Sunday, January 16, 2011

TWO LITTLE QUILTS

I have had a busy week and gotten a lot of sewing accomplished.  First, here is the 3rd Civil War block from Barbara Brackman.  I'm excited about doing this quilt!  I didn't like the idea of doing needle turn applique on this week's block, so I did it by machine.  Much easier!
I didn't make a UFO list, but if I had, this valentine's day project would have been on it.  Last year, I embroidered the heart blocks from Kviltstina.  She still has the project on her blog if anyone is interested.
This was a quick finish and a step towards a goal to have seasonal table toppers.


Does your toilet have a quilt?  Mine does now.  



I spent some time working on the Mansfield Park quilt that I blogged about here.  I am ready to sew on the borders and then can baste it and quilt it.  I'm going to baste it in two parts so I can fit it in my machine and then will sew the two parts together.  We'll see how it goes.

17 comments:

  1. Very pretty! You are making great progress! Alas, I am still making pinwheels, LOL.

    Liri

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  2. Okay...you know you're a hard core quilter when even your potty has a topper!! LOL!;) Love it!!
    Happy Quilting!!

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  3. I love your Civil War block. I want to do those but I need to get some reproduction fabrics for them. Got a suggestion for a good place to shop online? The Valentines tablerunner is so pretty. I downloaded the patterns but it will be a while before I can get to them. Maybe for next year. I love the quilt on your toilet tank, what a great idea. It looks great there! You have been very busy!

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  4. Great work again, Ruth! Now my toilet is jealous of yours!

    Love the heart quilt. Can you get the pic to enlarge? I am going to downlod and print these to embroider. What kind of fabric did you stitch them on?

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  5. I must say that I love the idea for the quilt on the toliet! LOL! I may just have to make one!

    I love your Civil War block. I finally pulled fabric for that block this morning but haven't started it yet. I have the other two finished and I don't want to get behind on this quilt so I will need to get my hinny in gear. I will also be doing machine applique, don't have enough time for the needleturn right now.
    Kristie

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  6. You must really love your toilet to make it such a nice quilt!

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  7. Ha ha ha...your toilet has a quilt. THAT is the sure sign of a truly addicted quilter! But it's a nice quilt and now your guests will have something to admire as they do their business. The civil war block looks great. And I love the little Valentine quilt...I may have a new project to start this week...gee, thanks!

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  8. your CW block is awesome!! I just love that background fabric it is just perfect!!
    Your machine applique is amazing too

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  9. Love your new header!! You are so creative.
    My family would say I was desperate for surfaces to put quilts on if they found a toilet topper! LOL It looks cute!

    Love the heart runner too.

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  10. I have a toilet topper too! Only one so far. LOL what can I cover next???
    That Valentine topper the embroidery so pretty. Great CW block too.
    While you have been sobusy I have gotten next to nothing done. :(
    You keep going.

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  11. Wow even a quilt for your toilet! You have arrived!! Great job on your finished projects :) Christine

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  12. You made me think: my bathroom has handwork done by my sister, my mother, my aunt, and my aunt's aunt! I guess I should make a potty topper to match, you think? I'll be watching your CW blocks; our church quilters will begin a CW quilt come Thursday. The hearts are so sweet! ---"Love"

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  13. You have been very busy with fun projects. Precious embroidery heart quilt.

    Thanks as always, sharing your lovely quilting with us.

    Carolyn

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  14. You do beautiful work, your lucky toilet!!!

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  15. I especially like the Barbara Brackman block that you show. The background fabric really makes the block.

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  16. Hi... Guess if my heart stopped beating for a while
    When recognizing the hearts...:0)
    You have made something very pretty of them.
    Really love them...thanks for showing them!

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  17. Hey that little top on the top of your t. tank is novel. I'm gonna do that just as soon as I get caught up.

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