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145789Absolutely lovely!! The choice of fabric and the design does make it look vintage. It is giving me ideas to use scraps.
by toogie
17 Sep 2020
Scraps would make a pretty quilt however, I used a line of fabric, as stated above. I do think the block pattern gives it the scrappy look though. Thanks for looking and pull out those scraps! As babash has said, the scraps look better in a quilt than in a bin😉😂
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27356I love this quilt! I am thinking this pattern may be the one for my quilt. I have so many fat quarters and only 3 are of the same pattern. Do you think this pattern would be good for a beginner quilter? Great job on this beautiful quilt.
by toogie
15 Sep 2020
This is the perfect quilt for a beginner and it goes fast, too. You start with 10 inch squares so fat quarters may not be the ideal cut to work with but it can be done. Now I’m just thinking but I’d have to refigure on paper later, not just my head 😂 if you serious about this pattern I’ll figure out your cuts to save waste and get as many cuts as you can from your FQ. The 10 in is sewn together and then recut but you can start with the subcut sizes.Let me know And I will draw it out for you.
18071Beautiful quilt. It does look vintage. And your wisteria is lovely as well. We live in the woods and chose not to have large open areas so most of our lot does not get enough sun for those type of blooming plants. I do have one Esperanza that I love that does fairly well. Hugs. Nan
by toogie
15 Sep 2020
I’m not sure if I know the plant you’re speaking of...got a picture?
Thanks about the quilt
11739Ooh! Toogie, this is just so colourful. I love yellow as it always reminds me of sunny days.
With reference to your Wisteria, Trevor absolutely butchered my vine/tree and even though he really pruned it so heavily it has been out for the past couple of weeks and it smells delicious! Love Chris
by toogie
15 Sep 2020
I was afraid he had went too far but I think these Wisteria must be hard to kill.
Yes the yellow is cheery. I told my sister in law Jenny to tell Douglas he helped me quilt it, or his music did.😉😂She said we both did well😉😂 I have 2 CDs of him singing and I put them on while I quilted. I felt like I was at the sewing factory again bc they played music while we sewed.
23425312423Absolutely wonderful. So cheerful and sense of old style quilts. Love it.
109762Wow that is some quilt. You are so talented and very quick as well.
Makes me think whoever gets this will have a very happy bedroom.
by toogie
15 Sep 2020
I’m hoping one of my two daughters takes it.
Thank you but I think you gave me far too much credit. This is the easiest pattern I’ve done and because of the way it’s done, it does go fast.
29723Totally beautiful Toogie and the photoshoot is brilliant.
by toogie
14 Sep 2020
I love outside backgrounds and that's the only thing I could think of, to place it in the swing or one of the rocking chairs. Thanks for looking!!!
114313Love it! Yes, the fabric reminds me of old quilts - some like my grandmother made. Love your work!
Have you been able to find any tricot interfacing for a t-shirt quilt?
by toogie
14 Sep 2020
I really haven't looked for any online and don't get out, except to grocery shop every 6 weeks. A friend of mine from our quilt group said the shelves at Joanns are bare....
Thank you so much. I saw some Double Slice with a border in one of the fabrics, but I wanted to keep it the vintage look. I don't remember my grandmother using borders. I imagine one reason is because they used what they had, scraps.
by clintonmiss22
15 Sep 2020
I was at Joanns today, and your friend is correct. Shelves are quite empty. Fat quarters were almost non-exsistent. I did find what I needed. I looked for tricot in their interfacing section and didn't see any - I think it has to be ordered online.
I don't remember my grandmother using borders either. Just that little bit of "hem" overlap around the edge - and she mostly used muslin for the backs.
5431Toogie, it is marvelous. I hope this one is a keeper or at least going to a home where you can visit it from time to time. Probably my favorite of all your quilts you have shown us, and that's a lot! So glad to get a report on your family members and I do continue for them in my praying. Hoping the weather holds in your area. You don't need anything else to worry about.
by toogie
14 Sep 2020
Hubby is out mowing now. We are getting some breezes but not rain yet. Some people are still cleaning up from the last storm....I’m glad you like my quilt. I did want it myself but I don’t need it and my ultimate goal is to make all the children and grandkids a quilt. So.o.o I don’t need to keep any. I really want this one to go to one of my girls bc this was really nice, expensive fabrics.
66503Ohhhh, so pretty! I love it on the swing, makes me want to cuddle up and enjoy the peace and quiet. I'm so glad you gave an update on your sister. I know it has been a long and scary time. Our prayers for her and Douglas continue.
by toogie
14 Sep 2020
Douglas looks so bad... thank you for remembering them.
That’s a good description of what to do with a quilt, although it’s not too peaceful today with him mowing😉.
168892What a great quilt! I have fabric to make a double cut layer cake so I've been checking photos out. Yours goes into my cake folder for inspiration!
by toogie
14 Sep 2020
You sound like me when I see something I like, I save it. I have a usb stick I save all Quilt stuff on, patterns or just pictures. Glad mine rates good enough to keep!-😂 thanks
33640You are right - the quilt does have a vintage look , to it - it is a work of art!! I just love the colors and perfect color for the back! Just lovely! So happy your sister is recovering so well! Prayer's for your brother-in-law!! And, I saw some sweet flowers on your "well trimmed" wisteria - so pretty!! Hugs, Laura
by toogie
14 Sep 2020
I am hoping to get more flowers, but with the storm coming in, I’m sure any flowers will be blown to high heaven.
I thought the yellow color isn’t used enough in quilts and I really like it here. The fabric has such a nice feel too. Glad you like it, thanks.
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