Category Archives: Finishes

Finish It Up Friday ~ Jelly Roll Quilt

Here’s my first finish quilted on Friday. I’m surprised how different it feels than my Avante. We are still getting to know each other! You can read my tip for piecing jelly roll quilts here. It’s a game changer for … Continue reading

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Working Small

Wow! So many comments on my jelly roll top yesterday! Cutting the strips into smaller bits really makes a huge difference. Hope this helps you all out! I love making big bed quilts. But every now and again, I enjoy … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Miniature Flying Geese

Thanks for all your kind comments on my rocker yesterday! I’m really glad it is done. I was admittedly in a bit of a funk the other night when I received the damaged parts for my long arm. So I … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Churn Dash

It’s done! Remember the sad quilt that hubby bought me for my birthday? I took it apart and it has been requilted and bound. Here are a couple before shots to refresh your memory. And here are a few when … Continue reading

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QOV # 16 and 17

Here is QOV #17 made by Kathy D. It was the last quilt for Harry and me. He went to his new home on Sunday. I love this top. It looks like denim! Here is the back. This is the … Continue reading

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QOV #15

This top was put together by Cheryl. Members of our Stitching Sisters group made the blocks and brought them to our meeting on National QOV Sew Day. This is the pantograph that I used to quilt it. Have a great … Continue reading

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April/May Goals

Here is a look back at the goals I set for myself for April: 1. I’d like to finish my vintage churn dash quilt. Done! I will share this soon. 2. Quilt any QOVs that come in. Done! 3. Finish … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ 30s Baby Quilt

This was a fun, quick little finish. Just what I needed with all the DIY going on this month. And I felt quite virtuous using up these orphan blocks! I’ve had this vintage fabric in my stash for years and … Continue reading

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QOV #13

This gorgeous QOV top was made by Val. Those little stars are pieced! I love this panto and felt it really suited this quilt. But I remembered halfway down the first row that I don’t love quilting it. You would … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ The Cactus Quilt

I finished the quilt for Tiny E! I took these photos early in the day and the quilting really shows. I hand dyed these fabrics ages ago. They were perfect for this quilt! I found the backing fabric in my … Continue reading

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