You know I couldn’t leave the postage stamp leftovers alone! I started thinking I could use them to make a small version of this quilt.
The problem is, the leftover blocks have definite light and dark areas.
Hmmm…. Maybe I should just put them together like this.
But that doesn’t really scratch the itch the stripy quilt above gives.
I’m going to have to think about this some more.
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I have more photos to share from the AQS show. Here are the deets on the Cherrywood Challenge.
And here are a few of my favorites.
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Here are my favorites from the Shakespeare exhibition at the AQS show. So much creativity. Enjoy!
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It’s done! I’m smitten with this quilt for so many reasons.
It’s big and has 8,000 pieces in the top. It finished at 80” by 100”. It’s as scrappy as can be!
These blocks must have taken ages, but I didn’t make them. An online friend that I have corresponded with for a number of years gave them to me! I know, I still can’t believe it! And that beautiful backing came from another online friend, Sweet Ila! So it seemed appropriate to call this postage stamp quilt, Pen Pals.
Don’t look too closely at my quilting, it was all done freehand.
I definitely did not want the quilting to be the focal point here.
Here are a couple photos taken after washing.
I could study these fabric bits for days. It’s already been nap tested. 😊
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Studio Art Quilt Associates had a special exhibit at the AQS show called the Sustainability Challenge. Here are my favorite quilts from that exhibit.
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I’ve dithered about long enough on this project! I decided it was tim3 to just sew it together. You’ll notice I ended up skipping the sashing.
I noticed this little bit while quilting. These blocks were made by a friend in New Jersey!
I decided to use that pretty green fabric for the binding.
This is my dedicated binding machine. I love it for that!
Now I have lots of hand work to do. I need to find a few good movies.
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I’m back! I think I’m caught up on sleep and my laundry is nearly done. So it’s time to share a bit about the Grand Rapids AQS show. First off, this won Best Original Design and it was well deserved!
These tiny blocks were only an inch!
It was absolutely stunning in person.
As I mentioned earlier, I was there to work in the lounge which was sponsored by AccuQuilt .
We had tables for people to rest, water to drink, chocolates, and an opportunity for people to make blocks for Project Linus.
By the end of the third day, we had about 120 blocks!
I had a great time chatting with people and demonstrating the AccuQuilt dies and cutters. I even got to meet blog reader, Lois! That was a highlight! I also got to visit this little quilt.
This was the first quilt/pattern that I made for AccuQuilt . It hung in the lounge along with many other “AccuQuilt Built” quilts.
I’ll be sharing more show quilts soon. Have a great day!
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I will be sharing photos from the show soon, but today I’m in recovery mode. I have managed a few more blocks for the scrappy stars SAL.
The original antique crib quilt had 20 stars set on point.
Only four more blocks to go! Have a great day!
Ta daaaaa!!! It’s finally all in one piece and pressed.
I love it, but I am tired of working on it.
This next photo shows what it looks like on a 45 degree angle.
And here is a peek at the back.
It currently measures about 46”by 56”. I have more pieces cut. Should I keep going and make it bigger? And how will I finish the edges?
These are the questions I’m currently pondering. At the very least, it may do some closet time. I’m overdue for some hand quilting.
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Did you know you can make quesadillas in your toaster? It’s my new favorite snack! I use the small flour tortillas and shredded cheese.
I did tie die with the Es last weekend. It’s a mess, but they loved it. Idk where E1 was when picture time came.
Here are all 3 with Mr. Wonderful.
We also made these. So fun! You can find the best craft ideas for kids on Pinterest.
As this posts, I hope to be sleeping in after my time at the AQS show in Grand Rapids.
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