tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16625302677472078682024-03-19T04:53:12.867-04:00Gretchen's Little CornerGretchen Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.comBlogger915125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-37083126111646565212024-03-17T05:00:00.032-04:002024-03-18T05:56:29.959-04:00Hearts & Wreaths<p><span style="font-size: large;">As usual, more hand quilting from Hearts & Wreaths.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Here are pictures of the blocks from left to right.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOxUSz2GpPhAj4zfsZ8ySzNiDNB-Oh-EmXKOEiMH3y-FVht9tHpzCSkXzh89crf3xVJjEpCSTQZkQZy7ZyuKJm6YVtBObT5oeSu5vnzrqU6dL-wr8kg6Yr-aUjFr7oiGEFf3-I2h_40lRJoLjAhDZGx_rBGHSK3mkn54HogH2m4NS7kmP5aWXOp1hn8AwC/s3407/IMG_2829.heic" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1822" data-original-width="3407" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOxUSz2GpPhAj4zfsZ8ySzNiDNB-Oh-EmXKOEiMH3y-FVht9tHpzCSkXzh89crf3xVJjEpCSTQZkQZy7ZyuKJm6YVtBObT5oeSu5vnzrqU6dL-wr8kg6Yr-aUjFr7oiGEFf3-I2h_40lRJoLjAhDZGx_rBGHSK3mkn54HogH2m4NS7kmP5aWXOp1hn8AwC/w400-h214/IMG_2829.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM248fKM3QtVnJTqX7Gd_TH6GbSZ23sISgsUk5SdIQqhT57Wwylg1WeijpjZuWJnceg-ww7SMBPIMFW5hu6HTMM2W5OCRFPfHN_1svbXEsbXQaRyNrzppVQvXdzsdwDWvbTKq-FnL070bjnTRncafW9CYKxMMvNXPJ7X6obRjBPWLF7g-4_8h9AcgEsv1k/s3629/IMG_2830.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2036" data-original-width="3629" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM248fKM3QtVnJTqX7Gd_TH6GbSZ23sISgsUk5SdIQqhT57Wwylg1WeijpjZuWJnceg-ww7SMBPIMFW5hu6HTMM2W5OCRFPfHN_1svbXEsbXQaRyNrzppVQvXdzsdwDWvbTKq-FnL070bjnTRncafW9CYKxMMvNXPJ7X6obRjBPWLF7g-4_8h9AcgEsv1k/w400-h225/IMG_2830.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCxwhxcPnIhe8a_ZTt-jwcP0xIy1P-pDlsrcdY5r19_wdwADnrw213Zyf9HAfWPMl1IwJt0JLUXxpFj-HT04im6gAEzsPbooGYCBcoJ-2opcAxnWuIwUSQ1U_GzPgK7bWNEHopKn18tiQPSYBhtda-5mEupVF4w6m7YA93AsyRW_BtyV20hpddmn0Q-Lqk/s3248/IMG_2831.heic" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1922" data-original-width="3248" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCxwhxcPnIhe8a_ZTt-jwcP0xIy1P-pDlsrcdY5r19_wdwADnrw213Zyf9HAfWPMl1IwJt0JLUXxpFj-HT04im6gAEzsPbooGYCBcoJ-2opcAxnWuIwUSQ1U_GzPgK7bWNEHopKn18tiQPSYBhtda-5mEupVF4w6m7YA93AsyRW_BtyV20hpddmn0Q-Lqk/w400-h236/IMG_2831.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeSqJadeoBCloWKK1a7hTeyix0idXm3CZcAfcm-Fjl9u1zylQmpyNYgZfAdGyEjuwfg7uc95TGez-am2YscSPJQ_OC_S1qMCesPAxw0OLzgqgBVwwSO721nxbwfFZTew_hY8g6Mx_UEs_jOa5jIBLfCryFJVN10GZAPA0mVoU1r8PzMkNiY9_hMzMbvOgF/s3441/IMG_2832.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2013" data-original-width="3441" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeSqJadeoBCloWKK1a7hTeyix0idXm3CZcAfcm-Fjl9u1zylQmpyNYgZfAdGyEjuwfg7uc95TGez-am2YscSPJQ_OC_S1qMCesPAxw0OLzgqgBVwwSO721nxbwfFZTew_hY8g6Mx_UEs_jOa5jIBLfCryFJVN10GZAPA0mVoU1r8PzMkNiY9_hMzMbvOgF/w400-h234/IMG_2832.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyBJ9mfDcOZsBGbbZVpA6VQeubN61W5wtFidoIaazRpbD1uDr9d8Q5SpzcvHJb5YTYlP3FRousQTzC9XyRVONRfDHjXMkfsn2yl_s1Jb1NUcAdQTx3rpKtKnxeyyHoTy8o3GPjuujGfRqgzVaO7Lnmu36kvrGDpmAIBJdlyL5EC7WCbk9zgyqc8J1nZbiI/s3696/IMG_2833.heic" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2150" data-original-width="3696" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyBJ9mfDcOZsBGbbZVpA6VQeubN61W5wtFidoIaazRpbD1uDr9d8Q5SpzcvHJb5YTYlP3FRousQTzC9XyRVONRfDHjXMkfsn2yl_s1Jb1NUcAdQTx3rpKtKnxeyyHoTy8o3GPjuujGfRqgzVaO7Lnmu36kvrGDpmAIBJdlyL5EC7WCbk9zgyqc8J1nZbiI/w400-h233/IMG_2833.heic" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Last week someone asked if my fingers have callouses? Yes, my finger tips are fairly calloused but I have dry skin and I get cracks sometimes. Then I use a light coat of super glue. That seems to take care of the cracks.</span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Also, when I do any kind of hand stitching, quilting, embroidery, applique, I use a thimble on the middle finger of my right hand. I don't buy the expensive kind but a metal one from the fabric store. Interestingly, I need a smaller thimble in the winter than the summer. I don't understand the reasoning behind that but it's true!<br /></span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Linking to </span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: large;"><span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/2024/03/slow-sunday-stitching_021451573.html" target="_blank">Kathys Slow Stitching Sunday</a>, <a href="https://kate-life-in-pieces.blogspot.com/2024/03/stitching-stuff-week-11-of-2024.html" target="_blank">Stitching Stuff</a>, <a href="https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2024/03/oh-scrap-string-blocks.html" target="_blank">Oh Scrap</a>, <a href="https://www.sumoftheirstories.com/blog/2024/handmade-monday-366" target="_blank">Handmade Monday</a>, <a href="https://melvalovesscraps.blogspot.com/2024/03/be-still-sew-tell-march-18-2024.html" target="_blank">Sew & Tell,</a> <a href="https://smallquiltsanddollquilts.blogspot.com/2024/03/design-wall-monday-march-18-2023.html" target="_blank">Design Wall Monday</a>, <a href="http://www.sewcando.com/2024/03/spring-is-sprouting-craftastic-monday.html" target="_blank">Craftastic Monday</a>, <a href="https://songbirddesigns.blog/monday-musings-3-18-24/" target="_blank">Monday Musings</a>, </span></span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: large;"><span><span face="" style="color: #414141;">To Do Tuesday</span></span></span><p></p></div></div>Gretchen Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-26176188013967065102024-03-14T05:00:00.103-04:002024-03-16T06:31:47.091-04:00The Anniversary Quilt<p><span style="font-size: large;">The Anniversary quilt is a flimsy, Plan B was a success!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Glk5OXs_MFKK9qmS1GNSUCaMDZpl6DtA3DEViPQMvuRfnkr-C2knKAFusyTnJjUOzBhtLt2KVctnuRbpA3Qh7IAkrQpDlJ8KKwDXQitrkuyTQqvrL0fEF1qQIK9M8nk0Jq0UIgBDj7j7qsog77qe574X7k3ZHM3AIKZhYm0FMY5kY2FMXS_aGk57cqAG/s2986/IMG_2844.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2299" data-original-width="2986" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Glk5OXs_MFKK9qmS1GNSUCaMDZpl6DtA3DEViPQMvuRfnkr-C2knKAFusyTnJjUOzBhtLt2KVctnuRbpA3Qh7IAkrQpDlJ8KKwDXQitrkuyTQqvrL0fEF1qQIK9M8nk0Jq0UIgBDj7j7qsog77qe574X7k3ZHM3AIKZhYm0FMY5kY2FMXS_aGk57cqAG/w640-h492/IMG_2844.heic" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday was a windy day but I didn't realize how windy until I tried to take pictures. The quilt on the glider went fine. It's up against the wall so the wind doesn't blow there unless it's directly from the north.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMeZnbJZEQSbPn5M8LjQjaFlvv9JNg13kPq16umJiI9frFEHh5FyRygE92ualLYMo16VTR1SX47Nh7DJQbnSJfpFYy4iOf4AIB8edu19J8kVh2usYFw6KdGMBv2Z2COyktsf0zBD2PykL8Eip5pkRyrKXeYxE6BMZ-37DD2GGP4OKGzQF47b5xFcAFjyRQ/s2302/IMG_2845.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2302" data-original-width="2103" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMeZnbJZEQSbPn5M8LjQjaFlvv9JNg13kPq16umJiI9frFEHh5FyRygE92ualLYMo16VTR1SX47Nh7DJQbnSJfpFYy4iOf4AIB8edu19J8kVh2usYFw6KdGMBv2Z2COyktsf0zBD2PykL8Eip5pkRyrKXeYxE6BMZ-37DD2GGP4OKGzQF47b5xFcAFjyRQ/w584-h640/IMG_2845.heic" width="584" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The quilt hanging from the display line didn't go so well. You can see the farmer standing behind the flimsy tried to keep it under control. I took it down to try for pictures another day.</span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-size: large;">I was gone all day Monday so I tried Tuesday around oneish. Again it was too windy so I took the flimsy down and took a picture displayed on our bed. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtTazFmUgUH8R9vwV4NzFSkGY4odA7WzhiAYulcUfVYSmOYAygUsM-sEWCNg0F6u9B2fjH9zBWvDs1x90yzNV2RuNrf2xkTEhtLdfntlVgvQIbM2vkaHIjWSlg7eIg48IkxHyO9O1v9AVPODMrpJzg2MLvR6Gv6RlK2TuwRGb6yswKYMnkwggXCdd9tP_j/s2931/IMG_2846.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2521" data-original-width="2931" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtTazFmUgUH8R9vwV4NzFSkGY4odA7WzhiAYulcUfVYSmOYAygUsM-sEWCNg0F6u9B2fjH9zBWvDs1x90yzNV2RuNrf2xkTEhtLdfntlVgvQIbM2vkaHIjWSlg7eIg48IkxHyO9O1v9AVPODMrpJzg2MLvR6Gv6RlK2TuwRGb6yswKYMnkwggXCdd9tP_j/w640-h550/IMG_2846.heic" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">The farmer told me let's try again around 7 pm when the wind dies down. We did but it was still windy!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Wednesday morning I checked to see when sunrise was forecast, 7:45. I hung the flimsy on the display line and took the pictures at 7:55. Success!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAs6EIo61q22lrpHkOTMcBNoe6zg6kBVgOedZsWgl6ueY9mFBS9dsFMaVOW6nN9Jz5R3ZxL4QzXp1NlgYmN7rgYubKSGCE1MBfmrGJrdcmMKBFgV8w0JTP2GmGGp31-ffKZ9m2eNodipzuT8D2Xa2wbb6Uvzf51OQMtJb2a7uMXSHImKTn3ttVdxxOfeOF/s2682/IMG_2848.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2682" data-original-width="2626" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAs6EIo61q22lrpHkOTMcBNoe6zg6kBVgOedZsWgl6ueY9mFBS9dsFMaVOW6nN9Jz5R3ZxL4QzXp1NlgYmN7rgYubKSGCE1MBfmrGJrdcmMKBFgV8w0JTP2GmGGp31-ffKZ9m2eNodipzuT8D2Xa2wbb6Uvzf51OQMtJb2a7uMXSHImKTn3ttVdxxOfeOF/w626-h640/IMG_2848.heic" width="626" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Here is what the back of the quilt looks like.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Aq72PJjVJEMkjefcFCwAw42yTEDyW6QdRggOWol53n1jQYdMGCVDR18acGLaEeNoMWfB1pBykuKpQmwHGLkAaAjrd4rrTB273SNFe-K_dPobHs9lTGH2BkSiDn4Pr6fMhK-03Mv-bMm6TmK92u2sw54mGa8SK-ae3ido0FJex9pwTa2bJ5lDBpexKPdh/s3167/IMG_2850.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3167" data-original-width="2787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Aq72PJjVJEMkjefcFCwAw42yTEDyW6QdRggOWol53n1jQYdMGCVDR18acGLaEeNoMWfB1pBykuKpQmwHGLkAaAjrd4rrTB273SNFe-K_dPobHs9lTGH2BkSiDn4Pr6fMhK-03Mv-bMm6TmK92u2sw54mGa8SK-ae3ido0FJex9pwTa2bJ5lDBpexKPdh/w353-h400/IMG_2850.heic" width="353" /></a></div><div style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">After I took the picture of the back of the quilt, the flimsy started to slightly billow and float upward, the picture was taken just in time!