TGIFF - Wool and Wax Tote

I finally finished the Wool and Wax Tote I started a couple of weeks ago.  I love this pattern from Noodlehead as it's quick and easy.

This is for a far-away friend.  I used a vinyl for the base and webbing for the straps.

A fun Canadian-themed fabric for the lining.  Although the pocket looks black, it's actually navy blue.

 Because my orange azalea (can't remember the name) is beautiful, here's an outdoor photo.

I think I'll make a matching zippered pouch to include in my package.

I'm linking up with:

Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday @ Quilting Gail

Finished or Not Friday @ Alycia Quilts

Brag About Your Beauties @ From Bolt to Beauty

Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation

Pattern:  Plover Pouch by Noodlehead

Started:  May 31, 2015

Completed:  June 13, 2025

Fabric:  fabrics and vinyl from my stash - lining is Purely Canadian Eh! Under the Northern Lights by Robert Kaufman

Thread:  Connecting Threads #21246 Patriot Blue

TGIFF - Spring Equinox

Welcome to Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday (TGIFF).  TGIFF is the opportunity to share your finishes from this week.  You can find out who is hosting each week by heading over to the TGIFF blog.

My guild's Executive Challenge was Curve Appeal -- use curves or a curve as a primary element.  There were so many options, but I finally decided to make Spring Equinox by Taralee Quiltery.

Dena and I went to Blue Rocks to photograph our quilts.  It's such a pretty place on the ocean.

I made the baby size, which ended up about 46 x 53 inches.  I used Kona Citrus, Corn Yellow, Torch, Orangeade, Punch, Morning Glory, Lapis, Deep Blue, Cypress, Clover, and White.

Since I have a large thread stash from Connecting Threads 😉, I was able to find matching colours for my free-motion quilting.

It's time for you to link up your finishes from this week.  Please also visit a few of the link ups to get some inspiration and to share some quilty love. ♥ 

Pattern:  Spring Equinox by Taralee Quiltery

Size:  46 x 53 inches

Started: May 12, 2025

Completed: May 27, 2025
Techniques: machine piecing
Quilting: free-motion quilting on Baby Lock Accomplish

Fabric:  Kona Citrus, Corn Yellow, Torch, Orangeade, Punch, Morning Glory, Lapis, Deep Blue, Cypress, Clover, and White

Binding:  Kona Morning Glory

Thread: Connecting Threads #21115 Jade, #21120 Apricot, #21119 Violet, and #20869 White
Batting: Hobbs Heirloom Premium 80/20 Cotton

TGIFF - Girl Guide Pin Quilt

As a Girl Guide leader, you collect a lot of pins and nametags.  In 2015, I made a pin quilt to hold my collection.  I have made several as gifts over the years.  It's time to make some more -- Kym in New Zealand needs a second one.

The white/blue striped border fabric is from an old Girl Guide leader uniform shirt.  It was the best uniform.

I did put a small hanging sleeve on the back.  Unfortunately, it doesn't take too many pins before it becomes too heavy to hang.

On the back, I used this great Girl Guides of USA fabric that I received from my Sewtopia secret swap partner.

I'm linking up with:

Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday @ Melva Loves Scraps

Finished or Not Friday @ Alycia Quilts

Brag About Your Beauties @ From Bolt to Beauty

Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation

TGIFF - Plover Pouches

In November, I purchased a kit when I was at Sewtopia Anaheim to make the Plover Pouch pattern from Noodlehead.  I finally got around to making the pouches at Sewtopia San Antonio last month.  The kit had enough fabric to make all three sizes:  small, medium, and large.

This is the small size.  I did not install the decorative snaps on any of the pouches.

This is the medium size.  I did not include the interior mesh pocket on either the medium or large sizes, but I did include the zippered interior pocket.

My large version is a bit floppy.  For some reason, I thought I read that the fusible fleece was optional.  Oops.  In any event, the pouches are still functional.

