I wanted to get the I Spy top that I pieced this summer on the frame. But first, I needed to figure out a backing. I pulled these fabrics and pinned them up on top of the quilt top to determine the size I needed.
This is what I ended up with. Kinda crazy, but then, so is the top!
Now it’s loaded and I just need to decide on a pantograph.
I’m considering these three.
Have a great day!
I managed three real finishes this month.
The one above went on the quilt ladder as soon as we got home!
I finished this little bit on the road.
And this one was the first on and off the frame when we got here.
I also finished this small top. It will be a completed quilt soon.
Have a great day!
This little guy startled me at a campground. He was less than two feet away!
You don’t see these every day.
I forgot I took this photo of Mr. Wonderful.
On a random road in South Dakota.
The mister makes wonderful meals!
Did you know I make bioengineered mayo? 😂
Have a great day!
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And now for the housekeeping. You may have noticed that this summer, I’ve begun responding to comments here on the blog. It’s much easier for me this way. So if you are looking for a response to your question or comment, come back to the original post to find my reply. Hopefully, this will help me to do a better job of replying in a timely fashion!
Have a great weekend!
I loved visiting the Redwoods!
They are truly awe inspiring.
I felt so very small.
We stayed in Crescent City, California, very close to the beach.
It was gorgeous.
Then we headed back to Oregon for a couple nights.
Have a great day!
My hand quilting project is done! I actually finished it just two days before arriving home.
It was a great travel project.
I used perle cotton and a large Baptist Fan stencil from Fun with Barb.
Gracie approves!
I bought this vintage top years ago on eBay.
It is very cozy! Have a great day!
I surely missed my long arm while we were gone! But it is back in action. Next up? My Tiny Scrappy Meets Thrift Challenge quilt.
I’ve been working on piecing blocks using the Spring Nectar fabrics from Connecting Threads also.
It’s good to be back. Have a great day!
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I pieced this small top when we were traveling in Michigan. It is finally finished for real!
I found the perfect binding fabric in my stash!
The blue backing is not a perfect match. But it was leftover from another project and the perfect size, or so I thought!
This is cutting it too close and why your long armer means it when she says your backing must be bigger than the top!
Anyway, this is the pantograph I used.
This was a great quilt for using a layer cake.
Have a great day!
Remember these?
I decided to use this as a leader/ender project.
It’s easy piecing and I have no timeline. That makes it perfect for a project of this type.
Have a great day!
I don’t think there is a more beautiful word! We’ve actually been home for a few weeks now, but I had posts scheduled ahead, so I let them run their course.
As soon as I start seeing saguaros, I know we are close!
It was the trip of a lifetime. But it’s good to be home. Gracie is loving the backyard.
I missed my sewing room, but it took a bit to actually get back to work in there. It always does.
While I was gone, this beautiful bundle arrived from Connecting Threads
I purchased this from AccuQuilt before we left and now I’m finally starting to check it out.
I have a few more travel posts coming up, but not many. Have a great day!
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