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Old 03-23-2012, 08:03 PM
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I was tasked with coming up with a fund raising idea for our local museum. Our local quilt guild had a fun project last year where each of us took a turn, every other week, at ‘instructing’ everyone else on our favorite quilt block. We had traditional piecing, appliqué, paper-piecing, etc. So, I asked my friends if they would be interested in completing their favorite quilt block for the museum fundraising quilt. I bought some ‘inspiration” fabric in blue hues and a light blue for background. I cut each fabric into some swatches and gave each color to my friends and asked them to use their blue stash to complete the blocks. When I got them back, I squared them up and sashed them in navy blue. Then I used the inspiration fabric as a wide border. Although I know some quilters think using sheets as backing is a no-no, but I found a nice quality navy blue sheet, used navy blue King Tut thread and quilted a free motion loops & circles design, then finished it up with hand binding. Here is a photo of the quilt guild members and the finished quilt.
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Old 03-24-2012, 01:27 AM
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nice quilt- good luck with your fund raiser.
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Old 03-24-2012, 02:29 AM
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My DS would so love that quilt. He has one in the kaliedascope block using much the same fabrics. And what a beautiful group of ladies.

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Great fundraising. You all did a beautiful job on the quilt
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Old 03-24-2012, 03:54 AM
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the quilt is beautiful! best wishes for a successful fundraiser
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Old 03-24-2012, 03:57 AM
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You all did a great job on the quilt. Hope it raises alot of money.
I've used a sheet as backing several times (sure saves time not having to piece a back).
The one I handquilted was a nightmare - I learned that the weave is way too tight for easy quilting.
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you all did a great job. i am sure you will sell lots of tickets. it is pretty
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Old 03-24-2012, 04:19 AM
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Very pretty quilt--good luck with your fund raiser!
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Old 03-24-2012, 06:07 AM
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So pretty, good luck with the fund raiser.
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Old 03-24-2012, 01:19 PM
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Good looking quilt! And who is the honorary little member down front waving at everyone, the cutie pie?!

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