Category:2017 FAL
The Finished Splendid Sampler
It is a big quilt, and it is finished! I started the Splendid Sampler in February 2016 when it first came out and they were releasing 2 blocks a week. I did reasonably well keeping up, and the quilt is now a nice memory of 2016. I designed the sashing, which I love, and then …
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Sugar Block 3.0 BOM – it is done!
Last year my Albuquerque Modern Quilt Guild decided to do the Sugar Block Club 3.0 Block of the Month club. It seemed like we all had a lot of energy about it for the first few months, but the enthusiasm waned. I tried to keep up with the blocks every month, and had a big …
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Q3’17 FAL Goals
Can’t believe half of the year is gone already. I have fewer goals this quarter, but much larger quilts and bigger finishes. Sugar Block Club 3.0 – top is done, back is done, batting is ready to go. It is actually loaded on the frame now and I’ve started quilting. Splendid Sampler – top is …
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Q2’17 FAL – Wrap Up
I had fewer projects on my list this quarter, but a few pretty big ones a long time in the making. Also a few that would require me to feel pretty confident with my still new long arming skills to complete. I did reasonably well. Here was this list: Circa 1934 Squares: This is the …
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Red, White and Black Coin Quilt
Ever have a quilt fight back? Man, this guy was just a battle. But he’s done, and I’m happy with the result. This is the last of my vertical line, use-up-the-random-single-charm-pack quilts. I started all of these some time ago, and used the opportunity to finish them as long arm practice quilts. I am glad …
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Quilt
I bought this fabric bundle some time ago, and I’ve made another quilt using the Caterpillar fabric line. I loved The Very Hungry Caterpillar book, and I think this fabric is awesome and so much fun. I made a tumbler quilt before and I thought it was a good pattern for showing off all the different …
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