There is some fabric left from the kit, so I'm going to make another one or two -- using fusible fleece 😊.

I'm linking up with:

Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday @ Quiltscapes

Finished or Not Friday @ Alycia Quilts

Brag About Your Beauties @ From Bolt to Beauty

Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation

Pattern: Plover Pouch by Noodlehead
Size:  small, medium, and large
Started: April 10, 2025
Completed: April 21, 2025
Techniques: machine piecing
Fabric: kit from Sewtopia

Thread: Wonderfil DecoBob #112 Antique White

TGIFF - Oxbow Tote

Although I purchased a kit from Sewtopia Anaheim to make the overnight size of the Oxbow Tote pattern from Noodlehead, I didn't end up using it as planned.  First I changed the lining, then the exterior fabric....and before I knew it, I ended up making the regular size and not using the kit.

I love this cotton canvas I had in my stash.  I still have a small piece left for another project.

I used a cotton canvas for the lining and skipped the interfacing.

I used foam stabilizer and quilted a 2-inch cross-hatch grid on the exterior.  I used vinyl for the exterior pocket and bottom.

I'm happy with my finish and will definitely make the overnight size using the fabric kit I purchased. 😉

I'm linking up with:

Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday @ Quilted Delights

Finished or Not Friday @ Alycia Quilts

Brag About Your Beauties @ From Bolt to Beauty

Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation

Pattern: Oxbow Tote by Noodlehead
Size:  regular size
Started: April 29, 2025
Completed: May 1, 2025
Techniques: machine piecing

Quilting: straight-line quilting on Baby Lock Accomplish
Fabric: vinyl and quilting cotton/canvas

Thread: Wonderfil DecoBob #113 Dove Grey and Connecting Threads Essential Thread #21172 Orange

TGIFF - Card Holder

I've been eyeing this DIY card holder for some time.  My nieces are in town, and we were playing some card games.  Aliyah is so tiny, and she has trouble holding all the cards in her hands.  So I thought it was a good time to try this pattern.  It's called Card Kitty by Sew Can She.

I didn't prepare or prep -- I just jumped in and started following the instructions.  I quickly realized I should have read the pattern first LOL because I didn't have the required Peltex.  Caroline suggested trying other stabilizers such as cardboard.  Cardboard works!!

It is an easy pattern to follow and to make.  I had a fun alphabet print in my stash and a piece of velcro that was close enough to the right size needed.

You end up with three pockets which are stitched down the middle so they aren't floppy.

You may have seen on my Instagram that Aliyah had surgery yesterday.  Thanks for the kind words and best wishes.  She should be released this afternoon but will stay in town for another day before travelling home.  We'll have to play some card games tonight so we can test out the card holder.

I have to be honest -- I may be making one for myself.  😀  I like that it folds relatively flat when not in use, so it's easy to store when not in use.

I'm linking up with:

Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday @ Kathleen McMusing

Finished or Not Friday @ Alycia Quilts

2025 Stay at Home Round Robin - Quilt Parade

Did you sew along with Quilting Gail's annual Stay at Home Round Robin (SAHRR)?  It's time to link up your quilt top or finished quilt.

You have one week to link up for your last chance for an entry in the prize draw - link up here.  The SAHRR team has been tracking the weekly link ups.  We will meet via Zoom to chose winners through a random number generator.  Once all winners are notified, we will announce them on our blogs.

As usual, I couldn't decide on a quilting plan, so I did an all-over stipple.  Finished and out the door is better than having yet another quilt top added to my ever-growing pile.

I pieced some leftover wide backing that ended up being just large enough for this quilt.

