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08-02-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrs. Mel

This is beautiful and smart too! I always chuckle about the 'push' to recycle when quilters have been doing it for years. Will you quilt it yourself, or send it out?

I quilted it myself. I always quilt large quilts in sections - this one was done in 3 sections. I stitched all the ditches, then decided that on this quilt that was enough. The logs are only 1" finished, so after SID the quilting lines were only 1" apart. Usually I do some free motion too, but I could not get in the mood to do it this time, especially with the hot weather we're having in Oregon.

08-02-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JoanneS

I'm amazed that you had enough LIGHTS to make the quilt. I NEVER have enough and wind up buying more when I need contrast. The last 'use up the scraps' quilts I made were crumb quilts, because I didn't have to worry about lights and darks. It's the one I'm currently quilting.

Lights are always a problem for me too. This time a friend who does a lot of hand applique on light backgrounds had given me a bunch of strips that she had cut from the sides of her quilts. That really helped. And I mixed in some of the lighter mediums.

08-03-2009, 11:11 AM

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I think it is beautiful. I have so many scraps and many are already cut...might have to try this!

08-03-2009, 11:21 AM

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FAntastic. You certainly have more patience than I. I often resort to enlarging block patterns just to cut down on my cutting and piecing.

08-03-2009, 11:49 AM

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wow! I love it and I can hardly wait till I have enough scraps to make something like that!

08-06-2009, 08:49 AM

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Beautiful quilts and I so appreciate the organization tips! I need all the help I can get. :-) It just doesn't come naturally!! :lol:

08-06-2009, 10:23 AM

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I love a good scrap quilt. Yours is gorgeous. Great Job!!!

And Yes, I do think that scraps breed like hamsters. :D

08-06-2009, 10:28 AM

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Stunning!

08-06-2009, 12:47 PM

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Wow, how did I miss this post?? Beautiful work Dunster. Lovely log cabin!!

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08-06-2009, 12:55 PM

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What a stunning quilt...I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The quilt on the back is wonderful too. I love that it is truely scrappy, you did a ton of organizing for that one and it looks so beautiful. Oh my I would be so proud of that work of art! Well done! Bravo!