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FLStu
Lowell, IN (Zone 5b)
December 20, 2010 1:34 PM Post #8269428
| We came from ----------------- http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1143205/ 
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mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
December 20, 2010 1:55 PM Post #8269458
| cute |
housse301
Lexington Park, MD
December 20, 2010 2:01 PM Post #8269467
| What are they looking for? |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
December 20, 2010 2:58 PM Post #8269551
| They are really getting big Stu!!!! |
gardenglory
Gainesville, FL (Zone 9a)
December 20, 2010 3:39 PM Post #8269615
| Doggie" time out". |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
December 20, 2010 4:07 PM Post #8269651
| It's almost the New Year and my Christmas sewing is done!!!! I got a new Janome 11000 for being such a good girl this year and I'm going to take the time to learn how to use it!!!! From what I can tell from the manual and a demo at the dealers, this should do all but make my beds for me!! it will be a journey for sure. |
FLStu
Lowell, IN (Zone 5b)
December 20, 2010 4:22 PM Post #8269680
| Quilter5bdsr wrote:They are really getting big Stu!!!!
These are actually 4 adults that we have. The picture was taken about three years ago. The black boy at the bottom is the dad to the puppies I have now. I was coming home and the other side of the fence is the driveway. They have a habit of sticking their noses under the fencing to see outside. My SO caught them doing this and took the picture through the screened window of the garage door. The area that they're in is part of the dog run that takes up the entire side of that portion of the house.
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Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
December 20, 2010 5:58 PM Post #8269803
| Too bad they aren't all wearing Santa hats!!!!!
Anyone staying up to watch the total eclipse of the moon? Supposed to be at the peak at 3:15AM here in MD. What a way to start Winter!!! |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
December 20, 2010 7:33 PM Post #8269932
| Take pictures for me please???
Love the dogs! they are so cute! |
FLStu
Lowell, IN (Zone 5b)
December 21, 2010 3:28 AM Post #8270200
| These are blankets that I made for a friend as Christmas gifts for her twin niece and nephew. After I cut the animal fabric, I found that half had one set of animals and the other half another set, including pink birds. So the quilts are similar, but not identical on the front. The girl's is backed in pink and the boy's in tan with blue, both from Debbie Mumm's chilren's collection. 
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FLStu
Lowell, IN (Zone 5b)
December 21, 2010 3:34 AM Post #8270204
| Closer look at the girl's BabyQ 
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FLStu
Lowell, IN (Zone 5b)
December 21, 2010 3:41 AM Post #8270210
| And the nboy's. The giraffe print is flannel and adds a little extra texture to the quilts. 
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AnnieRose
Interlaken, NY (Zone 5b)
December 21, 2010 4:16 AM Post #8270226
| So cute! (the quilts, altho the dogs are adorable too) |
mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
December 21, 2010 4:36 AM Post #8270250
| Stu, please flip up a corner so we can see the backing. Hope you prewashed the flannel. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
December 21, 2010 5:31 AM Post #8270317
| Stu, those are so cute! The twins will love them for sure! |
FLStu
Lowell, IN (Zone 5b)
December 21, 2010 5:59 AM Post #8270363
| Will try to upload pics of the backs flipped up (I DID take pics this time) when I get home from work tonite. No, I didn't pre-wash the flannel. Never pre-wash and that's what's keeping me from doing swaps. Will have to see if there is an issue after washing with shrinkage, but the flannel doesn't feel like a typical flannel, more like a cross of flannel and regular cotton. I din't realize it was flannel till after I had been putting it together and noticed the texture. I do have flannels, and it definitely feels different, but is listed on the name salvage to be flannel. Hope that helps avoid significant issues. I SID around each 6" finished square and used Warm and Natural batting, so hoping that they stay a bit more uniform. The flannel squares are 3" finished |
siliolegma
Traverse City, MI
December 21, 2010 7:19 AM Post #8270516
| Very cute Stu...The same but different. |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
December 21, 2010 8:44 AM Post #8270627
| I love them !!! you do very awesome work Stu...for such a "short term" quilter...be proud, VERY proud!!!` |
housse301
Lexington Park, MD
December 21, 2010 9:02 AM Post #8270643
| Awesome quilts. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
December 21, 2010 9:09 AM Post #8270653
| What nice quilts. Different but yet the same, Stu you did good!! The pictures of the dogs is precious. My sister has one of her cats lined up like that at a screen door watching her coming in from work. Pets can be so funny at times. |
FLStu
Lowell, IN (Zone 5b)
December 21, 2010 9:19 AM Post #8270666
| Thanks all. I also did a diagonal placement of the 4 patch on the boy's and alternted direction on the girl's. I kinda like to do the baby quilts. It was really neat (and unplanned) that the larger squares were cut with the two groupings of animals outcome. Probably couldn't duplicate that if I tried. |
mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
December 21, 2010 1:21 PM Post #8271054
| We just got back from a trip to Jo Anns. Bought 20 yards of Warm n White batting. It was on sale for 5.99 a yard. We're all set to start sewing again in 2011. First couple of times, we'll be cutting baby kits, so if you have any easy patterns that are roughly 40-42 x 42-44, please let me know. |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
December 21, 2010 2:53 PM Post #8271203
| So I exchanged gifts with my quilting friend today. We got each other the same book!!!!! We were both so glad because we really wanted it for ourselves so planned to "borrow" the book. Now we each have one.
