tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20292923097007701112024-03-13T12:01:07.978-04:00Life is like a patchwork quiltEileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591693512932975430noreply@blogger.comBlogger289125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029292309700770111.post-75243597051671968542014-01-02T11:59:00.000-05:002014-01-02T11:59:53.150-05:00Happy New Year 2014Phew. I could not get into this account for months. The problem was I signed up with my email address in Maryland and no longer have that one. A simple answer but it took a long time to get it.
This is my first completed quilt of 2014. The star is from Moda Bake Shop and I designed the rest of it. This will go to our local Veterans Home through my charity sewing group. It is called Reap What You Sew. They support numerous charities in Phoenix.
Hoping the New Year brings great things to all of you.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3WIP9PnzRmwyFs73GdhamUd3ol4keHV-gNBQpo9ajNhGxSnW1DuQMw9b-EbenTJRi3S1s0GL1zghXVd4JcGMs0iEZolIfUkJJb90u54ehLaJWsRiVADhyvQ-dYcrIcyXc9_Eobko_etd8/s1600/001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3WIP9PnzRmwyFs73GdhamUd3ol4keHV-gNBQpo9ajNhGxSnW1DuQMw9b-EbenTJRi3S1s0GL1zghXVd4JcGMs0iEZolIfUkJJb90u54ehLaJWsRiVADhyvQ-dYcrIcyXc9_Eobko_etd8/s320/001.JPG" /></a></div>Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591693512932975430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029292309700770111.post-89540745502633893202013-06-15T09:19:00.000-04:002013-06-15T09:19:20.773-04:00Some quick quiltsI have been piecing alot lately and decided I better get these into quilts. Quilting is my least favorite part. It helps that I have a Handiquilter and but still love sewing them much better.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrm1lAa6YLUCJ7de6XOIhn8N1bIVEiS9mvpoBjQBddrO65Zqtf-QaTY25iSk-ciFGarlJj_68yqHJkVVvfocCnZ05_qCdFiqRCsQLpeUXjBv9YUl2o4-t10NsPhNu-nzDXA8rq2AjX_K9P/s1600/001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrm1lAa6YLUCJ7de6XOIhn8N1bIVEiS9mvpoBjQBddrO65Zqtf-QaTY25iSk-ciFGarlJj_68yqHJkVVvfocCnZ05_qCdFiqRCsQLpeUXjBv9YUl2o4-t10NsPhNu-nzDXA8rq2AjX_K9P/s320/001.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0RCK3Sw4DwN50zgmfld4sjkNm7gFSTSAt17r7jNbGmHab6b5bGx-uFX7zndoJWDFqRwI4Qb5f4ybf35W4mL7ZuEW5mTBeYAQhbMrxKkCa_SdX1YMVdVgCgHWHvDSaQAJ3hRTMarmAA4A-/s1600/002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0RCK3Sw4DwN50zgmfld4sjkNm7gFSTSAt17r7jNbGmHab6b5bGx-uFX7zndoJWDFqRwI4Qb5f4ybf35W4mL7ZuEW5mTBeYAQhbMrxKkCa_SdX1YMVdVgCgHWHvDSaQAJ3hRTMarmAA4A-/s320/002.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOd81zFGJ4mJfhsl3s0LXfXRdllqUy8rkIkhcci-SfyYJn58EiRbCU8Expp9hCrlFmbuR-d1pbzaqNlNXzbLsc7exriW92qTjH8lez3yRt_btZW8kGC0u4PEk8hgIABUgV7XtGApVS_h7_/s1600/003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOd81zFGJ4mJfhsl3s0LXfXRdllqUy8rkIkhcci-SfyYJn58EiRbCU8Expp9hCrlFmbuR-d1pbzaqNlNXzbLsc7exriW92qTjH8lez3yRt_btZW8kGC0u4PEk8hgIABUgV7XtGApVS_h7_/s320/003.JPG" /></a></div>
The third quilts is a pattern called Hot Flashes. I really liked making it and can see more of these in my future. It was quite easy using strips and one triangle in the corner.Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591693512932975430noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029292309700770111.post-325100069017941052013-06-09T14:10:00.002-04:002013-06-09T14:10:26.495-04:00Blue and Yellow Quilt For HospiceWhen I first discovered real quilting fabric, I fell in love with blue and yellow. I bought quite a bit and am slowly using it up. A guild friend gave me more just before I moved away. I love this pattern and made the top at a quilting retreat with my Phoenix Guild called Night Owls. I think this will be donated to a local Hospice of the Valley here.
