Are you ready for the cold days of winter? It gets pretty frigid here in NE Ohio with lake effect snow off Lake Erie. We are pretty much caught up on our outdoor chores and are somewhat ready. I am actually looking forward to some cold snowy days because that means Sew Days at my house!
I just finished my scrappy Traffic Jam quilt that was a quilt-along with Pat Sloan several years ago. This was a fun and easy project that will eat up scraps. Mine finished at 71" x 71" and it used up 11 yards of stash.
This makes my 7th finish this year and I have busted through a total of 78 yards of fabric. Not sure if I will make 100 yards but I'll try.
Another finish I made is with a panel I purchased at last summer's All Ohio Shop Hop. It is called Origins, designed by Jamie Kalvestran, but I like to call mine Elijah's Ravens. Do you remember the story of Elijah and how he was sustained in the wilderness by ravens bringing him bread and meat in the mornings and evenings? It really was a miracle when you realize that ravens are very independent and would not ordinarily bring food to anyone. They are known to neglect their own young but they did take care of God's prophet, Elijah.
This is a pretty fabric line. You can find Jamie's fabrics and patterns here. And hey, how do you like that blue painters tape holding up the wall-hanging? Haa! It is on my hubster's list to hang a quilt rack made for me by my darling son-in-law. That wall should work well since it doesn't get too much direct sunlight.
So that is two finishes this month. Bumping up that total yardage used to 81 yards and 8 finishes for 2024. (Elijah's Ravens used only 3 yards of fabric.)
Not much else to report in the way of quilting this month. Its been kind of a slow season in the sewing room. But it might get busy soon. Bonnie Hunter is teasing us with her Old Town Winter Mystery. Expect the first clue the day after Thanksgiving. And aren't we thankful for Bonnie's free gift?
Happy stitching!
