The hours leading up to Christmas were filled with much last-minute sewing. The secret project:
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Trip to Melbourne
(a/k/a Spare Change) |
And the recipient's response:
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@donnadb is thrilled! |
The pattern is Spare Change from the book
Loose Change by Kansas Troubles. I had been gifted a pack of 10" squares of Melbourne by Benartex -- hence the name "Trip to Melbourne" -- and I cut the 5" charms from my stash with a wavy blade when I couldn't find my pinking blade.
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"Cool Beans" quilting |
Even though it's a little larger than a lap quilt, the colors are perfect for their family room.
Also up, Triangle Frenzy.
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Triangle Frenzy Table Runners |
I had assembled the tops to these table runners back in July, but I put off the finishing work until it was almost too late. I used a lightweight batting (Quilter's Dream Select) and did a stitch-and-turn-right-side-out finish (I'm sure there's an "official" term for that). Simple stitch-in-the-ditch quilting holds the layers together. This is one of those projects where the fabric does the work.
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Displayed on my husband's plotter because there was no room elsewhere |
I managed to get four finished for the sitters who are such faithful companions for my mother-in-law (a/k/a The Queen Mother). We would not have been able to manage have a life the last 8 years without them.
Santa was very good to me.
The Improv Handbook for Modern Quilters and
Red and White Quilts: Infinite Variety. Kinda all over the place, isn't it? But I am
thrilled with both!
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Christmas Dinner - pot roast, pasta, red/green salad |
Waiting for cheesecake followed by another tabletop tournament game.
Merry Christmas, Y'all!
One day I hope to attempt that tablerunner. You did a great job.
ReplyDeleteTrip to Melbourne turned out beautifully. Looks like you had a very Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI really like the soft mint? turquoise? and brown color combination. The pattern lets the fabric shine. Speaking of shining, the triangle table runners do just that. I hope Santa was good to you, too.
ReplyDeleteWonderful finishes Libby! Glad you've had a nice Christmas - looking forward to an amazing & creative 2016!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe recipient of Trip to Melbourbe looks so delighted Libby! I have never seen a quilt where the pieces have wavy edges before.
ReplyDelete"The Queen Mother" LOL
Great books - both!
Happy New Year!