Now I can't think of the name of the book right now...
That's what a 12 hr day does to me!!!! |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
December 21, 2010 6:57 PM Post #8271651
| Goes to show... give a gift you'd like to receive yourself! LOL, glad you got what you wanted Jean. |
siliolegma
Traverse City, MI
December 21, 2010 8:47 PM Post #8271781
| Dang, I went to JoAnn's with a huge pile of coupons that were about to expire. Don't you know everything I went after was on sale already. I just left little piles of coupons all over the store. Hope someone found a use for them. |
quilter_gal
(Elizabeth) DFW Area, TX
December 21, 2010 9:29 PM Post #8271807
| I just finished the binding on the last Christmas quilt. Now I can start cleaning house and decorating and getting ready for Christmas. I haven't even put up my Advent Wreath yet! We only have the tree up - none of our other decorations. No baking done yet, no candy made... I'm so far behind! I'll probably get the tree down by Easter... |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
December 22, 2010 4:18 AM Post #8272037
| The book is "The FArmer's Wife Sampler Quilt" by Laurie Aaron Hird.
"Letters from 1920s farm wives and the 111 blocks they inspired"
I can't wait to have some "free" time so I can make some of these blocks. I'm not even sure EQ can handle some of these!!!!! The CD has over 100 templates |
gardenglory
Gainesville, FL (Zone 9a)
December 22, 2010 6:24 AM Post #8272195
| I hear you QG. OOO do I hear you. I love advent wreaths. When I was little, and church wasnt my favorite place to go, I loved this season, they would change the colors in the church, the ministers 'sash', the purple candles, music that didnt put you to sleep, and for the most part, was fun to sing. I still to this day look in the bulletin FIRST thing when I sit down, wanna see if the service is ending on a slowwwwwwww note 'Silet Night' 'Away in a Manger" or if its going to be upbeat and we go out with 'Joy to the World' or Hark the Herald Angles Sing lol..I have to prepare if its going to be a slow ending...not my fave.
At least you can still light the baby jesus candle 'on time'
Slow or upbeat...everyone have a great Christmas!! If you celebrate another holiday,I hope its still a good weekend for you...one way or the other...its back to sewing in about 96 hours...online sales and new fabric, hee I come. Gosh I need to clean and organize first...
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psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
December 22, 2010 7:32 AM Post #8272274
| LOL... "here I come!" |
quilter_gal
(Elizabeth) DFW Area, TX
December 22, 2010 8:49 AM Post #8272380
| I think I FINALLY got all the fall/Thanksgiving decorations rounded up and back in bins. And there's no place in the garage to put them because it's already full of sewing machines and bins of other seasonal decorations. Hubs has this strange idea about throwing out a bunch of stuff so we can park a car in there. I think he's crazy.
I might manage to get the last Advent candle lit on time, GG. ;)
As for hitting the fabric sales - not me - I'm gonna be good. My poor debit card is already smoking and melting! LOL! Besides, like you, I would have to clean and organize first - no place to put any new stuff.
And it's embarrassing to have this much fabric. I plan to actually use some of it, this next year. No more buying quilt tops on eBay until at least half of this fabric is used up! Using your stash... what a novel concept, hm?
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siliolegma
Traverse City, MI
December 23, 2010 8:44 AM Post #8273705
| Rory--Noelle, Noelle--Daddy. The moment we waited for. 
