TGIFF - HST Baby Quilt

Welcome back 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.

At Sewtopia events, there is an orphan table where you can leave unwanted blocks, projects, notions, etc.  This way, the items could make their way to a new home.

At Sewtopia Ann Arbor 2026, I found some 6-inch HSTs on the orphan table.  I loved the colours and the dinosaur print, so I took the blocks and pieced them into a quilt that weekend.

I had to be creative with the layout based on the number of blocks that I had.

These were the two variations of blocks, and there were only a few of the dinosaur HSTs.  I assume there were leftover blocks from a larger project.

I did a quick all over stipple for a quick finish.  Now I have a baby quilt at the ready should the need arise.

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 with other makers. ♥ 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Pattern:  none

Size:  31 x 31 inches

Started:  April 10, 2026

Completed:  June 28, 2026
Techniques:  machine piecing
Quilting:  free-motion quilting

Fabric: unknown

Binding:  Kona Everglade

Thread:  Finesse #3022 Eucalyptus Green 
Batting:  Hobbs Batting

TGIFF - Scrappy Colour Flow

Welcome to the first Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday (TGIFF) of September.  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.

At Sewtopia Ann Arbor 2026, we had a Scrappy Colour Flow class with Allie @ Exhausted Octopus.  We were to bring a variety of 5-inch and 2.5-inch squares in two to three colour families.  Or we could purchase a charm pack from Allie.  Due to time constraints, I purchased a charm pack.

The class description was:  "Allie will guide you through the art of seeing fabric through the lens of color and value and how to bring seemingly mismatched fabrics together into a beautiful, cohesive flow across a quilt."

Quilting was simple -- a quick all over stipple for the finish!

This was a fun class, and I'm happy with my little baby quilt.

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 with other makers. ♥ 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Pattern:  Class by Exhausted Octopus

Size:  28 x 32 inches

Started:  April 11, 2026

Completed:  June 28, 2026
Techniques:  machine piecing
Quilting:  free-motion quilting

Fabric: Scrappy Charm pack

Binding:  Kona Charcoal

Thread:  Finesse #3022 Eucalyptus Green 
Batting:  Hobbs Batting

WIP Wednesday - Paperdrop Quilt

I pieced a quilt top!

I bought the Paperdrop quilt pattern by Latifah Saafir back in 2022 at Sewtopia Palm Springs.  I was intrigued by the HuRTy ruler.

Here is my version of Paperdrop.  I made the smallest size -- 48 x 48 inches.

Perfect HRTs (or as perfect as my sewing gets). 😊

I used Kona:  Marmalade, School Bus, Purple, Wisteria, Fern, Pear, and White.

Now that my broken pinky toe is more or less healed, I'm looking forward to getting back to sewing.

TGIFF - Planview QAL

Welcome back 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.

I started this quilt back in 2022 -- a QAL hosted by Yvonne @ Quilting Jetgirl.  I finally quilted the top 
last year, but I realized that I hadn't shared the finish.

For a quick finish, I opted for a simple overall stipple.

I used Kona Lemon, Chartreuse, Clover, Breakers, Mediterranean, and White.  The binding is Kona Clover.

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 with other makers. ♥ 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Pattern:  Planview by Quilting Jetgirl

Size:  40.5 x 48.5 inches

Started:  February 21, 2022

Completed:  July 2, 2025
Techniques:  machine piecing
Quilting:  free-motion quilting

Fabric: Kona Lemon, Chartreuse, Clover, Breakers, Mediterranean, White

Binding:  Kona Clover

Thread:  Connecting Threads 
Batting:  Hobbs Batting

TGIFF - Hemingway Pouch

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.

I made a Hemingway Pouch by Center Street Quilts to fit a 6 x 12 inch ruler.  The pattern calls for foam stabilizer, so it makes for a great protective travel pouch for a ruler.

The ruler fits perfectly.  I tried to add my HuRTy ruler, but the pouch wouldn't accommodate two rulers.  So I made another one and reduced the angle at the top.  There is just enough room for both rulers.

