Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 26/09/2026#quiltsky #quilting I had bought this as a mystery kit. I got impatient and didn't lay it out as well as I should have, but I'm pleased nonetheless. I think I will probably remake this one at some point, but with fewer patterns with writing in them. My brain can't handle this many directionals. 1151
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 26/09/2026#quiltsky #quilting I've been home from school all day because I had an afternoon of dental work, but somehow I managed to finish my block challenge wall hanging and cut and assemble this cute Christmas kit I bought a few months ago. I'm definitely making this quilt again. It's too damn cute. 4388
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 22/09/2026#quiltsky #quilting My local quilting group is having a mystery block challenge. I picked a random pattern & had to make it in red, white, & blue. I think I'll triple it & turn it into a wall hanging. I've been hanging on to this paisley scrap for a few years, and am pleased with my color matching. 1200
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 17/09/2026#quiltsky #quilting Another unfinished project has been finished. I had most of this quilt together with one of the patchwork borders, but never got around to finishing the bottom. It feels good to sew again! 4385
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 15/09/2026#quiltsky #quilting With school starting again, I've kind of lost my energy for sewing, but I'm trying to get it back. I started piecing this several weeks ago, but got back to it tonight and got the top finished. It's a very small project, but I'm pleased. 2242
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 04/07/2026#quiltsky #quilting I finished the middle of my cats in pajamas quilt. Not sure how I'm going to do the border yet, but I'm happy with this part. 1011312
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 30/06/2026#quiltsky #quilting It needs a border, but I'm super happy with how this project turned out. I had no clear vision, I just started making rainbow disappearing 9 blocks. My initial layout did not look like I thought it would in my head, but I fell in love with this configuration. 8666
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 26/06/2026#quilting #quiltsky My sister & I needed a gift for a close family friend who happens to be a nun, so I went through my stash, got out a new pattern, and made this Pope tray bag. I'm really happy with my machine quilting, as I just eyeballed the parallel lines. 2163
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 26/06/2026#quiltsky #quilting I was playing around with some Halloween paper pieced patterns for a upcoming class I'm teaching. I made an impromptu wall hanging out of them. 2394
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 25/06/2026#quiltsky #quilting I FINALLY had some free time to sew this summer! I'm trying desperately to stretch these remnants into a full project. The block also produces a wealth of HST's, and I plan on using them too. 2290
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 04/06/2026#vectrex #retrogaming We found our holy grail this week! A local online auction house was selling off a huge gaming collection and we snagged a Vectrex w/ carrying case & 6 games (including a multi-cart) along with 3 lots of Atari stuff that had some excellent items I need for my collection. 051
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 01/06/2026#quiltsky #quilting Also had time today to bind these 2 throws. I bought the fabric for these quilt tops at a garage sale last year. They were two gallon bags filled with precut rectangles, and they were a dollar apiece. I couldn't resist. I did my best to use as many of the pieces that I could. 3141
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 01/06/2026#quilting #quiltsky I thought I was done with my 36 blocks, but then realized I'm short two orange ones. Looking forward to seeing this project when it is complete! (Blue & purple in comments.) 3161
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 31/05/2026#ofmd #OurFlagMeansDeath My sewing room continues to be my happy place. 020
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 31/05/2026#quiltsky #quilting Spent some time today organizing my sewing room, then made a few paper piece blocks for a workshop I'm doing in July. 0181
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 30/05/2026#quiltsky #quilting Today was the last day of my 29th year of teaching. I'm looking forward to having more time for my projects. Tonight after graduation, I made a block I've been wanting to make using some remnants. I really like how it looks. I'm hoping I can stretch the rest and make a throw. 1240
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 19/05/2026#quiltsky #quilting I've had this quilted for a little bit, but finally got around to binding it. 1191
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 19/05/2026#quiltsjy #quilting I got this quilt back from my longarmer yesterday morning, and got the binding done last night. It's a graduation present, so it was first on my list. I used some of the leftover backing to put a piping on the front binding. I'm very pleased with how it turned out. 4303
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 17/05/2026#quiltsky #quilting It's been a very hectic month with not much time to sew. I managed to sneak in a cat block tonight and finished the 2nd sewing theme panel in a set of 5. 0230
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 06/05/2026#quiltsky #quilting Impromptu project for the quilt shop I am working at part time. We finally got a point of sale system, but I did the brunt of the inventory & set up ocer the last 2 weeks. I haven't had time to sew lately, so I made this more for my mental health than for the shop. 2180
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 22/04/2026#quilting #quiltsky It's been a while, but I'm back to my rainbow disappearing nine blocks. This will probably be the next quilt I finish up. I still love how these look, and it's great to use up scraps. 2190
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 20/04/2026#quiltsky #quilting A local quilt shop is closing, so their entire inventory was 55% off. I treated myself too a bunch of new patterns, and a few cute small project kits. This is a 10-in Square Mini quilt. Fussy, but kept me busy. I think it turned out cute. 22317
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 19/04/2026#quilting #quiltsky I got a free charm pack at a quilt shop event, & decided to try out this baby quilt. I really like it, and I'm proud of myself for not getting too bogged down in making it balanced and orderly. Trying to learn to lean into the chaos. Also got the binding done on an old project. 0270
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 18/04/2026#quilting #quiltsky Dropping off quilts tomorrow to my longarmer, so I finally finished the borders on this Xmas quilt. Great way to showcase a lot of fun Christmas fabrics! 2201
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 17/04/2026#quilting #quiltsky Finally got around to trimming this jelly roll quilt and getting the border on. It's going to be a graduation present. It's my first jelly roll project, and I'm not sure that I like the medium, but I'm happy with how it turned out. 72638
