I added the antique tile quilt to the to be quilted closet in February thinking it would be a long time before I saw it again. My random number pick for March was this quilt. I was surprised. But, very glad that it is a finish. I used Suzies scraps tutorial on tile blocks made easy. using charm squares. We still don't have green grass, but, we do have Spring flowers. We had warmer weather and then, night freezes. I think everything is surviving.
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| 49 x 49 = 7 yards |
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I had found a tutorial for the antique tile block using charm squares at Suzies Scraps. It uses charm squares sewn together, and, then, cut to make an old classic block. And, I had some bright charm squares I wanted to move out of my stash. I added the unfinished blocks to my 5 quilt project in December. I added the piano key border this month and, now, it is ready for quilting. It will wait it's turn on the longarm.
I had found a tutorial for the antique tile block using charm squares at Suzies Scraps. And, I had made two blocks a year or so ago, and, I had a baggie of charm squares that I thought would work for the rest. I only wanted to do a donation quilt with them. I have moved them all around my sewing space, the last year, waiting for a time to finish the squares. I had the chance at an open sew, recently. It is small, but, I think I will stop and add borders.
I had a stack of leftover riley blake fabrics that coordinated rather well. I decided to cut another trip around the world donation quilt. I wanted to cut a bigger size than my last one. This time, I cut 4 inch strips. I want to see the difference. I was cleaning up a spot, and had this leftover pile waiting for an idea. I am not sure when I will start on it. But, the pile is gone.
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| I hope my reds are different enough |
At the very last minute, I have finished my one monthly goal for June. So glad to have a finish. I plan to donate this to a local shelter for hands to help.
My friend Linda brought a scrap bag to me.... I had found the tiger embroidery at a thrift store...I decided whatever I pulled out of the scrap bag, I would add to the quilt improv style. It has been fun. Some colors, I would not have put together on purpose. But, I like them together here. I think I saw a video on you tube by Beth Shibley from love laugh quilt that made a quilt this way. I started this in 2020. It didn't take long to make the top. But, my 'to be quilted" list is very long.
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| the sun was funny for this shot |
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| It is 40 x 45 and used 6 yards |
Our guild met on Saturday to sew quilts for charity. We donate to the police department for trauma children and for healthy families and education. One of our members had her Florida guild do these large tumblers for their donation quilts and she wanted us to try them as well. We cut one Saturday and made kits. And this Saturday, we sewed the kits together for a quilt.
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| Maris made 2 ahead of time. |
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| younger person on her knees planning - oh I wish |
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| tools for a boy |
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| pretty colors |
And many more. I grabbed a purple kit. We usually donate in September.
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I finished my one monthly goal for December. The quick finish was why I chose this project for the goal. I felt a chance at success and took it. I have worked on this most of the year, off and on. I made the blocks in January at a retreat. I made the top at another retreat on Nov 18.
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| 54x65 |
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| green backing and leftover fabrics for the binding |
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I had a sew day last Thursday, and, I decided to work on a baby quilt I have had cut for a couple of years. I love cynthia Brunz's wiggle time pattern and wanted to try something with these fabrics. I discovered that I had cut 2 strips wrong, and, that meant, I didn't have enough fabric to finish it. I think it will be ok if I mix background fabrics.
Even though, it is not Thanksgiving yet. I baked bread, and loved the smell of that in the house. It just seems like the holidays. We bought a turkey, yesterday, for 31 cents a pound at Meijer. It will just be hubby and I, but, it was such a great price. We thought about skipping it this year, but our youngest wanted turkey and noodles, the next day.
And I am so grateful for his help with the trees down #give thanks
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| peter vs. the tree |
