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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finished quilts, quilting · April 26, 2013

What Was Once Old Is Now New

“The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not ‘Eureka!’ but ‘That’s funny…’ “ Isaac Asimov

A few years before my grandmother passed away she began making quilt tops—lots of quilt tops.  At the time I was just learning to machine quilt so I practiced my quilting techniques on her tops.  That was over 15 years ago and I still have a few of her tops that haven’t been quilted.  This one was in my April UFO Parade and I’m happy to say that it is now finished.  This is the second finish on my list—only nine more to go!  Of course that’s just one stack of UFO’s.  There are many, many more stacks!!

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As I was editing the photograph, I thought, “that’s funny” this quilt almost looks like a “modern quilt”.  It has a simple, clean design, lots of white background and includes a taupe-y gray fabric.  When my grandmother made it dark, country colors were popular and this looked very dated.  Now I think it’s current again.  I still have some dusty pink and blue UFO as well as a peach and green one.  They may need to age a bit more before they look “modern.”  Haha!!

Charm Square Winner Update:  This morning the random generator picked #14 as the winner in Marmalade Charm Square giveaway.  The #14 comment from Monday’s post was Lea.  There isn’t an email address in her profile, so Lea, please email your address to me and I’ll get your charm squares in the mail right away.

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Comments

  1. desertskyquilts says

    April 29, 2013 at 1:26 am

    I love that quilt. It is so traditional, yet the colors give it a modern feel. Good finish!

  2. katyquilts says

    April 29, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    This is a great quilt and it does look very modern! your grandma was ahead of her time :).

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