Category Archives: Finishes 2020

Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Stars

This came together so quickly! It was the perfect setting for my swap stars. I changed mine up a bit, using the blue for the setting triangles. I wish I had quilted the hanging diamonds closer, but I can live … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Many Trips Around the World

I still can’t quite believe this is done! A sweet online friend and blog reader, Jan, gifted these blocks to me several years ago. It took me a long time to decide how to put them together. I used a … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Batik Rectangles

My Batik Rectangles quilt is done and on its way to Quilts of Compassion! I used gray thread for the quilting. The pantograph is called Yarn Tangle. I used this lavender for the binding because I had just enough and … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Solid HSTs

Done! I am glad to have a true finish this week. I used what I had on hand for this quilt, so perhaps it should be called, Make Do. After loading on the long arm and basting the edges, I … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Madder Mini

I’ve finished my doll quilt for the swap! Except for the label, I always drag my feet on that part. Anyway, it was inspired by this backing fabric and a blog post by Barbara Brackman on madder prints. I hand … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Tumbler Triumph!

Wendy has provided me with the best name for this quilt! It caused plenty of trouble, but it’s finally done. I love the border print. I’ve saved it a long time for just the right quilt. I’ve been using what … Continue reading

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March/April Goals

Time to review my monthly goals. 1. Quilt five QOVs. Not done. Thanks to the corona virus, the group was unable to meet this month, meaning no tops for me to quilt. 2. Finish my leader/ender quilt. Done! 3. Come … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ DS Hexie Quilt

I’ve been chipping away at my UFO list and today I have another finish. I started hand piecing these in 2016. I used the green I was considering for the border as binding and for part of the backing. Here’s … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Vines

I’m so excited about this finish! Unfortunately the weather hasn’t cooperated for pictures. I stopped by a local park to take a few. I love the backing from Ila! I actually got a few puckers in the backing. But they … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Batik Baby

On Monday, I showed you my newest leader/ender project. Well, that quickly became a main project and now it is done. I’ve had this backing fabric in my stash for decades. It’s actually bright pink. The binding is navy and … Continue reading

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