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FLStu
Lowell, IN (Zone 5b)
December 23, 2010 8:54 AM Post #8273716
| Silio... congrats to all of you. Please thank Rory for putting himself in harm's way. He should be proud of ALL his accomplishemnts both here and overseas. |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
December 23, 2010 8:54 AM Post #8273717
| Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
December 23, 2010 9:03 AM Post #8273730
| Karen how beautiful a picture is that????? And yes, please do thank him for his sevice. It truly is appreciated. |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
December 23, 2010 6:22 PM Post #8274427
| That is such a beautiful picture! |
Elida
Henagar, AL (Zone 7b)
December 23, 2010 8:47 PM Post #8274580
| Beautiful |
mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
December 24, 2010 3:31 AM Post #8274716
| Beautiful picture and one to treasure. Adding my thanks for Rory's service. |
mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
December 24, 2010 4:10 AM Post #8274783
| I finally finished the sewing/knitting bag for Judy's birthday. Didn't think I was ever going to get it done. Everything that could go wrong did. But I am a persevering sort (think really, really STUBBORN). I delivered it yesterday and she was pleased with the final result. Here's the completed bag, it's made from pet screen purchased from Home Depot. The fabric is printed with antique knitting needles. It has two large pockets and a key holder. Handles are long enough to carry over the shoulder. 
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mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
December 24, 2010 4:11 AM Post #8274785
| Close up of the embroidery. 
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mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
December 24, 2010 4:14 AM Post #8274789
| Hung on my closet doorknob. 
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housse301
Lexington Park, MD
December 24, 2010 4:29 AM Post #8274796
| Very nice bag. love the embroidery. |
siliolegma
Traverse City, MI
December 24, 2010 6:02 AM Post #8274867
| Lovely gift, Mittsy. Pet screen---how clever. |
quilter_gal
(Elizabeth) DFW Area, TX
December 24, 2010 6:48 AM Post #8274927
| What a cute idea! I'll probably steal it from you, Mittsy! ;) |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
December 24, 2010 7:35 AM Post #8274973
| Pet Screen???? NEver knew there was such a thing.
The bag is lovely... |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
December 24, 2010 8:18 AM Post #8275027
| Did you embroider right on the screen????? Beautiful job. I know Judy must be thrilled. Must go wish her a belated birthday... |
siliolegma
Traverse City, MI
December 24, 2010 8:48 AM Post #8275089
| Wishing all my "family" here a most Merry Christmas. There are days you keep me going. Love you and wishing a Happy New Year too. |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
December 24, 2010 9:31 AM Post #8275176
| That bag is more perfect and beautiful than any I have seen for sale!! I LOVE it!!
Merry Christmas to you all!! |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
December 24, 2010 12:20 PM Post #8275402
| I still have to do the hand sewing on the table topper binding. SInce I don't have to deliver if for at least 4 hours, I'm actually ahead of schedule.
And the dining room table is cleaned off & polished. We will eat there tomorrow. The left over decorations have been moved to the basement. Only thing still out is the wrapping paper.
The turkey is defrosted & sitting in the fridge. The ingredients for pumpkin pie & stuffing are gathered & on the counter.
I think I can now go grab my cup of tea and start on the binding.
I wish you all a Very Merry & Joyous Holiday Season |
housse301
Lexington Park, MD
December 24, 2010 12:41 PM Post #8275419
| I still have one quilt to bind and ham in the fridge. Made some cookies and will bake some cakes in the morning.
Table extension is in and cleaned. Ready for food.
To all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year... |
mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
December 24, 2010 12:48 PM Post #8275430
| Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas day with family and friends. God bless you and yours. |
helenethequeen
Longboat Key, FL (Zone 9b)
December 24, 2010 1:42 PM Post #8275509
| featuring my christmas quilted table runner 
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helenethequeen
Longboat Key, FL (Zone 9b)
December 24, 2010 1:44 PM Post #8275511
| sorry that was last year here is this year 
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helenethequeen
Longboat Key, FL (Zone 9b)
December 24, 2010 1:45 PM Post #8275513
| cookie platter for tonight
Merry Christmas - God Bless and
Happy New year to my DG friends.
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Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
December 24, 2010 2:31 PM Post #8275567
| Oh, I'm heading over for cookies!!!! |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
December 24, 2010 2:33 PM Post #8275569
| Oh, and I heard back from my Dr... I don't have a torn rotator cuff... just arthritis!!!!! But at least no surgery in the near future. |
quilter_gal
(Elizabeth) DFW Area, TX
December 24, 2010 5:57 PM Post #8275746
| Oh, that's beautiful, Helene! :)
And gosh, that is a lot of work to make so many kinds of cookies! Way to go! :)
Merry Christmas, DG'ers!
