I've been working on my priority sewing projects this week. The number one priority in the sewing room since we got back from vacation was to have the May block for the Guild BOM finished.
The block was finished last Monday, so no last minute sewing right before the guild meeting this month. Here's what the sampler looks like right now.
There are borders between the blocks and the Carpenter star part of the quilt, it will all fit together once those are added. I like how it's coming together. The June block is finished and the July block is under construction. Once those are done, it's back to pattern writing for the August, September, October, November blocks. The flying geese are December's block and I have those finished, but not sewn into borders yet. So I'm staying caught up. Making 3 blocks at a time is definitely the way to proceed.
The final assembly instructions also go out after the November meeting, so it's not too early to start writing those up and getting started on assembly with the blocks I have. Next year's BOM is introduced at the December meeting. I don't know for sure if I'm doing the guild BOM for next year, but from the rumbles I'm hearing from the board, they are hoping I'll volunteer again. It's been fun, but it's a lot of work.
Linking up with Patchwork & Quilts, plus Sew & Tell Monday.
Looking good to me! Your guild is lucky to have you working so diligently on this.
ReplyDeleteBeing caught up in the sewing room can mean different things at different times! Like you, I always have more than one project in progress. But determining a priority for the week definitely helps! Your guild BOM is so pretty - I love that combination of colors!
ReplyDeleteCatching up? Ha, ha, ha. Your blue sampler blocks are wonderful!
ReplyDelete(Reminds me of the saying, "Just when I make ends meet someone moves the ends.")
ReplyDeleteI just love the colors in that quilt--how pretty they all together--and each block is looking just right within the others--so you are doing a wonderful job--will be watching to see it grow--happy stitching--hugs, di
ReplyDeleteNo I never get caught up!!
ReplyDeleteI know that I never catch up completely. But it’s fun trying to. Those colors in your guild blocks are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI don't think we ever catch up! There's always a WIP somewhere that needs attention, right?
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are so pretty. As for “catching up,” my answer would be no. There’s no end in sight, and so how would you know how close you are? I figure I’ll have unfinished projects on the day I die, and they’ll be someone else’s problem.
ReplyDeleteI agree--we never catch up on quilting!!! I love the colors you're using in your guild BOMs, Kate!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday, Kate. You sure do put in a lot of work in creating your guild's BOM. It sounds like they truly enjoy it. It is always a joy to see the blocks. Does your guild have a show and tell of the quilts completed from the BOM?. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteOf course you'll be asked to do it next year, the blocks for this year are gorgeous! No, I don't think we ever catch up. I can't imagine that feeling.
ReplyDeleteGreat blocks!! and *no* haha - I get you!
ReplyDeleteYour Guild BOM is beautiful, lovely patterns and pretty colors, well done! Catching up is not easy, but you did well! Thank you for sharing and linking up.
ReplyDeleteNo. The answer is definitely no. You can't catch up on something you love when there are always new things catching your attention.
ReplyDeleteThis sampler is so beautiful!