I finished this little quilt using bias tape.
I figured out how to stitch these down by machine on top of the already quilted background.
Here is the back. I like to face most art quilts. I still need to add a hanging sleeve and rod.
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I mentioned quilting a background piece for an idea I had. Today I’ll explain more.
I have some of this old single fold bias tape to play with.
I started with my preqilted piece and placed strips of the bias tape on top. Using my iron with steam, I found I could create smooth curves.
This s great fun!
I have more ideas than time!
Looks like I need to quilt some more background.
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I have an idea I want to try. It involves appliqué on a prequilted background.
I had more fabric than batting at the end of my piece, so I added some scrap batting and kept quilting.
Then I applied fusible to the back of some scraps and cut out small circles.
I used this die.
I placed the circles on the quilted background and fused them down while the piece was still on the long arm frame. I changed to black thread and did some sketching by machine to create little flowers.
Then I cut them apart. I think they are rather cute. I definitely want to play with this idea some more.
I don’t know yet what I will do with these. I could attach them to the front of blank cards.
It was a very fun little diversion, that’s for sure.
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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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