The mister and I hit up some thrift shops last week. He spotted this top.
The fabrics are in good shape, but clearly the person who made this gave up after the piecing was done.
It has more ridges than Ruffles.
These photos were taken AFTER ironing.
It was all hand pieced. I have no idea what I’ll do with this, but of course I had to bring it home.
Wouldn’t you? Have a great day!
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Hope to see you there!
Lori at Humble Quilts recently hosted a quilt along called, Land That I Love. I made mine bigger than hers because I loved it so much! Here is my finished top.
Notice anything wrong here? Um yeah. Kind of got things a bit jumbled. The layout was supposed to look like this.
It’s been a crazy week around here and I was so glad to have gotten this top together. It might just stay this way. I do love this block.
Head over to Lori’s blog to see all the other quilts made for the QAL. Have a great day!
Thanks so much for all of the sweet comments on yesterday’s post. That diary is a true treasure!
Life has been a bit crazy around our house this past week, so I apologize for not responding to individual comments. I’ve been swamped and exhausted. But today is Sunday, God is good, and I’m ready for a new week!
I finished quilting this before I left Michigan, but didn’t have time to bind it. I had intended to use this yellow.
But then I found this.
It doesn’t go with the back very well.
But I love it with the front, so I’m going for it. Hopefully, I can finish this up today.
Have a great day!
We recently visited my sweet mother in love. I asked her if I could read her mom’s diary again. She was a prolific quilter and a woman I loved dearly. I love these glimpses into her daily life in the late 1930s. I thought you would as well.
Have a great day!
Done! I’m glad these blocks didn’t sell after all! The grid quilting gives great texture. The first photos were taken before washing.
I used unbleached muslin for the backing.
Love this green for the binding, I’ll be so sad when it’s gone from my stash!
After I took these photos, I threw it in the wash.
Wa wa waaaaaa! I was very unhappy with that ruffled edge. I was about to redo the binding, but decided to try my iron trick first. That means, I ironed the quilt from the back using lots of steam.
Much better! Now, I quite love this little quilt, wonky though it may be. it has one more quirk that won’t be fixed. See that dark line on the back?
When I pieced batting scraps, I was using up bobbins. The green thread showed through. Doesn’t bother me. It isn’t exactly a ribbon winner.
The age stains in the blocks are better, but not totally gone. That’s okay too.
Have a great day!
I brought my toy sewing machine collection here to Arizona. I found this vintage cabinet here to display them.
I’ll need to rehang my quilt, but I love how it fits in this corner!
I love hearing these fly overhead every day.
Willy is quite comfy out here.
E2 lost his first tooth!
I saw this the other day and laughed way too hard at it.
I might need this print for my sewing room.
Have a great day!
Last month, Lori at Humble Quilts hosted her annual Quilt Along. This one was called Land that I Love. It called for 6 blocks that finish at 6 inches. I made mine 8 inches and loved the quilt so much, I decided to make more blocks.
I made the blocks above in Michigan and cut more pieces to make more here in AZ.
These are the Accuquilt dies I used for my blocks.
I tried to be more random this time. The blocks will be set on point.
I think I like them better with every other one turned.
Time to cut my alternate blocks and setting triangles and get sewing.
Have a great day!
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I asked a few weeks ago for people to share their sewing rooms, but I never got around to announcing the winner of the accompanying giveaway. The winner was, Wendy, from Pieceful Thoughts. Your prize is coming, Wendy!
I’ve made a few changes so far, most notably, this storage set up for my Accuquilt GO! Dies. I’d been looking for a good storage solution, when I realize I already had the perfect thing! These four little units were left behind in our garage by the previous homeowner.
Mr. Wonderful shortened them by an inch so they would fit under my table. I even had an extra to hold a few bolts of fabric. This is what it looked like before. I love clean table tops!
I purchased this IKEA Galant book shelf on FB Marketplace. I specifically looked for this line when I found out the shelves were a perfect size for my project bins.
I put half of my work table/island on bed risers and will do the other side as soon as I get another set. I brought this tall work chair from Michigan and have enjoyed using it at this table.
I have a long way to go, but it feels good to start. I have been working on a secret sewing project that I hope to finish up today and then I’ll get back to one of my own sewing projects here.
Before I go, I wanted to let you know about the Accuquilt Live program today, featuring Barbara Brackman!
Also, Accuquilt has a number of great deals going on right now, including this one.
Today only, you can use the code MY10MORE to get an additional 10% off your order!
Have a great day!
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It doesn’t feel like November here in the southwest, but my calendar says it is, so it must be! Time is passing so quickly, that I didn’t even realize that last night was Halloween. I was totally unprepared and didn’t even have candy on hand.
Anyway, here is a look at my finishes for this month.
Most of these were WELL underway before the month began. I wonder what November will bring!
Have a great day!
I made some decent progress on this last week. I now have 12 of 15 blocks quilted.
I know, it’s really hard to see. It also very wrinkled from being in a bag.
But that dumb seam shows up well!
Someone suggested appliqué by a strip over it. I think that is a great solution.
Have a great day!
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