February 2012

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Gallery Quilt – Finished

February 20, 2012 in Uncategorized | 14 comments

I was able to finish my gallery quilt this week.

Just in time for my sister’s birthday. She commented to me one day that she really loved this quilt (she saw me post it on Instagram… kind of forgot she was on Instagram!) and I had to try really hard to keep it in that it was for her for a birthday/housewarming present.

I knew I wanted to make a quilt using the Heather Ross fish in bags print. Sister kind of has a thing about fish, and keeping them alive… anyway… I thought for a really long time about how to use them, since I only had a little scrap, not even a fat quarter.

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Tags: echo, finished quilts, gallery, gift, goldfish

WIP Wednesday

February 15, 2012 in Uncategorized | 8 comments

Finished:

Heartstrings Quilt

Doll Quilts – I made six little quilts to swap with some friends. We have a Valentine’s theme, so I went with reds and pinks, with a touch of aqua so they aren’t so… red and pink? Offset wonky log cabin surrounding an appliquéd heart. I hope they like them.

Bee block for Rachel – a group of local friends got together for a quilting bee. We each make one block a month, taking turns to have everyone make a block for us. This month Rachel asked us to do a block using this tutorial at the Parfait Cafe. It was a little bit of a challenge, really making sure that everything lined up right, but I really love the outcome. It’s not really that difficult a block, but it does take time.

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Happy Love

February 14, 2012 in Uncategorized | 3 comments

I know, Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays manufactured by greeting card companies, but I say who cares? I’m all about a holiday full of hearts and love.

I finished up my Heartstrings quilt last week, so we could enjoy it in time for the big day of love. It’s growing on me again, after I had given up hope of liking it.