</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGqBqtDa1g-f0h6ttphV2M78ALzUaYfPOs4PwEFx0p6gOHWz6FfISwBLYbBnBF2dhQ_vRpIRWRuS_345fJh4GP0epQf5gxfDRFu2XOtfL9DMm6p7NKxMJM_fbbK7KAe04KlWsq1tc8a1EUprAYDV3a-XriwYjcK2TJxFXy09uxCEbKzwJd3U2EFh4gw5il/s4032/IMG_2849.HEIC" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGqBqtDa1g-f0h6ttphV2M78ALzUaYfPOs4PwEFx0p6gOHWz6FfISwBLYbBnBF2dhQ_vRpIRWRuS_345fJh4GP0epQf5gxfDRFu2XOtfL9DMm6p7NKxMJM_fbbK7KAe04KlWsq1tc8a1EUprAYDV3a-XriwYjcK2TJxFXy09uxCEbKzwJd3U2EFh4gw5il/w300-h400/IMG_2849.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div>The border around the carpenter star is 9 patches, both kinds. Nine patches worked perfectly and the border looks like random squares which was the effect I was going for.<br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I pulled all the purples I had and strip pieced the blocks. If the fabric had purple in it, it went in the quilt. The turquoise (there are purple blotches on that fabric) adds a nice contrast to the purples.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I used the 5" <a href="https://my.modafabrics.com/webfiles/Moda-Love-Layer-Cake-Quilt.pdf" target="_blank">Moda Love</a> pattern for the carpenter's star in the center. I did buy fabric for the star because I wanted it to be a single color.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The outside border is a dark blue batik that has blotches of purple in it. I have no memory of buying this fabric but it was perfect for this quilt.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">This flimsy measures 96" square. I'll get it to Lori sometime this summer for quilting.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Another project crossed off my <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2024/01/quilts-planned-in-2024-hopefully.html" target="_blank">2024 list.</a> Now I actually get to start a NEW quilt!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Linking to <span style="color: #222222;"><span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="https://www.quiltfabrication.com/2024/03/midweek-makers-426.html" target="_blank">Midweek Makers</a>, <a href="https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2024/03/13/wednesday-wait-loss-371" target="_blank">Wednesday Wait Loss</a></span><span face="" style="color: #414141;">, </span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="http://www.myquiltinfatuation.com/2024/03/needle-and-thread-thursday.html" target="_blank">Needle & Thread Thursday</a>,</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"> <a href="https://quiltery.com/put-your-foot-down-229/" target="_blank">Put Your Foot Down</a>, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"><a href="https://anjaquilts.blogspot.com/2024/03/tgiff-bags-for-friend.html" target="_blank">TGIFF!</a>, Whoop Whoop Party, <a href="https://alyciaquilts.blogspot.com/2024/03/green-lightening-2-and-finished-or-not.html" target="_blank">Finished or Not Friday</a>, <a href="https://ninamariesayre.blogspot.com/2024/03/learning-to-fail-on-off-wall-friday.html" target="_blank">Off the Wall Friday,</a> <a href="https://frombolttobeauty.blogspot.com/2024/03/how-not-to-piece-quilt-back-beauties.html" target="_blank">Beauty Pageant</a>, <a href="https://quiltingpatch.blogspot.com/2024/03/patchwork-quilts-197.html" target="_blank">Patchwork & Quilts</a></span></span></p></div></div></div>Gretchen Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-91356604840441629892024-03-10T05:00:00.044-04:002024-03-12T07:07:36.625-04:00Hearts & Wreaths<p><span style="font-size: large;">Another week of hand quilting on the Hearts & Wreaths quilt. It's probably boring for you to see the pictures each week, you don't really see a lot of progress but it's happening. I'm half-way finished with the 2nd row. When the 2nd row is completed, the quilt is halfway finished!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I'm showing the pictures differently today, I'm posting them from the right side to the left. I'm not show the outside borders because I showed them to you last Sunday.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinezkWdOXB6ojRPzyad2qsE3IEAVu1cVA9ws5lMs72c12owhU0tW8Qsb0Rf8j3PeEsXegBwk0049l2hb5WJv-DrVXKFLTvYbPULRZsWmcaSyBdNUDLGRbQSKKsNtOkAnptqWqx5uc9ycItkLAcCe1hx2lwuuz1sR50hWZnvpOjRxD5mm4Pw_ytVWoyYvIJ/s3374/IMG_2818.heic" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1343" data-original-width="3374" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinezkWdOXB6ojRPzyad2qsE3IEAVu1cVA9ws5lMs72c12owhU0tW8Qsb0Rf8j3PeEsXegBwk0049l2hb5WJv-DrVXKFLTvYbPULRZsWmcaSyBdNUDLGRbQSKKsNtOkAnptqWqx5uc9ycItkLAcCe1hx2lwuuz1sR50hWZnvpOjRxD5mm4Pw_ytVWoyYvIJ/w640-h254/IMG_2818.heic" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpBew09n2fmfjy_06MalW5DFtXN9xHXDs3-khHHfxFDDENZiGuUpznSEHeBBImtpMO6ZrPgqixygxjNoSZ2D7CVuZWiMuPDWkugl0kh03xhs_vevDZjUyd9bCFQs2gglp2DgxtJq7Jw8QJHNIaiZqkV_yT6X8HVUyqMxdcJEWV9Dn9dwLsOsYxlOP3F0t_/s2423/IMG_2819.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCjf1MtURPZtXnZs5je8Vk6f-eu74h25V9-RLoYub_9dQvCelK_j3UF5PM3Cvp4ERoXAV2wnbEmXSB0m9uwScfIkb26yl00WmhKNdCD3n691qJs94OtT6UPcZN8DVmoy_9O8BO4nAxnxsikAGYns72EMPRbSnfg0DCbRhAmeQeTcEG46H7TjSH8ZRzFRnH/s3300/IMG_2825.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1747" data-original-width="3300" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCjf1MtURPZtXnZs5je8Vk6f-eu74h25V9-RLoYub_9dQvCelK_j3UF5PM3Cvp4ERoXAV2wnbEmXSB0m9uwScfIkb26yl00WmhKNdCD3n691qJs94OtT6UPcZN8DVmoy_9O8BO4nAxnxsikAGYns72EMPRbSnfg0DCbRhAmeQeTcEG46H7TjSH8ZRzFRnH/w640-h338/IMG_2825.heic" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">For some reason all the above pictures show some pink on the yellow fabric. It's not there is real life, the fabrics have NOT bled!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2021/08/hearts-wreaths.html" target="_blank">Here is a link to my first post about Hearts & Wreaths.</a> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.quiltmania-inc.us/boutique/magazines/quiltmania/quiltmania-138/" target="_blank">And here is a link to the Hearts & Wreaths pattern in Quiltmania magazine</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Linking to </span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: large;"><span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/2024/03/slow-sunday-stitching_0494723281.html" target="_blank">Kathys Slow Stitching Sunday</a>, <a href="https://kate-life-in-pieces.blogspot.com/2024/03/stitching-stuff-week-10-of-2024.html" target="_blank">Stitching Stuff</a>, <a href="https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2024/03/oh-scrap-from-leftovers.html" target="_blank">Oh Scrap,</a> <a href="https://www.sumoftheirstories.com/blog/2024/handmade-monday-365" target="_blank">Handmade Monday</a>, <a href="https://melvalovesscraps.blogspot.com/2024/03/sew-tell-march-11-2024.html" target="_blank">Sew & Tell,</a> <a href="https://smallquiltsanddollquilts.blogspot.com/2024/03/design-wall-monday-march-11-2024.html" target="_blank">Design Wall Monday,</a> <a href="http://www.sewcando.com/2024/03/craftastic-monday-link-party.html" target="_blank">Craftastic Monday</a>, <a href="https://songbirddesigns.blog/monday-musings-3-4-24-2/" target="_blank">Monday Musings,</a> </span></span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: large;"><span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="https://quiltschmilt.ca/2024/03/11/to-do-tuesday-linky-party-65/" target="_blank">To Do Tuesday</a></span></span></span></p>Gretchen Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-38621336464125489282024-03-07T05:00:00.025-05:002024-03-09T05:23:12.981-05:00Anniversary Quilt<p><span style="font-size: large;">I want to start a new quilt project in 2024 but again, I'm going to finish piecing a project started in 2023.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">When I published <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2024/01/quilts-planned-in-2024-hopefully.html" target="_blank">my list of quilting projects for 2024 in January</a>, I included a gift quilt to be made for an anniversary happening in 2025. Yes, I know that's a long time away but I don't like to be scrambling at the last minute, that's not how I work.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibTmV9S7QBpHCX6iU96g9ExoQ0126AGX5TObNLGqLcKDaMtQZoo7RQhnQhjSq2HO2Q83mw-ucBgumnagJYbNJN1-8XlLtU2OHukKLY_5AIrwMj2ozehSmH2Z_mUm8Uiti3ZNKwcptBykLKNCg0WRpebY7ZT42Uz8pdcu2bW1-4iH6floP8GgYa0m42DHBc/s2638/IMG_2793.heic" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2638" data-original-width="2588" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibTmV9S7QBpHCX6iU96g9ExoQ0126AGX5TObNLGqLcKDaMtQZoo7RQhnQhjSq2HO2Q83mw-ucBgumnagJYbNJN1-8XlLtU2OHukKLY_5AIrwMj2ozehSmH2Z_mUm8Uiti3ZNKwcptBykLKNCg0WRpebY7ZT42Uz8pdcu2bW1-4iH6floP8GgYa0m42DHBc/w393-h400/IMG_2793.heic" width="393" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">I am using the 5" <a href="https://my.modafabrics.com/webfiles/Moda-Love-Layer-Cake-Quilt.pdf" target="_blank">Moda Love pattern</a> for the center of the quilt. I haven't used a charm pack though. For the center, I purchased purple fabrics so the star would be the same color.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Since I had sewed the HST's at the November retreat, it was a simple matter to arrange the various pieces on my display wall.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Then I sewed the individual blocks together into the star.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLOmbs2XsVkfKCNvYX_kzbh499sPsRH9KOZTHgLceGnL1GKm1mdn5SWLDrTA9xcL2K39LDcrTJuZpjuaYpDGrGCs9QRaJkxtMMQlgQUnfMsVq3gr2dutCMxnDgv-wWXizL-7t0rVh93OYk7pXD8PFiVTq0KJ5N0Oq3km3pHgVJydgxXQQMlKARadElps9a/s1777/IMG_2794.