to share that June’s project, #10, really is finished! I found a frame that I like so here ya go:

Fall Moon Embroidery

In July, the #1 was drawn, and my #1 is my Checkerboard Rails project. The design is from Bonnie Hunter. I wanted to use up some of my hand-dyes and I am loving how this is turning out!

Rail Fence

This baby is now a flimsy!

Rail Fence

#3 was drawn in August. This plush owl kit from Connecting Threads has been taking up space in the sewing studio for who knows how long.

I have all three owls cut out and partly sewn, so this project is on the move!

Who What and Were Owls

Who What and Were Owls

September’s number is #7. My #7 is the Garden Baskets project. I used my hand-dyes for this project as well.

(There are links at the end of this post that share my progress up to this point.)

Garden Baskets

I got bored with this, and it has really slowed me down. I must’ve been delirious when I decided that I would hand stitch a couple of hundred leaves in the borders.

Putting Garden Baskets on my challenge list was a great idea, since I am moving this forward!

Garden Baskets

As you can see from the photos, I have finished one border and am making good progress on a second one.

Garden Baskets

A review:

Santa Door Draft

365 Challenge

Pajamas

Golden Peaks Table Runner

The Magical Unicorn

Fall Moon Embroidery

October’s project is notebook covers. It is the last of this year’s Chookshed Stitchers Challenge 2024. I am taking a trip to see family shortly, and may not get to this last number from the challenge list. At least not in October.

If the Chookshed Stitchers Challenge link shows up before I go on vacation, then I will link up with other challenge participants over at Dreamworthy Quilts. You might like to check it out!

Have fun and carry on!

365 Challenge Quilt is Finished!

It has been a long time coming, since January 2022 in fact, but this UFO is done!

365 Challenge

365 Challenge

I don’t recommend doing ‘fancy’ free motion quilting on such a large quilt made from prints. The quilting doesn’t show up well.

But I can’t help myself sometimes!

365 Challenge

And I got a lot of much needed practice!

365 Challenge

And with practice, comes confidence!

365 Challenge

Some of these photos show in-progress.

365 Challenge

But most of these photos show the finished quilt.

365 Challenge

365 Challenge

Finishing up this baby has removed clutter and stress from my brain!

365 Challenge

Feels so good!

365 Challenge

These are the thoughts that I had in December and they are still valid:

I gained confidence in my piecing skills. I also learned about contrast and value. I do think it helps to be a self motivated person, but there are Facebook groups to inspire and encourage members.

It also helps to remember that the 365 Challenge Project is not a race. There are people who complete their projects in 2 years instead of one. That’s okay!

Don’t compare your project with someone else’s project. I didn’t follow directions, and added sashing to my variation. I should have planned it better, but I am happy with it! Each project is unique to the maker! Have fun!

I am linking up with other challenge participants over at Dreamworthy Quilts for the April updates.

Have fun and carry on!

December 2022 OMG Update

December ushered in sickness for Hubby and I. I haven’t been this sick in years!

This month, I am truly grateful for the ability to take a full deep breath, and breathe through one’s nose!

I wasn’t so sure that I would reach my 365 Challenge Goal for December, but I worked hard at it, and all the blocks are finished!

365 Challenge

The entire project has been pieced on my little travel Gem Gold! I am so proud of her!

Janome Gem Gold 365 Challenge

365 Challenge

I have pieced all of the blocks together, and I have a 100″ square flimsy!

Some of the fabrics have more green color than the photos show…I cannot seem to get the color just right, but you have the general idea.

365 Challenge

Next up, piecing the backing. The 365 will be marinating in the closet until such a time as I deem ready for quilting.

The flimsy is full of a bazillion seams. I don’t think custom quilting is the way to go, but I need to think on that. Sometimes I can’t help myself!

Then there are all of the scraps to deal with. They have been spread all over the sewing studio for a year. I can’t wait to get the room tidied up!

365 Challenge

Would I recommend this project? Sure!

I gained confidence in my piecing skills. I also learned about contrast and value. I do think it helps to be a self motivated person, but there are Facebook groups to inspire and encourage members.

It also helps to remember that the 365 Challenge Project is not a race. There are people who complete their projects in 2 years instead of one. That’s okay!

Don’t compare your project with someone else’s project. I didn’t follow directions, and added sashing to my variation. I should have planned it better, but I am happy with it! Each project is unique to the maker! Have fun!

January completed blocks.

February completed blocks.

March completed blocks.

April completed blocks.

May completed blocks.

June completed blocks.

July completed blocks.

August completed blocks.

September completed blocks.

October completed blocks.

November completed blocks.

Quilt On!

Merry Christmas!