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I made another of this pattern using a Moda Layer Cake. I will hold onto this until a need arises when I will need a completed quilt in a hurry.
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This quilt is done from the pattern Yellow Brick Road. I used up lots of my scraps form patriotic quilts to make this one. I really enjoyed making it and see more in my future.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDTy2PzCcmYB96MKURmTTeN8TkKXSb52VuD9oOFZ7guHhgH3xF7jT8y1Cyhqlc0nhbQ7w8BWTe2UxZUW5xN7Z33XCGdqvQrL99txyfCK1Ak3F-FbGI4jxNDBY0GbQ2MkcNGN1SEOZJBM0U/s1600/011.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDTy2PzCcmYB96MKURmTTeN8TkKXSb52VuD9oOFZ7guHhgH3xF7jT8y1Cyhqlc0nhbQ7w8BWTe2UxZUW5xN7Z33XCGdqvQrL99txyfCK1Ak3F-FbGI4jxNDBY0GbQ2MkcNGN1SEOZJBM0U/s320/011.JPG" /></a>
Here are a couple of kids one I made recently also.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCVttiTx3s358gTzz3x-7aXZHlGdkQU-WuL1QWbRVENOxgoTqlUSa4J7OpO7sUgu19UWILbt8OPOWxexrWI-JaoSFoKzzEFpv14ISwSxdDjl4eCSApBCpdrLNYFgOb8y7QoXPJoqMC5dnM/s1600/010.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCVttiTx3s358gTzz3x-7aXZHlGdkQU-WuL1QWbRVENOxgoTqlUSa4J7OpO7sUgu19UWILbt8OPOWxexrWI-JaoSFoKzzEFpv14ISwSxdDjl4eCSApBCpdrLNYFgOb8y7QoXPJoqMC5dnM/s320/010.JPG" /></a>
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This is the view right down the street from us at sunset. We watch the sun come up out back.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbNrAAzwQAs0Z-SF0DpuiH3TNRSvnyt24vYS-yvU2-Epdw7LiXkvf_aRQYjN6TT_N4DZdb7UT6da9-zRUM74i1TbFiHnOz9b82n74fcEg4m3m_v9zzbtGGlVk-pVB8Z0yO3C5FYiYeMwYA/s1600/003.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbNrAAzwQAs0Z-SF0DpuiH3TNRSvnyt24vYS-yvU2-Epdw7LiXkvf_aRQYjN6TT_N4DZdb7UT6da9-zRUM74i1TbFiHnOz9b82n74fcEg4m3m_v9zzbtGGlVk-pVB8Z0yO3C5FYiYeMwYA/s320/003.JPG" /></a>Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591693512932975430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029292309700770111.post-43852779475930280722013-02-12T08:04:00.002-05:002013-02-12T08:04:51.507-05:00Teddy Bear FunI had alot of fun making this quilt. I know there are more in my future and and the process will be different. I will make sure I use a different fabric for each block of the quilt, quilt it before adding the bears and make the bears using a different type of applique. They were quite flat. I will use the Elenore Burns method and add a little batting to make them more dimensional<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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.Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591693512932975430noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029292309700770111.post-90946760835423462142013-02-08T11:28:00.000-05:002013-02-08T11:28:17.754-05:00Peter Rabbit FunI would this small panel of these darling small squares. I decided to turn them into something bigger and use up some strips.
Here is the first one.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Once I figured out the sizes to cut everything it was smooth sailing. Here is number 2.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had enough for one more. I was amazed at how far the blocks went when adding lots of other stuff to them.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have found 2 wonderful quilt groups with the help of my friend Janet. That is about all I can handle for the time being.
Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591693512932975430noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029292309700770111.post-42513245797416830622012-12-30T14:48:00.000-05:002012-12-30T14:48:16.725-05:00Big dogs Will Find A HomeWhile packing up my sewing room I came across a bag of dogs block from a Buggy Barn pattern. I decided I did not want to make a whole quilt using these. Instead I will use it as a medallion and surround them with string blocks. There are lots of ways to make strings and I can try a new one on each quilt. These will be donation quilts.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591693512932975430noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029292309700770111.post-59752524956842437642012-12-19T13:13:00.001-05:002012-12-19T13:13:53.761-05:00Back To quiltingMy beloved Handiquilter is all fixed and working better than she has in a lonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggggggggggg time. I have a huge backlog of tops to get quilted.
