Figs & Shirtlings

I am so excited today because I finally finished the Stitchery Sampler Quilt top that seems like I’ve been working on FOREVER! When I started this project I had no idea how difficult some of it would end up being,…

I am FINALLY finished with all 12 blocks. Wow, this project has been exhausting. I am so glad to see the end is near. The blocks are all finished, now to do the sashing and borders which I hope do…

I am getting closer to the finish line and looking so forward to this project being completed. Block 11 was easy in regards to creating unit 1 which was sewing two pieces together, but the hard part was lining up…

Block 10 was the most difficult block to date that I have attempted. I have pulled many stitches out on this one and redone it. At this point I am ready to throw in the towel on this project. I…

Finally finished block 9. Getting closer to the finish line, but it feels like it is taking forever to get through with this quilt. I have so many more in the pipeline that I want to get started on, but…

I’ve been on a roll lately and have completed another block. This is only the second time I have done flying geese, but I think they turned out pretty good. There is always room for improvement in everything, but I…

I thought I had done some hard blocks on my first project, but that was before I done this quilt. Block 7 just about kicked my ass. I know this block is far from perfect, but finished is better than…

This quilt is taking much longer than I expected, but I guess that happens when you loose interest in something before you get finished. I have learned from doing different projects that I prefer using pre-cut fabrics as to avoid…

Another completed block for the Stitchery Sampler quilt. Only 7 more to go. This has definitely been going a lot slower than I expected, but most days I really don’t feel like working on the blocks. I suffer from depression…