Monday Quilt Chat 2-10-25 | A Bucket List Project!! and How Am I Doing?

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[@pattiwobig8806]

If it was my quilt, I would just piece those sparrow blocks. Do one and see what you think of the finished piece. The quilt of the week is gorgeous. You are so organized and getting so much done. 😊 Have a wonderful week!!

[@catherinesofikitis179]

I love that Sparrow quilt❤

[@vickif1419]

I would definitely just piece the squares together 😁 I love those blocks! So cute!

[@SuzetteSeal]

I think since you on a roll with it piecing it together will look fine. Keep going I’m enjoying it. U r an inspiration to me.

[@debracarlo7575]

I would piece. Once it’s quilted you will never see that seam. Love your sparrows!

[@patz2917]

I would piece the tan grunge. Not only the timing is an issue but I’d be concerned about dye lot of a new piece of yardage. The birds, by the way, are adorable!

[@Sylvia907]

I’d piece the piece you need. It’s going to be lovely

[@239NW8th]

I’m impressed at how productive you are. I think you’re doing great! Two years ago I realized I had gained quite a bit of weight. I don’t like dieting. What worked for me was to push breakfast to late in the morning, then eat lunch about 3:00. Instead of dinner I would have a snack about 6:00. I also walk. I’ve lost 20 lbs and it feels great. Good luck with your health goals.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

An intermittent fasting of sorts

[@gloriastrelow9822]

Just use what you have it is adorable love your fabric. Piece it

[@239NW8th]

I love the way you pieced the heads of the robins. I wouldn’t order more background fabric. Piece the squares. Don’t lose momentum is my motto.

[@jennystrahley927]

Your Sparrow blocks are very cute! If it were me I'd piece the grunge that you have to complete the rectangles and continue on especially since you're so excited to work on the project. I don't think it would ever be noticed once you get it quilted. The way my luck goes the grunge that I'd order would be a little bit of a different in color than what I already have lol. I really like that grunge as the background by the way. 😊 Happy Monday! I'm going to go sew borders on the on-point quilt that I finally made into a flimsie this past weekend.

[@ginnyandersen8527]

Happy Monday. I would piece the background to get it to the proper size of just 5 blocks. Once it's done and in the quilt, those seams will not matter. The two-tone heads are just getting creative and will look great. I think I might encourage you to do another head that way. The eye likes patterns and colors in odd repeat numbers - i.e. 3, 5, 7 etc. Just spread them around the quilt top.

[@helenfields2318]

You should piece the grunge . That's what quilts are all about. The shipping costs suck, and "no buy" any way you can is a good thing. I love how you did the 2 bird heads with two pieces.

[@kellihorger707]

Girl, the sparrows are so cute. I would piece that grunge. You will never notice it in the end. The quilting will hide it anyway.

[@gloriastrelow9822]

Piece it it's adorable. It will look fine

[@darlenesloniger1934]

That happens to me more often than I like to admit! I have a little ditty that I say and turn around 3 turns with my eyes shut. Saying "Close your eyes and turn around, what once was lost, now is found!". LOL I know it sounds hokey but it works for me. I found my friend's dead mother's ashes that way once, for her! Her husband made fun of me then went into their shared office. We heard him with a very loud OMG! He came out with the box that was sitting on a shelf above his computer. He never made fun of me again. LOL

[@myragrodzuik1248]

I would piece it you won’t notice it once it’s all done it will look great!

[@teresamurowsky9854]

Just piece it! It’s pieced quilt. It will still be beautiful!

[@sharonspencer6486]

I would just piece that area! Remember it’s your quilt. There is no right or wrong when you change up something in YOUR quilt!😊❤

[@sharonnorvelle6926]

My thoughts are to piece it together. I am not fond of doing that but I often find that the time and expense just isn’t worth it. Plus, I’ll probably pack it away until I can locate the needed fabric and then forget about it or just not finish it. It’s an adorable quilt ❤

[@stephaniemcinturff4955]

I like the Sparrow pattern - I have purchased the pattern. Myself- I would purchase a bit of "grunge" for the background and not piece it. With the extra maybe make a couple of pillows (mirror imaged) for your couch.