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I cannot seem to get paragraphs on the blog any more so I will separate words with pictures.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I think I have found a great local guild called the Night Owls. They had a speaker from a group that helps at risk kids in many different ways. They will get all these quilts at the next meeting
Bob The Builder was a book type panel. I love how it turned itself into a quilt.
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I am working on using my stash and just buying a few things to fill in. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There are a huge amount of quilt shops in the Phoenix area.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The patriotic one was done by a guild friend from Maryland. It just needed to be quilted.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591693512932975430noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029292309700770111.post-59487244113549020282012-12-10T09:04:00.000-05:002012-12-10T09:04:36.765-05:00Bloggin from PhoenixWe are here and reasonably unpacked. I am VERY glad we did alot of purging before the move. We were able to use just 2 of the moving pods which saved us quite a bit of money. We left the bed behind which was quite old anyway and ghosts of marriages of the past. We have bought a new one from Ikea along with a sofa that we both can sit on and is VERY comfortable.
My sewing room is smaller but Chas installed 2 long shelves in the large closet which holds all my stash and lots of other quilting supplies. The Handiquilter resides in a corner of the L shaped living room.
I cannot seem to get off East Coast time and wake up way too early and then go to bed early. I will give myself the rest of this month to recover before searching for another job.
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Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591693512932975430noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029292309700770111.post-86398833219950854922012-11-18T08:28:00.000-05:002012-11-18T08:28:28.343-05:00Moving Across The CountryI just wanted to make a quick post to tell my readers that we are moving to Arizona the end of this month. I have been consumed with purging and packing. Out goal is to discard about 50 per cent of our possessions including furniture. Freecycle is my friend.
With the help of a dear friend we have found a darling house to rent in Phoenix. Here are a couple of pictures. We were afraid we night have to rent an apartment but grateful that did not happen.
We will be looking for jobs when we get there.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is the front of the house.
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The view from out back---simple breathtaking and amazing.
Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591693512932975430noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029292309700770111.post-30253250385690115242012-09-24T07:13:00.000-04:002012-09-24T07:13:56.759-04:00Quilt Of Valor--pattern by Mark LipinskyI watched the PBS special on TV and fell in love with the quilt Mark was making.
The pattern appears in Fons and Porter magazine this month. I was going to figure out how to make it just by looking at it. I was really glad to have a pattern.
I have plastic templates for the Drunkard Path from another quilt that I made. I sew them using 3 pins. I was a little bored using the same red as I usually make a much scrappier QOV.
I do see more of these in my future as I really enjoyed the process. Next time I will experiment using lots of reds. I think the blue needs to be consistent though. Navy with white stars would be very pretty.
I did find the fabric he used for the blue online. I seldom use what the pattern suggests but found the fabric on sale. I bought enough for 2. It is really a black background.
I quilted swirls all over. I have a very simple machine and hate doing pantos. I decided on white thread as I thought any color in the white would detract from the quilt. It was a good decision.
This will go to Afghanistan through Quilts Of Valor. I hope it lets the recipient know how much we care.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591693512932975430noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029292309700770111.post-63713662664432497642012-09-18T09:59:00.000-04:002012-09-18T09:59:00.581-04:00Show And Tell BagI saw this bag when I went to MAQ quilt camp this summer. I just had to make it.
The directions are really good. There were still some difficult parts for me and I am not sure if I did the zipper packet right. But I made it work just fine.
It will hold alot of quilts and has inside pockets. All fabric was from my ample stash.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It got pretty thick along the top with all the layers. I love the way these straps are made.
Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591693512932975430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029292309700770111.post-21680529289489217792012-09-13T12:56:00.000-04:002012-09-13T12:56:12.759-04:00Missouri Star Tutorial Diamond Rail FenceI love the Missouri Star Website. They have so many wonderful video tutorials on there. The latest one was a Diamond Rail Fence. I love adding diamonds to what can be a rather boring quilt. I quilted stars in the center of the larger diamonds.