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 13/04/2026#quiltsky #quilting I'm tricking myself into getting some projects done. I REALLY want to bind my dress quilt, but it's a patchwork binding, so I need binding scraps to sew together. I bound 5 small quilts today (2 made from a friend's flannel scraps, and 3 rescued vintage patchwork tops.) Progress! 2141
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 12/04/2026#quilting #quiltsky I felt motivated today, so I went ahead and finished the quilt top. I am very pleased with the result. 4381
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 11/04/2026#quilting #quiltsky Spring Break & Easter did not allow me much time for sewing, but this week, I finished the blocks for my book quilt. Cannot wait to see this one all put together. 0160
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 31/03/2026#quilting #quiltsky Last of the single books done! Just a few more stacks and I can put them all together! 0140
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 31/03/2026#quilting #quiltsky I finally finished the bobbin wall-hanging for the quilt shop I work at part-time! I'm torn between the pins or the seam rippers for the next one. Also got another stack of books done. Woot! 1241
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 26/03/2026#quilting #quiltsky I needed something simple to make while I multitasked during a zoom call. At this rate, I will be ready to sash the book quilt pretty soon. 0170
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 24/03/2026#quilting #quiltsky Added another stack of books for one quilt and added a few more sections to the bobbin wall hanging. I like how it is coming along. 1150
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 23/03/2026#quilting #quiltsky This was a week full of commitments. I had 4 events in 3 days, and had to make 200 cake balls for one of them. It felt good to be back in the sewing room. I managed to get through three more disappearing 9-blocks, and start on a commission for a quilt shop I work at part-time. 1171
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 16/03/2026#quilting #quiltsky I have an upcoming project that is going to involve a lot of paper piecing, so I'm trying to get back in practice. I couldn't resist a new pack of five Floral patterns. I decided to start with the poppy. 2321
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 15/03/2026#quilting #quiltsky I wasn't sure what I was in the mood to sew once I made it to my sewing room. I made hearts from my jelly roll scraps, but then felt in the mood to do a fussy paper piece pattern that I impulse bought after christmas. It turned out OK, but I forgot to switch to Black thread. 1200
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 14/03/2026#quilting #quiltsky Today was extremely busy, but I had about 45 minutes, so I made a couple book blocks before heading to my second job. I bought some FPP patterns today on a whim. I cannot wait to make them for display in the quilt shop I work at. I'll maybe have time to start on them next week. 0200
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 12/03/2026#quilting #quiltsky Got a few quick disappearing nine blocks done during my weekly Zoom call with my mom and aunt. I'm really enjoying how these are coming together. Can't wait to have a whole quilt's worth. 2221
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 09/03/2026#quilting #quiltsky Woke up fairly early this morning and made this little guy in his Ghostbusters PJs. Then after work, was inspired to finish a few small projects, so I got around to binding some former UFOs that I finished up last fall. The gold & black is just a throw, and the minky doll sized. 0171
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 08/03/2026#quilting #quiltsky Today was busy for a Saturday, but I managed to squeeze in a couple of book blocks. I realized that four of the seven books I have completed are red, so I picked up some fat quarters in gold, greens, and grays, to mix it up a little bit. 0161
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 06/03/2026#quilting #quiltsky It's been a very hectic week, but I still felt like sewing. Went ahead and sashed my Christmas present quilt. I need to figure out what I'm doing with the finished item, and decide what borders to add. Overall, it was a really fun quilt to make. 2250
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 03/03/2026#quilting #quiltsky Wanted to make something small & quick tonight. These are offcuts from an unstarted project. I love these little butterflies! 1321
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 02/03/2026#quilting #quiltsky Played around with some scraps today. The hearts are from offcuts from a jellyroll quilt I made 2 weeks ago. My boyfriend got to pick the colors & time of day for my newest whimsical little house. 2262
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 01/03/2026#quilting #quiltsky Final blocks are done for my Christmas quilt. I was not deliberate with color choices, so I'm going to have to play around a little bit with layout before I can start sashing. 0170
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 28/02/2026#quilting #quiltsky TGIF! After a busy week, I finally got some time to sew. Finished 6 more blocks for my book quilt. I'm about ⅓ of the way done with this project. The stacked books are a great way to use up long skinny scraps! 1231
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 26/02/2026#quilting #quiltsky A nasty stomach bug sidelined me this weekend, but now I'm on the mend. Tonight I managed to make 4 more blocks for my Christmas quilt. Only 5 blocks to go before I start sashing! 0180
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 21/02/2026#quilting #quiltsky Another cat in pj's! I now have 4 different grunge colors for variety. I think the Pokémon pj's are adorable! I also tried to make a heart from the offcuts of my jelly roll rainbow quilt. The pieces are not quite the right shape for the pattern, but I like the result. 1373
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 19/02/2026#quilting #quiltsky Finally starting to get back into the groove of things. When I first saw this disappearing nine block pattern, my first thought was to do a rainbow scrap quilt. I'm about halfway done, and I love how it's looking so far. 2191
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 18/02/2026#quilting #quiltsky I had a really draining weekend, but I spent some time last night organizing and prepping to sew. I'm on track to finish up some of my WIP while starting some new projects. I finally got back to making some. More book blocks. I think this is going to make a cute quilt. 0170
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 13/02/2026#quilting #quiltsky I let my boyfriend pick the pj's on this one. I can only assume the new Muppet Show was the inspiration. I cannot wait until I have enough of these guys to make a quilt top! 1221
Maggie (C2E2 26) @chive5.bsky.social · 12/02/2026#quilting #quiltsky Kept it simple and multitasked while I ZOOMed with my mom & aunt. Finished up a couple more gifts and trees. I have 26 blocks done, and I think it'll take 35 to do a whole quilt top. It won't be long before I start sashing. 1141
