All the Orange Peel blocks that I sewed up at the begining of the year got sewed up during our trip to New York last week. First on my slow stitching agenda today is to prepare some more for the second half of the year. I wanted to lay all these out though to make sure I choose different fabric for the new blocks. I am definitely going to sew each block together with 4 subunits in a circle formation of the same color. Almost definitely. Somewhere I have a stack of freezer paper templates which are nicely reusable for ironing on to the chosen fabrics.
Yesterday Anna came with me to a quilting day for
Quilters Against Kids Hunger which is a local group making quilts to give to at-risk kids at local schools. Usually they have lots of kids who come to help out, but yesterday it was just the retired ladies and Anna and I. She had lot of fun though, sewing around the edges of layered quilts. I was on trimming and turning duty as we only brought one sewing machine. After the quilts got turned right side out again, Anna switched to sewing a faux binding around the edges. Though we only spent the morning, she sewed about 15 quilts, and admitted to enjoying herself while doing it!
I hope you are all finding some time to slow down and enjoy some hand stitching today. Be sure to
visit Kathy to see what others are stitching on this Father's Day Sunday.
13 comments:
What lovely peels. Getting them all prepped is the key and then you can take some on the next travel adventure! So glad Anna is getting the quilting bug.
How pretty the orange peel blocks are and you and Anna sure got a lot done together for a wonderful cause : )
Those little orange peels are on the way to being a lovely quilt. It's always good to have some handwork prepped for quiet moments. What a relaxing way to spend a Saturday morning and for such a wonderful cause. You spoke of turning the quilts - will they be tied for a finish?
I adore those orange peel blocks. When I finish the 2 quilt tops I'm making for the guest house I will be back to the scrap challenge. Something like these blocks would be perfect for me.
I just love these blocks... my all time favourites!
Must get back to working on mine.
Enjoy some relaxing slow stitching today!
These blocks are very pretty; I like the colors sewn into a 'circle', too, it is more pleasing to group them. I'm glad you got to enjoy sewing time for a great bonding mother/daughter time.
Nice orange peels! I like the layout you have chosen. Fun to chose more fabrics for future blocks Happy stitching
Your orange peel blocks are very pretty. They look great when you put for blocks of the same color family together. Glad you enjoyed your morning of group stitching.
Orange Peel Quilt is on my overflowing bucket list. Like your colors.
That's a lot of quilts to do in one morning! Well done to both of you.
How lovely to spend time sewing with your girl - the two of you got a lot done.
Love the orange peel quilt!!! I made one several years ago and it was my favorite. You are inspiring me to make another!!! I'm new to your blog. I'm making a 'come back' to quilting and blogging after nearly a 4 year break! You are inspiring me! Thank you.
You made really good use of your traveling time. Hope you are all caught up on household stuff and can spend some time stitching.
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