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Lazy Little Geese in the Forest

21 Apr

I started my "Geese in the Forest Quilt" and I think I love paper piecing.  We'll see how I feel after another 97 blocks (I have three done).  The pattern is from Twiddletails, but I didn't follow their tutorial on paper-piecing, because it made my brain hurt.  It was very nicely done and I am sure ... View Post

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Sewing
Tags:
"geese in the forest", quilt, triangles, Twiddletails, Vintage sheets

Half Square Triangle Quilt

5 Apr

I would show you more, but this is all I have.  Progress is very slow and I sewed these squares together pre-move. Want to sew So badly! ... View Post

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Sewing
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Half Square Triangles, quilt

Vintage Linen Scrappy Quilt

26 Jun

I have been quilting up a storm this past week.  I finally finished my vintage bed linen quilt and I am in love! I joined Oh Fransson's Mod-sampler Quilt Along and her instructions made it a breeze. Each square is a vintage bed linen print paired with a modern print. The quilting is all ... View Post

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Categories:
Crafting, Finished Quilts, Sewing
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Oh Fransson pattern, quilt, scrappy quilt, sewing with fabric scraps, vintage bed linen quilt

Finished Baby Quilt!

23 Jun

I finally finished the baby quilt! I am really pleased with how it turned out.  The free-motion quilting was not as difficult as I thought it would be (once I got the hang of it) and sewing the applique on was a breeze.   The back of the quilt is pale blue Minky Dot and it is SOOOOOO soft!  I ... View Post

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Categories:
Baby, Crafting, DIY, Finished Quilts, Sewing
Tags:
Alexander Henry 2D zoo, baby boy, blue and green quilt, free motion quilting, Minky, Oh Fransson pattern, quilt, safari

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