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1777" data-original-width="1737" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLOmbs2XsVkfKCNvYX_kzbh499sPsRH9KOZTHgLceGnL1GKm1mdn5SWLDrTA9xcL2K39LDcrTJuZpjuaYpDGrGCs9QRaJkxtMMQlgQUnfMsVq3gr2dutCMxnDgv-wWXizL-7t0rVh93OYk7pXD8PFiVTq0KJ5N0Oq3km3pHgVJydgxXQQMlKARadElps9a/w391-h400/IMG_2794.heic" width="391" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">The quilt is going to be a medallion style so borders were added. It measures 48.5 now.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTXndLTbbmzMaeYJayYpf0QW9WWFKK891eWixuP5tKvyZWUUTuyvJNqmv0ZAiO9QNBMWZqUhkwR0XCwwQ7cJTNzPj5khjU67hy8qLDPPJteOzS5b1mFsaHaTCr38e3PnfyNc1cOfikgpMclT5Lql5-kmEA5iitfIBrctdePF8p7hHMuLHcNae8404-_N74/s2128/IMG_2795.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2128" data-original-width="2117" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTXndLTbbmzMaeYJayYpf0QW9WWFKK891eWixuP5tKvyZWUUTuyvJNqmv0ZAiO9QNBMWZqUhkwR0XCwwQ7cJTNzPj5khjU67hy8qLDPPJteOzS5b1mFsaHaTCr38e3PnfyNc1cOfikgpMclT5Lql5-kmEA5iitfIBrctdePF8p7hHMuLHcNae8404-_N74/w398-h400/IMG_2795.heic" width="398" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">I thought I had done the math correctly and it would work to add 8" finished log cabin blocks. I did not do the math correctly, log cabin blocks are NOT going to work.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I've come up with a plan B which I will show you next week. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Linking to <span style="color: #222222;"><span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="https://www.quiltfabrication.com/2024/03/midweek-makers-425.html" target="_blank">Midweek Makers</a>, <a href="https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2024/03/06/wednesday-wait-loss-370" target="_blank">Wednesday Wait Loss</a></span><span face="" style="color: #414141;">, </span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="http://www.myquiltinfatuation.com/2024/03/a-finished-class-sample-and-ntt.html" target="_blank">Needle & Thread Thursday</a>,</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"> <a href="https://quiltery.com/put-your-foot-down-228/" target="_blank">Put Your Foot Down</a>, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"><a href="https://anjaquilts.blogspot.com/2024/03/tgiff-project-quilting-155-wearables.html" target="_blank">TGIFF!</a>, <a href="https://confessionsofafabricaddict.blogspot.com/2024/03/can-i-get-whoop-whoop-unusual-week.html" target="_blank">Whoop Whoop Party,</a> <a href="https://alyciaquilts.blogspot.com/2024/03/log-cabins-and-finished-or-not-friday.html" target="_blank">Finished or Not Friday</a>, <a href="https://ninamariesayre.blogspot.com/2024/03/pegboards-for-quilting-on-off-wall.html" target="_blank">Off the Wall Friday</a>, <a href="https://frombolttobeauty.blogspot.com/2024/03/in-irish-chain-tradition-beauties.html" target="_blank">Beauty Pageant,</a> <a href="https://quiltingpatch.blogspot.com/2024/03/patchwork-quilts-196.html" target="_blank">Patchwork & Quilts</a></span></span></p><p></p>Gretchen Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-5219598688570258842024-03-03T05:00:00.095-05:002024-03-05T07:09:46.488-05:00Hearts & Wreaths<p><span style="font-size: large;">Last week I had finished the first row of the center. This week I'm going to show you what I've accomplished on the next row.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">First I quilted the side border on each side along the next block. It's easier to quilt down toward me than straight across. This is the left side border.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiXUUjWbapsYPMr16Xm-CX4WIrM3GwtH28rPJU8L72RsPNFvCoYGuDSZDj1YlUbcNJFo_ni9DKw5WLVXnxftnvaz9aoMzTpmzxEHmd8p7VnmYYjhyphenhyphengH_KSCQjMeUZK1dids4AVu2heJ_7fbrARCdKvDG3rzIGfpcMESQbuD9eZwUbzXVfV8Bml1plQUUKN/s3845/IMG_2797.heic" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3845" data-original-width="1721" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiXUUjWbapsYPMr16Xm-CX4WIrM3GwtH28rPJU8L72RsPNFvCoYGuDSZDj1YlUbcNJFo_ni9DKw5WLVXnxftnvaz9aoMzTpmzxEHmd8p7VnmYYjhyphenhyphengH_KSCQjMeUZK1dids4AVu2heJ_7fbrARCdKvDG3rzIGfpcMESQbuD9eZwUbzXVfV8Bml1plQUUKN/s320/IMG_2797.heic" width="143" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio6zrBJUr5NtzRKZOCwnuk4UJfM2aPCu8PoMpOe21xH25AmQ1f_DBq1ldmHrA9cwIOTjBTpFFgYeLtwskgFfMVdIM_3vT0i7yNlR52WWSowMzIfLfG8Qf73W9Tn4nX7liQpLaoplvM1hQ84QzvjFLUkob6DNoLYYrok_FIZgLoGL5dxOIhzAxO3n-pDKWj/s3651/IMG_2798.heic" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3651" data-original-width="1955" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio6zrBJUr5NtzRKZOCwnuk4UJfM2aPCu8PoMpOe21xH25AmQ1f_DBq1ldmHrA9cwIOTjBTpFFgYeLtwskgFfMVdIM_3vT0i7yNlR52WWSowMzIfLfG8Qf73W9Tn4nX7liQpLaoplvM1hQ84QzvjFLUkob6DNoLYYrok_FIZgLoGL5dxOIhzAxO3n-pDKWj/s320/IMG_2798.heic" width="171" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">This is the right side border.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">If I could figure it out, I would have the written information with the borders on the sides of my writing. However, I don't know how to do that so the pictures are kind of spread out in this post.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The bottoms of the blocks are completed. After I roll, I'll be quilting the larger hearts in the center.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUoSRgx-CqSnRRlGuYVhZJBEESoaAmY05HFUi5r5VzzhiOFYZ8mtgiNfWvz31E_LWIXQ4V05Icsczm3IaFEyf6XAetAn3ZvJ5S9CxkSuOTwcGU6kNd5_NFQ_N2fzBdBUU1YNH3GAi44177bsg_a6holPL0FloZZzH0_n_PJj_IIBde5zGARaqjM11QW0RU/s3448/IMG_2799.heic" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1588" data-original-width="3448" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUoSRgx-CqSnRRlGuYVhZJBEESoaAmY05HFUi5r5VzzhiOFYZ8mtgiNfWvz31E_LWIXQ4V05Icsczm3IaFEyf6XAetAn3ZvJ5S9CxkSuOTwcGU6kNd5_NFQ_N2fzBdBUU1YNH3GAi44177bsg_a6holPL0FloZZzH0_n_PJj_IIBde5zGARaqjM11QW0RU/w400-h184/IMG_2799.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV9qzVH2yV32-2qGnes8vQUlOws8L1oT7q8lSAM3QOgwrpHmsb2tUwqxlBKUkk3KaPHEBkl2nRfIBLTAsOV7sgfByvW4wZU-HxK3U_9VISRpr2jpIBNCQ-MJhAulkfnLceVVx-8z6v1ywGM_b5WxaPXYnAyujHcM07IaX7kel3WLcyIgmIKmbcTuyQhIRg/s3487/IMG_2800.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1623" data-original-width="3487" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV9qzVH2yV32-2qGnes8vQUlOws8L1oT7q8lSAM3QOgwrpHmsb2tUwqxlBKUkk3KaPHEBkl2nRfIBLTAsOV7sgfByvW4wZU-HxK3U_9VISRpr2jpIBNCQ-MJhAulkfnLceVVx-8z6v1ywGM_b5WxaPXYnAyujHcM07IaX7kel3WLcyIgmIKmbcTuyQhIRg/w400-h186/IMG_2800.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9j9sOxIE1AteWTXC9k40QMt_4FgHXOhGdW4jEDzstyh-vl0VdaJpXvqiMbnpZBmuowg0EWHsgM8zYiO5u7ISoY5KJEC8Wd-3nuEGFbDTooAuhnj8wOUTyJWrWsSaEMcCMm166vgI7T8M8UBj2KaHkH_IcNaBtDtL2EKbVY42hR6JEXLMAqRA-yiZapDxw/s3340/IMG_2801.heic" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1915" data-original-width="3340" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9j9sOxIE1AteWTXC9k40QMt_4FgHXOhGdW4jEDzstyh-vl0VdaJpXvqiMbnpZBmuowg0EWHsgM8zYiO5u7ISoY5KJEC8Wd-3nuEGFbDTooAuhnj8wOUTyJWrWsSaEMcCMm166vgI7T8M8UBj2KaHkH_IcNaBtDtL2EKbVY42hR6JEXLMAqRA-yiZapDxw/w400-h229/IMG_2801.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZjdbm2J5yDo9k_T2hn6e7KfriAl4wWyuxJCqUj9L_oTk7sVoi6CUQGOIqmncrOK2RZMSk65fkr4ZYfvPcu31He3gBdyUp3ah-eKJeAwze4GqpMLg_nfmlilPHP0FJSZv554EvZBeLN1-wzn8_2rZYZ1xPbRfIuwK2jvWUD-YipGlygKeqIsgeKdNwaZb/s3340/IMG_2802.heic" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1518" data-original-width="3340" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZjdbm2J5yDo9k_T2hn6e7KfriAl4wWyuxJCqUj9L_oTk7sVoi6CUQGOIqmncrOK2RZMSk65fkr4ZYfvPcu31He3gBdyUp3ah-eKJeAwze4GqpMLg_nfmlilPHP0FJSZv554EvZBeLN1-wzn8_2rZYZ1xPbRfIuwK2jvWUD-YipGlygKeqIsgeKdNwaZb/w400-h181/IMG_2802.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc75dtrNqkdy9ka2UW7XLlcN18924Uq4_uv1n9gqBZliChYM5OQ0enNoevJ3K9jIQbN6PY8fIb_r2918SsblmC1fCZIYbHh-QzSRpeDioI85UPv9kAmzFgL7W3-Cs8eLESQ8VxhV-hdpW-0NHvZJoUc0YissFc2IDvUcyeky-ak385WobxJYhG6M0FizoN/s3108/IMG_2803.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="3108" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc75dtrNqkdy9ka2UW7XLlcN18924Uq4_uv1n9gqBZliChYM5OQ0enNoevJ3K9jIQbN6PY8fIb_r2918SsblmC1fCZIYbHh-QzSRpeDioI85UPv9kAmzFgL7W3-Cs8eLESQ8VxhV-hdpW-0NHvZJoUc0YissFc2IDvUcyeky-ak385WobxJYhG6M0FizoN/w400-h195/IMG_2803.heic" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">There are two alternating designs in the corners of applique blocks. This design is called Heart Block.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTs1JTpwfhWq1HhWmAkvBtqdvPBAxCuy6JYJhgGBtP67isqzZZjr2JmeSyCbdZxys4I0M8Tz3UAIGHtJ9rddd9-rzIFaRoHZaMFs0Vu-l_pjPmS5bDrVWYg_oeLL4u57UuxxwFCcPg4zYCB1W9Ot_CP0vRxLWclwMUV8Mo3btYs0_4LwiGDJoVxca3QXnI/s2654/IMG_2806.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2185" data-original-width="2654" height="329" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTs1JTpwfhWq1HhWmAkvBtqdvPBAxCuy6JYJhgGBtP67isqzZZjr2JmeSyCbdZxys4I0M8Tz3UAIGHtJ9rddd9-rzIFaRoHZaMFs0Vu-l_pjPmS5bDrVWYg_oeLL4u57UuxxwFCcPg4zYCB1W9Ot_CP0vRxLWclwMUV8Mo3btYs0_4LwiGDJoVxca3QXnI/w400-h329/IMG_2806.heic" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">The second design is called Feather Design.</span><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWmosiWjePqWSberNnPiSmfqCtGkJWTIDKgzMte24kR1LwFI8ItvkDFNxpg6Qx5AYNH0Ykx0F7U3dl_yurbz-T-dQc8VoTopJuUaTeuwRPSdr_8bA8p9Db2wVBfn8BL0CcTl07Lyzwqty4rC1UUNIhZeIxstrIEJDIss8jo6L-K69ynFc38lXfwwEOPUpf/s2428/IMG_2807.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="2428" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWmosiWjePqWSberNnPiSmfqCtGkJWTIDKgzMte24kR1LwFI8ItvkDFNxpg6Qx5AYNH0Ykx0F7U3dl_yurbz-T-dQc8VoTopJuUaTeuwRPSdr_8bA8p9Db2wVBfn8BL0CcTl07Lyzwqty4rC1UUNIhZeIxstrIEJDIss8jo6L-K69ynFc38lXfwwEOPUpf/w400-h330/IMG_2807.heic" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">The next two picture are the same designs along the edge of the border. First picture is the right side border.