My quilt progress:

• Centre Block
• Round 1
• Round 2
• Round 3
• Round 4
• Round 5
• Round 6

Pattern: self designed in EQ8
Size:  48 x 48 inches
Started: January 3, 2025
Completed: March 23, 2025
Techniques: machine piecing
Quilting: free-motion quilting on Grace Q'nique 16X
Fabric: Kona Meringue, Lapis, Chartreuse, Black, Pacific, Magenta, Pink Flamingo, Kumquat, Red, Corn Yellow

Binding: Kona Black

Thread: The Grace Company Finesse, #3284 Pearl White
Batting: Hobbs Heirloom Premium 80/20 Cotton

TGIFF - Pop Star QAL

Welcome to Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday (TGIFF).  TGIFF is the opportunity to share your finishes from this week.  You can find out who is hosting each week by heading over to the TGIFF blog.

Sandra @ Musings of a Menopausal Melon hosts an annual QAL.  Pop Star is from 2022, and it seems that I only shared one progress update.

It's finally quilted!

The quilt top was finished on May 15, 2022.  I finally decided to do some hand quilting and basted all the layers.  But I couldn't make a decision on a quilting plan.

In an effort to get quilts finished (and hopefully out the door to forever homes), I did an all-over stipple on my Baby Lock Accomplish.  I love DecoBob 80wt thread by Wonderfil Specialty Threads -- DB113 Dove Grey.

It's time for you to link up your finishes from this week.  Please also visit a few of the link ups to get some inspiration and to share some quilty love. ♥ 

Pattern:  Pop Star by Musings of Menopausal Melon

Size:  40 x 40 inches

Started: April 23, 2022

Completed: March 11, 2025
Techniques: machine piecing
Quilting: free-motion quilting on Baby Lock Accomplish

Fabric:  white tone-on-tone star print  and two green prints

Binding:  one of the green prints (also used for the backing)

Thread: Wonderfil DecoBob DB113 Dove Grey
Batting: Hobbs Heirloom Premium 80/20 Cotton

TGIFF - MMQG 2024 Block of Month

Welcome to Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday (TGIFF).  TGIFF is the opportunity to share your finishes from this week.  You can find out who is hosting each week by heading over to the TGIFF blog.

For three years, Dena and I hosted a block of the month for our guild -- Maritime Modern Quilt Guild.  The 2024 version was based on the Communique Quilt by Mouse in my Pocket.

I shared my finished quilt top here.  It was professionally quilted -- a prize I won last year from Musings of Menopausal Melon for her annual QAL.

I used Kona Natural for the background.  I love the pantograph used.

I wanted the stars to shine, so opted for a light-coloured thread that didn't contrast.

I had been hoarding this wonderful wide backing.  Now I wish I had purchased more of it.

I will be keeping this quilt for myself. ♥

It's time for you to link up your finishes from this week.  Please also visit a few of the link ups to get some inspiration and to share some quilty love. ♥

Pattern:  Communique Quilt by Mouse in My Pocket

Size:  56 x 72 inches

Started: January/February 2024

Completed: January 2025
Techniques: machine piecing, HSTs
Quilting: professionally quilted
Fabric: various Kona colours and Natural for the background - various star prints

Binding: Kona Flame

Thread: unknown
Batting: Warm and Natural

TGIFF - Vinyl Zippered Pouch

I've been playing with vinyl this week.  I made a open wide zippered pouch -- my favourite pouch pattern.

There's a definite learning curve working with vinyl as you can't use an iron to flatten seams.

Despite the challenges, I am looking forward to using vinyl more in the future.

I'm linking up with:

Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday @ Devoted Quilter

Finished or Not Friday @ Alycia Quilts

Brag About Your Beauties @ From Bolt to Beauty

Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation

Pattern: Open Wide Zippered Pouch by Noodlehead
Size:  small
Started: February 27, 2025
Completed: February 28, 2025
Techniques: machine piecing
Fabric: vinyl and quilting cotton

Thread: Gutermann #460

2025 Stay at Home Round Robin - Round 6

It's time for the last round for the Stay at Home Round Robin (SAHRR) hosted by Gail @ Quilting Gail.  I hope you have enjoyed sewing along with us.