Elizabeth
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taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
December 25, 2010 4:02 AM Post #8276012
| Morning everyone!
Merry Christmas to all of you!
Jean, that is great news for no surgery!
Love the table setting, and those cookies look good! |
FLStu
Lowell, IN (Zone 5b)
December 25, 2010 4:33 AM Post #8276039
| Morning all. Today is the closing performance of my SO's show, so going to the dinner theatre for Christmas and then either chinese or whatever is open to get HIM dinner after the show or whip something up here.
Merry Christmas, a belated Happy Chanukah and Happy Kuwanza and New Year to all. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
December 25, 2010 7:03 AM Post #8276195
| Merry Christmas to all -- and since I know you are all good little boys and girls, I'm sure Santa was just wonderful to each of you. God Bless us everyone... |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
December 25, 2010 7:10 AM Post #8276202
| Is THAT the problem? I get nutin cuz I'm naughty? I'll try somepin different NEXT year!! LOL, actually my Dad was very generous with us and I'm not sure what all we'll use the money on. |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
December 25, 2010 7:59 AM Post #8276256
| Santa brought me quilting mags and some rulers I didn't have (didn't think that was possible).
The turkey is stuffed & in the oven.
Have a couple hours now to sit and read through my new magazines.
Oh, and we are having snow flurries!!!!! |
jumper2
Huron, OH (Zone 5b)
December 25, 2010 10:06 AM Post #8276385
| Kids got me a Joann's gift card.
Merry Christmas all! |
housse301
Lexington Park, MD
December 25, 2010 11:22 AM Post #8276461
| I got a serger and new olfa cutter.
Ham is done waiting on squash and we have snow flurries also... |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
December 25, 2010 11:32 AM Post #8276468
| I'm a little ashamed to say I didn't even get a tree up this year. Between my family cancelling on me for Thanksgiving because of bad roads, me working On-call for Christmas day and tomorrow, I was just in such a funk I couldn't do it. My Sweet husband kept asking me what I wanted him to cook for Christmas and I couldn't even come up with reasonable suggestion.
NEXT year I am NOT working Christmas day. One of the newbies can or the director. I did my turn and my tree is going up Thanksgiving weekend. My Sweetie bought me the walking foot for my Sewing machine and some attachments "they suggested" that he doesn't have the faintest idea what they are. |
FLStu
Lowell, IN (Zone 5b)
December 25, 2010 6:59 PM Post #8276867
| psychw2... don't feel like you're the only one who didn't do a tree. For the last four or five years, we either weren't going to be home much for the holiday season, especially Christmas, or my SO was busy with a Christmas show back-to-back with another show (they start rehearsals on the next show the week or so before the current show is to close), so we haven't bothered to decorate the tables let alone do a tree... poor excuse since we have 12 trees, ranging from 2 to 7 feet tall. When all are up, the house is REALLY festive. Most of the rooms frequently use rooms, including the guest bathroom, usually has at least one tree. |
cheriffic
(Cheryl) Wilmington, MA
December 25, 2010 7:28 PM Post #8276886
| We did the christmas club at the bank last year and were going to have a nice little chunk of money for gifts butttttt... of course my DH retired and his pension was delayed due to paperwork blah blah blah. So needless to say we used our club money for the mortgage and no money for gifts. However, it was a very nice day we went to my parents house in NH had a lovely meal and we have decided to have a gift giving date in January. The nice thing is I don't have to worry about the crazed last minute shoppers when I go. I think I am getting the accuquilt go that is if DH can find one we will see. All in all was a nice day though.
Cher |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
December 28, 2010 8:56 AM Post #8280438
| Just finished quilting a QoV 55" X 65" quilt. It was foundation pieced so a bit thicker than a normal top. I could feel that it was taking my needle more to get through the double layers. And I had to avoid the joins where it was really too thick to quilt. So it was an all over meander of swirls & stars.
I have my turkey carcass cooking for veg soup. Nice & sunny out & feels like the wind has died down.
Need to take a break & go do some returns. Then back to work on the 2nd quilt. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
December 28, 2010 9:42 AM Post #8280532
| No tree here either. That is not to say we didn't buy a small tree but things just happened and it was never brought in nor decorated. Had planned to set it up out back this weekend and decorate it for the birds. It won't be a total waste--in fact, I like this idea better--no messy needles to be cleaned up later.
