It’s time to share another Quilt Goals 2023 project with you! In January, I invited you to set a quilting goal that will bring you a little outside your comfort zone. It’s a good way to challenge yourself, learn a new skill and add something special to your quilt practice. Some quilty friends are sharing their projects with us each month on the blog. Are you ready to see what Sherri McConnell is making for #QuiltGoals2023?
Making a Pillow with Orange Peel Units
You might enjoy this orange peel method if you’re intimidated by a traditional Orange Peel design. Sherri says, “I made a pillow using 16 blocks with the orange peel units hand-appliqued to the background squares. I did horizontal straight line quilting about 3/4″ apart.”
The Bountiful Blooms fabrics designed by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda Fabrics are bright and cheerful.
You can learn more about making a pillow with orange peel units in Sherri’s blog and a free video tutorial. She has a free orange peel pattern and template for you!
Sherri’s blog is full of quilting tutorials and inspiration, so head over to check out more of her projects and tutorials. Follow Sherri on social media (@aquiltinglife) to see what she’s making.
We are sew happy to have eight wonderful bloggers making projects to challenge themselves. Each month on the blog a different quilter will share part of their journey to achieve their quilt goal. Be sure to follow them for inspiration and check back on the blog the 4th Thursday of each month to see their projects and keep up with the fun with #QuiltGoals2023 on Instagram.
February 23: Pat Sloan (@QuilterPatSloan) is sewing Tula Pink’s Butterfly Quilt.
March 23: Melissa Corry (@HappyQuiltingMC) will sew a duffle bag.
April 27: Sherri McConnell (@aQuiltingLife) will make an orange peel project.
May 25: Jemima Flendt (@TiedWithARibbon) plans to teach a friend to quilt.
June 22: Robin Pickens (@RobinPickens) will try her hand at cross stitching.
July 27: Wendy Chow (@the.WeekendQuilter) will make a quilt-as-you-go project.
August 24: Christopher Thompson (@the_tattooed_quilter) will make a bed-sized quilt.
September 28: Shereece Nicole (@SewHookedOnTreasures) has set her sights on a t-shirt quilt.
October 26: I’m going to sew a clamshell quilt!
Did you set a goal for yourself this year? If you did, how’s it going?
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I never knew how to make an orange peel and now I do. A great video and clear instructions. I can’t wait to make a couple pillows for fall and winter. Thanks FQS and Sherri McConnell.