I cut the quilted piece 16 x 15 inches, and I finally used my zipper tape bundle from Sallie Tomato.

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 with other makers. ♥ 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Lyra QAL

Are you sewing along with Sandra @ Musings of Menopausal Melon for her annual QAL -- Lyra?  I started a couple weeks late.  But...it didn't take me long to catch up.  In fact, I've already pieced the top.  Sorry, Sandra. 😊

I decided to tweak the pattern.  I eliminated fabric A and replaced it with the background fabric.  I added the additional blue star points to mimic the continuation of the pattern had I made more blocks.

Head over to Sandra's blog if you want to join in.  It's not too late.

WIP Wednesday - Magnificent Mystery QAL

I'm cutting it very close to the deadline, but I finished my quilt top for the Magnificent Mystery QAL hosted by Cheryl @ Meadow Mist Designs.

I didn't have time to press.  LOL

I'll get this pressed and attempt to come up with a quilting plan.

Stay at Home Round Robin - Quilt Parade

Have you had a chance to finish your Stay at Home Round Robin (SAHRR) quilt?  We appreciate all of you who sewed along with us.

I did not get a chance to quilt my top. I do need to think about a quilting plan and thread colour.

Kathleen is hosting the final link up.  Link up your finished quilt (whether or not it's quilted) before Tuesday. 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

      

Logo designed by Brenda @ Songbird Designs

TGIFF - Loome Baby Quilt

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.

I first made the Loome quilt by Riane Elise in 2020.  It's a great pattern that can be pieced quickly.  I made another version using almost the same colours.

I kept the quilting simple -- straight-line quilting following the seam lines.

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. ♥ 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Pattern:  Loome by Riane Elise

Size:  35.5 x 44 inches

Started:  June 19, 2025

Completed:  June 29, 2025
Techniques:  machine piecing
Quilting:  straight-line quilting

Fabric: Kona Snow, Orange, Tangerine, Chili

Binding:  Kona Orange, Tangerine, Chili

Thread:  Connecting Threads 
Batting:  Hobbs Batting

TGIFF - This Earth is Our Dancefloor, This Dancefloor is our World

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.

Last year, I was offered the opportunity to contribute a quilt to an exhibit at the Dalhousie Art Gallery -- It's About Time:  Dancing Black in Canada.

The curator had ideas of what she wanted the quilt to portray.  I am pleased that I was able to bring her vision to life.  This is:  "This Earth is Our Dancefloor, This Dancefloor is our World."  It is a 36 x 36 inch wall hanging.

On the advice of friends, I quilted a straight-line grid in the diamond-ish areas to represent the dance floor.  In the orange peels, I did big stitch hand quilting to echo the inner curves.

The curator of the exhibit has purchased the quilt, so when the exhibit concludes next month, it will go home with her.

The artist statement was created from the vision and information provided from the curator.

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. ♥ 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Stay at Home Round Robin - Round 6

If you have made it this far, it's the last round for Stay at Home Round Robin (SAHRR).  Thanks for sewing along with us.

Gail @ Quilting Gail started the Stay at Home Round Robin in March 2020.  It was a way to stay connected with the quilting community while we were in various stages of isolation due to the pandemic.  In 2021, Gail invited several blogging friends to join her to help host SAHRR.  It was a great way to foster new friendships and to stay connected with one another.

The sixth and final round was chosen by me.  The final theme is:  quilter's choice.  This is your opportunity to unleash your creativity.

• Are you tired of this project and just want to be finished?  You can add a simple border.
• Has your quilt developed a secondary pattern?  Choose a block that will complement the pattern.
• Are you not happy with your project?  This is your chance to add something that you love.
• Do you have a favourite block?  This is your chance to include it.
• Do you want to change the size of your project?  Maybe you want to add only side or top borders to achieve the size you want.

In keeping with the community spirit of a round robin and a nod to my online friendship with Gail and the other bloggers, I made a friendship star block.  I used Kona Natural and Clover.

