Category: Quilts
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Escher Quilt
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in QuiltsOnce I started quilting, I really wanted to make a quilt for my husband. And before Christmas of course! As with many handmade holiday gifts, I didn’t finish in time. But he didn’t seem to mind unwrapping just a sketch and a single block along with the promise of a finished quilt. It was also…
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One Block Wonders
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in QuiltsOne of my very first ventures into making a quilt was the One Block Wonder (OBW). I had read the best results were with large florals with bright colors. I came across this fabric at a barn auction for $12 and figured I could afford to play with it to test the process. Wow! It…
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Scrappy Chenille Quilt
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in QuiltsWhile sewing masks during the pandemic and learning how to make “My First Quilt“, I discovered that I realllly like teeny tiny pieces of fabric. And so began our scrap collection! One of my favorite scrap sizes is the 1” finished square, aka Postage Stamp. These little 9 patches were technically the very first quilt…
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My First Quilt
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in QuiltsI’m tempted to say this is the quilt that started it all, but that wouldn’t be correct. Really, this is all Josie’s fault. 🙂 Remember that pandemic we had a few years ago? Remember how everyone with a sewing machine (or not) was making masks? Well, we were too. Josie and I made over 100…