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Update on Some W.I.P.s

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Here’s an update on some works in progress (aka WIPs) that I’ve discussed in previous posts…

Gray Granny Square Blanket

Previous post on this project: Guest Blog Post: Progress on “My Blanket” 

I am plugging along with this great-to-work-on-while-watching-TV in the evening project. I’m working on attaching the 7th row of blocks. It will be an 8 by 10 blanket when done as I made 80 granny squares. I will add an extra border or two of the same yarn I am using as the lattice (to attach the granny squares).

SuperSymmetry Table Runner

Previous post on this project: ScrapHappy January 2024 – Update on Table Runner and More 

As I mentioned in that previous post, I decided to use a collection of traditionally pieced “orphan blocks” that my friend Wendy gave me as the backing for this table runner.

I figured that if I got a stain on the front of the runner while entertaining, I could flip it over and use the other side!

I’ve completed the machine quilting of the table runner and just need to sew the binding strips together, sew on the binding, and sew down the binding.

For the quilting I just went with a simple double crosshatch pattern (no that is not a real pattern name, I just made it up on the spot), following the lines of the pieced blocks.

I plan to press it, ha! It just came off the machine and I just finished trimming off the excess batting and backing so it is pretty wrinkly!

What Direction Do I Go? (Denim Quilt)

Previous post on this project: Denim Quilt Top Done and a Visit to a Fun Brewery 

I am so looking forward to hand quilting this quilt (yes I decided to hand quilt it)!

I got the batting and backing put together with the quilt top to make the “quilt sandwich”. I’ve also auditioned some threads (I plan to use multiple and to use pearl cotton weight) for the hand quilting.

Other WIPs Growing Inpatient As They Sit in Queue…

I have two more quilt tops awaiting quilting by me:

Strings Attached

Previous post on this project: Scrap Happy September 2023 – Strings Attached

I am going to machine quilt this small wallhanging.

Go Boldly

Previous post on this project: What’s on the Design Wall: Go Boldly

I haven’t decided on machine vs. hand quilting but if I do hand quilt it I have some cool threads I collected many years ago I want to use.

I will get to these two quilt tops eventually – ha!

I’ve been trying not to start any additional MAJOR projects before finishing my existing WIPs…but then some small projects might sneak in…you know how us crafters are!

Oh Mike wants me to tell you that he’s happy he doesn’t have to fill in for me with blogging since I seem to be back at it again (see his recent post Guest Blog Post: Humans Traveling and Dog Camp).

This leaves him more time for napping in the sun, on fleece blankets, in the upstairs bedroom (with the occasional waking up to intensely bark at people walking by and delivery trucks coming into the neighborhood).

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32 thoughts on “Update on Some W.I.P.s”

  6. What a beautiful line up. I was intrigued by the way the five projects move from monochrome and taupe, to a bit of colour, to bright and bold!

    Glad to read that you plan to hand quilt the denim piece.

    I am sure that Mike can’t wait for you to finish the crochet afghan that matches him. Lucky dog! (or are you going to share it with him?!)

    As for those sneaky side projects…

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  8. You’re a better woman than I am, choosing to hand quilt denim. I thought my fingers had it bad quilting my hexies and all the multiple layers, but denim would be tough. Let me know how it works for you; I’d love some info on the best needle to use.

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      1. If a seasoned hand quilter can offer any advice, first quilt until your fingers protest, and then immediately stop. Use that as your benchmark for how long to work at it each day. Each quilt is different. It’ll tell you. But it should look gorgeous!

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      2. Quilt until your fingers protest – great advice! I once put a little nasty hole/trough in one of my fingers from where the needle was rubbing from a hand quilting marathon! I really appreciate your idea on how to plan how much I work on the piece – thanks 🙂
        Oh and I bought something called Tiger Tape to try out to have more even stitching this time

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  12. Doing alright there with your WIPs

    I’ve been finding a lot of those “things” in my rearranging since moving. But also found a whole lot of little bags that intriguing “bits” that obviously may have been a semi kit with maybe a large piece of material as the backing….

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