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by toogie ( edited 23 Sep 2021 ) 23 Sep 2021

Hello Cuties, first let me say I was feeling better yesterday so I finished this quilt. By night I was back on my nerve pain med, though. I just can’t take it as prescribed, maybe it just too strong for me. Anyway, thanks for keeping me in your prayers for complete healing from this nerve pain.

About the quilt now. The fabric is an older collection from Moda, called Apple Jack. It was sent to me by another quilter that said she didn’t have anymore young ones to sew for and thought I could use it for the charity quilts I make. She she a layer cake and 2 pieces of the tan print yardage. I had enough to make two children’s quilts using hers and my red dot fabrics.
This tutorial, for those who quilt or are interested , was found on You Tube. It is called Weave It-Tiffany’s Quilting Life.
The quilt finished at 50 inches square, after quilting. The back had to be increased in width as the tan was only 45 width so I made an insert with fabric like the front.
Also, the back length of tan had to be seamed, because the two pieces of yardage weren’t long enough, either. Can you find my seam where I joined it? I am tooting my own horn here, because I am rather pleased how well it went together. Yea!!!Toot!!Toot-lol
I hope you are all well. It’s a little cooler today so between me and hubby we made a gumbo for lunch and supper and leftovers-Have a nice day❤️Toogie

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by cfidl 26 Sep 2021

Fabulous as always. I do not think I have ever had gumbo.

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toogie by toogie 27 Sep 2021

Thank you. You don’t know what you’re missing!-lol My husband loves it, I like it too but have to take antacids. I make a chicken/sausage gumbo not seafood as I’m allergic. I don’t know if it’s the roux, the smoked sausage or both that nearly kills me with indigestion.

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by jrob Moderator 26 Sep 2021

This is a spectacular quilt. I love the pattern, the colors and the invisible seam. :)

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toogie by toogie 27 Sep 2021

Thank you, are you getting to work on anything? I imagine working a job , you don’t have much time. ❤️

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by AuntAnnie 24 Sep 2021

Toot away, toogie! (I assume you will be laundering this prior to giving it away to a household that may not be properly vaccinated against chickenpox.)

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toogie by toogie 25 Sep 2021

Yes, especially when I have a fabric with red in it. I wash with a color catcher sheet. I won't be giving these until the first of Dec, IF we get to meet. I hope we do because with all of us shut in most of the year, we really have some quilts made.

AuntAnnie by AuntAnnie 25 Sep 2021

I bet there are some real beauties that will be given away!

toogie by toogie 27 Sep 2021

Have you seen past photos? They are so pretty altogether.

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by papajeanne 24 Sep 2021

Beautiful! You always have such interesting projects! Thank you too for the link. Have a wonderful week!

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toogie by toogie 24 Sep 2021

Thank you so much! I enjoy sewing and embroidery and quilting and…etc,etc I do like to sew something almost everyday, even if it is just a short time. I appreciate your comments and your looking.

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by crafter2243 Moderator 24 Sep 2021

Love, love, love this quilt. I love everything about it. The design, the fabric and backing. Well done.

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toogie by toogie 24 Sep 2021

Another idea for you if and when Cocoa allows you to quilt again. You need to sew up that ‘neighborhood’ fabric!😉you see I remembered your story. I usually can remember funny things-lo

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by mops Moderator 24 Sep 2021

Love your quilt and the strip in the back. Your seam is done in such a clever way, chapeau or hats off.
So glad you are somewhat better!

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toogie by toogie 24 Sep 2021

This is the first time I added a different piece in the back to increase the size but I really like the back, maybe more than the front. Thank you for remarking, I have already been honest to say, how I was proud of that matching seam. I surprised myself, lol, that it came out so unnoticeable.

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by pennifold 24 Sep 2021

Ah! these are simply stunning Toogie. I love the fun fabric and I know who ever receives this will just love it. Keep well and take it easy, love Chris

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toogie by toogie 24 Sep 2021

I liked the fabric too, thank you.

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by mariagiannina 24 Sep 2021

Love your quilts Toogie! So good to hear you are starting to feel better.

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toogie by toogie 24 Sep 2021

Thank you

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by hightechgrammy 23 Sep 2021

I love both the fabrics you used and the designs!

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toogie by toogie 24 Sep 2021

Thank you J!

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by clintonmiss22 23 Sep 2021

Love your quilt! and hope you get better each day. Praying for your healing. 🙏😊

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toogie by toogie 24 Sep 2021

Thank you the pain is much better.

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by shirley124 23 Sep 2021

Very nice. Hugs

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toogie by toogie 23 Sep 2021

Thank you

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by babash 23 Sep 2021

Another beauty.

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toogie by toogie 23 Sep 2021

Thanks!

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by 02kar Moderator 23 Sep 2021

It's good to hear you are having some relief from the pain. Love these 2 quilts. You are so creative being able to turn the fabrics into 2 fun quilts kids will love. Don't be afraid to call the doctor and discuss the medication. He/she may be able to adjust the timing or even prescribe something else. I hate to hear you still suffer if there is something that can be done.

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toogie by toogie 23 Sep 2021

I thought of calling and seeing if he could lower the mg, but my filled prescription has 90 and they are capsules so I can’t halve them. I’m not sure my insurance will pay for more right now.
This is the same quilt K, it’s the front & back. I will try to upload & post the other one off of Jenny Doan’s tut. Thanks

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by asterixsew Moderator 23 Sep 2021

Gosh Toogie, in the middle of shingles you are making quilts. Presumably your feeling somewhat better. Love what you have created

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toogie by toogie 23 Sep 2021

Thanks C, I had pieced the tops when I was first getting the itching and kinda feeling off. The day we (hubby and I) layered them I really had to be persuaded because I could have just crawled in the bed. -lol- he helped me pin them together on the table since they were small, I didn’t have to crawl around on the floor.
I felt better yesterday and today but late evening yesterday the itch and the pain started again. I took the nerve pain med and when it started to relieve me I went to sleep. I gonna just try taking it at night, as long as I can tolerate the day without.
Glad you like this one. I need to load the other one too.

asterixsew by asterixsew 24 Sep 2021

Im very impressed with your seam join

toogie by toogie 24 Sep 2021

I was too-lol- especially at the hand.thank you

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by graceandham 23 Sep 2021

I so agree with jenne, the back is so creative and different and unexpected. Love the total result.

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toogie by toogie 23 Sep 2021

Thanks Betsey, I haven’t pieced a back before but I liked it too.

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by jenne 23 Sep 2021

the square is just delightful, and I love how u finished the back.

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toogie by toogie 23 Sep 2021

Thank you Jenne!

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