Do.Good Stitches – Page 4 – Sew Bittersweet Designs

July Charity Sewing

2 Comments / Charity, Do.Good Stitches / By Melissa Dunworth

I’m a bit behind in posting these blocks, but then I was a bit behind in making them because we went on vacation for the last week of July and first two weeks of August.

The first two blocks are log cabin blocks in bright cheerful colors. These were requested by Jessica (@plumpatchwork on Instagram). I think this is going to be a gorgeous and happy quilt when it is all put together.

This happy little paper pieced block was a challenge for me (I’m not used to so many TINY pieces). It was a free pattern on Craftsy offered by Kristy from Quiet Play. She is such a talented designer! You should really check out her blog! This block is for a secret project, hopefully I can share more about it later.

Have you been doing any charity sewing lately? I have a few more blocks to make for my guild and the August blocks for Do Good Stitches. Sewing for others really does make me happy.

Have a happy hump day!

Charity Blocks – Catching Up

3 Comments / Charity, Do.Good Stitches / By Melissa Dunworth

As many of you know, February was kind of a rough month for Anne and myself. I emailed my circle leader for Do. Good Stitches and asked if I could be a little late with the blocks for that month. She very kindly said it was fine. I finished my blocks yesterday both February and March.

These blocks are called Ocean Waves and were designed by Erica Mallett from our circle @threelittlepumpkins on instagram. They are great but wow! 72 HSTs measuring 2″ finished. That’s a lot of HSTs. I cannot wait to see this quilt all together as it will be just stunning.

For our March blocks we were asked to give one 12.5″ square of fabric and one log cabins using the colors green, orange and we could mix in low volume if we wanted to. My low volume supplies are running a bit low. I’ve used them a lot recently when I made the preschool quilts, so I stuck to green and orange.

It feels so nice to be caught up on bee blocks. I also sent off two swap packages this month but I don’t want to blog about those until they have been received. Hopefully early next week I will be able to show the off!

I hope you all have a wonderful Thursday!

Stacked Pyramids Quilt

15 Comments / Craftsy, Do.Good Stitches, Sew BitterSweet Designs Patterns / By Melissa Dunworth

Many of you may be familiar with my quilt block pattern, Stacked Pyramids.

It is a fun and versatile block. Back in November, I was the quilter for Do. Good Stitches and I sent everyone in my circle a free copy of my pattern and asked them to please create two blocks using aqua, raspberry and Kona Ash for the background. Can I just say that these ladies sure do know how to deliver!

I have to admit that I love this quilt and it will be hard to let go of, but I am so glad that it will go to a foster child in need of some love and comfort.

I couldn’t resist a full shot outside. With no on here to help me, I took my design wall out and put it right up against my garage. Welcome to my home!

If you were on the fence about how this pattern might look all sewn together into a quilt, now you know!

Have a very happy Wednesday!

A Quilt Top is Born

8 Comments / baby quilt, Charity, Do.Good Stitches, Sew BitterSweet Designs Patterns / By Melissa Dunworth

Some times I just get motivated. Last week was one of those times where I was just motivated to finish.

I love the way a quilt top looks against a bright window. Always makes me think of stained glass. This quilt is an original design that sat for almost 3 full years in the UFO pile. I still need to name it and eventually write the pattern for it, but I am glad the top is finally done. I have a plan for the backing too, which is an added bonus! Oh and did I mention the entire project will be made from my stash?!?

Here is a regular front view. I already have the perfect Aurifil thread for quilting this beauty so I should meet my finish by Christmas goal.

The next week and a half will be dedicated to Charity projects. I have a quilt block pattern to write for Do Good Stitches, I am the quilter next month. I also have a bunch of sewing to do for my guild’s QuiltCon charity challenge quilt.

What is on your plate?

Down for the count

9 Comments / Do.Good Stitches, Paper Piecing / By Melissa Dunworth

Have you missed me? I spent all of last week fighting some mysterious stomach bug. It was pretty awful. The only bright side is that Anne was spared the sickness, thank goodness! Can’t imagine taking care of her and me with us both sick. She is such a big help.

I did finish my October A Lovely Year of Finishes project, but that will have to wait a few days, unless of course you are on Instagram or Facebook and saw the pictures online already. Yesterday I was feeling pretty good, I even took Anne to Boo at the Zoo with some friends and while she was napping I worked on my bee blocks for Do Good Stitches. I only finished one, but seeing as I had to design my own paper pieced templates, I’m ok with that! The theme this month is boy themed blocks with blues, greens and browns. I think my second block will be trees and after seeing my first one, I think you will understand why…

So the question for you is…want to go camping?