Next time I will not add the smaller ones. They are fiddly to put on. I also will trim the blocks a bit to get them to a perfect exact size.
I cut lots more strips so I will be able to make another one without cutting too much more.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This quilt will be mailed off to our troops in Afghanistan through Quilts Of Valor.Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591693512932975430noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029292309700770111.post-89904810475788256472012-08-27T14:21:00.000-04:002012-08-27T14:21:56.908-04:00Scrap user quiltsAt our sewing day at the library a guild member gave me a copy of a pattern. It uses 2 1/2 strips. You keep the center strip consistent through the quilt.
I made this one quite quickly from all my bright strips. I used the leftovers for a piano key border. It was fun and easy. It will go to our local hospital to cheer up a child.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I can see more of these in my future. Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591693512932975430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029292309700770111.post-70065488128206709462012-08-21T12:24:00.000-04:002012-08-21T12:24:20.604-04:00Kids quilts from library sewing day.Friends from my guild and I sew once a month at our local public library. I always have pre cut kits made up of children's quilt patterns. I had one half done one month an was able to finish it up. I also got another one just about done.
Quilting these are a breeze on my Handiquilter. These will go to our local hospital.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591693512932975430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029292309700770111.post-33442127062158795102012-08-17T11:04:00.001-04:002012-08-17T11:09:37.441-04:00Eagels from JuliaI got confused with what blocks I put on what panel...lol. This one used the Disappearing 9 patch from Debbie.
This has another panel and more of the churn dash blocks. I am almost out of them. This one turned out quite big. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Blocks already made and panels make these quilts go quite quickly. I try to stay off the internet and not watch too much TV for more quilting time.Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591693512932975430noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029292309700770111.post-41959763571218337822012-08-13T10:57:00.000-04:002012-08-13T10:57:39.329-04:00Statue Of LibertyMy friend Julia sent me a bunch of wonderful patriotic panels. Debbie sent me some BIG 9 patch which I cut apart into disappearing 9 patch. The Church Dash blocks are from our exchange. The little corner blocks are from Vicky. The borders and binding are from fabric from Meg and Char.
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What a wonderful joint project. This will go to Afghanistan. Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591693512932975430noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029292309700770111.post-58397358405103305192012-08-09T09:39:00.001-04:002012-08-09T09:39:53.236-04:00For Our MilitaryA group of friends did a block exchange using the church dash. I decided I would incorporate them into a Quilt Of Valor. I had them sign the center of each block. I found this wonderful panel in my local quilt shop and bought several. I have enough for a couple of these quilts.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is a little closer look.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am currently working on another with brights. These blocks will be 8 1/2 and put into a different setting. I use phone book pages for the foundation.
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I love the binding fabric and bought it at my local quilt shop on sale.Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591693512932975430noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029292309700770111.post-69857252934493604502012-07-16T10:04:00.002-04:002012-07-25T07:29:00.388-04:00MAQ Quilt CampWe have an annual wonderful Quilt Camp in Emmitsburg Pa at a lovely college campus. They have fabulous teachers, fun activities and all the food is provided. This means no cooking or dishes.....that is something I could never get tired of.
Besides learning quilt lessons I discovered some wonderful things I can do with scraps and strips. I have a pretty good sized stash and try very hard not to buy new fabric. The one exception is patriotic for all my Quilts Of Valor. I go through alot of that so I am always on the look out for different designs. I usually buy just one yard.
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Another very good benefit is seeing all the different ways to do the class from the other students. They choose different fabrics, maybe tweak something or use a different setting. Also we are free to visit all the other classes to see what they are doing. It can be VERY inspiring.
I went up with a local friend and we had another guild member in our dorm room. I met up with a dear friend who I usually see only there. This is another benefit of camp. We do stay in touch through Facebook which I love.
This is a picture of a quilt that I made from a class from last year. All the quilts in the room were from camp projects from previous years. This will be a donation quilt to either Hospice or the Veterans Hospital.Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591693512932975430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029292309700770111.post-2162272113673328242012-07-05T07:13:00.000-04:002012-07-05T07:13:06.070-04:00Arizona EmblemI visited several quilt shops while on my trip to Arizona. They sure have ALOT there.
I wanted to make something to commemorate the wonderful time that I had there. I picked up this pattern at a lovely shop in Williams.
