Despite my machine dying this month, I still managed to have a Drop Everything and Make It (DrEAMi) project. My School of Fish Baby Quilt was started in April and delivered to the proud grandma before the month was over--definitely obsessed with it!
The School of Fish Baby Quilt is about 55 inches square and is a free tutorial you can find here:
Check out other DrEAMi projects here:
My April One Monthly Goal (OMG) was to make these pencil zip pouches for all of my fifth graders as end of the year gifts.
http://www.elmstreetquilts.com/2018/04/one-monthly-goal-april-finish-link-up.html
http://www.elmstreetquilts.com/2018/04/one-monthly-goal-april-finish-link-up.html
I spent all day Saturday cranking them out! It was a good chance to get used to my new sewing machine--the automatic presser foot lift and thread cutter made it so much easier. Those are definitely luxury features I am thrilled my new machine has!
Today for Slow Sunday Stitching, I need to finish embroidering this label.
https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/2018/04/slow-sunday-stitching_29.html
I also picked up the queen sized quilt to bind, so I need to attach that and get it started. I want to spend some time piecing on the new machine, so I am off to my sewing room to play!
https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/2018/04/slow-sunday-stitching_29.html
I also picked up the queen sized quilt to bind, so I need to attach that and get it started. I want to spend some time piecing on the new machine, so I am off to my sewing room to play!
I love the fishy quilt...thanks for sharing the tutorial. I like that you hand stitch your labels.
ReplyDeleteSchool of Fish is so much fun! I bet your friend just loves it. And congratulations on finishing up those zip pouches - summer is coming!
ReplyDeleteYOU are the one who threw me the fishy squirrel! Love your finish Tanya, and the glimpse of your Postcard label. So glad you have a new machine, and that you two are getting along so well. Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteI have been watching your fish quilt as you have made it, I love the wavy quilting! Those pencil pouches are awesome gifts. Congrats on a great finish for April!
ReplyDeleteI like the rainbow of colors for the fish and how some go one direction and some the opposite.
ReplyDeleteYour goldfish quilt is A-dorable!!!
ReplyDeleteThe Fish quilt is just adorable, and your fifth graders will love those zipped cases.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great quilt! Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and congrats on your finish!
ReplyDeleteSomething looks a bit fishy to me!!! A very cute finish. Love the personalised pencil cases. They are sure to be a hit.
ReplyDeleteWOw! You had a productive weekend!! Good job. I'm sure those pencils cases are treasured. :)
ReplyDeleteYour fish quilt is adorable and the pencil pouches you make your fifth graders each year is gift from the heart. Teachers are incredible!
ReplyDeleteYour fish quilt is stunning. That is a wonderful finish.
ReplyDeleteAnd well done on all the pouches. That is an amazing effort!!
Yikes!! I cannot imagine creating that much in one month. Well done! How kind to make such a nice gift for your students. That is really cool and I get the kids will love these and remember you for the kindness!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute school of fish. I love the rainbow layout!
ReplyDeleteLove the fishy quilt!!
ReplyDeleteI too love the fish quilt! Amazing :)
ReplyDeleteThe fish quilt is absolutely adorable! Thank you for the link!
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