Large Prints

Sometimes I have a really large print that can become a little quilt without much piecing. Cutting these fabrics into squares will give you squares that don't look much like the overall fabric. For those large prints, it is a good idea to use them like you would a panel. I had less than a yard of this print and it was a good candidate for this kind of quilt. I started by cutting my center to 30.5" by as long as the fabric I had available. In this case, I my center was cut to 30.5" by 31.5". I would rather cut this center piece at 30.5" by 36.6" but I worked with what I had. 

Because the center was close to square, and I wanted a more rectangular quilt, I cut the top and bottom borders (3") wider than the side borders (1.5"). Adding wider borders is an easy and effective way to increase the size of your quilt top.

This meant that when I added the 3.5" borders, they framed the quilt nicely. Now, I just need a backing to get it quilted. 

My favorite tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Creative Grids 6.5" x 24.5" Rectangle Fiskars Rotary Cutter

Creative Grids 4.5" x 12.5" Rectangle Quilting Ruler

Fiskars Rotary Cutter replacement blades
Fiskars Self Healing Rotary Cutting Mat
BLACK+DECKER Classic Steam Iron
Fiskars 8-inch scissors

Juki TL-2010Q

Grabbit Magnetic Pin Cushion

Dritz Craft Pins, 1-3/4-Inch (250-Count)

Electric Quilt

Project box: IRIS 12" x 12" Portable Plastic Storage Cases with Built-in Handle, Clear (storage)

Letter Openers

Fiskars Rotating Cutting Mat 14 inch x 14 inch

Creative Grids Stripology XL Ruler

Crochet Crazy: Friday Finish!

It has been a while since I updated on my 6-Day Crochet Star blanket. 

I ended the same way I started: with light gray. It's nice to finish something. I need to see what I have to make a scrappy version of this one. Some of the one's I've seen are simply stunning. 

Pattern: 6-Day Crochet Star blanket from Betty McKnit

Knit and Crochet Tools (affiliate links): You can read my post about these tools in this post from December 2018. 

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
24 Pack Metal Rectangular Empty Hinged Tins (hold needle, needle threader, and stitch markers)RuMe Bags Baggie All (Aspen) (to hold my hand-finishing supplies: yarn needle, needle threader, scissors, Kitchener directions, stitch markers, etc) 

Clover Locking Stitch Markers
Large eye needles 
Clover Yarn Threader
Clear Toiletry Bag

Clover Darning Needle with Latch Hook

Quilts for Kids: April

21 quilts quilted and dropped off with Annapolis Quilts for Kids on Saturday.

7 quilt tops pieced also dropped off, or paired with backings.

I picked up 20 tops pieced by other members of Annapolis Quilts for Kids. I'll spend the next few weeks quilting them. I also grabbed some fabric to cut a couple more tops to sew. Working with Annapolis Quilts for Kids makes a difference.

If you want to contribute but don't have the time or skills, you can support the national Quilts for Kids by going directly to their website and clicking DONATE. I don't earn anything from this link. 

If you want to support me indirectly, I do include Amazon affiliate links to products I use on my other blog posts. If you purchase the items I recommend, or anything else, after using my links to reach Amazon I receive a small payment from Amazon. I added my yearly income from these affiliate links to the sidebar if you want to see how that commission adds up. 

My personal goal is to quilt at least one quilt per week throughout the year. To that end, check out the Epoch Converter for 2025 to see how I'm stacking up.

2025 Charity Quilt Count: 63

Charity Quilting

Pieced by Joan V.

Pieced by Connie.

I pieced, quilted and bound this one. Diagonal stripes make such a fun binding. All dropped off with Annapolis Quilts for Kids.

If you want to contribute but don't have the time or skills, you can support the national Quilts for Kids by going directly to their website and clicking DONATE. I don't earn anything from this link. 

If you want to support me indirectly, I do include Amazon affiliate links to products I use on my other blog posts. If you purchase the items I recommend, or anything else, after using my links to reach Amazon I receive a small payment from Amazon. I added my yearly income from these affiliate links to the sidebar if you want to see how that commission adds up. 

My personal goal is to quilt at least one quilt per week throughout the year. To that end, check out the Epoch Converter for 2025 to see how I'm stacking up.

2025 Charity Quilt Count: 63

Brown Bag Mystery Quilt - Clue #1

So many strips to make this quilt. The Creative Grids Stripology XL Ruler has been so great for this project. 

Here is my finished clue #1. I'm excited to see where this mystery is going. 

Check out my previous BBMQ's.

    Piece of Cake (2024)

    Timeshare (2023)

My favorite tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Creative Grids 6.5" x 24.5" Rectangle Fiskars Rotary Cutter

Creative Grids 4.5" x 12.5" Rectangle Quilting Ruler

Fiskars Rotary Cutter replacement blades
Fiskars Self Healing Rotary Cutting Mat
BLACK+DECKER Classic Steam Iron
Fiskars 8-inch scissors

Juki TL-2010Q

Grabbit Magnetic Pin Cushion

Dritz Craft Pins, 1-3/4-Inch (250-Count)

Electric Quilt

Project box: IRIS 12" x 12" Portable Plastic Storage Cases with Built-in Handle, Clear (storage)

Letter Openers

Fiskars Rotating Cutting Mat 14 inch x 14 inch

Creative Grids Stripology XL Ruler

Charity Quilting

Look at those flying geese! Pieced by Mary V.

