Sew-In

Today was a sew-in day with some of the guild members; and as I am sure you can imagine, my main project for the day was the Bonnie Hunter Hunter's Star quilt.  

I was on a mission to get that top done and off my to-do list.  I marvel at Bonnie Hunter's followers that can whip these things out when they are doing the mystery quilts.  I swear they can do each step overnight.

Anyways, Sharon had me lay (actually, I think I collapsed) on my quilt top after putting in the last seam.

Now I just need to piece a backing and it will be on the long arm in no time at all. 

Also, this week, I ran to a local quilt shop that is closing because of retirement with the intent of getting some pink fabrics at $5 a yard for a couple pixelated heart quilts that I want to make.

While there, she had a quick little demo on a cute zippered bag using a 7" zipper. It's just big enough to put your chargers in when traveling.  I thought this would be perfect as my black chargers for my Fitbit, phone, and Nook all seem to get lost in the bottom of my suitcase that has a black lining.  This way they will all be in the same place.

I whipped this up with some scrap fabric that I had in the stash.

I quilted my top layer along with some batting to give it a little more structure.

I really like how it turned out.  

As for my purchases, I walked away with 15 yards of fabric (not all pink), but plenty to make my pixelated heart quilts and a couple backings for some baby quilting or charity quilts.  

So, I am feeling that this week was pretty productive.

Now to get a couple quilts onto the long arm; both of which I want done before the next guild meeting.  

Happy quilting everyone!  May you get something done that has been weighing on your mind for  some time.