When Mom was here last weekend, she mentioned that while she’s happy we got some holiday-themed stuff done for the shop, our focus on Christmas, and then Hallowe’en had really slowed several quilts she had in progress, including those for a couple quilt-alongs.
I agreed, and told her I was planning on using September to clear out my WIPs (Works in Progress). She thought that was a great idea, and so named it – WIP-tember!
I have several projects that need getting back to… including two Leader/Ender projects that are no longer L/Es. The first is the 16 patch blocks… I need to make some QSTs or HSTs to go in between them (I haven’t decided which yet). The second is my 4-patches….
These are just getting plain blocks put between them, but they will be put on point.
I also have my Blockhead blocks to assemble into a top.
There’s only 12 of them, but Burton has yet to decide how we are going to lay them out.
I have some batik Log Cabins I started, but they aren’t very far along (definitely not enough for a top yet), so I may leave them until I get a couple of the above projects into tops.
And then I went and did something crazy…
I picked up somebody else’s WIP at a thrift store. There was 20 of these blocks in a bag for just two dollars. Something told me I had to buy them, and bring them home to finish them!
I have no way of knowing how old they are, but my guess is somewhere between 40s and 60s judging by the fabric. It looks like the stars were hand-pieced, then hand basted on the green fabric (the basting stitches are still there). But the stars were then sewing down with a machine.
I haven’t measured them yet (they all need a good ironing), but I think they are around 12 inch blocks. So I think I’m going to keep the layout simple – just sew them all together and let those applique stars shine!
Have you got any WIPs you’re hoping to wrap up this month?
Wandering Cat Studio 
I think Burton will be a good help to you with your WIP’s. I like those squares you found for such a good price. I don’t have any WIP’s except the blanket I’m currently working on and the socks that I always have in my “to go” bag.
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
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Val, What is the shop name again? The cats at your house look so happy . Rio , our puppy, has made peace with Beatles and Miss Pie. The two yellows, Fezzy and Junie B, only come upstairs if he’s in his crate. But the black cats are a non issue now.
We put in a new fence . It is a round rail fence and just beautiful. Rio can finally fun without a leash on. So, I have been contemplating what flowers I should bring to the inside of the fence area. The only thing I did so far, Is transplant echinacea to a corner . I have to choose a place to put clematis next year. I dont want flowers on the fence mesh screen. I found it unsighty on the lattice we had, once the leaves died. I may bring some clematis to a friend who wants flowers.
Hope you are well Still love reading your blog. Since puppy Rio came I have not had time to knit a stitch. BUt, I have begun to read again
Kathy b
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Thank you are rescuing and adopting the vintage quilt blocks. I know you’ll turn them into something beautiful. Good luck on tackling your WIP this month.
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You always have such interesting projects in the works! Can’t wait to see what you do with the vintage blocks.
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Whomever made those stars is happy that they’ve found you to complete them!
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Of course, you had to rescue those star blocks. I’m currently making 16 patch blocks so it will be interesting to see how you set yours. I’ve already changed my mind twice but still need to make more blocks.
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I really like the idea of WIPtember. I am so sick of some of my projects I could scream. Hopefully with football season starting again, I’ll get some time to myself at least on Sundays.
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Nice find! I have most of my WIP’s in the quilting queue so I’m pretty caught up! I will enjoy watching you catch yours up!
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I have 6 projects I am taking to my quilting retreat. I am sure 6 items for a 3 day retreat is pushing my capabilities, but they are in different states of finishing. Then I have about 6-7 tops that need quilting, so when I get home it will be a finishing push for me. Oh, and I need 3 more baby quilts before year end. Ugh!
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