</span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu9SXLkV1YxTBahQ7kltEIyUvkg-Ba-YDgBOehzs4Z-D7B5EO4W0MVBuRedMdIFJyt2Y6i3s-hDOXglrqi3qxFM-GzUHOHcoO6r9Wcwy5YdQe9D3m7eK5e6FqUJ9UvmxwmnXAJpzUUn1IgVu1H8K0uLveormctfOootXFMypSAHgW1B9qXTXJPQe5uHzUB/s2931/IMG_2808.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2931" data-original-width="1930" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu9SXLkV1YxTBahQ7kltEIyUvkg-Ba-YDgBOehzs4Z-D7B5EO4W0MVBuRedMdIFJyt2Y6i3s-hDOXglrqi3qxFM-GzUHOHcoO6r9Wcwy5YdQe9D3m7eK5e6FqUJ9UvmxwmnXAJpzUUn1IgVu1H8K0uLveormctfOootXFMypSAHgW1B9qXTXJPQe5uHzUB/w264-h400/IMG_2808.heic" width="264" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsaNelk2QbiajVF8difWul13Jlf5qEw_sLhZq73_1JhQgVoUIQkUxeS7N_ArMKOnulOsoHxbftwO2fDFsfIWN4O1y5-EO7glvPg4pS_yoFBZfJ8KGX5kBbNDMFnvINgJQb7zMCGB5zkh24EYo8dTmVao22zELW6Lw0e9fsynYohivDROv8YWs3n2XsMGpk/s3243/IMG_2809.heic" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3243" data-original-width="2031" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsaNelk2QbiajVF8difWul13Jlf5qEw_sLhZq73_1JhQgVoUIQkUxeS7N_ArMKOnulOsoHxbftwO2fDFsfIWN4O1y5-EO7glvPg4pS_yoFBZfJ8KGX5kBbNDMFnvINgJQb7zMCGB5zkh24EYo8dTmVao22zELW6Lw0e9fsynYohivDROv8YWs3n2XsMGpk/w250-h400/IMG_2809.heic" width="250" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">This picture is the left side border.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Of course I have to have all the link! Here is the link to my <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2021/08/hearts-wreaths.html" target="_blank">first post about Hearts & Wreath</a>s way back in August 2021.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">This is the<a href="https://www.quiltmania-inc.us/boutique/magazines/quiltmania/quiltmania-138/" target="_blank"> link to the pattern </a>in Quiltmania magazine.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Here is the <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2024/01/and-quilting-begins.html" target="_blank">link to when I started the quilting</a>. This post includes information about where the stencils can be purchased.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I include all these links because I like it when bloggers give detailed information.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Linking to </span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: large;"><span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/2024/03/slow-sunday-stitching.html" target="_blank">Kathys Slow Stitching Sunday</a>, <a href="https://kate-life-in-pieces.blogspot.com/2024/03/stitching-stuff-week-9-of-2024.html" target="_blank">Stitching Stu</a>ff, <a href="https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2024/03/oh-scrap-just-add-pansies.html" target="_blank">Oh Scrap</a>, <a href="https://www.sumoftheirstories.com/blog/2024/handmade-monday-364" target="_blank">Handmade Monday</a>, <a href="https://melvalovesscraps.blogspot.com/2024/03/sew-tell-winds-furs-and-freezer-meals.html" target="_blank">Sew & Tell</a>, <a href="https://smallquiltsanddollquilts.blogspot.com/2024/03/design-wall-monday-march-4-2024.html" target="_blank">Design Wall Monday,</a> <a href="https://www.daysfilledwithjoy.com/2024/03/04/monday-this-and-that-4th-march-2024/" target="_blank">Monday This 'N That</a>, <a href="http://www.sewcando.com/2024/03/welcome-march-craftastic-monday-link.html" target="_blank">Craftastic Monday</a>, <a href="https://songbirddesigns.blog/monday-musings-3-4-24/" target="_blank">Monday Musings</a>, </span></span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: large;"><span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="https://quiltschmilt.ca/2024/03/04/to-do-tuesday-linky-party-64/" target="_blank">To Do Tuesday</a></span></span></span></p></div>Gretchen Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-41430539154953740312024-02-29T05:00:00.011-05:002024-03-02T17:11:33.862-05:00Prepping<p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV4AxwgPX_GsQRt_azyurYDYULuQlk1NkdLGy1_SdShKicT4-ZjVoSDtc3C8yqEfCPxGpSQ6DFezPmR8EQW__yQdkIPCFPTo8_QcYzfPnHkB-qR-nJCovqCB0J7459O490oLhBiGFCKBQRELBzKlDAcWQ1WxJ4kCYEpsc0e9LWDlAzeUwKDaA6y4i0MnW9/s2277/IMG_2786.heic" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2258" data-original-width="2277" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV4AxwgPX_GsQRt_azyurYDYULuQlk1NkdLGy1_SdShKicT4-ZjVoSDtc3C8yqEfCPxGpSQ6DFezPmR8EQW__yQdkIPCFPTo8_QcYzfPnHkB-qR-nJCovqCB0J7459O490oLhBiGFCKBQRELBzKlDAcWQ1WxJ4kCYEpsc0e9LWDlAzeUwKDaA6y4i0MnW9/s320/IMG_2786.heic" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">I'm in between projects right now. <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2024/02/dresden-stars-flimsy.html" target="_blank">Dresden Stars</a> is a flimsy, the table runner is finished and delivered so instead of starting a new project, I decided to prep for the April retreat.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I've been prepping fabrics to piece the posey blocks for Bonnie Hunter's Garden Party quilt which is found in her book, <i>Addicted to Scraps</i>. <a href="https://quiltville.blogspot.com/2016/09/addicted-to-scraps-pre-order-event.html" target="_blank">Click here to review the quilts in the book</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I sewed two blocks just to show you what the posey block looks like. Of course I'm making my quilt larger. I want bedquilts to hang down the sides, not just lay on the top.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF3Rz0GvDo-ZMSqPHimOBvYpcC09jyPZCG2poCPLnoGzhnr06DhJnLM78IHlZ9vZ6iMEIrWqgtZX3H7QH8ER6nSNjGUWAbb8DW1txtiZ-lvycgLKT8l9W8rQ81FEslZdxkN2KNr21n_kouCZx6m4l20CerkJLGEr-3F6CQ4Tdc3hx6SvT043OyLtHEWoTr/s2259/IMG_2784.heic" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2259" data-original-width="2240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF3Rz0GvDo-ZMSqPHimOBvYpcC09jyPZCG2poCPLnoGzhnr06DhJnLM78IHlZ9vZ6iMEIrWqgtZX3H7QH8ER6nSNjGUWAbb8DW1txtiZ-lvycgLKT8l9W8rQ81FEslZdxkN2KNr21n_kouCZx6m4l20CerkJLGEr-3F6CQ4Tdc3hx6SvT043OyLtHEWoTr/s320/IMG_2784.heic" width="317" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">I know the blocks need to be trimmed. I'll do that when all the blocks are pieced. Please don't ask me what size the blocks are, check the book for details.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2024/01/quilts-planned-in-2024-hopefully.html" target="_blank">Garden Party is one of the quilts on my 2024 list of quilts</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I mentioned in January that I'm going to be foundation paper piecing a pineapple quilt at retreat but I wanted another project to take along. Working on the same quilt for four and a half days can be done but it gets very boring, trust me, I've done it several times.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I also want to trace off an embroidery project for handwork when I'm tired of sewing. April will be here before we know it!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Linking to <span style="color: #222222;"><span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="https://www.quiltfabrication.com/2024/02/midweek-makers-424.html" target="_blank">Midweek Makers</a>, <a href="https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2024/02/28/wednesday-wait-loss-369" target="_blank">Wednesday Wait Loss</a></span><span face="" style="color: #414141;">, </span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="http://www.myquiltinfatuation.com/2024/02/churning-and-ntt.html" target="_blank">Needle & Thread Thursday</a>,</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"> <a href="https://quiltery.com/put-your-foot-down-227/" target="_blank">Put Your Foot Down</a>, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"><a href="https://www.sliceofpiquilts.com/2024/02/dancing-in-rain.html" target="_blank">TGIFF!</a>, <a href="https://confessionsofafabricaddict.blogspot.com/2024/03/can-i-get-whoop-whoop.html" target="_blank">Whoop Whoop Party,</a> <a href="https://alyciaquilts.blogspot.com/2024/03/rsc-green-lightening-1-and-finished-or.html" target="_blank">Finished or Not Friday</a>, <a href="https://ninamariesayre.blogspot.com/2024/03/its-been-week-on-off-wall-friday.html" target="_blank">Off the Wall Friday</a>, <a href="https://frombolttobeauty.blogspot.com/2024/03/overcoming-quilty-procrastination.html" target="_blank">Beauty Pageant</a>, <a href="https://quiltingpatch.blogspot.com/2024/03/patchwork-quilts-195.html" target="_blank">Patchwork & Quilts</a></span></span></p><p><br /></p>Gretchen Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-37144329492597110722024-02-25T05:00:00.056-05:002024-02-27T06:58:46.356-05:00Hearts & Wreaths<p><span style="font-size: large;">The first row of applique blocks in the center section is completed! Since there are four rows in the center section and two borders, there are 6 rows total. Two have been completed so 1/3rd of the quilt has been completed!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The pictures are from the top of the first row in the center. I did quilt from the blocks above into the bottom row in several of the blocks.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7oAV7NQzT2sqZKe-rGOIjOoD_3QYgWEUqbKth1BWYkgxU3QoJhKjZTQ1RDLcLC8F3VarYCa21zNPizYxsADZfTUdOHNcLSc7n8rDtKbaxGdj0YKL5slL2su8-sez7ST2TINP1e0JJa9f2-F7pZXvdiPpKpLiPcuJ3h04Cr-H-Dvot54xcCObDWZhyphenhyphenDD-s/s4032/IMG_2774.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1976" data-original-width="4032" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7oAV7NQzT2sqZKe-rGOIjOoD_3QYgWEUqbKth1BWYkgxU3QoJhKjZTQ1RDLcLC8F3VarYCa21zNPizYxsADZfTUdOHNcLSc7n8rDtKbaxGdj0YKL5slL2su8-sez7ST2TINP1e0JJa9f2-F7pZXvdiPpKpLiPcuJ3h04Cr-H-Dvot54xcCObDWZhyphenhyphenDD-s/w640-h314/IMG_2774.heic" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">The diagonal line background quilting adds so much interest.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWP1gziIySvwipOM_QOGiAHxmWv993H72vToZU1lrI09KNbBbqhhJR_pI3374hG-GWAdUV3N-GJeFgho3EvM8Dny551_AVVfAwzWHC8ff1xclIO3A7YbMDuENgynvs6ef87d_Vg7dB6wQs5UOo0v2USV0WPfP1EoclD7EzSb0R5X1MFsbL2duO9A8yp0Qj/s3877/IMG_2775.