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Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge – March Update

I joined up with the Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge for the motivation to move projects forward, and perhaps even finish a few.

Participants publicly posted a list of 10 numbered projects. Each month a number is drawn, and the corresponding project is worked on. There are linkups where projects can be posted and participants can cheer one another on.

For March, the number 4 was drawn. You can see my full list of projects by clicking here. My number 4 is to sew pajama bottoms.

Pajamas

I thought that I had enough fabric for full length pajama bottoms, but I ended up with a mid-calf length. That is fine with me, since that is the length that I wear the most often.

Pajamas

These are soft and comfy, and I am really pleased with them!

Pajamas

When the weather was sunny, but not too hot, I spent time outdoors raking, cleaning up woodpiles and other yard chores.

On the cool and wet days, I enjoyed bread baking and genealogy.

The Hubster and I also took a trip to visit with our son and his fam…so much fun! I got plenty of lovins to fill my cup!

The downside of the month is that my sewjo mojo got up and went. I don’t know where, but I hope to see her back soon! Possibly she left due to a toothache. That problem will be remedied this afternoon when I visit the dentist. The offending tooth is soon to be removed! I am so looking forward to this!

In January, number 6 was drawn. My number 6 was a Santa project, and you can see that post by clicking here.

Santa Door Draft

In February, number 2 was drawn. I moved my 365 Monster quilt forward in progress, and that felt good. You can see that post by clicking here.

365 Challenge

I am linking up at Dreamworthy Quilts. Come on over to see other participants!

Have fun and carry on!

Checkerboard Rails Update

I stated in a previous post that I wanted to use up some of my hand dyed fabric, and I chose Bonnie Hunter’s Checkerboard Rails pattern to do it.

I had gotten this far:

Rail Fence

Since then, I have made 142 blocks (assuming I counted right).

Rail Fence

Layout has begun!

Rail Fence

I can’t show the entire layout, since my wall space isn’t big enough, but you get the idea where I am going with this.

Rail Fence

Have fun and carry on!

Dust Off A Book Blog Hop

I have followed the Dust Off A Book Blog Hop in the past, not as a participant, but as an interested observer.  I really enjoyed the hop and all the fun projects.

This year, I am participating! I thought this was my first blog hop, but I found one that I did back in 2017, so this is my second blog hop. The previous blog hop was Coastal Mist, and there is a link to a free download for that project for Electric Quilt users.

My day is March 9th, but in the meantime, here is the lineup. Check them all out and get inspired to dust off a quilt book and make something!

March 6th

Quilting at the Farm

Lemon Tree Snippets

Creatin in the sticks

Natalie (on Beaquilter)

March 7th

Quilting Gail

Thrift Shop Commando

High Road Quilter

Moosestashquilting

The Morning Latte

March 8th

Kathleen McMusing

Words & Stitches

Isabella’s Whimsy

DesertSky Quilting

March 9th

LC’s Cottage (me!)

Cynthia’s Ark

Ms P Designs USA

Just Let Me Quilt

March 10th

Beaquilter

Karrin’s Crazy World

Quilting Patchwork Applique

Julie’s Quilts and Costumes

Have fun and carry on!

October 2022 OMG Update and a Sneak Peak

October 365 Challenge blocks are completed!

365 Challenge

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.

Here is a sneak peak at what else I am working on:

Christmas Lone Star

Christmas Lone Star

Christmas Lone Star

I am linking up with One Monthly Goal over at Elm Street Quilts. Click on over there and be inspired!

Quilt On!

Christmas in July Challenge Update

Christmas Lone Star

Last week, I completed the free motion quilting in the diamonds of the Christmas Lone Star.

Christmas Lone Star

This week, I free motion quilted a simple up and down line design in the red sashing.

Christmas Lone Star

You can see the texture on the back of the quilt.

I have to admit, it does feel nice to be moving this old UFO forward.

Christmas Lone Star

Christmas in July has also motivated me to work on gifts.

Hexagon Table Topper

I have seven hexagon table toppers (or placemats, if you like) sewn together. I talked about this pattern in my previous post.

I am feeling pretty smart finally using up some very old fabric to make these cute toppers.

In keeping with the use-it-up theme, my next goal is to pull some scrap batting out of a large overflowing tub and piece some frankenbatts for these. If I have time, I will find some backings, too.

Hexagon Table Topper

I am linking up with Kathy over here. You might want to visit, and be encouraged to get your Christmas projects moving!

Quilt On!