Virtual Quilting Weekend -- March 10 - 12, 2017
03-12-2017, 02:53 AM
#52
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scrappy binding
Copycat - I did a scrappy binding with 4" strips on the bias. I really liked how it turned out. I wasn't sure how much I'd end up with, and still have about 7 yards of it for another project (I guess I made a bit more than I needed).
I cut the strips, sewed them together, cut on the bias and then attached those strips together into one long one.
This is the quilt it went on - made from fabric I got from my sister, each 5" block is a different one. The binding was all from the different solids she had.
I cut the strips, sewed them together, cut on the bias and then attached those strips together into one long one.
This is the quilt it went on - made from fabric I got from my sister, each 5" block is a different one. The binding was all from the different solids she had.
03-12-2017, 06:29 AM
#54
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Oh! Love all the pictures, makes me want to put the scraps aside and work on a different project.
But I'll soldier on - at least I'm done with the greens. I've got 60 blocks done now, so I'm getting there!
Now I'll start on the yellows and oranges. Nice bright colors to work on when we're have snow storm outside.
But I'll soldier on - at least I'm done with the greens. I've got 60 blocks done now, so I'm getting there!
Now I'll start on the yellows and oranges. Nice bright colors to work on when we're have snow storm outside.
03-12-2017, 07:49 AM
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I'll be practicing some LA fillers and avoiding the cold and snow while I'm waiting on the backing to get here from Backside Fabrics. Just got the borders completed and the label made for this quilt for a forever friend from high school who has a love bug!
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03-12-2017, 08:05 AM
#58
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Cathy, I'm guessing you thrive on organizing--get a real kick out of it. Me, too! I'd be having fun doing what you're doing--except I would konk out LONG before getting that much cut and bagged. You must have a GO? machine? Tell me you haven't rotary cut all those pieces?
Also, if you said where your crazy style quilts (80-100 blocks EACH??? whoa) will be going, I missed it. Specific people or charities in mind? And how do you construct your odd-shaped pieces into the crazy blocks?
You have sure inspired me to go farther with my organization.
Also, if you said where your crazy style quilts (80-100 blocks EACH??? whoa) will be going, I missed it. Specific people or charities in mind? And how do you construct your odd-shaped pieces into the crazy blocks?
You have sure inspired me to go farther with my organization.
03-12-2017, 08:11 AM
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On Friday I did only one thing housework wise (because my ankle and knee can't bear up longer than that in this point of my recovery) : cleaned the bathroom.
After that, I kissed all work goodbye, put my music on, took out my new-to-me Featherweight, and began piecing a bird quilt I'm making. I hadn't realized at that point that we had a VQW going on. So, perfect timing.
Yesterday I was feeling stronger in the legs, and had a guest coming, so I made myself work for an hour. It's amazing what you can will yourself to do to make a good first impression!
Today I meant to get up and go to church, but I overslept (thank you, pain pill and hubby). Now I'm inspired to get sewing again. (The FW had to be put away. Sluggish, needs a deep cleaning and greasing and oiling. Not what I'm in the mood for today.)
After that, I kissed all work goodbye, put my music on, took out my new-to-me Featherweight, and began piecing a bird quilt I'm making. I hadn't realized at that point that we had a VQW going on. So, perfect timing.
Yesterday I was feeling stronger in the legs, and had a guest coming, so I made myself work for an hour. It's amazing what you can will yourself to do to make a good first impression! Today I meant to get up and go to church, but I overslept (thank you, pain pill and hubby). Now I'm inspired to get sewing again. (The FW had to be put away. Sluggish, needs a deep cleaning and greasing and oiling. Not what I'm in the mood for today.)
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