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1740" data-original-width="3877" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWP1gziIySvwipOM_QOGiAHxmWv993H72vToZU1lrI09KNbBbqhhJR_pI3374hG-GWAdUV3N-GJeFgho3EvM8Dny551_AVVfAwzWHC8ff1xclIO3A7YbMDuENgynvs6ef87d_Vg7dB6wQs5UOo0v2USV0WPfP1EoclD7EzSb0R5X1MFsbL2duO9A8yp0Qj/w640-h288/IMG_2775.heic" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">Two stencils have been used in the corners of the applique blocks. The first one is this double heart design.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOGXwuVdU-A_ts9ZQfkVgoeOsjIEEnWs65TUehY4kTfIZf88pnWwUQGsTlQ4PYwnhfRugkDHo17QHVA7PAH_u0Z4TxoHmBjL7QbnNo1mM7z3ZRl9qH_xH4Xdu4NmaoLGHX3_BnTSp41ALzpKfh0EdNpQDFb8ugBFYPw04nbmusZqeMpn1UVS33QR7fAXLT/s3689/IMG_2776.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1857" data-original-width="3689" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOGXwuVdU-A_ts9ZQfkVgoeOsjIEEnWs65TUehY4kTfIZf88pnWwUQGsTlQ4PYwnhfRugkDHo17QHVA7PAH_u0Z4TxoHmBjL7QbnNo1mM7z3ZRl9qH_xH4Xdu4NmaoLGHX3_BnTSp41ALzpKfh0EdNpQDFb8ugBFYPw04nbmusZqeMpn1UVS33QR7fAXLT/w640-h322/IMG_2776.heic" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyHjpQMqrzFz9PTyO257R8pby-DFAbGaPXF5pvAC7qELaec_0AtWZG9TNuwN9iz1Iab5hrrBn9TLS2U29pDhrEXERcTzMY9_P0Ov0GU0NeS1RYmnl8LVLAbACv4GnCOIHtvLzBJSseX00pY6mSEr7ruQn4jBrdO3zUOhE81nXercAJKaMpRrnL12DSNBN-/s3855/IMG_2777.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1246" data-original-width="3855" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyHjpQMqrzFz9PTyO257R8pby-DFAbGaPXF5pvAC7qELaec_0AtWZG9TNuwN9iz1Iab5hrrBn9TLS2U29pDhrEXERcTzMY9_P0Ov0GU0NeS1RYmnl8LVLAbACv4GnCOIHtvLzBJSseX00pY6mSEr7ruQn4jBrdO3zUOhE81nXercAJKaMpRrnL12DSNBN-/w640-h206/IMG_2777.heic" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">The second design is this one called feather design. I wrote about the stencils I used for marking Hearts & Wreaths <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2024/01/and-quilting-begins.html" target="_blank">in this post</a>.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibnPrU5SjJpZDtRnwr8wN79aMYg3SLd1jaeuhAz2lBUOBNhK41ujFmD-25aiyo2aJ2RYLQ1mKBfm3SO8dN-Ty8YmqJ46Xi_rxQJghpUsx-CbGSPk6SzrA4fUfdccPKTWqSMgYIO0B5EjTk7ky9CXwGbpXT3XICrxpXZ6Hlai2LFFD20QC6Lra82zB6t76V/s4012/IMG_2778.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1902" data-original-width="4012" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibnPrU5SjJpZDtRnwr8wN79aMYg3SLd1jaeuhAz2lBUOBNhK41ujFmD-25aiyo2aJ2RYLQ1mKBfm3SO8dN-Ty8YmqJ46Xi_rxQJghpUsx-CbGSPk6SzrA4fUfdccPKTWqSMgYIO0B5EjTk7ky9CXwGbpXT3XICrxpXZ6Hlai2LFFD20QC6Lra82zB6t76V/w640-h304/IMG_2778.heic" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">I'm using white thread for quilting. The quilting designs are very subdued and aren't going to jump out at you when you view the quilt from a distance. Applique is the focus of this quilt, the quilting designs are secondary.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL8ElXe8DSdDDwwrO2lrxhO8Da9qrY0VNRyLhDOTuUBns19Y8-75eB66KPm8QnXnw6lXU9KW5aeHdNx_pwPHmqGVWTu6qxF0JrcCfgImciFLVX9BBry_mpC0uvCKItVoy-ZTe8yfWh8i7j96ubUrah5fMbLAFPgfcm5EPQKUCuH2KleaAqswXR-2WtdtBd/s4032/IMG_2779.heic" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1478" data-original-width="4032" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL8ElXe8DSdDDwwrO2lrxhO8Da9qrY0VNRyLhDOTuUBns19Y8-75eB66KPm8QnXnw6lXU9KW5aeHdNx_pwPHmqGVWTu6qxF0JrcCfgImciFLVX9BBry_mpC0uvCKItVoy-ZTe8yfWh8i7j96ubUrah5fMbLAFPgfcm5EPQKUCuH2KleaAqswXR-2WtdtBd/w640-h234/IMG_2779.heic" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ecJWPjHze37674317mIB9GfQiu1aoMRlVffptt6ZjBpjda4ryh95RUhx1S8aaLFcCSzsYud2CjWaTkPtUiPZJUoD9bkLz6HcsaPv6-LePe650LK7xd3iomQY6zIdeBbHQ03hNkHdDk9KZG-e67FD7TF2ty17Q44M58e15zgPimVz-Xvzn6iVnXOmGZAe/s3940/IMG_2780.heic" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1621" data-original-width="3940" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ecJWPjHze37674317mIB9GfQiu1aoMRlVffptt6ZjBpjda4ryh95RUhx1S8aaLFcCSzsYud2CjWaTkPtUiPZJUoD9bkLz6HcsaPv6-LePe650LK7xd3iomQY6zIdeBbHQ03hNkHdDk9KZG-e67FD7TF2ty17Q44M58e15zgPimVz-Xvzn6iVnXOmGZAe/w640-h264/IMG_2780.heic" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguNjsRE8V3mycbCpRDx0Xn_MtSyGCP5xQtkxVV9srqDCNl2sKg-sPOOLI52VvL_ddxzHBVWhkTsEJaXwnacRBQ7NeHN1kfDILT0XdGu7N4kUVdWBSfDSA92FwycXHaJcVFeWCBrJ4dWy7-YZZb7FpRLzQErJ0o1Hb8oOtK7W8pgPI3lw3XIhTXaHEdCWWh/s4032/IMG_2781.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1539" data-original-width="4032" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguNjsRE8V3mycbCpRDx0Xn_MtSyGCP5xQtkxVV9srqDCNl2sKg-sPOOLI52VvL_ddxzHBVWhkTsEJaXwnacRBQ7NeHN1kfDILT0XdGu7N4kUVdWBSfDSA92FwycXHaJcVFeWCBrJ4dWy7-YZZb7FpRLzQErJ0o1Hb8oOtK7W8pgPI3lw3XIhTXaHEdCWWh/w640-h245/IMG_2781.heic" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">The pin at the top of the border shows me where the quilting for the vine ends. It's hard to find the end if it's not marked.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjiOQzvfJlJpQ_k_rPEJGmNU50oSMuz4YdZHb36e2l8qsV6VJw7OOlLoOoviVLX1LTKdYwKvoBiBUtq4pX9z-vLDjPYu9vSefMpdX9jZxpN21NVJdpha1H1BL10mvzjAtdDK8vywVOVfm5_1q3vse8PA3etLwqzCEKuhFrssNpPS2sevuiNC0RHL0P32fB/s3887/IMG_2782.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1607" data-original-width="3887" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjiOQzvfJlJpQ_k_rPEJGmNU50oSMuz4YdZHb36e2l8qsV6VJw7OOlLoOoviVLX1LTKdYwKvoBiBUtq4pX9z-vLDjPYu9vSefMpdX9jZxpN21NVJdpha1H1BL10mvzjAtdDK8vywVOVfm5_1q3vse8PA3etLwqzCEKuhFrssNpPS2sevuiNC0RHL0P32fB/w640-h264/IMG_2782.heic" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgZ3EHZ5SBtdpC3MiUy5IxUfNN3oWn0pxowXG1B46i4PzduIHZ5CpjsMQSjaiBWiZXgqsanyXltaPxZXNggzlzVq0_vSP-38JhvQeNd3nGvoZKteWMtiX5iaoaXGYcTCdhW9RS6i49AmQwZOJkNEu8HHcK6EJicABE0hEQqD3Bwaz02FPbLDkxRBvRxb0/s2682/IMG_2792.heic" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2682" data-original-width="2302" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgZ3EHZ5SBtdpC3MiUy5IxUfNN3oWn0pxowXG1B46i4PzduIHZ5CpjsMQSjaiBWiZXgqsanyXltaPxZXNggzlzVq0_vSP-38JhvQeNd3nGvoZKteWMtiX5iaoaXGYcTCdhW9RS6i49AmQwZOJkNEu8HHcK6EJicABE0hEQqD3Bwaz02FPbLDkxRBvRxb0/w344-h400/IMG_2792.heic" width="344" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">Another amaryllis is blooming, isn't this red absolutely beautiful? She has only one bud and the bud has just three blooms instead of the normal four. When this amaryllis is finished blooming, she's finished for this winter. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">There are two more amaryllis with buds. The one will probably be blooming by next Sunday. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglQUFIXvgvwhcSR86wUzXnyPW0bvLyj2v3aAMaz6VgLmUVQV-QgFSHMjNXz29HGcJmMYDLV3y9qKLY-faJeDBhVbN-6_kPFgiQvsQR_LQjHPRTNmakNe05u4P69IlOCMP0LF4cHC7vbTV5G3sicM-nRG4Ne4BO-_d6xrX2_rSvYhhhfMAdd9ImAzeHheWK/s4032/IMG_2810.HEIC" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglQUFIXvgvwhcSR86wUzXnyPW0bvLyj2v3aAMaz6VgLmUVQV-QgFSHMjNXz29HGcJmMYDLV3y9qKLY-faJeDBhVbN-6_kPFgiQvsQR_LQjHPRTNmakNe05u4P69IlOCMP0LF4cHC7vbTV5G3sicM-nRG4Ne4BO-_d6xrX2_rSvYhhhfMAdd9ImAzeHheWK/s320/IMG_2810.HEIC" width="240" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">The other bulb is way behind, it will be a month before that one blooms. See that tiny little bit of green picking out of the center?</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I turn the amaryllis plants every day, it's not hard to do. When I plant the bulbs in the fall, I insert a small stone on the bottom of the pot. I don't have a problem with top-heavy plants toppling over when they're blooming.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Linking to </span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: large;"><span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/2024/02/slow-sunday-stitching_02101902145.html" target="_blank">Kathys Slow Stitching Sunday</a>, <a href="https://kate-life-in-pieces.blogspot.com/2024/02/stitching-stuff-week-8-of-2024.html" target="_blank">Stitching Stuff,</a> <a href="https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2024/02/oh-scrap-turquoise.html" target="_blank">Oh Scrap</a>, <a href="https://www.sumoftheirstories.com/blog/2024/handmade-monday-363" target="_blank">Handmade Monday</a>, <a href="https://melvalovesscraps.blogspot.com/2024/02/sew-tell-february-26-2024.html" target="_blank">Sew & Tell</a>, <a href="https://smallquiltsanddollquilts.blogspot.com/2024/02/design-wall-monday-february-26-2024.html" target="_blank">Design Wall Monday,</a> <a href="http://www.sewcando.com/2024/02/craftastic-monday-link-party_25.html" target="_blank">Craftastic Monday,</a> <a href="https://www.daysfilledwithjoy.com/2024/02/26/monday-this-and-that-26th-february-2024/" target="_blank">Monday This 'N That,</a> Monday Musings, </span></span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: large;"><span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="https://quiltschmilt.ca/2024/02/26/to-do-tuesday-linky-party-63/" target="_blank">To Do Tuesday</a></span></span></span></p></span><p></p>Gretchen Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-88562632545229652882024-02-22T05:00:00.070-05:002024-03-01T13:11:42.425-05:00Blue & Yellow Tablerunner<p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcyRi1ASMnJz34WUVfw9HUSeC9YooDDylYVxS7XHnN6wWzr5JK6xY7QwkT31yb6wJtpgxBh9iNCanatPar-xsQrfBY9s-Ct-DthhprfP5DBSfcaMFh23vcg_ADogllLY3OhZAaXcNdJY081T2sku06gZiBUdWwcn3GrJ1frHicfA0dXgbcc-3p_Uab0ubF/s4032/IMG_2787.heic" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1543" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcyRi1ASMnJz34WUVfw9HUSeC9YooDDylYVxS7XHnN6wWzr5JK6xY7QwkT31yb6wJtpgxBh9iNCanatPar-xsQrfBY9s-Ct-DthhprfP5DBSfcaMFh23vcg_ADogllLY3OhZAaXcNdJY081T2sku06gZiBUdWwcn3GrJ1frHicfA0dXgbcc-3p_Uab0ubF/w153-h400/IMG_2787.heic" width="153" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">In January I <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2024/01/dresden-stars-and-table-runner.html" target="_blank">pieced a tablerunner</a> for my friend Nathalie and forgot to take a picture before we delivered it to Calico Point for long arm quilting. They said it would probably be the first of April when it would be finished.