Sunday, July 17, 2016

Week 7 of Summer 2016


 I finally had a couple of big finishes this week. First up was my lap sized Scrap Dance Tango Mystery Quilt. You can see more details about it in an earlier post.
Next was my Butterfly Garden Quilt. I also posted about it in my last post. 
To celebrate two finishes, I treated myself to starting on this. It is a Frivol kit, Kindred, using Bonnie and Camille's Hello Darling fabric. I am pleased with the light gray background. Now I am trying to decide if I want to make a scrappy border and part with my precious scraps or just get some Hello Darling yardage. Right now the top is 40 inches square and I want it bigger to use as a baby quilt. I think bigger is better.
I completed Clue 3 for Butterfly Threads 2016 Mystery Quilt. More info can be found here:
I love digging in my stash to make a quilt!
My mom and I got together to make Watcha Got Bags, a pattern from This and That. I made a bunch last summer as retreat gifts and my mom is making them for Xmas presents. I really like how this one turned out! I used a Sunnyside Kate Spain mini charm pack to make it. It is modern and fresh.
For this one, I used a mini charm pack of Chance of Flowers by Sandy Gervais. They are both so cheerful and are great for projects or to use as gifts.
 I have been trying to do handwork in the morning before it is too hot. I am making progress on quilting my Love Blooms Here Quilt--I am half way done with the biggest block and have two thirds of the blocks done.
I am using perle cotton and chunky stitches. I think it compliments the primitive wool felt appliqué. I will get some stitches in for Slow Sunday Stitching. Check out other handwork inspiration here:

19 comments:

  1. So many great projects! Glad to see you enjoying your summer sewing!!!

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  2. Your Love Blooms is so cute--primitive stitching will be the perfect finish!

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  3. All your finishes are so impressive, great deal of work on display this week. Tango looks spectacular! I wish I could applique like you.

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  4. I love your butterfly quilt so much that I ordered the book so I can make one, I like your bag. It is so adorable. Thanks so much for all the inspiration.

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  5. Wow, you've had an incredible week for finishes. Your projects are lovely. I especially like the bags, what a great idea for gifts.

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  6. you are busy for sure! I love that first quilt you show - Bonnie Hunter pattern?

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  7. Wonderful quilt finishes, I love them all!

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  8. Great projects, and you step three looks awesome!

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  9. Lots of finishes! And the new quilt is looking lovely. Good luck with your plans to make it bigger.
    The Watcha Got bags are a great idea. Love how they look.

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  10. I love all those projects. The quilts are so pretty. I like the bright colors with the gray sashing. Those are nice colors for a baby quilt.

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  11. I was intrigued by the thumbnail photo of the butterfly quilt -- I like the way you lengthened the square center. The little bags are such a great stashbuster!

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  12. You've accomplished so much during your summer break. Wonderful!

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  13. Wow! Don't you love it when you have several finishes in a week. Do the Whatcha Got bags have a plastic window in it? It's hard to see. They look great.

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  14. Congratulations on your finishes! Wonderful! The baby quilt is going to look perfect with a border.

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  15. WOW!! Wonderful finishes... ALL of them! Kudos to YOU!

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  16. you have been busy! love what you do

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  17. Lots of great projects - nice to see some big finishes, as well as progress on what you are working on.

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  18. Your butterfly quilt is stunning! Congratulations on all your finishes.

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