Round 6 was chosen by Emily @ The Darling Dogwood - the kite block or choose a block that starts with the initial of your first name.

I chose a block that started with the letter A -- Anvil block -- and used Kona Magenta, Kumquat, and Corn Yellow.

It's an easy block consisting of squares and HSTs.

The block in the top left-hand corner is my "centre" block.

I saw an interesting quilt layout online and tried to modify it for the SAHRR.  It didn't turn out how I envisioned, but I like it.

Make sure you link up this week's round with Emily before Sunday night to be entered in the prize giveaway.

You have until March 24 to link up your quilt top or finished quilt.

Schedule:

• January 13 - Centre block - hosted by Gail @ Quilting Gail
• January 20 - 1st Round - hosted by Kathleen @ Kathleen McMusing
• January 27 - 2nd Round - hosted by Anja @ Anja Quilts
• February 3 - 3rd Round - hosted by Gail @ Quilting Gail
• February 10 - 4th Round - hosted by Wendy @ Pieceful Thoughts of My Quilting Life
• February 17 - 5th Round - hosted by Brenda @ Songbird Designs
• February 24 - 6th Round - hosted by Emily @ The Darling Dogwood
• March 24 - Quilt/Quilt Top Parade - hosted by Gail @ Quilting Gail

2025 Stay at Home Round Robin - Round 5

Are you ready for round 5 for the Stay at Home Round Robin (SAHRR)?  Next week will be the last round.

Round 5 was chosen by Brenda @ Songbird Designs -- half log block.

I used Kona Pacific, Red, Lapis, and Chartreuse to make this 12.5-inch block.

Since I was working with 2-inch pieces, I used my fabric glue from Acorn Makers.

I made four 6-5 inch blocks and rotated them to make my 12.5-inch block.

We have been seeing a lot of different layout variations.  Are you sewing a traditional medallion layout, or something different?  I tried a different layout this year.  Stay tuned for the reveal.

Make sure you link up this week's round with Brenda before Sunday night to be entered in the prize giveaway.

Schedule:

• January 13 - Centre block - hosted by Gail @ Quilting Gail
• January 20 - 1st Round - hosted by Kathleen @ Kathleen McMusing
• January 27 - 2nd Round - hosted by Anja @ Anja Quilts
• February 3 - 3rd Round - hosted by Gail @ Quilting Gail
• February 10 - 4th Round - hosted by Wendy @ Pieceful Thoughts of My Quilting Life
• February 17 - 5th Round - hosted by Brenda @ Songbird Designs
• February 24 - 6th Round - hosted by Emily @ The Darling Dogwood
• March 24 - Quilt/Quilt Top Parade - hosted by Gail @ Quilting Gail

2025 Stay at Home Round Robin - Round 4

We're at the halfway point of the Stay at Home Round Robin (SAHRR).  If you haven't been able to keep up, or didn't have time to start, you can start sewing whenever you want.

Round 4 was chosen by Wendy @ Pieceful Thoughts of My Quilting Life -- slice square with insert.

As you know, I ♥ orange, so I had to make a block with an orange background.  I did three inserts with Kona Chartreuse, Pacific, and Corn Yellow.

Now I'm moving downward with my layout.

Make sure you link up this week's round with Wendy before Sunday night to be entered in the prize giveaway.

Schedule:

• January 13 - Centre block - hosted by Gail @ Quilting Gail
• January 20 - 1st Round - hosted by Kathleen @ Kathleen McMusing
• January 27 - 2nd Round - hosted by Anja @ Anja Quilts
• February 3 - 3rd Round - hosted by Gail @ Quilting Gail
• February 10 - 4th Round - hosted by Wendy @ Pieceful Thoughts of My Quilting Life
• February 17 - 5th Round - hosted by Brenda @ Songbird Designs
• February 24 - 6th Round - hosted by Emily @ The Darling Dogwood
• March 24 - Quilt/Quilt Top Parade - hosted by Gail @ Quilting Gail