Chop, Chop, Chop! I need more 2" squares. I ran out of 2" squares to sew together and I need to make a few more 16 patches. In order to have enough variety I have to cut lots of scrap. So out came this basket of strings (I have some larger scrap pieces in here… Continue reading A 2″ Square Odyssey
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A Churn Dash Topper Finish!
Hi Everyone! The top is finished! I came home this evening and blazed through the third border. I didn't stop until it was complete and I could get a picture of it. Not even stopping to press. Just zip zip zip sewing and whisked off into the dimming twilight for a full study photo! I… Continue reading A Churn Dash Topper Finish!
Borders Almost Finished!
Whoot! I finished up the 4 patch border (2nd border) of the Churn Dash Quilt this morning... I want to thank Ginia of Early Morning Quilter for sharing her truly awesome technique for ripping out seams with me! Thanks Ginia, this saved me on another smaller section of the quilt this morning! (I digress). Click… Continue reading Borders Almost Finished!
A Project Just Isn’t A Project Without A Mistake
Isn't that the truth? First of all Happy Easter to all. Today is Good Friday, we have the day off work. It is a day of fasting, services and reflection but this morning I had some time to sit with my current quilt project, the Churn Dash quilt, and work on the borders. I was doing great… Continue reading A Project Just Isn’t A Project Without A Mistake
Quilt as Desired Exhibit
Hey All! Now that I've completed my Cruising the Caribbean series of posts the first topic I wanted to share with you was this lovely exhibit called "Quilt as Desired" recently showcased at the Sewing And Quilt Expo! This exhibit is a showcase of many talented (I think most are pros) machine quilters. They were each given… Continue reading Quilt as Desired Exhibit
Mending An Old Friend
I'm getting things together for an upcoming cruise and Dad or Mary sent an email talking about having a bag or back pack with you when you go to shore or on the boat, something you can carry a few items in. So I set off looking for an old friend, a rucksack that I… Continue reading Mending An Old Friend
Using up the 3 Inch Squares for the Border!
Happy Saturday Everyone! I spent some minutes this morning cutting up the leftovers into the remaining 3" squares I'm going to need for the border on the Churn Dash quilt. When I'm entirely too lazy to set up a 'proper' cutting station I use my collapsible ironing board, a small cutting mat and a… Continue reading Using up the 3 Inch Squares for the Border!
Border Decision!
First of all THANK YOU all for your comments! It was so fun to hear what you thought and I very much appreciate the input! Wow, so many of you liked option #3, the Black inner border with the wide Black outer border! I am beginning to second guess myself now! Are you ready to… Continue reading Border Decision!
Border Debate Begins
The center is complete! Now the border work begins on the Churn Dash quilt. I love EQ7. This program has greatly improved my ability to imagine what the end quilt will look like! It beats drawing by hand, hands down. Let's look at some options... 1. White outer border, colored (purple) inner border. 2. White… Continue reading Border Debate Begins
Some Sashing Adjustments
I'm on the last rows of the sashing when I realized I had too many Dachshund's! Look! I didn't catch this earlier so I pulled out the fabrics and will be swapping out these Dachshunds for the strip to the right. It will be a straight forward seam ripper pull and replace maneuver and then… Continue reading Some Sashing Adjustments
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