February and Groundhog claims Spring is near!
Such a politician, that Groundhog! He'll say anything to get your vote!
Anyway, good morning all you happy quilters out there in quilty land.
So far, I've spent the entire month of January machine quilting many quilt tops into completion. So I present you with the following projects for you to enjoy on this wintry day. Hope it brightens your day.
:-)
Worked on these blocks several years ago and decided it was time to set them into some sort of wall hanging. Well it was too big to hang on the wall so I've decided to use it as a throw. The top left and bottom center blocks were printed theme fabrics set in a simple block setting. I used up quite a bit of winter fabric for this quilt and have reduced my winter fabric stash somewhat. When the inspiration hits me again next year, I'll dive in again and make something else. (?)
Took a class on the Itty Bitty Pinwheel with a friend and made this little pillow that now adorns my bed. Fun class and interesting technique!
Dedicated to those little children of Sandy Hook Elementary school. I tried to use metallic threads and some different machine stitches to dress up the angels.
Many Christmas fabrics were used in this nine patch. Good one to play with machine quilting as I have made it my goal to accomplish this year. It was a challenge with a home machine at best.
Interesting quilt here. This was a block of the month exchange with our Sussex Wantage quilt club last year. Well , being the over achiever I made two blocks each resulting in 24 blocks. I set the first 12 and added a few more from my trip to Hungary (we had an exhange then too) and with the additional blocks that I had, I made this quilt and quilted it myself on the Queen quilter eighteen. (figured that I'd better use the sit down longarm and start getting used to using it.) I just finished it and bound it off the other day.
Mariner's Compass: The front of the quilt and the back of the quilt.
I took a class on paper piecing in my guild many, many years ago making only the center of the Mariner's compass. I found a good book to complete my project and it led to the setting above. Not being a great machine quilter (I'm still learning), I thought it best to hand this one over to my good friend Cheryl Simonis who is an outstanding longarmer and she worked her magic. Never once has she ever taken praise from her clients. She always sends it back to the quilter's initial flimsy and encourages them to build on their machine quilting skills. She is worth the money for her expertise and I'm proud to share this with you.
So there you have it ladies: my accomplishments for the month of January. Enoy and I'll post again next month with more (God willing).
Here's to Spring!
Regards,
Billie
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Comment by June Johnson/Wi on February 6, 2013 at 7:46pm
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Wow! There's inspiration for all of us to finish our UFOs. I'm working on quilting my dear Mom's last quilt top she made; she died 10 years ago. She intended to send it to Gift of Life Transplant House at the Mayo in Rochester, Mn. I just can't give my Mom's last quilt away so will make another to send to House. Our son stayed at the House when he had 2 bone marrow transplants so the House is dear to my heart.
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Comment by Janet/MO on February 5, 2013 at 7:37pm
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Whew, I am tired just from reading all you accomplished in 1 month! LOL You have really encouraged me as I have a lot of tops I need to get turned in to finished quilts too.
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Comment by Bethany/from CT on February 5, 2013 at 5:07pm
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*gasp*! Wow little busy bee! Look at all you've done! WOW WOW and WOW! Great work! I've been away from this site for quite some time..life gets in the way...LOL!! You've done an amazing amount of work and all are beautiful! Thank you for posting!!!
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Comment by Barbara Graham on February 5, 2013 at 11:18am -
Great job! I love the back view on the Mariner's Compass--it allows us to see all your wonderful quilting.
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Comment by Mary, Tewksbury MA on February 5, 2013 at 9:42am -
Incredible job, you have been extremely busy. All are great but I'm a sucker for snowmen!
Thanks for posting.
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Comment by Linda Bodkin, ON on February 5, 2013 at 9:38am -
I applaud your efforts...I've done nothing sewing related this month!!I'd love to find out how to do the pattern on the pillow! And LOVE your Mariner's compass!
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Comment by Carol Vickers/OH on February 5, 2013 at 9:08am -
Wow, you are an inspiration. All of your projects are great - but the snowmen have stolen my heart!
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Comment by Carol Wadkins on February 5, 2013 at 8:12am -
Wow, Billie......... you sure have been one busy bee! Love them all, but especially the angels and the snowpeople!! Thanks so much for sharing............ what's ahead for the rest of the months this year?!
LOL
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Comment by B J Elder/WA on February 5, 2013 at 7:48am -
My goodness - what a lot of wonderful quilts you have been working on. Each one is fabulous! Thanks for showing us what you've been up to.
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Comment by Carol Ann Hinton on February 5, 2013 at 7:48am -
Good Lord, Billie! I'm speechless! Terrific work!
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