TGIFF - 2022 Block of the 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.

I finished a UFO from 2022!!!

In 2022, my friend Dena and I created a Block of the Month for our quilt guild.  The quilt consisted of 12 blocks, all finishing at 12 inches each.  The instructions called for cutting the sashing at 2.5 inches, but everyone had the flexibility to increase or decrease the size of the sashing, or eliminate the sashing.

I chosed Kona White, Black, Steel, and Chartreuse for my blocks.  A little pop of colour in the binding because I didn't want to cut a full WOF for a few inches -- I lost at binding chicken.  And also lost at thread chicken while attaching the binding. 

My top was finished shortly after we started the Block of the Month, but sadly, it did not get quilted until recently.  In an effort to clear up some UFOs, I decided to do an all-over stipple using green thread for a quick finish.  I thought the thread would appear brighter than it did.  But I'm still happy with the result.

I found the perfect backing!

Part of me wants to keep this quilt, but I am making efforts to release quilts into the world so they get some love being used by someone.

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:  Common quilt blocks - layout designed by Dena and Anja

Size:  45 x 59.5 inches

Started:  January 2022

Completed:  June 14, 2025
Techniques:  machine piecing
Quilting:  free-motion quilting

Fabric:  Kona White, Black, Steel, and Chartreuse

Binding:  Kona Steel

Thread:  The Grace Company Finesse #3022 Eucalyptus Green
Batting:  Warm and Natural

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