Cold and windy here today. My daughter and I had gone south to visit with my Mom for Christmas so we missed the snow that fell here on the 26th--bummer. Returned home yesterday with plans to sew for the next few days but alas that isn't to be. Got a call from my sister early this morning with news I dreaded. We thought Mom had a bad chest cold and was afraid it was going into pneumonia but it isn't. After a chest xray they called my sister this morning that Mom has a 12cm mass and fluid building in her lungs. We were told we could have her go for a CT scan and lung biopsy but the doctors didn't think it was a wise move as frail as she is now. Hospice has been called now and my sewing has been put on hold as I am making arrangements to go back so my sister and I will be together for support.
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taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
December 28, 2010 10:01 AM Post #8280551
| Oh Marion, so sorry for the news! Sure wish she was closer, so you don't have to drive so much!
Sending you big ((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))) and lots of prayers! |
quilter_gal
(Elizabeth) DFW Area, TX
December 28, 2010 10:09 AM Post #8280559
| I'm so sorry, Marion. I never know what to say, but I will keep you in my prayers. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
December 28, 2010 10:22 AM Post #8280574
| Thank LK and Elizabeth, just keeping us in your prayers says it all. She is almost 92, has had a long very good life but still----she is Mom. |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
December 28, 2010 10:25 AM Post #8280577
| Marion - sending well wishes your way. I know how difficult these situations are especially @the holidays.
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Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
December 28, 2010 11:08 AM Post #8280635
| My prayers are with you Marion... |
housse301
Lexington Park, MD
December 28, 2010 11:39 AM Post #8280679
| My prayers are with you and your sister Marion... |
FLStu
Lowell, IN (Zone 5b)
December 28, 2010 11:56 AM Post #8280704
| Ditto Marion. It's great, however, to have family around for support and to share the responsibility. Keep YOURSELF healthy (meals, slep, etc.) as we can't do anyone else any good if we don't take care of oursselves first. My support goes to you and yours. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
December 28, 2010 12:19 PM Post #8280755
| Thanks everyone. It is like I am in a fog now as this is the absolute last thing we expected. Stu, I learned the hard way about taking care with Ross--I will do my best and that is why I am trying to get back to be with my sister. She has always lived next door or with Mom and this is really rough. |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
December 28, 2010 12:21 PM Post #8280759
| My thoughts and prayers are with you Marion. |
helenethequeen
Longboat Key, FL (Zone 9b)
December 28, 2010 1:42 PM Post #8280880
| I just found this news. So sorry. keep healthy to be strong for what may or may not happen. Helene |
mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
December 28, 2010 1:44 PM Post #8280883
| Adding my prayers to the others. |
jumper2
Huron, OH (Zone 5b)
December 28, 2010 2:09 PM Post #8280904
| I'm adding my prayers too. |
siliolegma
Traverse City, MI
December 28, 2010 5:20 PM Post #8281129
| You are in my Heart Marion, Please travel safely, take care of yourself and urge sister to do the same. It's never easy to lose a parent or any close family member for that matter. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
December 29, 2010 7:51 AM Post #8281785
| Thinking of you today Marion. Sending prayers of comfort to you and your family... |
Mojoquilter
Wichita, KS (Zone 6a)
December 30, 2010 8:24 PM Post #8284349
| Orphan blocks plus leftover border pieces = tada! 
