Sunday, July 17, 2016

Coffee Small Quilt and Quilt Doodles Blocks

During my early years of quilting, I found applique work--either fusible or needle turn--most relaxing. It was fun to make small quilts and especially quilts for bare kitchen walls. Well, I dug this one out to hang and now realize it needs more quilting. I know you aren't supposed to mess with quilts once they are completed, but this one will not go by the rules.

My husband is the artist of the family. He found this pretty piece to attach the quilt to making for a nicer statement when hung. It fits perfectly.

 

Do you find yourself getting more sewing done with the air conditioning running? I'm originally from IL now residing in CA and remember the days we were snowed in during the winter. Great stitching time. Heck, now we are bound to  our house with the air conditioning running and it's easily compared to snow days without shoveling.

 
I got two of the Quilt Doodles BOM 2016 blocks completed and will be digging in my stash for more fabric this afternoon. The weather man says warm again. This tiny squares are fun to work with and present a fun challenge.


I'm hoping after a good pressing they won't look so wonky.


My friend assembled this quilt for Quilts of Valor. The group made the blocks and it was a matter of getting them together. The fabrics have a nice mix.




Marcy
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3 comments:

  1. Carol SwiftJuly 17, 2016 at 5:50 PM

    I've got several old quilts that would look so much better with more quilting and I think it is okay to do so. That piece looks beautiful with the artsy look! Sweet stockings!

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  2. Connie Kresin CampbellJuly 25, 2016 at 9:13 PM

    Your small applique quilt is wonderful and adding more quilting to it would be perfect. I have done that sort of thing also. I'm in Iowa and it has been hot and yes.....I'm staying inside and sewing!

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  3. ScrapatchesJuly 26, 2016 at 8:35 AM

    Hi, Marcy, Congrats on the feature at Linky Tuesday! Lovely little quilt, very well displayed. I think it is perfect just as it is. I really like your Christmas stocking blocks.

    It has been very hot here, too. Good weather to stay in the AC and sew ... :) Pat

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