[@KarenNelson-r8s]

I would piece it! 😊

[@SuzetteSeal]

Omg can’t wait!!! Especially the cropping. Drag and drop is much much needed. Thank you so much for listening to your followers. We are waiting ❤❤thank you lil lady. Going to clean my machine😂

[@Marsee800]

I love that Tim Holtz line❣️

[@genetaber]

Piece your blocks. A darling quilt

[@libbywheat213]

My vote is to piece the background grunge. I love the Tim Holtz fabric.

[@lindaeselunas1639]

Your sparrow quilt is going to be so pretty. I would definitely piece the grunge , when it's all quilted, no one will ever notice the extra seams. You are such a pleasure to watch and learn from. Thank-you!

[@terryphipps8072]

The sparrows are adorable! I would piece the blocks rather than buy more fabric. I love your channel😊

[@JanetGiunta-lf6lz]

Your so excited about working on this quilt keep the momentum going and use a cut square. Since it is grunge you'll never notice it

[@NellieShannon-p9g]

I clean my machine after each, Bob and change. And I also change my needle after a day of 6 hours of sewing. If I’m quilting on my domestic machine, I may have to change it sooner, but I can start hearing the thud of the needle and know it’s time to change it. My Sewing Machine tech has told me I don’t have to take it to the spa for cleaning or maintenance every year like it’s recommended. He said I could bring it every two years for a tuneup because I take good care of my machines. Some of these machines are so expensive that you really need to cling them regularly and take care of them. I’ve learned not to use cheap thread and have become somewhat of a thread snob, just because I find that they have less lint. This is a great episode. I appreciate it as usual.

[@amandaaskew7606]

Oh my goodness! I love the sparrows quilt! Fantastic job!

[@carlabales5187]

Piece the background. Once you quilt it the seam will not even be there😂❤❤❤

[@evelynelliott4485]

That block is too pretty to piece the block. Your second block is really pretty.❤

[@cynthiacook1985]

Being frugal and not wanting to have a potential few weeks lapse on the project, I personally would piece that section of the block and keep the momentum going.

[@BeckyMortonWeeks]

It’s looking so cute! The color of your shirt looks so pretty on you. It’s a great color with your hair color.

[@geralynlima9152]

The Tim Holtz fabric is gorgeous! Very tempting…..

[@tamelasimmons7]

My opinion is, do not buy anymore fabric! It will look great pieced! I absolutely love your birds!

[@pattinisbet4061]

Piece one to see what it looks like?!

[@kathleenbradley7135]

Piece the fabric you have for the background by the tail - it's the spirit of quilt piecing.

[@maryh4554]

I would definitely piece the beige grunge block.😊🧡💛

[@nelvabohannan1926]

I would piece the grunge together so you can be done. It really won’t look bad! I decided to start mine this weekend too, but I didn’t get as far along as you did! Great job!

[@rosehixon2790]

Enjoyed your chat this morning.

[@veronicacuddy9164]

Cute blocks! I think you should just piece the grunge. It won't make a difference as the colour is the same. You pieced the heads on a couple of the birds and they look awesome. Go for it. Keep your money for something else. My opinion! Love watching you!! Have a great day!!

[@Kaylene16]

I would just piece it instead of buying more. I’ve had to do this before and once it was quilted you couldn’t tell at all! That is going to be a very cute quilt!

[@LibbyMcLeod]

That Sparrows pattern is beautiful!

[@NellieShannon-p9g]

I would buy more and buy extra bc that grunge is a great background. Great to keep in your stash. Your are right that piecing it will not be noticeable and even less noticeable after you quilt it. Great progress.

[@lindajones7643]

That Tim Holtz fabric is gorgeous!

[@christielou3371]

I would piece the squares! If I waited to buy grunge I would be on to another project and it is expensive. Only you would ever know. I'm so interested to see what you decide. Have a great day.

[@ginettelefebvre8817]

❤ omg it's so beautiful ...both birds. Love it. I would piece it. Hope u are all well as well as baby blue..

[@geralynlima9152]

The two color head of the bird looks great! I would piece the tail area and keep going since you have the drive to get it done ✅ instead of waiting for more fabric to arrive. 😊

[@Liss9248]

I would absolutely piece the grunge, you will never see it once it’s quilted!

[@carolynhowe9223]

Love the sparrow ❤

[@thespiritedquilter]

HI Sheri! It’s Lorena here. I think… Piece it like the old timers did, it’s more interesting and you get to use what you have.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

You’re right about the old timers!

[@DonnaHaft]

The blocks you have done are beautiful!

[@lizwarnke4689]

Ij would piece it!

