Progress on my Quilt Top

I have almost completed all the Ohio Star Blocks.  There are two left to finish sewing.  Then I will place the challenge fabric in between each block in an alternating pattern.  The finished top will be a 5 by 5 pattern with the Ohio Star Blocks starting in each corner.

As soon as I finish the top I will proceed with the borders.  Since the finished size of the blocks is 30 by 30 and the Challenge size minimum is 40 by 40 I have some bordering to do.

Keep on piecing and quilting

I didn't get enough fabric

Have you ever been working on a project and realized that you didn't plan for enough fabric?  Well...I was cutting the red fabric today and realized that I don't have enough for the quarter square triangles.  I might be able to make half square triangles from the remaining fabric and then sew the quarter square triangles from there.  Measure twice and cut once.
Have a great day piecing and quilting.

My progress with my Hoffman Challenge Quilt.

I have actually started making the Ohio Star blocks with the Hoffman fabric.  I have three finished.  They are turning out well.  I have done some un-sewing because I did not like a piece in the block or the way they are finished.  It is fun doing this and I can see myself doing this again.

Keep piecing and quilting,

My travels down the Hoffman Challenge

For days I have been looking for my fabric for the Challenge.  I could not find it anywhere!  This morning I tried the ultimate search.  I started to clean my sewing studio and putting like things together.  In the process I found a yarn tote that I recently purchased.  It was heavy.  But you cannot guess but I had put the fabric into the tote to take downstairs to the studio.  Duh!

My quarters square triangle is getting better.  I think I need to use a different method of pressing.  I am pulling the square out of true.

By next week I will be trying a small amount of the fabric and start with my first triangle.  Wish me luck.

Keep on piecing and quilting.  It is very good for you to have a stress free hobby.