This week I made another trip to MO to drop off a couple of quilts for wounded warriors (and to have my Bernina 820 serviced and to do a bit of fabric shopping and to drop in on my old sew day group...). This one is a smaller version of Charming Stars.
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| Charming Stars (WW quilt) |
I did quick meander quilting all over the quilt with a freeform star in each star center. The backing is a brushed cotton that I got a few weeks ago for $2.00/yard (yes, I bought the entire bolt so I'll probably be backing several WW quilts with this soft fabric). I even used the brushed cotton on the binding and tried out machine binding once more...it's ok, but I really prefer a hand tacked binding.
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| Charming Stars (back/quilting) |
You've probably already noticed how wavy this quilt looks, well, that's due to the 4 oz. poly batting that is inside of it. I had so much batting left over from Kayla's quilt (she loves puffy fluffy batting?!?!), that I needed a place to use it. That poly takes up a ton of space to store, so I was happy to use it up!
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| Irish Chain Variation (WW quilt) |
The Irish Chain Variation was a group effort from a new group of ladies I've met since moving to IL called Quilt Ladies. We have begun to suggest an idea for a quilt each month and each person will make a block or 2 before the next month. Then one of the ladies assembles everything and I have volunteered to do the quilting!
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| Irish Chain Variation (back/quilting( |
Again, I just did quick and simple meander quilting (often my go-to for charity quilts), then I backed and bound it with this multicolored star quilt that I was given with this quilt top. I think it came out really nice considering it is very different from the original design that was suggested!
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| January WW Quilt Blocks |
This month we decided to each bring one or two of our favorite blocks in patriotic colors. My friend Debbie and I pieced these together while I was in MO (I cut, she pieced). These blocks will become a part of a sampler quilt which is always fun to do. I can't wait to see what setting this month's flimsy assembler decides to use!
Linking up to A Lovely Year of Finishes, 2015 Finish A-long,
Whoop Whoop and Link-A-Finish Fridays.
I love Double X blocks, too! It's always fun to see what quilts you are working on.
ReplyDeleteHi Heather, I am so happy that I found your lovely blog. I am interested in the Wounded Warriors Quilt program, do you know where I can get all the information that I would need to get involved. I have made everyone in my family a quilt and I think that this should be my next step. Your quilts are wonderful and your kindness touched my heart. Great buy on that fabric. I do the same thing, when you find a great bargain, buy the whole bolt :)
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Visiting from GYB. Your Grand Illusions quilt turned out absolutely gorgeous! I didn't take the plunge on that one. I look forward to reading about the things you make this year.
ReplyDeleteLovely quilts. You do very nice work. I especially like the Irish Chain variation quilt.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts! I'm sure they're appreciated.
ReplyDeleteBoth lovely quilts! I'm sure they are much appreciated by the recipients.
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