Monthly Archives: April 2012

Disaster averted–thanks Grandma

Posted on April 30, 2012 by quiltfever

Sometimes my quilting math is not the greatest.  As I was nearing the end of the Buzzsaw, I realized I did not have enough background fabric.  I’ve had the fabric a long time so I didn’t even bother searching for … Continue reading →

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Slowpoking

Posted on April 24, 2012 by quiltfever

Mourning Jules is growing slowly.  The first four rows of the heart are attached.  Now, three more heart rows and three ending rows and it will be ready for a border.

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More finishes

Posted on April 22, 2012 by quiltfever

The leader-ender inspired by the recycled sashing from my aunt’s dogwood quilt has already been turned in at my guild as a community service quilt but I forgot to post the finish.  I rather liked it.  Here are front and … Continue reading →

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Tumbling Stars finished

Posted on April 10, 2012 by quiltfever

Except for the sleeve and label that is.  But that does not dampen my excitement at quilting the final stitch last Saturday evening. I had trouble deciding my quilting plan for the border.  My first thoughts called for diamonds strung … Continue reading →

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Buzzing

Posted on April 5, 2012 by quiltfever

A Buzzsaw quilt has been on my radar for a while.  I really wanted each saw to be unique but don’t think I have the mental stamina to do that yet.  This lovely (background) print was not fitting into any … Continue reading →

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