[@jeaniejohnson1165]

Those sparrow blocks look great! I think piecing the tail area would be just fine, especially so you can keep it moving!

[@patstutzman7506]

Go ahead and piece those squares with your grunge! You can do it ! Cute birds!

[@sheri3108]

I love those sparrows. If you have enough i would piece the rectangle so you can finish it.

[@michellejaggard9657]

I think you should peice 1 and see how noticeable it is(making just the tail peice not the whole block) and your decission then after you see how it looks. I saw an interesting video this last week. A quilter used the large cotton dish towels (I use them also, the ones from Walmart, 5 in a package) and put appliques on them by the month and made a sting from the same fabric to tie them to hook or stove front. She also plans to make a few sets of each and gift to friends. She even put a binding around the edge just like on a quilt. Very inexpensive and using scraps, one she make a quilt block and appliqued it on. All applique was with sewing machine.

[@ilonabancroft5948]

Just piece it! Will look fine.

[@annetteellis4188]

The birds are looking great. It is a buy month , so I would buy the grunge. You are putting in a lot of work and will always look at that part of the quilt if you piece the grunge background. Happy quilting

[@lessonslearnt5966]

That’s the only thing holding me back from piecing it

[@conniefincher5488]

I think it will be fine to piece fabric for the last blocks on the Sparrow quilt. Probably won't even be noticed by most.

[@nanapat1416]

Sheri, go ahead and piece it. No one will notice. It will be hidden by the quilting.

[@sandraengstrand2784]

Looooove your sparrows blocks!! And I would totally piece the fabric to make it work 👍🏻💕✂️🪡🧵

[@nancytitel8953]

I would piece the background instead of ordering more fabric. Love your background choice. I made the Sparrow quilt as a wedding gift out of batiks & coriander seeds background with a scrappy binding. I’ve seen people place the sparrows facing each other in a row and that looks great too. I loved making it & plan to make another.

[@margaretnewman4464]

Thanks for sharing, I enjoy listening to you chat. I’m cutting pieces for a half log cabin quilt today, I love cutting out the pieces and arranging the colours.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Have fun!

[@kathygrooms1447]

I would just piece the grunge, no one will ever notice

[@pamelaarbour3368]

Just piece it and keep moving on with your progress.

[@tanglezest7601]

How much will that seam bother you? I would say always piece with the fabric you have. Often the best quilts in museums have the same color pieced together in odd spots. (But, if it irks you to have a seam then buy more fabric.) That Sparrow quilt is going to be gorgeous either way!

[@KarenMalter]

Just piece it, it will look fine.

[@JeanMcDoniel]

I would piece it. I always have to piece things when I sew, hehehe 😅

[@yvetteheartso3406]

I would piece them together. Use what you have. That’s what was done long ago.

[@sandrahendricks1971]

I would buy the extra half yard of grunge. I think you will be much happier when the quilt is done rather than piecing that background. Enjoy your videos so much! Thank you!

[@gisellejones1139]

Piece it Sherri...won't even see that 😊

[@KathleenCioccio]

I would piece them because if you order another half yard, I’ll bet it’ll be a different dialogue, but maybe not because the grunge might blend into each other

[@leaannebrummett9159]

Cute bird quilt blocks. I would not buy more fabric, I'd make the extra seam.

[@jonifotheringham5436]

I made a smaller version of the Sparrows quilt top last year but am stuck on how I want to quilt it. Looking forward to more long arm videos to see what I can learn from you. I have quilted 5 quilts with ProStitcher Lite so far and learn something new with every one 😊. I enjoy all your videos.

[@crishertel]

I gave up the sew sampler box 2 years ago and I have not missed it. I don’t have any subscriptions anymore. Trying to use what I have. If a line comes out I like I buy some. Otherwise using what I have. I would piece the grunge fabric, get it done while you are on a roll.

[@shelleyopland4041]

I really like the sparrow with the pieced head. Love that pattern. I would buy the fabric if it is convenient to do so. If not go with what you have.

[@nancisailormoy9135]

I would piece the grunge, there are so many little pieces in that quilt that a few extra pieces are never going to show up and the block piece right above it is pieced. Also you pieced the two birds heads without a worry. Maybe piece one and see how you feel before you order. I think as quilters we now look for perfection instead of the old use what we have mentality.

