BUST THE BITS AND PIECES PARTY 2025

MAY 22, 2025Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio?  Then it is time to ask a few questions:Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 
Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? 
I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment.  Come on, we all have made some type of resolution, right?  


Each Thursday I will find some ideas and patterns to use up some of the scraps and even some helpful hints to declutter, and control our stash. 

Today, let’s take a look at some easy patriotic patterns.

From Sister Chicks Quilting, How to Sew a Patriotic Red, White and Blue Flag.

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhFwzeWWKpg&t=16s

From Fabric Cafe, A Brand New Patriotic Quilt Pattern.

2.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNaASfEcBBQ&t=120s

And again from Fabric Cafe, 8 Red, White and Blue Patterns.

3.  https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=patriotic+quilts+patterns+free

That’s all for today!  Come back next Thursday for more ideas.  Thank you for stopping by!

BUST THE BITS AND PIECES PARTY 2025

MAY 15, 2025Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio?  Then it is time to ask a few questions:Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 
Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? 
I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment.  Come on, we all have made some type of resolution, right?  


Each Thursday I will find some ideas and patterns to use up some of the scraps and even some helpful hints to declutter, and control our stash. 

We have all had a quilt that just needs a little something extra to make it pop, a special border.  Today we will look at some new ideas.

From Aunt Em’s Quilts, Let’s Explore Pieced Borders.

1.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4JcW7WPZY4

From Sew Be It Quilts, an Ultimate Beginner Quilting Series.

2.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woF-J8nXw2o

And From The Fabric Patch, Best Borders, All the Rules, Tips and Techniques.

3.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZOR5fkk_Nw

That’s all for today and I will see you next Thursday with more ideas!  Thanks for stopping by!

BUST THE BITS AND PIECES PARTY 2025

MAY 8, 2025Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio?  Then it is time to ask a few questions:Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 
Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? 
I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment.  Come on, we all have made some type of resolution, right?  


Each Thursday I will find some ideas and patterns to use up some of the scraps and even some helpful hints to declutter, and control our stash. 

Today, I have an offering of 3 “In A Day” quilt patterns to choose from.  I hope that they will inspire you!

From Moonkin Stitchery, Layer Cake Log Cabin.

1.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLWqkNJsVFI

And again from Moonkin Stitchery, Checkered Brick Fat Quarter Pattern.

2.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wil5sLs-SXA

And yet again from Moonkin Stitchery, A No Time Wasted Layer Cake pattern:

3.  https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=easy+quilt+patterns%3F%25

That is all for today and I will see you again next Thursday with more ideas.

Thank you for stopping by!

QUILTING ALONG

I have set a goal for myself of making 20 baby quilts for donation to our local Marjoree Mason Center by the end of July. These are mostly baby quilts and teddy bears will be wrapped inside the quilt with a ribbon tied around it. I have the second ready to be finished and 7 more awaiting their turn under the needle.

This is the first of 20, just freshly finished. Please excuse the mess! I will post them as they are finished.

BUST THE BITS AND PIECES PARTY 2025

MAY 1, 2025

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio?  Then it is time to ask a few questions:

Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 

Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? 

I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment.  Come on, we all have made some type of resolution, right?  


Each Thursday I will find some ideas and patterns to use up some of the scraps and even some helpful hints to declutter, and control our stash. 

Today we will look at a few ideas for Mother’s Day.

From Pin. Cut, Sew, 7 Quick to Sew gift ideas.

1.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woYs3hWA1ZU&t=86s

From Sew Smart with Elizabeth, How to Make A Mother’s Day Lap Quilt.

2.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEziDpc4Jm4&t=91s

And from Sharon Sews, 20 Free Patterns to Sew Quilts for Mother’s Day.

3.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-1tMh7WB5E&t=38s

That is all for today!  Thank you for stopping by and I will see you again next Thursday with more ideas!

BUST THE BITS AND PIECES PARTY 2025

APRIL 24, 2025Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio?  Then it is time to ask a few questions:Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 
Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? 
I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment.  Come on, we all have made some type of resolution, right?  