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Last Friday afternoon I got a call from Calico Point, the runner was quilted! Nathalie picked it up and dropped it off at my house for binding.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">This time I remembered to take pictures before I sent it home with her. There is snow for the background since we had snow overnight last Friday.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Here are sideway pictures. The individual stars finish at 12". The tablerunner itself is 20" by 75".</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The first two stars . . .</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeBvGz8G9NCfVMhFy8L7bn9hMXWXgaDYAU4imgKfYhwQ8q16KBmCUla_LAt15Mtc2i6CnnWAigwoDIR-muxKoJKioME50iPaQqLmj6XkqPV3uUaAZ5h_jSIwrwkOGcg1VjIwhUVXMQshml40DkPiIqzWX2Kkg7qYaUBOFcTrx74V9n4BHnh37pXVsPksZo/s3743/IMG_2788.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2594" data-original-width="3743" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeBvGz8G9NCfVMhFy8L7bn9hMXWXgaDYAU4imgKfYhwQ8q16KBmCUla_LAt15Mtc2i6CnnWAigwoDIR-muxKoJKioME50iPaQqLmj6XkqPV3uUaAZ5h_jSIwrwkOGcg1VjIwhUVXMQshml40DkPiIqzWX2Kkg7qYaUBOFcTrx74V9n4BHnh37pXVsPksZo/w640-h444/IMG_2788.heic" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">The center star . . .</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidmZYrmmidOCsFcz4y3D2Jagq1PmGf280MX-SAf7IzdF9YfhnFGIiPyfooez9O1PlG9dhjD1LSd3zSRZ2lNNqTqVcSGb7KKAWcbFKI0S_eKVmjS9jBxGCe0rgfF4-uasukmqvqyS6YsJffWB43b17Tuo_ef9FId_ZLd8UzDGD6y3lzc5KCC4S8ABjegDaD/s2251/IMG_2789.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2251" data-original-width="1553" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidmZYrmmidOCsFcz4y3D2Jagq1PmGf280MX-SAf7IzdF9YfhnFGIiPyfooez9O1PlG9dhjD1LSd3zSRZ2lNNqTqVcSGb7KKAWcbFKI0S_eKVmjS9jBxGCe0rgfF4-uasukmqvqyS6YsJffWB43b17Tuo_ef9FId_ZLd8UzDGD6y3lzc5KCC4S8ABjegDaD/w442-h640/IMG_2789.heic" width="442" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">Right side stars . . .</span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOAUVAJI6KGH3PzR2FRoHTYs0aNrDf3CLrNmh18z_VMQK2yiNo6KO014SQOO8quBOAkNbly9yBDdAWfDWoIpUKbXVKoNwWs4lBXfFTOUYZDYgXFXlwNS2qvXBn5e2IYoRccLx67SojsnbM0atL-KA04vg8aGmNpQjd60EB85ejtC1wLDO_QmNYYoa0HacP/s3358/IMG_2790.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2331" data-original-width="3358" height="445" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOAUVAJI6KGH3PzR2FRoHTYs0aNrDf3CLrNmh18z_VMQK2yiNo6KO014SQOO8quBOAkNbly9yBDdAWfDWoIpUKbXVKoNwWs4lBXfFTOUYZDYgXFXlwNS2qvXBn5e2IYoRccLx67SojsnbM0atL-KA04vg8aGmNpQjd60EB85ejtC1wLDO_QmNYYoa0HacP/w640-h445/IMG_2790.heic" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJmJHzEt8ztcMcEPgXHvWxGKj0LM2nLTOfPhXRhPDYraWDILsr5pxIiSyW5x759DJTH-pxjsXuC6IZxl4BOOi-NrJ3xb6bQeeJYUiGC0N4-a-pozCS7blhOe7L5mmUtD5xNPlS1eqfLUxf_ROYLVanANBqA-pENY5MXnzgDUK_FwnosO7pyVVEGvERN00m/s4032/IMG_2791.HEIC" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJmJHzEt8ztcMcEPgXHvWxGKj0LM2nLTOfPhXRhPDYraWDILsr5pxIiSyW5x759DJTH-pxjsXuC6IZxl4BOOi-NrJ3xb6bQeeJYUiGC0N4-a-pozCS7blhOe7L5mmUtD5xNPlS1eqfLUxf_ROYLVanANBqA-pENY5MXnzgDUK_FwnosO7pyVVEGvERN00m/s320/IMG_2791.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">The quilting shows nicely on the backing fabric. Gray thread was used for the quilting</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Nathalie texted me a picture of the runner on her dining room table. This was supposed to be a gift for someone but now she's reconsidering and may keep it for herself.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I did not have a pattern for this project, I made it up as I sewed.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Linking to <span style="color: #222222;"><span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="https://www.quiltfabrication.com/2024/02/midweek-makers-423.html" target="_blank">Midweek Makers</a>, <a href="https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2024/02/21/wednesday-wait-loss-368" target="_blank">Wednesday Wait Loss</a></span><span face="" style="color: #414141;">, </span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="http://www.myquiltinfatuation.com/2024/02/spring-is-in-air-and-ntt.html" target="_blank">Needle & Thread Thursday</a>,</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"> <a href="https://quiltery.com/log-cabin-blog-hop-with-island-batik/" target="_blank">Put Your Foot Down</a>, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"><a href="https://kathleenmcmusing.com/2024/02/2-baby-quilts-for-tgiff/" target="_blank">TGIFF!</a>, <a href="https://confessionsofafabricaddict.blogspot.com/2024/02/can-i-get-whoop-whoop-lots-of-finishing.html" target="_blank">Whoop Whoop Party</a>, <a href="https://alyciaquilts.blogspot.com/2024/02/stars-like-spaghetti-my-version-and.html" target="_blank">Finished or Not Friday</a>, <a href="https://ninamariesayre.blogspot.com/2024/02/6-facts-you-didnt-know-about-dorothea.html" target="_blank">Off the Wall Friday</a>, <a href="https://quiltingpatch.blogspot.com/2024/02/patchwork-quilts-194.html" target="_blank">Patchwork & Quilts</a>, <a href="https://quiltingjetgirl.com/2024/02/26/favorite-finish-february-2024/" target="_blank">Favorite Finish</a></span></span></p>Gretchen Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-62805805316520532622024-02-18T05:00:00.008-05:002024-02-20T06:20:42.331-05:00Hearts & Wreaths<p><span style="font-size: large;">I haven't gotten tired of quilting Hearts & Wreaths yet which is a good things because I'm going to be doing this for several months!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzzQ5YzN4xLAKFurnr8bxdXX26Ov40zA6obvJoVtC40pIFLGpjGTMCoubmWjlvjRutUtzL75XxgV6VLyLu-Vx6xWueuU3sjwLoMvgbxTmfMhxehyphenhyphenNDvjt8ugEVaBmrIbB4bN_gMOxmY2X1deIi8aSlF5m_vmm7-9HvBqZoLO-PdwcSwOO0CslymrdZnJ5A/s3703/IMG_2770.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1783" data-original-width="3703" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzzQ5YzN4xLAKFurnr8bxdXX26Ov40zA6obvJoVtC40pIFLGpjGTMCoubmWjlvjRutUtzL75XxgV6VLyLu-Vx6xWueuU3sjwLoMvgbxTmfMhxehyphenhyphenNDvjt8ugEVaBmrIbB4bN_gMOxmY2X1deIi8aSlF5m_vmm7-9HvBqZoLO-PdwcSwOO0CslymrdZnJ5A/w400-h193/IMG_2770.heic" width="400" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">The center section with the hearts quilts faster because there isn't as much detail.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">This picture is to show you how the quilting design looks in between the applique. I really like how these diagonal lines meet up. Next week I can show you more of the quilt design in the corners of the blocks.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUZfO7hWycl0vUb1knVlweLxW4dnyJo6YRuL_o1Tm6i9Ve4d1qhGX2zct4_MxMimU2Xu-jbXdjSmJspEbZZypWeb1v-5IApJMhouMMxGn5et4ktZ7FBVJkREMIp0SzViZo2Hl5udivwnT4Z-W5YbO-wLt8T6L9zLR0WlCE7-RnVzqTQdFKHJTOi25hqsC4/s2862/IMG_2771.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2862" data-original-width="1765" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUZfO7hWycl0vUb1knVlweLxW4dnyJo6YRuL_o1Tm6i9Ve4d1qhGX2zct4_MxMimU2Xu-jbXdjSmJspEbZZypWeb1v-5IApJMhouMMxGn5et4ktZ7FBVJkREMIp0SzViZo2Hl5udivwnT4Z-W5YbO-wLt8T6L9zLR0WlCE7-RnVzqTQdFKHJTOi25hqsC4/w394-h640/IMG_2771.heic" width="394" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">Here is a<a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2021/08/hearts-wreaths.html" target="_blank"> link to my first post about Hearts & Wreath</a>s. And here is a <a href="https://www.quiltmania-inc.us/boutique/magazines/quiltmania/quiltmania-138/" target="_blank">link to the source of the Hearts & Wreaths pattern</a>. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Another amaryllis has started blooming, this pretty salmon color. There is a 2nd bud but it won't be blooming for several weeks. That extends the flowering for a longer period of time.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmUQKSYhZV2onGTYRYg1bdMc9AyvjMov6UqKQaFfu3kvAvr6Lr74oCftqOwid3RSFPNAnDWjyyy4uC6PZ88zrEwfObLqarWgunbXyRpvznpB1FCPp3CtuZwGfrd1r2uU3Jdt1NL8cvVTLNyJ1VEM6GD8_aJy_Q2mEnxk2VWyMo-Dsw9G9GZgbrP6e6d3Tu/s2147/IMG_2772.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2147" data-original-width="1884" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmUQKSYhZV2onGTYRYg1bdMc9AyvjMov6UqKQaFfu3kvAvr6Lr74oCftqOwid3RSFPNAnDWjyyy4uC6PZ88zrEwfObLqarWgunbXyRpvznpB1FCPp3CtuZwGfrd1r2uU3Jdt1NL8cvVTLNyJ1VEM6GD8_aJy_Q2mEnxk2VWyMo-Dsw9G9GZgbrP6e6d3Tu/s320/IMG_2772.heic" width="281" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">Another view of the same amaryllis with the Peppermint stick amaryllis in the background. Both buds are blooming on that flower.