I love the citrus colors of this quilt pieced by Mary V.

Scrappy blues, pieced by me. All three trimmed and ready for Annapolis Quilts for Kids.

If you want to contribute but don't have the time or skills, you can support the national Quilts for Kids by going directly to their website and clicking DONATE. I don't earn anything from this link. 

If you want to support me indirectly, I do include Amazon affiliate links to products I use on my other blog posts. If you purchase the items I recommend, or anything else, after using my links to reach Amazon I receive a small payment from Amazon. I added my yearly income from these affiliate links to the sidebar if you want to see how that commission adds up. 

My personal goal is to quilt at least one quilt per week throughout the year. To that end, check out the Epoch Converter for 2025 to see how I'm stacking up.

2025 Charity Quilt Count: 60

Charity Quilting

 

Who let the dogs out? Pieced and quilted by me. 

Scrappy blue strips.

Trip around the world. All three trimmed and ready for Annapolis Quilts for Kids.

If you want to contribute but don't have the time or skills, you can support the national Quilts for Kids by going directly to their website and clicking DONATE. I don't earn anything from this link. 

If you want to support me indirectly, I do include Amazon affiliate links to products I use on my other blog posts. If you purchase the items I recommend, or anything else, after using my links to reach Amazon I receive a small payment from Amazon. I added my yearly income from these affiliate links to the sidebar if you want to see how that commission adds up. 

My personal goal is to quilt at least one quilt per week throughout the year. To that end, check out the Epoch Converter for 2025 to see how I'm stacking up.

2025 Charity Quilt Count: 57

Charity Quilting

Playtime! 

Scotty dogs, quilting with scotty dogs. Both trimmed and ready for Annapolis Quilts for Kids.

If you want to contribute but don't have the time or skills, you can support the national Quilts for Kids by going directly to their website and clicking DONATE. I don't earn anything from this link. 

If you want to support me indirectly, I do include Amazon affiliate links to products I use on my other blog posts. If you purchase the items I recommend, or anything else, after using my links to reach Amazon I receive a small payment from Amazon. I added my yearly income from these affiliate links to the sidebar if you want to see how that commission adds up. 

My personal goal is to quilt at least one quilt per week throughout the year. To that end, check out the Epoch Converter for 2025 to see how I'm stacking up.

2025 Charity Quilt Count: 54

Charity Quilting

Scrappy bricks. I love how these turn out. 

Pink ribbons, pieced by me. Both trimmed and ready for Annapolis Quilts for Kids.

If you want to contribute but don't have the time or skills, you can support the national Quilts for Kids by going directly to their website and clicking DONATE. I don't earn anything from this link. 

If you want to support me indirectly, I do include Amazon affiliate links to products I use on my other blog posts. If you purchase the items I recommend, or anything else, after using my links to reach Amazon I receive a small payment from Amazon. I added my yearly income from these affiliate links to the sidebar if you want to see how that commission adds up. 

My personal goal is to quilt at least one quilt per week throughout the year. To that end, check out the Epoch Converter for 2025 to see how I'm stacking up.

2025 Charity Quilt Count: 52

Charity Quilting

Being green, pieced by me using a collection of leftover green squares. 

Woodland friends, pieced by me. Both trimmed and ready for Annapolis Quilts for Kids.

If you want to contribute but don't have the time or skills, you can support the national Quilts for Kids by going directly to their website and clicking DONATE. I don't earn anything from this link. 

If you want to support me indirectly, I do include Amazon affiliate links to products I use on my other blog posts. If you purchase the items I recommend, or anything else, after using my links to reach Amazon I receive a small payment from Amazon. I added my yearly income from these affiliate links to the sidebar if you want to see how that commission adds up. 

My personal goal is to quilt at least one quilt per week throughout the year. To that end, check out the Epoch Converter for 2025 to see how I'm stacking up.

2025 Charity Quilt Count: 50

Charity Quilting

This one was an adventure in green. Pull together a bunch of different green fabrics, piece it all together and frame it with a couple borders. 

Blues, pieced by me. Both trimmed and ready for Annapolis Quilts for Kids.

If you want to contribute but don't have the time or skills, you can support the national Quilts for Kids by going directly to their website and clicking DONATE. I don't earn anything from this link. 

If you want to support me indirectly, I do include Amazon affiliate links to products I use on my other blog posts. If you purchase the items I recommend, or anything else, after using my links to reach Amazon I receive a small payment from Amazon. I added my yearly income from these affiliate links to the sidebar if you want to see how that commission adds up. 

My personal goal is to quilt at least one quilt per week throughout the year. To that end, check out the Epoch Converter for 2025 to see how I'm stacking up.