Each Thursday I will find some ideas and patterns to use up some of the scraps and even some helpful hints to declutter, and control our stash. 

Can you believe that it is almost May?  What happened to April or March for that matter?  Today we will look at some fun summer ideas.

Our first one is from A Quilting Life with 2 new Fat Eighths pattern called Coastal Summer and Montage.

1.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVByQAEMrNE

From Fabric Cafe, Kid friendly summer quilting if you want to spend quality time with the kids.  😀

2.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZQDUtEDWRg

And from Missouri Star Quilts, Make a Summer Camp Quilt.

3.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vg23xEFASmE

That is all for today and I will see you again next Thursday with more ideas.  Thank you for stopping by!

BUST THE BITS AND PIECES PARTY 2025

APRIL 17, 2025

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio?  Then it is time to ask a few questions:

Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 

Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? 

I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment.  Come on, we all have made some type of resolution, right?  


Each Thursday I will find some ideas and patterns to use up some of the scraps and even some helpful hints to declutter, and control our stash. 

Today we will look at more ways of storing our tools.

We will start off Just Get It Done Quilts and tools.

1.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSdwHtTBXqE&t=338s

From Dkhon Designs, favorite tools

2.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JepQZHl0LbU

And just for fun, an Easter project!  And it’s from Missouri Star Quilts

3.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taXmqnd3-CI&t=450s

That’s all for today!  I will see you again next week with more ideas.  Thank you for stopping by!

Today has been a productive day but also filled with interruptions.  We got an amazon package filled with batting and a set of dye tools for my hubby.  He opened it up and on the inside was a note stating it was missing 6 pieces!  So he had to return it and we will get a refund.  He has also been preparing the coolers for the warm summer coming up.  

Last night I pulled out all of my UFOs and they are piled up waiting their turn.  I am not sure  how many there are, probably 16 or more. In between the disruptions I managed to get borders on the Halloween quilt and it is  now basted and awaiting its turn for quilting.  I have another top, the blocks are from a secret sister many years ago, and I am fixing the side border and then after that, I will find a back for it and get it ready for quilting.  There are several more that are close to that stage.  I will have quite the quilting pile to work on later this month! 

 I won’t do quilting at the retreat, though, too distracting.  Our guild retreat, Rockin’ Bobbins, starts Monday through Wednesday and I want to be prepared and not just rummaging around in bags.  I figure by Sunday evening I should have at least 4 viable projects to work on.  Oh, and I will have to pack everything up.  But first, these disruptions have to CEASE!  

Coffee break is over and I am going to attempt to finish that side border.  Chat more later.

BUST THE BITS AND PIECES PARTY 2025

APRIL 10, 2025

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio?  Then it is time to ask a few questions:

Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 

Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? 

I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment.  Come on, we all have made some type of resolution, right?  


Each Thursday I will find some ideas and patterns to use up some of the scraps and even some helpful hints to declutter, and control our stash. 

I have a small sewing space and lately it seems to be bursting at the seams.  So, let’s look at some ideas for rooms and how to maximize it.  

Let’s start with Kayla Quilts and Discover How She Organized Her Small Room.

1.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDK-pKLRbzc

From SewCanShe, 3 ways to Store and Organize Fabric.

2. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=storing+quilt+supplies%3F%25

And for those hard to store rulers and templates, from Mary B.

3.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_gYmWSeDWg

That’s all for today.  Thank you for dropping by and I will see you next Thursday!

BUST THE BITS AND PIECES PARTY 2025

April 3, 2025

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio?  Then it is time to ask a few questions:

Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 

Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? 

I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment.  Come on, we all have made some type of resolution, right?  


Each Thursday I will find some ideas and patterns to use up some of the scraps and even some helpful hints to declutter, and control our stash. 

Our first one is from Mostly Quilts, Watch What I Make With These Scraps.

1.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RTC9Tg7jHc&t=1s

From The Quilted Forest, A Simple Rail Fence Quilt.

2.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uh1xr0c0WV8

And again from The Quilted Forest, The Porch Quilt.

3.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoDq-pupS60

And that is all for today!  I  will see you again next Thursday with more ideas!  Thank you for stopping by!