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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Paula's Mystery Quilt, do.Good Stitches blocks


Paula made this fun version of our local guilds Mystery Quilt.


I added some stars, balls, and even a few footballs amongst the swirls.


Thanks Paula!


A couple of my do.Good Stitches blocks from this spring. These monochromatic scrappy blocks used 3.5 inch squares/HST, so they should finish at 18" square.


Another large block for the month of April. It's a free pattern called Kora. Our quilter wanted us to include some scrappy lengths for a border, all in earth tones. 

Some of our group members didn't have enough earthy tones to make this ONE block, which I find interesting. I guess most of my earthy tones in my stash aren't necessarily ones I have purchased, but acquired from other people's de-stash. Anyways, members who lacked earth tones traded making another persons scrappy star blocks if they made this block for them, so it all worked out. I just thought it was kinda funny how we all have different fabric tastes reflected by what's in our stash. I mean, I tend to use more bright colors in my own projects, not so much browns and dark earthy tones, but I still somehow have plenty in my stash. Just in case. I guess I just have a hard time turning away free fabric even if it's not really my 'vibe'. 

Thursday, June 15, 2023

Framed Squares


Paula brought me a couple quilts that were pretty much identical with the exception of one having a wide border. 


I tried out a new border design. I really like it, but it does take some practice to get the feathers starting out in the right direction consistently.








And here is the borderless version.



How fun are these geometric prints?!



Thanks Paula!

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Simplify


Lois made this really neat quilt called Simplify in lots of pink and purple florals.





Thanks Lois!

 

Friday, June 2, 2023

Lois's Fireman Quilt


Lois made this wonderful quilt with a Fireman theme. She is always making fireman themed quilts to donate to her local department to auction off or give to members. What a great cause!


The quilting is in progress.





Thanks Lois!