Don't forget to link up your round 6 on this blog post before midnight (Atlantic) Tuesday, March 3, 2026, to be entered into the prize giveaway.

Here are all my blocks (instead of rounds) pieced together.  I made two blocks for each round.

You  have until March 25 to link up your quilt top or finished quilt for your final entry in the prize giveaway.

*Note:  Jan W: Please contact Gail (quiltinggail@yahoo.ca) about:  1) info we need from you; and 2) your links on the Link Parties.      

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Schedule:

• January 14 - Centre block - hosted by Gail @ Quilting Gail
• January 21 - 1st Round - hosted by Brenda @ Songbird Designs
• January 28 - 2nd Round - hosted by Kathleen @ Kathleen McMusing
• February 4 - 3rd Round - hosted by Emily @ The Darling Dogwood
• February 11 - 4th Round - hosted by Wendy @ Pieceful Thoughts
• February 18 - 5th Round - hosted by Gail @ Quilting Gail
• February 25 - 6th Round - hosted by Anja @ Anja Quilts
• March 25 - Quilt/Quilt Top Parade - hosted by Kathleen @ Kathleen McMusing

Logo designed by Brenda @ Songbird Designs

Stay at Home Round Robin - Round 5

It's time for round 5 of the Stay at Home Round Robin (SAHRR).  I hope you have been enjoying this year's adventure.

Round 5 was chosen by our host, Gail @ Quilting Gail -- two colours.  Gail says make anything you like using only two colours.  But she's added a caveat -- you can add a neutral to give you three colours.  Stop by her blog to get more information and to see her version of this week's theme.

Here's my block -- a modified nine-patch -- using Kona Natural and Kale.

Don't forget to link up your round 5 on Gail's blog by Tuesday evening to be entered into the prize giveaway.

Schedule:

• January 14 - Centre block - hosted by Gail @ Quilting Gail
• January 21 - 1st Round - hosted by Brenda @ Songbird Designs
• January 28 - 2nd Round - hosted by Kathleen @ Kathleen McMusing
• February 4 - 3rd Round - hosted by Emily @ The Darling Dogwood
• February 11 - 4th Round - hosted by Wendy @ Pieceful Thoughts
• February 18 - 5th Round - hosted by Gail @ Quilting Gail
• February 25 - 6th Round - hosted by Anja @ Anja Quilts
• March 25 - Quilt/Quilt Top Parade - hosted by Kathleen @ Kathleen McMusing

Logo designed by Brenda @ Songbird Designs

Stay at Home Round Robin - Round 4

Are you still sewing along with the Stay at Home Round Robin (SAHRR)?  It's time for the fourth round.  After the next two rounds, there will be a month to give you time to catch up and piece your top.  Your quilt top does not need to be quilted to link up for the quilt parade on March 25.

Round 4 was chosen by Wendy @ Pieceful Thoughts -- curves.  Wendy offers some great suggestions on how to incoporate curves into your project.  Make sure to stop by to see her interpretation of curves.

I used Kona Natural and Enchanted to make orange peel blocks.

I love how the block looks on point.

Don't forget to link up your round 4 on Wendy's blog by Tuesday evening to be entered into the prize giveaway.

Schedule:

• January 14 - Centre block - hosted by Gail @ Quilting Gail
• January 21 - 1st Round - hosted by Brenda @ Songbird Designs
• January 28 - 2nd Round - hosted by Kathleen @ Kathleen McMusing
• February 4 - 3rd Round - hosted by Emily @ The Darling Dogwood
• February 11 - 4th Round - hosted by Wendy @ Pieceful Thoughts
• February 18 - 5th Round - hosted by Gail @ Quilting Gail
• February 25 - 6th Round - hosted by Anja @ Anja Quilts
• March 25 - Quilt/Quilt Top Parade - hosted by Gail @ Quilting Gail

Logo designed by Brenda @ Songbird Designs

Stay at Home Round Robin - Round 3

We're at the halfway point of the Stay at Home Round Robin (SAHRR).