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPUHTiQlGrnpJqK1RV_hCMTA_a7T5afVnnyLol98sxZrZGBDZEil27k-jiAbLRyFP-rQAJYcURPQsDUntLFfYJseJfNojY79mASFshH2vcNDbJtfyrOViJFK05OeuGe-85zvnjzGniAcs0Rfi5EhFrJzCPV7Zz-FKT_PDRawz6CNysGY7AchHCOmA3ENNJ/s2825/IMG_2773.heic" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2825" data-original-width="1657" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPUHTiQlGrnpJqK1RV_hCMTA_a7T5afVnnyLol98sxZrZGBDZEil27k-jiAbLRyFP-rQAJYcURPQsDUntLFfYJseJfNojY79mASFshH2vcNDbJtfyrOViJFK05OeuGe-85zvnjzGniAcs0Rfi5EhFrJzCPV7Zz-FKT_PDRawz6CNysGY7AchHCOmA3ENNJ/w235-h400/IMG_2773.heic" width="235" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><p><span style="font-size: large;">Linking to </span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: large;"><span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/2024/02/slow-sunday-stitching_0752385471.html" target="_blank">Kathys Slow Stitching Sunday</a>, <a href="https://kate-life-in-pieces.blogspot.com/2024/02/stitching-stuff-week-7-of-2024.html" target="_blank">Stitching Stuff,</a> <a href="https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2024/02/oh-scrap-orphan-blocks.html" target="_blank">Oh Scrap,</a> <a href="https://www.sumoftheirstories.com/blog/2024/handmade-monday-362" target="_blank">Handmade Monday</a>, <a href="https://melvalovesscraps.blogspot.com/2024/02/scrappy-double-fg-sew-tell-feb-19-2024.html" target="_blank">Sew & Tell</a>, <a href="https://smallquiltsanddollquilts.blogspot.com/2024/02/design-wall-monday-february-19-2024.html" target="_blank">Design Wall Monday</a>, <a href="http://www.sewcando.com/2024/02/craftastic-monday-link-party.html" target="_blank">Craftastic Monday</a>, <a href="https://songbirddesigns.blog/monday-musings-2-19-24/" target="_blank">Monday Musings,</a> <a href="https://www.daysfilledwithjoy.com/2024/02/19/monday-this-and-that-19th-february-2024/" target="_blank">Monday This 'N That</a>, </span></span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: large;"><span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="https://quiltschmilt.ca/2024/02/19/to-do-linky-party-62/" target="_blank">To Do Tuesday</a></span></span></span></p></span><p></p>Gretchen Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-9057533857671196552024-02-15T05:00:00.027-05:002024-03-01T13:12:20.834-05:00Dresden Stars Flimsy!<p><span style="font-size: large;">Dresden Stars is a flimsy and now measures 94" by 105". As we all know, this flimsy will shrink during the quilting process and no, it is NOT going to be hand quilted.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUjwL5cme5PRVrmJJWmxV6kn1K5owfe8GNBm8iNQhlXBcj7OR72PWzEQXRiqKOV1X-RoLzHoeXe8t_KZfyNQSnlANo6-vBS493A4bDiHwsX1CsOc0UE6krJK3ziDq_hsTwnYl3awoFZ-s8R_mQiAtPvUlC8UXwcWVEGB1rp258sEtHbfFGRoEM73uAKrDC/s3196/IMG_2761.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3196" data-original-width="2481" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUjwL5cme5PRVrmJJWmxV6kn1K5owfe8GNBm8iNQhlXBcj7OR72PWzEQXRiqKOV1X-RoLzHoeXe8t_KZfyNQSnlANo6-vBS493A4bDiHwsX1CsOc0UE6krJK3ziDq_hsTwnYl3awoFZ-s8R_mQiAtPvUlC8UXwcWVEGB1rp258sEtHbfFGRoEM73uAKrDC/w496-h640/IMG_2761.heic" width="496" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">As you can see, this quilt is long enough to drag in the flowerbed! I shook it well after I unclipped it from the clips. I cannot pull the flimsy tight at the top.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmV6cqhxoV0pECXKdt0CZT3yKyjHdMHs71-6QuDO99BRiZyntqRxSHSgYyf9-oLgDx0Wu3FSifIHUtctwGEEoj0XVbZ3POKZ9vIwUAab28l838wkAqCCxBZu3beesEoNgbykJyfenNTxF0goFuu5FJJZHwbMsKv3p4YWw7m0teI8xA96xq8hj4ubjbJZfZ/s4032/IMG_2762.HEIC" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmV6cqhxoV0pECXKdt0CZT3yKyjHdMHs71-6QuDO99BRiZyntqRxSHSgYyf9-oLgDx0Wu3FSifIHUtctwGEEoj0XVbZ3POKZ9vIwUAab28l838wkAqCCxBZu3beesEoNgbykJyfenNTxF0goFuu5FJJZHwbMsKv3p4YWw7m0teI8xA96xq8hj4ubjbJZfZ/s320/IMG_2762.HEIC" width="240" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">For those of you who are new or as a reminder, this quilt was made from 2 kits I purchased almost 20 years ago. I've had to substitute some of my fabrics in place of the kit fabrics. The border fabric I used here is NOT the striped fabric from the kit. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The stripes themselves were perfectly fine but there was an added design and it didn't run straight! I took one look and just folded it up. It will be used some day as fabric backing or cut up into smaller pieces where the design won't be at noticeable.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The border fabric came from my civil war fabric tub and looks fine to me.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I did not have enough of this fabric for binding so I used a piece from the kit (not the striped fabric!) that was intended for binding. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8aBksTSNAVq4uMIaF2bcDdVhQqSy1wcF9m87YmJ5iONu1Vlynv1gpZrxFrQ24fB2yb_yQyVUs5_RFmYGbOEt2kzF0LKa31Vf0UobLyezjKj7SLTMkc3-boumttoF-zgorp3tSbzWNR_TLlztYC6_LqLK7fN9U-IwDy7B42DrVhco4RmNbqa8d2zeSV2GL/s4032/IMG_2763.HEIC" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8aBksTSNAVq4uMIaF2bcDdVhQqSy1wcF9m87YmJ5iONu1Vlynv1gpZrxFrQ24fB2yb_yQyVUs5_RFmYGbOEt2kzF0LKa31Vf0UobLyezjKj7SLTMkc3-boumttoF-zgorp3tSbzWNR_TLlztYC6_LqLK7fN9U-IwDy7B42DrVhco4RmNbqa8d2zeSV2GL/w300-h400/IMG_2763.HEIC" width="300" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">I am very relieved to finally have this quilt flimsy finished and crossed off my <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2024/01/quilts-planned-in-2024-hopefully.html" target="_blank">list of quilts for this year</a>. Dresden Stars is now hanging in the 'to be quilted' closet until I decide what to do with it. It may end up with a grandchild or it may be donated to a charity auction, time will tell.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.laundrybasketquilts.com/online-store/Dresden-Star-PDF-Pattern-download-p134358034" target="_blank">Here is a link to the Dresden Star pattern designed by Edyta Sitar</a>. I made several design changes to this pattern because I wanted a larger quilt. The kit I purchased did NOT come from Edyta but a local quilt shop.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Linking to <span style="color: #222222;"><span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="https://www.quiltfabrication.com/2024/02/midweek-makers-422.html" target="_blank">Midweek Makers</a>, <a href="https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2024/02/14/wednesday-wait-loss-367" target="_blank">Wednesday Wait Loss</a></span><span face="" style="color: #414141;">, </span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="http://www.myquiltinfatuation.com/2024/02/memory-ornaments-and-ntt.html" target="_blank">Needle & Thread Thursday</a>,</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"> <a href="https://quiltery.com/put-your-foot-down-225/" target="_blank">Put Your Foot Down</a>, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"><a href="https://quiltinggail.com/2024/02/15/tgiff-2/" target="_blank">TGIFF!</a>, <a href="https://alyciaquilts.blogspot.com/2024/02/qov-all-around-is-done-and-finished-or.html" target="_blank">Finished or Not Friday</a>, <a href="https://ninamariesayre.blogspot.com/2024/02/the-changing-world-of-social-media-on.html" target="_blank">Off the Wall Friday</a>, <a href="https://frombolttobeauty.blogspot.com/2024/02/six-sleep-until-quiltcon-beauties.html" target="_blank">Beauty Pageant</a>, <a href="https://quiltingpatch.blogspot.com/2024/02/patchwork-quilts-193.html" target="_blank">Patchwork & Quilts</a>, <a href="https://quiltingjetgirl.com/2024/02/26/favorite-finish-february-2024/" target="_blank">Favorite Finish</a></span></span></p>Gretchen Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-53108326003496409862024-02-11T05:00:00.103-05:002024-02-13T07:23:18.278-05:00Hearts & Wreaths<p><span style="font-size: large;">The applique blocks for Hearts & Wreaths are 14" finished. The bottom halves of the first row of blocks are completed. Here are closer up pictures of the blocks from the left side border to the right side border.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgImN5UVytvbhNTRTrM8JE4uOj5ufm6khLOQU0rWMVZ58sdD7PZLFxFhpXY5NyoTtmsT5kJz0-u_sFNI5-Vmv0nekBf-LBQgJoUPL_gHQJkRYxvRv9oJ8qS-rRbtc5CunEjqLC4L2rpQ4yio-CqZr46EkJ5MJ8p4m90NJAnik-lpNKBGqSniCYx5TDgGtLm/s2568/IMG_2734.heic" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2136" data-original-width="2568" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgImN5UVytvbhNTRTrM8JE4uOj5ufm6khLOQU0rWMVZ58sdD7PZLFxFhpXY5NyoTtmsT5kJz0-u_sFNI5-Vmv0nekBf-LBQgJoUPL_gHQJkRYxvRv9oJ8qS-rRbtc5CunEjqLC4L2rpQ4yio-CqZr46EkJ5MJ8p4m90NJAnik-lpNKBGqSniCYx5TDgGtLm/s320/IMG_2734.heic" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrF1MspjhF2-wLuJL2IhO1iLIDHNIpG8nNj9oOTeCTPgNRycQHyb397Jnp2HwvYpoSlklSqo9g-yfxZlnk_ZrdW7BO09lLZ9rJj0DVQXJe2nh-eg2WwAT__F5Ov3WnuI7O0ez38-XH-KuxBX3t2xULkzWMSLhzfk5HAM82r_aviuz5cxGZD-XZUY73fBQD/s3783/IMG_2735.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1649" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-7WSuTHkCP9zh2TaP8RrKVvZgOv3ZIjy9xn1LMyek447WqjtL1qCCLeJiJKRfaFDmz2FRBzTcbWckJTBBGrt9kvefNc-lsnm6D-3UscXHd0tLYsEr1uihc7CrMIoiu6kgD-1ZsyFYFi-8h6NNK_i8rN2xMnZ1so6lET4e_YQOZ7I4kZgC8lgPQVOKkNnh/w262-h640/IMG_2741.heic" width="262" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I've added a picture of the length of the quilt in the frame. Do you see how the diagonal lines of the background quilting of the blocks meet at the block side seams? That makes a design too. I really like the diagonal line for background quilting. I've never seen anyone else use this design but perhaps people think the 3/4" apart lines are too close.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Yes, it's going to be months before this quilt is finished but I'm enjoying myself and it's relaxing! </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I watch programs/movies on my Ipad while I stitch. First I binged watched this season of <i>All Creatures</i> on PBS. Then it was all the episodes of Miss Marple on Brit Box, now I'm working through the Poirot episodes on Brit Box.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I normally spend at least 2 hours in the evening quilting.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVwr1Onyhsp72UqCvFMBbtpRbDvZilH_M7gfAiM_tzO7wMi8EhPX0pV9gf_RVlDp3VEE5lHPcsYdJxEIKfAkU6jkiMZoUpVRQph5y6aCQK7xN6l6jdlIzZnqYH5xNv1D6EKLZvhajTZRZXHIIGgfCi6BjEqK3w-BkkR812aRR9X3xE0y05a4JFwgxJ59GK/s4032/IMG_2749.HEIC" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVwr1Onyhsp72UqCvFMBbtpRbDvZilH_M7gfAiM_tzO7wMi8EhPX0pV9gf_RVlDp3VEE5lHPcsYdJxEIKfAkU6jkiMZoUpVRQph5y6aCQK7xN6l6jdlIzZnqYH5xNv1D6EKLZvhajTZRZXHIIGgfCi6BjEqK3w-BkkR812aRR9X3xE0y05a4JFwgxJ59GK/s320/IMG_2749.HEIC" width="240" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">My amaryllis bulbs have been slow to bloom this winter. This striped peppermint stick is the first one to bloom. It also has another bud which will be opening soon. