Ready to get a head start on holiday sewing? This Ready to get a head start on holiday sewing? This #holidaytrimmingsquilt is a fast and easy project. The pattern releases TODAY! Head over to Shereece's site @sewhookedontreasures to grab your copy.
It's time to get excited! The #holidaytrimmingsqui It's time to get excited! The #holidaytrimmingsquilt pattern release is coming June 9th. I was happy to test this lovely quilt and even more happy with the way it turned out. Thanks, @sewhookedontreasures. I can't wait to show the full reveal!!
Blocks complete. Now it's time to sew the top toge Blocks complete. Now it's time to sew the top together. Look for this fun new quilt pattern coming soon from @sewhookedontreasures!

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Fun fabric pull to test the lovely #holidaytrimmin Fun fabric pull to test the lovely #holidaytrimmingsquilt by Shereece @sewhookedontreasures. 

Does the new Hustle and Bustle fabric by @official_basicgrey on a Grunge Hits the Spot background put you in the holiday spirit?
This is my most recent finish. I stitched the last This is my most recent finish. I stitched the last bit of binding just about a half hour ago! I love the fabrics in this quilt and they were just random fabrics from my stash. The pattern is #theellaquilt by @kitchentablequilting. I may have to hang this in my family room until it finds a new home.

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Today's prompt is pressing matters. I love flat bl Today's prompt is pressing matters. I love flat blocks and these three items are my essentials for achieving that: white fluffy bath towel, cheap Black & Decker iron that steams like crazy, and a Jackson's Woodworks square clapper.

I have a wool pressing mat, but I like the bath towel better. It has enough nap to "grab" the fabrics for a super flat press and it can be tossed in the washer and dryer. 

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One of my cherished quilts is one I didn't make. T One of my cherished quilts is one I didn't make. This album quilt was made by members of a club I ran for many years when I had a brick and mortar shop. Several members continued to meet in my home monthly until COVID hit. 

It is special to me because it is a reminder of what is important; the friendships, camaraderie, and encouragement that developed within the group. 

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This super scrappy quilt is one of my favorites fo This super scrappy quilt is one of my favorites for a couple of reasons. First it is proof that any fabric works when you cut it small enough and second I pieced it on a little mini retreat with a couple of friends. The pattern is Rectangle Wrangle by Bonnie Hunter.

I love, love, love scrap quilts, the more fabrics the better, and that's how I justify buying all the fabric I do.

This particular quilt was chosen for today's prompt because tomorrow it will be on its way to Poland along with nine others from my "quilt room" (see day 3 prompt).

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Lesson learned. I could write a book on all the th Lesson learned. I could write a book on all the things I've learned through quilting, but one I can't seem to get through my head is that I don't like foundation piecing, paper piecing, or hand piecing.  Slow stitching is a concept I can't wrap my head around.

This String Spiderweb was started at a retreat so I jumped on the bandwagon without thinking it through. I have a bunch of these units made but no interest in continuing. As I was snapping the photo though, I had an idea. Stay tuned.

Are there quilting techniques or methods you don't enjoy?

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Uncategorized · July 23, 2013

Quilts Beyond Borders 3, 4, 5 & 6 Finished!

I quilted two of these a week or so ago, but last Saturday I got busy and quilted the other two and sewed the bindings on all four.  They are now ready to be shipped out and sent to their final destination where they will bless some child who has very little in the way of physical possessions.

These were pieced by other people and sent to me along with the backing and binding fabrics.  I just did the quilting and sewed on the binding.  They provide a nice opportunity to experiment with new quilting designs, techniques or threads.  Even though I “practice” on them, they turn out pretty well.

Number three was simply quilted with an overall meander.  I just couldn’t find any inspiration for a quilting design for this one.  Of course, now that I’m looking at the picture it would have been nice to quilt feathers in the corner triangles of the blocks.  Wow!  Writing that just gave me the idea that I should maybe photograph the quilt top  and study the picture a little bit before deciding on a quilting design.  I used a variegated King Tut thread on top (Omni in the bobbin) and the thicker thread gave it a nice texture.

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Close-up of the quilting:

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Number four was quilted with my go-to design Overall Swirls.  Usually when I can’t come up with a quilting design I use a variation of this.  I think it looks pretty good on most quilts especially when the fabrics are solids or subtle prints.  The quilting really stands out on this one.  I used a variegated blue Maxi-Lock thread on this one. 

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Close-up of the quilting. 

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Quilt number five had overall quilting in a freehand random design—lots of feathers, swirls and curls.  It was quilted with Signature thread on top.

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Close-up of the quilting.

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Number six was quilted with an edge-to-edge pantograph, Jilly by Keryn Emmerson. What was I thinking using a linear panto with a horizontal strippy quilt?  Fortunately I was able to keep it pretty straight.  I really like this simple strip quilt and may have to make one (or more!) with some of my scraps.  The solid strips make it more interesting than most of the quilts I’ve seen with similar designs.

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Close-up of the quilting.

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I liked the Jilly panto so much I loaded one of my quilts on the frame right away and am using it again.  It’s simple and pretty fast to quilt.

If you’d like more information on Quilts Beyond Borders, check out their blog/website here.

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  1. Celia Ambrose says

    July 24, 2013 at 2:00 am

    Good job on quilting these up! I really like the swirl design on the orange, blue quilt. Very pretty colors.

  2. Celia Ambrose says

    July 24, 2013 at 2:01 am

    Good job on quilting these up! I really like the swirl design on the orange, blue quilt. Very pretty colors.

  3. Anonymous says

    July 24, 2013 at 5:35 am

    Very nice job on the quilting, Rhonda! It’s been a very long time since I’ve done an E2E … without using a panto or a planned custom. You’ve ispired me once again, and I think it’s time I do one! Also, I canNOT believe how many quilts you are able to crank out in such a short time! You really DO have a 30-hour day, don’t you!!
    Pat in Appleton

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