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This is what keeps me away from my DJ, a watercolor bargello, plaid/flannel etc LOL

This is what keeps me away from my DJ, a watercolor bargello, plaid/flannel etc LOL

Old 09-23-2012, 06:58 PM
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Default This is what keeps me away from my DJ, a watercolor bargello, plaid/flannel etc LOL

Some time back, a friend gave me several tubs of material, some cut into different size squares, with a lot of them being 2 1/2 inch squares, a lot of pieces of fabric and other misc. So, I have been busy making tops.
This first one I used the 2 1/2 inch squares and did post the beginning of it, a few weeks back. Here is the completed top, now to batt and back it.
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This next one is made with plaids and flannel squares, most of which came out of the tubs that I received, and will go to my son-in-law for Christmas. It will be backed with a plaid fleece.
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Then, last night, I thought that I should look through the tubs again, just to remind myself what was in them. You know, senior moment thing, and I found 4 blocks of a poinsettia print. I found some dark red fabric with white poinsettias on it and so, I made this top today. All of this fabric came from the friend also. Needless to say, I have barely made a dent in the stash. I did have a little problem, because the original squares were not square. They were 22x23, so I had to keep trimming off, as I added the borders on. But I am happy with the results, and others will be, also, I hope.
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That is the end of my quilt show, and I really need to get them done, because lefsa frying time is quickly approaching, and the family is getting hungry for it. Have a great week everyone.
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Beautiful creations. Amazing what can be done with a box or 2 of odds and ends
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You have done a great job of making art out of your "gift boxes". The are all so pretty.
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Amazing work!
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Wonderful use of fabrics from your friend. Off topic, but could you please tell me how to make lefsa? My mother used to make it for us kids and I don't remember how she used to make it.
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Such beautiful work
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Each one looks very nice.
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Just wonderful, great job and thank you for sharing.
Have a Blessed day
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Oh my! You have been busy! You have made delightful excellent use of the stash you were given! I love bargellos, so anytime I see one I kick up my heals! Your SIL quilt is soooo manly - he will love it! And what you did with the poinsettias is so lovely! How many more creations will you come up with? Can't wait to see - have fun!
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love them all, what a great way to use scraps.
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