[@DAphneBillings]

I vote to put the seam in the bird block…..no need to worry about another seam

[@patriciamay8806]

if I had enough fabric to piece it, I would. It won’t show up once it’s all quilted anyway and no one will compare it to the pattern. I have made mistakes before and made adjustments.

[@greenquiltsgalore1326]

Your sparrows are so sweet! Piece the tails; it won't be noticeable.

[@marilynjohnson1782]

Love your channel. I did good for No Buy January then did a little mental health trip to 2 area quilt shops. I had a plan on what to purchase and only took cash so I couldn't go crazy. This month I'm trying to not buy or download free patterns. I need to focus on what I have with the fabric I already own. Thanks for all you do.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

It sounds like you have a great plan for this month!

[@BeckyMortonWeeks]

If you don’t mind it being pieced then do that. I don’t think it would look bad.

[@dbledni]

Hi! I would piece that grunge rectangle. You can't be sure the new purchase will be the same as the lot you have. You could put the seam at the end under the color strip which would make it less noticeable? Any way - my 2 cents. What ever you choose im sure itll be great. Good luck! 😂

[@maureenbradley8639]

I would piece the grunge. I would also not piece the birds head. I looks ok, but I would choose a piece from my stash that coordinates, and have an unpieced head.

[@lorrainebull5384]

The sparrows are beautiful, I say piece the incorrect cut blocks, it won’t show up once it’s quilted. Save the money lol.

[@BarbaraBruceri-lj2jl]

Morning I would just leave your 4 blocks and put them in the 4 corners. You could keep your no buy extended for this project. Love your Sparrows Spokane Wa 5° this morning .😊

[@andreasayer2816]

Also besides subscriptions I’m still working on a no buy month 2. For me I’m very proud. I have purchased some denim needles, stabilizer for clothing that goes into a a special quilt for a graduation gift and 1 yard of a fabric from a recent kit that I damaged 🎉🎉

[@lessonslearnt5966]

That is awesome!

[@sewnancie]

I love chain-piecing-- I get into a zen state. After that, assembly goes quickly. I think you should piece those last section of Grunge. Save yourself the time and aggravation of finding more. You're already piecing a couple heads of the birds; why not piece a few bits at the tail?

[@michele6708]

Piece the grunge. It will slow your momentum and cost too much to order. I like the pieced head better than the non-pieced one, by the way! :) Good for you on the growing savings account. I broke down yesterday and ordered 6 more yards of the 108 Wabi Sabi fabric I used on a quilt recently. I love it and once gone, as you know, especially 108s are impossible to get more of. Hancock was down to their last 22 yards, so I bought 6 and resisted adding anything else to my order, even the Tranquility layer cakes which are 19.99 and have some of the colors I didn’t get. #restraint! Going back to my no buy. I am using the money I am saving to buy some Art Bin containers for project bins. I really want to do an Ohio Star quilt soon. Maybe I will use my Denim and Daisies for that. Stash doesn’t look much smaller but I finished binding three quilts and need to sew binding on three more. Then I will feel able to add a few more projects to the mix. Have fun sewing!

[@nettieg8103]

Happy Monday! If you don't point it out in the pattern, I think your extra seam is fine - where it is and how it will come together I think is a logical choice and could have been as if the designer had chosen to do it that way. Also - I am glad to hear about more long arm videos and I am excited for those - but I did also love the scrappy direction you went in Jan. Best of both worlds :)

[@lessonslearnt5966]

More scrappiness to come!

[@stevemcmillin2737]

You already had to piece two pieces together for two of the heads go ahead and piece your grunge over the tail. Once done you are going to have to point it out for anyone to notice. I like the idea of a couple of the birds being a little different.

[@yopattig9924]

Good morning Sherri, I spy a Funky Friends Highland on your shelf. I just started one of their patterns. Looking forward to see your finished project.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I need to do that!

[@susanc8898]

Piece the grunge. If you have enough of same fabric it is not worth the cost of shipping.

[@luciflorey5757]

I’m all for piecing the grunge background cuz after it’s quilted and washed it won’t be noticeable 😊

[@andreasayer2816]

I love Tim Holtz Eclectic Elements but I told myself no when I saw that coming out to buy🥰 So do something beautiful with it

[@KathleenCioccio]

I would piece them because if you order another half yard, I’ll bet it’ll be a different dialogue, but maybe not because the grunge might blend into each other dye lot

[@earleneharper9353]

I would make one and see how it turns out