I have not been able to accomplish much of anything this past week. I think I am just not very inspired for some reason. I did teach a class of 5 beginning quilters at our local quilt shop. That was fun and things went really well and they did really well. I think finding the 1/4" seam on all the different sewing machine models seems to be one of the hardest things and cutting fabric.
A couple of months ago I made this quilt for my charity group that was needed for a fundraiser auction. I finished Lucky Cowgirl pictured above in May.A few weeks ago the charity group found more of the fabric and wanted a second one made, as the first one was such a big hit. So I am back to making this pattern again. Fabric choices are different than the first one and the first one was a challenge making those hats in the four corners so this one has been a breeze to do. I have managed one more Morning Flight block. Most the smallest blocks are done so have to get myself in gear to working on the large blocks now. The project seems to be going on forever. I hope to get started on this quilt top. Lots of fussy cutting with this fabric. I managed to cut out 3 of the large blocks and 9 of the smaller blocks, 3 each of the different scenes. Making charity quilts for boys is always a challenge. This fabric ended up being a real prize. I have another fabric with just darker background and wolves that I hope to fussy cut and make another quilt top for the charity group.
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I like that wolf fabric. The cowgirl quilt is pretty. I am fussy cutting too and it takes time. Enjoy your stitching.
ReplyDeleteYou've been busy with three quilts in the works. The morning flight block turned out beautifully. I really like you choice of background for those blocks. It's very different. Happy stitching this week.
ReplyDeleteFussy cutting adds something special to a quilt. Your applique' is lovely!
ReplyDeleteWell, cowgirls and wolves are a great theme for charity quilts! No wonder the first was such a success, Cowgirl is a beauty. I remember the issue about hats, now you master them! Your appliqué blocks are beautiful too, this is the kind of project that takes long to complete. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat wolf fabric is really great, and should make a wonderful boy quilt. Fussy cutting earns it's name - so fussy! The cowgirl quilt is so cute so I can see why it's a hit.
ReplyDeleteGood for you, teaching new quilters! I agree, accuracy in cutting and in seaming are crucial and it's good that you are making sure your newbies have a good foundation in those areas. Your birdie appliqué is so sweet. The Sewjo Motivation comes and goes; Lucky Cowgirl looks wonderful BTW. Someone who receives it will feel lucky indeed!
ReplyDeleteI love them all, but the first and third are my favorites.
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So wonderful that you are making a charity quilt for a boy! They just don't seem to be made often for some reason. Love that wolf fabric--it's perfect! Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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Looks like you got a lot done to me! Charity quilts for boys are hard. There are a lot more floral fabrics out there than sports and manly animal fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI'm not surprised you were asked to make a second cowgirl quilt. It looks like quite the crowd pleaser.
ReplyDeleteWonderful wolf fabric for a boy's quiltQ
ReplyDeleteI can see why that Cowgirl quilt was such a hit! Be gentle with yourself. It looks to me like you accomplished loads!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteHi Donnalee, that is a great cowgirl quilt - no wonder it was a hit! Good luck with the second one and thanks for linking up to Free Motion Mavericks.
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