This little bit has been done for a while now. It’s time to share it!
I freehanded the quilting, using the piecing as a guide.
I found this subtle gray for the back and used leftover binding from Orange Craze.
I’m loving the texture!
I really enjoyed coming up with two totally different quilts from the same fabric.
Now, if only I hadn’t used up all of that orange.
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Moving right along on this little quilt. I grabbed a few stencils I thought might work and a bit of tailor’s chalk.
I used leftover size 8 perle cotton and a big needle. It was out of the package so I don’t know for sure what it was.
I’m loving it so far! Have a great day!
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I’ve been thinking about utility quilts lately. You know, the kind made to be finished as quickly and efficiently as possible. I think a lot of Gee’s Bend quilts were made as utility quilts. Anyway, I found these woven flannel scraps and stitched them together.
Some leftover woven plaid seemed a good border choice.
Yep, that’s working for me. Slapdash, so I can get to the quilting.
I loaded it up for basting. Those little patches?
They are covering little spots in the flannel where new threads were tied in during manufacturing. Like this:
Yes, they wouldn’t show if I had the back side of the fabric down, but I like mixing both sides in this piece. The patches add to the feel.
Hang with me. Hand quilting is next.
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It’s done! I picked up this vintage top last winter. After some repairs, it was ready for hand quilting.
I used a large Baptist Fan stencil available from Barb at Fun with Barb, and size 5 ecru perle cotton.
As usual, I used I unbleached muslin for the back. It crinkled up nicely after washing.
The next few photos were taken before washing. I always find the comparison interesting.
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I flew back to Michigan the last week in February to see the family there. I took this top with me.
I knew I had this perfect backing fabric from dear Ila.
I ended up not working on this while I was there, but I’ll get back to it when I am home for the summer.
All three of the E’s got their turn to sleep over at Nana’s.
This little guy was pretty proud of his new Harley jacket.
I looked out the window one day and saw this.
Nine deer in my backyard! We live in a subdivision! There is a patch of woods behind the houses across the street from us and a patch behind our house. We occasionally see deer run through our yard from one patch to the other, but I’ve never see this many at once.
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Today I get to share with you the quilt I made from AccuQuilt’s newest die, Grandmother’s Fan.
Winslow wanted to be included in the photo. 😂
I love this bit of quilting in the middle.
I was less enthused about the pebbles and swirls. I do love that binding!
I should have used a ruler in some areas, but got lazy. The overall texture is good.
I found the backing fabric in my stash.
Each fan block finishes at 9” so each “wheel” is 18 inches. I’d love to make a bed quilt like this done day!
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I found these leftover HSTs while looking for something else.
There was just the right number for an idea I wanted to try.
I even quilt small quilts on my long arm.
A bit of leftover binding and it was done!
I used an old piece of a cheater print on the back.
I already shared this on Instagram, but thought you all may enjoy it here as well.
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I only used half of this jelly roll for my Orange Craze quilt. I couldn’t leave half of a jelly roll hanging around, so it was imperative that I find a project to use it up!
This is where I’m headed.
I start by sewing a solid orange and jelly roll strip together.
Then I fold in half and use my rotary cutter to trim off the very edge of the fold.
Sew the resulting two pieces together.
And repeat!
Time for a bit more exacting cuts. I grabbed my 3” strip die to get these.
I sew these three pieces end to end and one row is done. Easy peasy!
Time to sew those rows together.
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