Category Archives: Bed Quilts

Slow Stitching Sunday

I’ve had a bit of a sore wrist this week, so not much slow stitching has been done. But here is an update on this quilt anyway. This quilt has 30 full white blocks, as shown above, and 30 claret … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Kaffe Stripes

This quilt idea has been on my bucket list for a while. It was quick and easy. My machine binding is getting better, but by bit. I used a solid red for the back and quilted it with red thread. … Continue reading

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Bed Quilts 2018

It is time to look back over the last year and see what I accomplished in the sewing room. This will take several posts. First, the big ones! I completed quite a few bed size quilts this past year. I … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ A Modern Quilt

My last big quilt for this year is done! I love the texture from the quilting. Here it is on my guest room bed. It looks huge here! And it was! Until I washed it. Boy, did this shrink! A … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Dinosaurs!

Done and dusted! This was a really quick, fun project. With large pieces, this top came together in just two days. It would have been less, but I was debating those last borders. This center panel has E2’s favorite dinosaurs, … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Seven Sisters

It is done! My first hand quilting finish since my carpal tunnel surgery last July. It is wonderful to be able to hand quilt again! I will say, this was a bit of a challenge to quilt with all of … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ I Spy

My biggest November goal has been met with the completion of this quilt for my grandson, Little L. The pattern (yes, I actually followed one) is Once Upon a Time by Bill Kerr and Weeks Ringle. I free hand quilted … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Minecraft!

My first Christmas gift is done! This Minecraft quilt will be for Big L. I used patterns from Seriously, I Think It Needs Stitches. I modified it slightly. Mine is based on a 2 inch grid rather than 1 1/2 … Continue reading

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TGIFF! ~ Good Will

Today I get to host the Thank Goodness It’s Finished Friday Linky party! If you are here for the party, welcome! At the end of this post, please link up your recent finishes. Visit a few blogs and leave some … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ 36 Patch

Today I’m sharing my finished 36 Patch quilt with you! It has 72 blocks that finish at 9 inches each. The small squares each finish at 1 1/2 inches. The quilting was all done freehand on my long arm, Friday. … Continue reading

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