June finishes

 Court yard quilt

Once I finished the top of Courtyard quilt designed by Every day stitches, I had to decide for the backing. I was not sure what to do and ended up buying some green fabrics. From left overs I made flower petals and stitched these in a circle and some more floating away.

 The two layers were sent to the Netherlands for long arm quilting (Stitched in Color). I really like the quality of the work done by Rachel. Usually I sent her the tops and she provides suggestions. Choosing is always a challenge – and part of the fun.

Then this week I added the binding and gifted the quilt.

 

A friend of mine said how I was always making quilts and I was most likely building a collection. Actually not that much yet as I end up making quilts that I give away. And each time I give some love with the quilt.

Sock knitting

I started the second sock and knitted an inch. Progress … but not enough as I have more wool waiting to be turned in to socks

Rise above quilt

In June I built the blocks of months 3, 4 and 5. I had cut the fabric over a weekend and then all I had to do was make some blocks each week. I started cutting month 6 so that will be my July objective.

June goals

 A new month and new aims.

Work less

Be happy

Be creative

 

1) Courtyard quilt

I finished the top of the courtyard quilt in May

and managed to send it all off to my favourite long-arm quilter (Stitched in Color) in the Netherlands. 

The package is now waiting for me to be picked up at the post office. My aim is to finish the binding, not forget the label and gift at the end of the month.

2) Socks

I started on sock 2 and am sure there will be some rainy days this month that i can get some knitting done. 

3) Rise above quilt

Last  year I bought the pattern Rise above from Charisma Horton. The fabrics - all solids - I got separately at the fabric market. The pattern is set up as a "block of the month" program - doing in my own rhythm though.

In May I made the blocks of month 1 and 2. In June I aim to make month 3, I started cutting already.

Linking up with Patty's June OMG over at Elm Street Quilts