I'm happy because ...
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| Log Cabin Triangles |
I gave myself permission to take a day away from log cabin triangles ... more about that later....
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| Startie-Stoppie |
... and I finally convinced myself that leaders and enders are a far more efficient use of thread than startie-stoppies ...
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| Mastering the Tri-Recs Star |
... and plugged away at finishing the last 8 stars ...
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| Happy Talk from Another Can of Worms |
... getting close to finishing a UFO that has been staring at me every time I go to the ironing board. Just two more sashing strips to assemble (as leader-enders), then the borders. This quilt has been in the planning stages for at least 5 years, maybe more. At some point I cut everything and began working on the stars -- my least favorite to make but the most impressive when done. I didn't realize how close to finishing I was till I decided to finish the stars as leader-enders in between log cabin triangles last week. Following my 2015 resolution, I will FINISH this -- soon.
But, for now, it's back to log cabin triangles. I will be teaching two classes in NW Illinois in June and needed to prepare a couple of shop samples. My plan to smash all the recently-purchased "modern" FQs into one quilt went south after a week of making triangle after triangle. So I took one of my favorite combinations and turned it into a table topper.
2.25 yds out
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| Log Cabin Triangle Table Topper |
Today I will take another favorite combo and construct a table runner illustrating 3 different construction types. A whole week of making triangles and this is all I have to show for it. In the process I pretty much decimated about 25 of the FQs I purchased in Pigeon Forge. They may become pillow tops ....
Weekly Stash Report - March 30, 2015
In last week: 0.0 yards
Out last week: 2.25 yards
In year to Date: 51.25 yards
Out Year-to-Date: 22.25 yards
Net Used 2014
29.00 yards (red means more in than out)
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Your table topper is great! I think you have a lot to show for your sewing this week. Happy Talk is wonderful too. I have a bit of trouble with the tri recs rulers so I know this was no small ordeal to finish this quilt. I give you a GOLD Star for your work this week.
ReplyDeleteLove your table topper! I'm sure your modern log cabin triangles will make a great table runner, too. Your star quilt is wonderful, and you're so close to finishing - Yay
ReplyDeleteYour log cabin triangles are really beautiful Libby and also your stars I love the tri rec rulers!
ReplyDeleteGreat projects
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