Remember these?
They are 6” blocks and I started them before leaving for Arizona last fall. I’ve been using them as a leader/ender project.
I need to be thinking about another one as these blocks will be finished soon. I currently have 100 blocks done.
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My little quilt has been received, so I can finally share it with you!
I enjoyed hand quilting this and I think the red thread was a good choice. Just look at the texture!
I made the border up using a machine quilting template, designed for quilting scallops.
I’m glad I used a solid cream on the back.
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Check out this beauty made by reader, Terry B! She used 5” squares to make her version. I love it!
I’ve only done one puzzle since returning to Michigan.
Here is a handy DIY earthquake detector. 🤣
My sweet neighbor has sent some lovely photos of our blooming plants in AZ!
Mr. Wonderful and I have only been out riding once since we returned. It was great fun! But mostly, it has been too cold and rainy to ride.
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It’s done and I love it! If you recall, my friend, Kelly, gave me most of these blocks as well as additional fabric and the book. I so enjoyed making some more blocks and finishing this up.
I quilted it with the traditional Baptist Fan.
And I had a perfect backing in my stash.
My pictures aren’t the best. We’ve had lots of cold, rainy days here. So when the sun came out, I ran out to take photos. Then it was too bright. Ugh.
This is perfect for my family room here in Michigan. Thanks again, Kelly!
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I took part in the little quilt swap hosted by Lori again this year. My sweet little quilt arrived yesterday and I couldn’t be more thrilled!
JoAnne made this wonderful little piece for me. You all know I love all things patriotic and she hit the nail on the head! Look at her beautiful hand appliqué and quilting!
A huge thanks to Lori for hosts this again and to JoAnne for her generosity.
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I’ve tentatively finished the top for the piece I shared yesterday. I’ve moved on to playing with some strip sets I pieced some years ago out of the same fabrics.
I think there is something here, I just have to find it.
Hmmmm….getting some where now, I think.
Check back to see if this ends up moving forward, or going back in the box.
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You’ll be seeing a lot more of this type of work over the next few months as I prepare for my show in August.
When I don’t know where to start, I pull out leftovers.
These are from Daughter #3’s quilt. You can see it here.
This is the spaghetti method of design. You throw things up on the wall until something sticks. Very scientific.
I’m not sure this is done yet. We shall see.
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Where I live in Michigan, our township holds a juried art show each year. I’ve been lucky enough to have had works juried in several times, and I’ve even taken home a couple awards. This year’s show opened last weekend.
I had two pieces accepted. This is the first one.
And here are some of my favorites.
This is the second piece I had accepted. I’m thrilled to have won a ribbon and cash award!
Not the best photo of me…🤦🏻♀️ . Anyway, each of the ribbon winners were invited to hold a one month solo show. My turn will be August. S now you know why I’ve been on an improv kick! I need 20 pieces ready to hang by August 1st.
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I haven’t done much improv work in a while. It’s time to get back into it! I’m not sure why, but after grabbing a chunk of my favorite red, I spied this vintage gingham and thought they might work well together.
I cut some random skinny strips and started inserting them.
No big mystery here, just grab your rotary cutter and make a gently curving cut from bottom to top.
Sew the skinny strip (mine are less than an inch wide) to the piece on the left. Press toward the strip. Then stitch the right and left sides back together. I sew this second seam with the skinny strip on top. This time, press away from the strip. Otherwise your skinny strip can get “lost” in the valley between the background pieces.
Sometimes I add some other strips. It’s really just playing around at this point.
I just mess around until I find something I like and then work from there. Sometimes, I have to set them aside and think a while.
This bit is definitely at that stage.
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Not a bad month, all things considered!
I hope you had a great month as well.
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