I actually have 23 finishes for today! What???? 23 you ask???
Well, yes. The guild has requested that members make small bags for our guild show in 2024. I went through some of my stash and found fabric that absolutely does not go with any other fabric that I have. I cut out the bags, marked the opening lines and used the bags as a ‘leader and ender’ project. It actually didn’t seem to take long to make them as they were done while I was working on other projects!
Scissors
Do you have good sewing scissors? I used to, but over the years, they have become “not so good.” Maybe from cutting paper patterns when cutting out fabric? Maybe someone ‘borrowed’ them without my knowledge. Whatever the reason … they are not like they should be.
One day in January, I was teaching at Essem and they had received some scissors. The price was very good and I thought I’d give them a try! Well, they are absolutely FANTASTIC!!!! They cut through fabric, like butter. So very smooth and very sharp!
I don’t see the scissors on the website, but I know if you contact them, they can send you some!
I’ll be Teaching
On March 25, I’ll be teaching “Hugs and Kisses” at Essem. Phone or email them to reserve your spot in the class! You can read more about this quilt HERE.
Winner of Island Batik Fabric
When I posted my February Island Batik Puff Quilt, (see HERE), I said I would have a give-away.
Today, I used a random generator and it chose #33, which is Carol. I have sent her an email and the fabric will be shipped to her within the next week.
One who sleeps under a quilt is covered by LOVE!
Happy Quilting!
Gail
Linking to:
- Midweek Makers @ QuiltFabrication
- Wednesday Wait Loss @ Inquiring Quilter
- TGIFF @ Anja Quilts
- Happy Needle and Thread @ My Quilt Infatuation
- Andrée / Free Motion Mavericks @ Quilting & Learning – What a combo!
- Put your Foot Down @ For the Love of Geese
- Can I get a Whoop Whoop? @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict
- Finished or Not Friday @ Alycia Quilts
- Sherry @ Powered by Quilting
- Michelle @ From Bolt to Beauty
- Off the Wall Friday @ Creations – Quilts, Art, Whatever
- Peacock Party @ Wendy’s Quilts and More
Quilting Gail 
Great way to make a lot of bags! When I do leaders and enders those projects sure seem to go fast Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell linkup, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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It made the tedious work go quickly!!!
Thanks for hosting Wednesday Wait Loss!
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That 23 finishes really jumped out at me!! Great job!!!
Have fun teaching your quilt class!!
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Thanks, Alycia! Well, 23 was an easy 23 – especially done as leaders and enders! LOL!!!
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Get those older scissors sharpened and you will be one happy person with choices for sewing again.
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Hi Jean, When I’ve had the older scissors sharpened, they felt ‘loose’ and have never cut very well. But I’m super happy with my new ones!!!
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Hugs and Kisses is really fun! Congrats on that finish and all the ones for the guild.
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Thanks, Kate! I really enjoyed making Hugs and Kisses!!! It will be a fun quilt to teach!
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What a great idea for a leader ender!
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Thanks, Ioleen!
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23 bags! Wow…that’s great and a great use of fabric!
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Yes, Pat … it’ll put a small dent in how many bags the guild needs! And I got rid of some fabric!! 🙂
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Clever you, making those as leaders and enders! I have a fabric scissors, and I love it. It needs sharpening, so I should get that done soon. Amazing how much better those good tools are!
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Yes, good tools make it so much easier!!! Just like putting a new blade in the rotary cutter! 🙂
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