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Day one and day 10 206 pieces later

Old 08-23-2012, 09:10 PM
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I have started a monster. wanting a 62 inch x 62 inch snuggle couch quilt for myself. Found this on an avitar and liked it.. the example was a beautiful blue. I am using fussy cuts on scraps. 206 pieces later and now where near the size ! 21 x 19 and irregular shape at that ! I need encouragement !!

All "sides" of diamonds and hexagons are one inch.

Day one and Day 10.

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Old 08-23-2012, 09:24 PM
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Hand sewn, right? It's beautiful and doesn't look wonky. I've never dared tackle this type of project. My daughter is sewing hexagons by hand and is enjoying it. I hope you keep at it until you finish. I also like how you showed your day one/day ten progress. I'll watch for your day 20!
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Old 08-23-2012, 09:29 PM
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Wow! Enough said.
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Old 08-23-2012, 09:29 PM
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that is beautiful I am working on a paper piecing project also
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Old 08-23-2012, 09:33 PM
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That is really pretty! It looks like a Rolling Star. I have made Rolling Stars before. Fun to do, but sometimes challenging. You are doing a great job with this one, and cannot wait until you finish.
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Old 08-23-2012, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Nexxus831 View Post
that is beautiful I am working on a paper piecing project also

quilt patis. both hexagons and 60 degree diamonds.. no other way for me.. ! love the thickness that deflects the needle.. have parkinson's ( isms) so great to hold on to like cards !! paper piecing .. would never attempt.. congratulations on your ablitieis and accomplishments using paper piecing !! :0)
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Old 08-23-2012, 09:36 PM
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You go girl. Your colors and hand piecing are beautiful. Your finished quilt will be awesome. I am looking forward to seeing it.
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Its looking so pretty! Its more than I would attempt, just keep going so we can see the finished product.
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i love the fabrics you are using. Keep going as it will be a beautiful quilt and you will enjoy snuggling under it!
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I've been down a long road of not feeling great. One of the first stages was that it hurt terribly to lift my arms. I thought my days of quilting were over. But I can be stubborn too. So I decided to hand join baby blocks (another Y seam) I also hand quilted it. The years have changed my moans and groans, but I've stopped telling myself I can't do it. It may take longer, but I know we can both do it!
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