Round 3 was chosen by Emily @ The Darling Dogwood  -- animal kingdom.  Emily says that you can chose a block named after an animal; use an applique of an animal; piece a block that looks like an animal; or use fabric that contains animals.  Stop by her blog to see how she interpreted the theme.

Here's my monkey wrench block.  I used Kona Natural and Kale.

I'm doing an alternate layout of on-point blocks.  So my monkey wrench block will appear this way.

Don't forget to link up your round 3 on Emily's blog by Tuesday evening to be entered into the prize giveaway.

Schedule:

• January 14 - Centre block - hosted by Gail @ Quilting Gail
• January 21 - 1st Round - hosted by Brenda @ Songbird Designs
• January 28 - 2nd Round - hosted by Kathleen @ Kathleen McMusing
• February 4 - 3rd Round - hosted by Emily @ The Darling Dogwood
• February 11 - 4th Round - hosted by Wendy @ Pieceful Thoughts
• February 18 - 5th Round - hosted by Gail @ Quilting Gail
• February 25 - 6th Round - hosted by Anja @ Anja Quilts
• March 25 - Quilt/Quilt Top Parade - hosted by Gail @ Quilting Gail

Logo designed by Brenda @ Songbird Designs

Stay at Home Round Robin 2026 - Round 2

It's time for the second round for the Stay at Home Round Robin (SAHRR).  If you're having second thoughts about not joining earlier, there's still time to join.  You can work at your own pace, and you have until March 25 to reveal your finished quilt top.

Round 2 was chosen by Kathleen @ Kathleen McMusing -- a double block.  Head over to Kathleen's blog to see some options for "Make it a Double."

I made a double sawtooth star block.  Here's my 6.5-inch centre using Kona Everglade and Bluegrass.

I pieced my flying geese units by pairing two HST blocks.  I used Kona Natural and Everglade for the outer star.

Don't forget to link up your round 2 on Kathleen's blog by Tuesday evening to be entered into the prize giveaway.

Schedule:

• January 14 - Centre block - hosted by Gail @ Quilting Gail
• January 21 - 1st Round - hosted by Brenda @ Songbird Designs
• January 28 - 2nd Round - hosted by Kathleen @ Kathleen McMusing
• February 4 - 3rd Round - hosted by Emily @ The Darling Dogwood
• February 11 - 4th Round - hosted by Wendy @ Pieceful Thoughts
• February 18 - 5th Round - hosted by Gail @ Quilting Gail
• February 25 - 6th Round - hosted by Anja @ Anja Quilts
• March 25 - Quilt/Quilt Top Parade - hosted by Gail @ Quilting Gail

Logo designed by Brenda @ Songbird Designs

Stay at Home Round Robin 2026 - Round 1

Did you get your centre block pieced last week?  It's time for the first round for the Stay at Home Round Robin (SAHRR).

Round 1 was chosen by Brenda @ Songbird Designs -- the hourglass block.  There are many ways to make an hourglass block, so head over to Brenda's blog to get more information.

I decided to make my hourglass block by pairing two HST blocks.  I used my Bloc Loc ruler to trim the blocks.  I used Kona Natural and Everglade.

I'm going with an alternate layout this year instead of the traditional medallion layout.  I combined four hourglass units into a 12.5-inch block.

Don't forget to link up your round 1 with Brenda to be entered into the prize giveaway.

Schedule:

• January 14 - Centre block - hosted by Gail @ Quilting Gail
• January 21 - 1st Round - hosted by Brenda @ Songbird Designs
• January 28 - 2nd Round - hosted by Kathleen @ Kathleen McMusing
• February 4 - 3rd Round - hosted by Emily @ The Darling Dogwood
• February 11 - 4th Round - hosted by Wendy @ Pieceful Thoughts
• February 18 - 5th Round - hosted by Gail @ Quilting Gail
• February 25 - 6th Round - hosted by Anja @ Anja Quilts
• March 25 - Quilt/Quilt Top Parade - hosted by Gail @ Quilting Gail

Logo designed by Brenda @ Songbird Designs