2025 Charity Quilt Count: 48

Charity Quilting

Scotty dogs! I pieced this one and quilted it with a scotty dog all-over design.

Modes of travel pieced by me. Both trimmed and ready for Annapolis Quilts for Kids.

If you want to contribute but don't have the time or skills, you can support the national Quilts for Kids by going directly to their website and clicking DONATE. I don't earn anything from this link. 

If you want to support me indirectly, I do include Amazon affiliate links to products I use on my other blog posts. If you purchase the items I recommend, or anything else, after using my links to reach Amazon I receive a small payment from Amazon. I added my yearly income from these affiliate links to the sidebar if you want to see how that commission adds up. 

My personal goal is to quilt at least one quilt per week throughout the year. To that end, check out the Epoch Converter for 2025 to see how I'm stacking up.

2025 Charity Quilt Count: 46

Charity Quilting

Tulips pieced by Janet.

Blues pieced by me. Both trimmed and ready for Annapolis Quilts for Kids.

If you want to contribute but don't have the time or skills, you can support the national Quilts for Kids by going directly to their website and clicking DONATE. I don't earn anything from this link. 

If you want to support me indirectly, I do include Amazon affiliate links to products I use on my other blog posts. If you purchase the items I recommend, or anything else, after using my links to reach Amazon I receive a small payment from Amazon. I added my yearly income from these affiliate links to the sidebar if you want to see how that commission adds up. 

My personal goal is to quilt at least one quilt per week throughout the year. To that end, check out the Epoch Converter for 2025 to see how I'm stacking up.

2025 Charity Quilt Count: 44

Charity Quilting

Delightful circus-themed quilt pieced by Mary V.

Mouse house! pieced by Mary V.

Bold stripes pieced by Janet. All three trimmed and ready for Annapolis Quilts for Kids.

If you want to contribute but don't have the time or skills, you can support the national Quilts for Kids by going directly to their website and clicking DONATE. I don't earn anything from this link. 

If you want to support me indirectly, I do include Amazon affiliate links to products I use on my other blog posts. If you purchase the items I recommend, or anything else, after using my links to reach Amazon I receive a small payment from Amazon. I added my yearly income from these affiliate links to the sidebar if you want to see how that commission adds up. 

My personal goal is to quilt at least one quilt per week throughout the year. To that end, check out the Epoch Converter for 2025 to see how I'm stacking up.

2025 Charity Quilt Count: 42

Charity Quilting

I love when a plan comes together. I pieced this fun little quilt using leftovers.

This simple strip quilt was pieced by Mary V. Both trimmed and ready for Annapolis Quilts for Kids.

If you want to contribute but don't have the time or skills, you can support the national Quilts for Kids by going directly to their website and clicking DONATE. I don't earn anything from this link. 

If you want to support me indirectly, I do include Amazon affiliate links to products I use on my other blog posts. If you purchase the items I recommend, or anything else, after using my links to reach Amazon I receive a small payment from Amazon. I added my yearly income from these affiliate links to the sidebar if you want to see how that commission adds up. 

My personal goal is to quilt at least one quilt per week throughout the year. To that end, check out the Epoch Converter for 2025 to see how I'm stacking up.

2025 Charity Quilt Count: 39

Quilts for Kids - March

On Saturday I headed to Annapolis Quilts for Kids. I dropped off 13 quilts ready for binding.

I also dropped off 4 tops I pieced.

I picked up 13 more quilts with matching backings to quilt. I see some tops I pieced in this batch. 

I grabbed a couple kits to piece and share with sewing peeps. 

I also grabbed a handful of fabrics to cut a couple more tops to sew. Working with Annapolis Quilts for Kids makes a difference.

If you want to contribute but don't have the time or skills, you can support the national Quilts for Kids by going directly to their website and clicking DONATE. I don't earn anything from this link. 

If you want to support me indirectly, I do include Amazon affiliate links to products I use on my other blog posts. If you purchase the items I recommend, or anything else, after using my links to reach Amazon I receive a small payment from Amazon. I added my yearly income from these affiliate links to the sidebar if you want to see how that commission adds up. 

My personal goal is to quilt at least one quilt per week throughout the year. To that end, check out the Epoch Converter for 2025 to see how I'm stacking up.

2025 Charity Quilt Count: 37

Charity Quilting

This fun Star Wars quilt was pieced by Connie.

This fun red and white quilt was pieced by Mary V. Both trimmed and ready for Annapolis Quilts for Kids.

If you want to contribute but don't have the time or skills, you can support the national Quilts for Kids by going directly to their website and clicking DONATE. I don't earn anything from this link. 

If you want to support me indirectly, I do include Amazon affiliate links to products I use on my other blog posts. If you purchase the items I recommend, or anything else, after using my links to reach Amazon I receive a small payment from Amazon. I added my yearly income from these affiliate links to the sidebar if you want to see how that commission adds up. 

My personal goal is to quilt at least one quilt per week throughout the year. To that end, check out the Epoch Converter for 2025 to see how I'm stacking up.

2025 Charity Quilt Count: 37