I did micro quilting on my Janome to make the shapes puff out some. This is hanging in our living room for us to enjoy.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is one all ready to go.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf-BOJKLxArCckVRd8-dkNKlI9gdbCKYsJpv8UpIaMBx6OVKxrA9v_D1tlPsaDZi8w8E-oT8-bLV8sKtps-B3Fk7kFgL18t7O7muUc8CIXkh8uHTXbTKPeU-gLxq40tbqV7ZX7QvcTdH_6/s1600/001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="320" width="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf-BOJKLxArCckVRd8-dkNKlI9gdbCKYsJpv8UpIaMBx6OVKxrA9v_D1tlPsaDZi8w8E-oT8-bLV8sKtps-B3Fk7kFgL18t7O7muUc8CIXkh8uHTXbTKPeU-gLxq40tbqV7ZX7QvcTdH_6/s320/001.JPG" /></a>
I received the most wonderful donation of wide quilt backings yesterday. It is a ROLL
of beautiful flag fabric. I no longer have to worry about purchasing backing. I have enough to donate to local people when they make a top for any military organization.Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591693512932975430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029292309700770111.post-69874867547604665272012-06-15T13:29:00.001-04:002012-06-15T13:29:54.227-04:00Swoon Centers and Strings AroundI fell in love with the pattern called Swoon. It is easy to purchase as you just use Pay Pal and buy it as a PDF.
After making 3 of these I grew a little weary I decided to use them as a medallion in the center of a Quilt Of Valor. I made these strings using the trimmings off a backing--thanks Carla for the backing fabric---as a consistent center. I really like how that looks. I sewed them onto phone book paper---thanks JanetK.
The good news is that I have 2 more centers to use. I think the fabric with words came from Char. This is my wonderful online friends who support this mission with fabric donations. Thanks Lizzies.
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I went to the Brother website to look again at what was offered. One the Homepage was a really cute machine for $300. It is sold only through Wal-Mart. I looked at all the features and decided it would be perfect for what I want to do....which is mainly labels. Returns would be easy if I did not like it. Just take it to the local Wal-Mart.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjxZNptFY_HghyfZGnKHhb4Layvn7UT5ojGBTUWkBBTEbd5tF5vlPspmc7bUlj1nrxi3y08be3EdmAlY7fVUe4JsT9TCb5VeZU6Vg3TDgtEdJKRr073PV6kFmC4NMzwEMC4eXisjp9vz5Q/s1600/001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="268" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjxZNptFY_HghyfZGnKHhb4Layvn7UT5ojGBTUWkBBTEbd5tF5vlPspmc7bUlj1nrxi3y08be3EdmAlY7fVUe4JsT9TCb5VeZU6Vg3TDgtEdJKRr073PV6kFmC4NMzwEMC4eXisjp9vz5Q/s320/001.JPG" /></a>
It came in the mail and was very easy to learn. I had a little trouble accessing the saved patterns but once I figured that out---was a piece of cake. I could buy some software to download designs off the internet but really have enough in here for what I want to do. I think I will make a new guild name tag also.
I also decided to make a Turning Twenty quilt and use up some of my Fat Quarters. Some of them were not quite big enough so I just added from stash. I am not totally thrilled with this quilt. I like a more complex looking one and not such big patches. I added an applique on one that I felt was just too plain. I doubt I will make another of this pattern. It went off to Afghanistan along with 3 others.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge0PuhEo1YZnW9VaY0VxT8vIuD9ZcsT1zFhlKcIsqB66q2DMIXIs1Uy0DBi1fyu6i2nMG4aYVgseWiXqomIv5MRdHn2FUN1IkQ_DBscbrmQMRkQ3kCB2QZugvtl-t-ehHOu-t8ljC63-wB/s1600/001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="320" width="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge0PuhEo1YZnW9VaY0VxT8vIuD9ZcsT1zFhlKcIsqB66q2DMIXIs1Uy0DBi1fyu6i2nMG4aYVgseWiXqomIv5MRdHn2FUN1IkQ_DBscbrmQMRkQ3kCB2QZugvtl-t-ehHOu-t8ljC63-wB/s320/001.JPG" /></a>
Last week we had a hail storm for a short time. We seldom get these here in Maryland so I ran for my camera. There was also a
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