I got up at 5:00 AM and made two of these blocks for my churn dash/star quilt - patterns from Thread Head.
I'm so excited to have my flag quilt finished! From the first time I saw it on Lori's blog at least a year ago, I knew I wanted to make it. I can't remember when I started it, but when I saw Lori's quilt in person last June, I was determined. I have it hanging on my quilt rack, although it really doesn't quite fit - it's a little scrunched on the rod. I'll think of a better place to hang it.
I don't know if you can see how I quilted it or not. The meandering quilting on the blue square is done with variegated thread, so the dark part doesn't really show up. It looks like it's not quilted very much because all you can see is the lighter blue thread.
I probably shouldn't have used a directional fabric for the field of blue, because when it is hanging, it's going sideways! Oh, well. I am very happy to have it finished.
This is the donation quilt finished.
I don't know what got into me this afternoon. We've been hunkering down in the cold and icy weather, but I decided to do some cleaning! The dust in my sewing room was at least an inch thick! It's a lot better now, but I still haven't finished because I decided to vacuum out my closet too. Oh, my gosh, it was bad too. I even found some stuff to get rid of. Woo Hoo! Maybe I'll continue some more cleaning tomorrow - or maybe not.
Hope you are all keeping warm!
Your flag quilt is stunning! You did a great job on it. You should be very proud of it. Your star block is great, too. You have some wonderful fabrics to play with. The donation quilt is very pretty, too. You have been busy.
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ReplyDeleteYour QA block looks very pretty - I just used some of the same fabric today for a BOM.
I love both of those quilts;) I love charity quilts....they usually blend together things we would not do normally, but come out with so much character;) Stay warm, enjoy the housekeeping, and Happy Quilting!!
ReplyDeletePurtier and purtier. Love the star block idea . . . ohhh possibilities abound.
ReplyDeleteThe flag quilt turned out beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteWay to go on the finishes and the house cleaning! LOL
Your flag quilt is amazing! Where can I get the pattern...this is now on my to-do list! Stay warm!
ReplyDeleteLove your flag quilt. I can see why you wanted to make it. I'm going to be making my churn dash/star block tomorrow. Love your color choices.
ReplyDeleteLook at you go! And 5am? Did the snowplow wake you? I get up early, but not that early! The flag quilt looks great. I hope you figure out a good way to display it because it's too pretty not to.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous flag quilt! Makes me want to make one; you know how I love patriotic quilts! The donation quilt also inspires me to begin cutting and saving little squares; you've done really well with yours! Good luck with the house cleaning! (Aren't you glad you retired and don't have to get out in the mess this week?!!) ---"Love"
ReplyDeleteHard to add to all these comments, LOL. Love the flag quilt, it turned out really beautiful. My sewing room has a dust problem, too. I pretty much clean it up after every finish.
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The flag quilt turned out great. My sewing room is the corner of my bedroom and I have to keep on top of the cleaning or I can't get into bed!!!
ReplyDeleteYour flag quilt is Beautiful! Sew glad to have found your blog.
ReplyDeleteWendy
What wonderful quilts and projects!!
ReplyDeleteYour flag is fab! That pattern is so great. Maybe one day....
ReplyDeleteThe charity quilt is so cute. I have a small bin full of little squares, think I know what to do with them now.
All that sewing and you are cleaning too??? I'll rest for you. LOL
Hi, Just checking in,I too have been cleaning my sewing room,but thats all done now and I am back to sewing, am working on a tote bag for my GD.
ReplyDeleteNext week I am going to my first retreat, I can hardly wait, I am so excited, I went yesterday and purchased enough fabric for a queen size quilt. Am going to try to get it cut out so I can just enjoy sewing. I also signed up for the BOM at the LQS,and asusevacl
nother class, I plan to be busy!
Your blocks and the quilts are both very pretty. Keep up the good work, Hope to have some pics soon,
I have always loved that flag quilt. Looks great finished.
ReplyDeletegreat finishes oh I just love that flag quilt
ReplyDeletebeautiful!
I could see that hanging in my home too
thanks for sharing all your finsihes
congrats!
Kathie
Beautiful finishes! I've loved seeing your progress on the flag quilt and he donation quilt is such a fun one. Happy cleaning- or not! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I like the flag quilt a lot. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThe flag quilt is beautiful, now I want to make one!! I spent lots of time trying to find it on Lori's blog, but I couldn't find it!! What month was it? I'd love the pattern. :)
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