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Elida
Henagar, AL (Zone 7b)
December 30, 2010 8:28 PM Post #8284357
| love it Mojo |
quilter_gal
(Elizabeth) DFW Area, TX
December 30, 2010 8:42 PM Post #8284369
| My goodness - that border fabric was printed just for those blocks, wasn't it? :-D
Gorgeous! |
Mojoquilter
Wichita, KS (Zone 6a)
December 30, 2010 8:55 PM Post #8284387
| yes and it's funny because the border fabric is brand new and the blocks are at least 6 years old. |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
December 31, 2010 4:20 AM Post #8284575
| Went to JoAnn's yesterday with my 20% off coupon. They did NOT have any Christmas fabric. Not a single bolt. So I stocked up on the 50% off thread. Love it when I "save" more than I spend!!!! I have enough off-white, ecru, lt beige (all quilting) & lt grey (for piecing) to last well into next year. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
December 31, 2010 4:28 AM Post #8284581
| Sondra I love those colors! Very nice!!! |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
December 31, 2010 6:04 AM Post #8284690
| Sondra you have such a good eye with those batiks. For some reason, when I pick colors in batik they end up all looking the same unless it is a definite contrast. Your talent for blending your colors is to be admired...and I do!!!! |
Mojoquilter
Wichita, KS (Zone 6a)
December 31, 2010 6:37 AM Post #8284757
| I've learned with batiks to pick all different kinds of textures and designs. When I first started collecting them I stayed with the overall swirly hand dyed and they actually fell kind of flat next to each other. Now, I sometimes notice the color after the design. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
December 31, 2010 7:31 AM Post #8284813
| I'll try that method and see if I do better. The only good thing I've done with batiks I did with a BaliPop "Strawberry Fields" with a gray swirl contrast. That worked out great. |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
December 31, 2010 8:33 AM Post #8284877
| I have a few batik scraps and fat 1/4 thanks to DG member kindness and I'm going to have to start using them more creatively. |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
December 31, 2010 9:40 AM Post #8284959
| Made my deadline - 2 quilts finished & at the PO. All the 2010 stuff is DONE!!!! |
mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
December 31, 2010 9:45 AM Post #8284963
| Hooray! Good for you, Barb. Just got back from post office mailing out another block. I feel like i am ahead of the game at this point. Now to purge, purge, purge. |
AnnieRose
Interlaken, NY (Zone 5b)
December 31, 2010 9:55 AM Post #8284978
| So beautiful - love the colors. |
siliolegma
Traverse City, MI
December 31, 2010 10:08 AM Post #8284990
| Finishing a quilt for my son for his birthday Jan. 5th. Then clear to start on swap blocks.
My youngest daughter's birthday is Jan. 3. Am I a poor planner or what? |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
December 31, 2010 10:31 AM Post #8285014
| Sondra that is beautiful. I agree with everyone else about your eye for colors and blending--fantastic.
Jean and Karen, wow!! That is all I can say. To be able to get caught up again would be just a relief here but alas it will come when I can. Other things on my priority list at the moment.
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gardenglory
Gainesville, FL (Zone 9a)
December 31, 2010 11:03 AM Post #8285074
| Im just getting rid of alot of fabric...most of it. Lest you doubt me, did you see my backng fabric for the block exchange ;-o.
I turned my sewing room upside down today, just got to get alot of this OUT. Completly dust and then carpet clean...then , try to finish something this year. Right now, Im thinking I should have left well enough alone. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
December 31, 2010 11:21 AM Post #8285100
| We never know what lurks in our sewing rooms do we????? Good luck Pam - that's a big undertaking and I applaud you for at least starting. You notice I did not say finishing!!!!! |
jumper2
Huron, OH (Zone 5b)
December 31, 2010 11:50 AM Post #8285137
| went shopping with my giftcard. I got stuff to make a dreesy winter coat with. I'll post when it's done. |
housse301
Lexington Park, MD
December 31, 2010 12:28 PM Post #8285229
| I scored at Joanne Fabrics childrens prints 1.50 a yard. Still have one quilt to go on the rack for a late christmas gift for EXMIL. It is a surprise so I guess late is better than never. |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
December 31, 2010 2:43 PM Post #8285428
| I am a firm believer in "Happy new years gifts" as it seems I never get all the quilting done in time for Christmas... |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
December 31, 2010 10:19 PM Post #8286026
| I have a friend who sends "Valentine cards". She's given up on Christmas cards. I don't know why quilts and other sewing wouldn't work the same! LOL |
FLStu
Lowell, IN (Zone 5b)
January 1, 2011 4:09 AM Post #8286095
| Hapy New Year all
I think that I'm done fabric shopping for the 50% sale, including a cute Dish Ran Away with the Spoon baby fabric for future baby Qs. Took the puppies and their mom to the vet yesterday for their last puppy shots and stopped by one of my most favorite LQS that has a huge selection of half off bolts and got three more (I love when Moda and others that I like are half off). Now debating a couple of prints on the Thousand of Bolts sale...
http://www.thousandsofbolts.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=categor...
Will I have the will power NOT to... probably no...
Oh, and BTW, finished a Lap Q top (more like large twin) last night that I made for friends. Think it came out great. Will post pics. Now onto a baby Q for a client of my SO and getting started on the B&W auction Q for my dog club for the Nationals in March.
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housse301
Lexington Park, MD
January 1, 2011 4:13 AM Post #8286100
| Stu when fabric is on sale how can you not buy it. So many choices. So puppys should be getting close to go to new homes then.
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Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
January 1, 2011 5:51 AM Post #8286161
| I started a new thread for the new year:
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1147168/
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