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I don't keep track of the color of each bulb after it flowers so it's rather exciting to watch them slowly open and see what the flower looks like.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Linking to </span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: large;"><span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/2024/02/slow-sunday-stitching.html" target="_blank">Kathys Slow Stitching Sunday</a>, <a href="https://kate-life-in-pieces.blogspot.com/2024/02/stitching-stuff-week-6-of-2024.html" target="_blank">Stitching Stuff,</a> <a href="https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2024/02/oh-scrap-string-blocks.html" target="_blank">Oh Scrap,</a> <a href="https://www.sumoftheirstories.com/blog/2024/handmade-monday-361" target="_blank">Handmade Monday</a>, <a href="https://melvalovesscraps.blogspot.com/2024/02/sew-tell-february-2122024.html" target="_blank">Sew & Tell,</a> <a href="https://smallquiltsanddollquilts.blogspot.com/2024/02/design-wall-monday-february-12-2024.html" target="_blank">Design Wall Monday</a>, <a href="http://www.sewcando.com/2024/02/valentines-week-craftastic-monday-link.html" target="_blank">Craftastic Monday,</a> <a href="https://songbirddesigns.blog/monday-musings-5-12-24/" target="_blank">Monday Musings</a>, <a href="https://www.daysfilledwithjoy.com/2024/02/12/monday-this-and-that-12th-february-2024/" target="_blank">Monday This 'N Tha</a>t, </span></span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: large;"><span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="https://quiltschmilt.ca/2024/02/12/to-do-linky-party-61/" target="_blank">To Do Tuesday</a></span></span></span></p>Gretchen Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-69526785215605690892024-02-08T05:00:00.087-05:002024-02-10T04:36:28.514-05:00Dresden Stars<p><span style="font-size: large;">Dresden Stars has grown to the 83.5" by 95" size. All that is left to add is the outside border. That's going to take some time since the border fabric is a stripe. The mitered corners need to be matched and the border itself is pieced so that is another challenge. Hopefully the completion will happen next week.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Here is the progress on Dresden Stars so far.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">These pictures were taken on a bright sunny afternoon so this picture has a glare.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR-ulbEoB9HdE4yfzgM1W7t1MV9LpK6SUHwfgZqOSSbxY9vVkJ_zZa6YLtzlHelirp0tlhSvI8Ij1o_ff1FWRcGTLbsnv9DrxIbTpIz1DJTDEn8PSlQOQfqRwIZv7KP9tRQxxBTKI8b-VjPVV12ykPOrXUJJxocXcBIlHVukEVGaTLX1bcQfyTXt_O2Vpy/s2725/IMG_2742.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2725" data-original-width="2681" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR-ulbEoB9HdE4yfzgM1W7t1MV9LpK6SUHwfgZqOSSbxY9vVkJ_zZa6YLtzlHelirp0tlhSvI8Ij1o_ff1FWRcGTLbsnv9DrxIbTpIz1DJTDEn8PSlQOQfqRwIZv7KP9tRQxxBTKI8b-VjPVV12ykPOrXUJJxocXcBIlHVukEVGaTLX1bcQfyTXt_O2Vpy/w394-h400/IMG_2742.heic" width="394" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">The bottom and top borders have 2 rows of scrappy pieced 1" finished squares. The narrow borders also finish at 1".</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUpQnr2uRGquVU57MyAZ2J9VKCfhHXRvaKFIC90uyFaFtq6fXcsNtYPuqfvwkp99twCXzNMLyf208ji-fZ_Sgcf1V0rXdU9rbaICmi47TKVtpoWov8pkEf_vbwOAC6Gli00pf-GYjZUldFTwiH_EFlSEKqIWuh526EdkoUi6uwSClkLTOrhZ1Z2J-md_wt/s4032/IMG_2743.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="860" data-original-width="4032" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUpQnr2uRGquVU57MyAZ2J9VKCfhHXRvaKFIC90uyFaFtq6fXcsNtYPuqfvwkp99twCXzNMLyf208ji-fZ_Sgcf1V0rXdU9rbaICmi47TKVtpoWov8pkEf_vbwOAC6Gli00pf-GYjZUldFTwiH_EFlSEKqIWuh526EdkoUi6uwSClkLTOrhZ1Z2J-md_wt/w640-h136/IMG_2743.heic" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">I know I took a picture of just one of the side borders but that's disappeared into cyber-land somewhere. The patchwork square blocks are made with 25-1" finished squares. Some of the fabrics were in the original kit but I also pulled fabrics from my civil war fabric tub. The light blue inset triangles are from my stash. The fabric colors in this picture are more clear than the first picture.</span><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXmAxX9Gp0OQe6kG1mQ5pE38nqWo1mKXOsMtWK0glp1ZVthyphenhyphenGTt2o0rBDzv7_Z3hB6117qgVleX_IOyALFI9KOYUERvUjSPnd6ZM-1_l3NQaJPGY6s6Jlgf8qIRn_cpkL_l2QBxqLE8mrPTEUhy4brSGRELWy7ZXLKmc2AjzoyiGaqcVKUYta6gRJvhOqu/s3528/IMG_2745.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3528" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXmAxX9Gp0OQe6kG1mQ5pE38nqWo1mKXOsMtWK0glp1ZVthyphenhyphenGTt2o0rBDzv7_Z3hB6117qgVleX_IOyALFI9KOYUERvUjSPnd6ZM-1_l3NQaJPGY6s6Jlgf8qIRn_cpkL_l2QBxqLE8mrPTEUhy4brSGRELWy7ZXLKmc2AjzoyiGaqcVKUYta6gRJvhOqu/w343-h400/IMG_2745.heic" width="343" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">Of course I had to show you the backside of the flimsy. If I were going to hand quilt this quilt, I would have definitely cut out the background fabric from behind the dresdens. I don't think it makes a difference for machine quilting</span>.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgNnrUYUYWitPmeNnVG9A0pxOERZYVVaPrlFFETN6CQGLXJInXRhp3ILodHNtlwBCaqV1hITB_EStXGiUVWKsIvOSKN9VkjsWEx4uKxc8QMlqslkl166hHMyBwlhG0sq1_ibn0Zf89az2uFq6PEs2GcDPsUFKW2CIJ7dXOD4HjhJqYSr1d1twdFsKv3X8y/s3656/IMG_2746.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3656" data-original-width="2872" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgNnrUYUYWitPmeNnVG9A0pxOERZYVVaPrlFFETN6CQGLXJInXRhp3ILodHNtlwBCaqV1hITB_EStXGiUVWKsIvOSKN9VkjsWEx4uKxc8QMlqslkl166hHMyBwlhG0sq1_ibn0Zf89az2uFq6PEs2GcDPsUFKW2CIJ7dXOD4HjhJqYSr1d1twdFsKv3X8y/w314-h400/IMG_2746.heic" width="314" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">This picture of the flimsy draped on the porch glider shows the true colors. Did you notice there is a narrow red border on the outside of the flimsy? The outside border is a blue that looks slightly faded, that seems to be the style of civil war fabrics in the early 2000's. The red will add some zing to that fabric.</span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlHJQtN1QrhzVzi4tiPjnRqQlmDdFHALnOMGNXxsZtDKdA6m9wxpcs0ogu_rl9dPasr0n2Vs181GmaXxZQaA77WcucoCyBDOYtZqEAr0mlWiGpMksDVdFzZJhvmyCQoaT8aeLJTDZEBI0kpMb1de33TbM4B8TyBqtI2m1R0zb86hSw4jUajbYon1w3676B/s2689/IMG_2747.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2291" data-original-width="2689" height="341" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlHJQtN1QrhzVzi4tiPjnRqQlmDdFHALnOMGNXxsZtDKdA6m9wxpcs0ogu_rl9dPasr0n2Vs181GmaXxZQaA77WcucoCyBDOYtZqEAr0mlWiGpMksDVdFzZJhvmyCQoaT8aeLJTDZEBI0kpMb1de33TbM4B8TyBqtI2m1R0zb86hSw4jUajbYon1w3676B/w400-h341/IMG_2747.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Here is a link to the <a href="https://www.laundrybasketquilts.com/online-store/Dresden-Star-PDF-Pattern-download-p134358034" target="_blank">Dresden Star pattern</a> designed by Edyta Sitar. I call the quilt Dresden Stars because there are multiple stars, not just a star. The pattern is for a quilt 53" by 73" but I wanted a larger quilt. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I purchased 2 kits years ago because I knew I wanted a larger quilt.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">The pattern looks so much prettier in the brighter colors that Edyta is using nowadays. I like the brighter fabrics much better than these civil war fabrics. Just to clarify, the fabric kits I purchased many many years ago, came from Lolly's in Shipshewana, Indiana, not from Edyta Sitar.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Perhaps someday I'll make another dresden stars quilt in brighter colors. If I do, I'll probably won't add the light colored triangle things to the dresden plates.<br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Linking to <span style="color: #222222;"><span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="https://www.quiltfabrication.com/2024/02/midweek-makers-421.html" target="_blank">Midweek Makers</a>, <a href="https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2024/02/07/wednesday-wait-loss-366" target="_blank">Wednesday Wait Loss</a></span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2024/02/07/wednesday-wait-loss-366" target="_blank">,</a></span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"> <a href="https://quiltery.com/put-your-foot-down-224-linky-party/" target="_blank">Put Your Foot Down</a>,</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"> <a href="https://magic-crafts-linkparty.blogspot.com/2024/02/magiccrafts-linkparty-0224-doctor-who.html" target="_blank">Magic Crafts</a>, <a href="https://chrisknits.wordpress.com/2024/02/08/tgiff-8/" target="_blank">TGIFF,</a> <a href="https://confessionsofafabricaddict.blogspot.com/2024/02/can-i-get-whoop-whoop-bit-of-this-and.html" target="_blank">Whoop Whoop Party</a>, <a href="https://alyciaquilts.blogspot.com/2024/02/the-valentines-quilts-are-coming-out.html" target="_blank">Finished or Not Friday</a>, <a href="https://ninamariesayre.blogspot.com/2024/02/improv-quilts-at-john-c-campbell-on-off.html" target="_blank">Off the Wall Friday,</a> <a href="https://frombolttobeauty.blogspot.com/2024/02/snarky-bracelets-and-another-giveaway.html" target="_blank">Beauty Pageant</a>, <a href="https://quiltingpatch.blogspot.com/2024/02/patchwork-quilts-192.html" target="_blank">Patchwork & Quilts</a></span></span></p></div>Gretchen Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-54815806048793791682024-02-04T05:00:00.008-05:002024-02-06T14:39:35.997-05:00Hearts & Wreaths<p><span style="font-size: large;">The bottom of the first row of applique blocks has been quilted.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Here are pictures in order from the left side border to the right side border.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1306" data-original-width="3940" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1h7FdaiXFODx835SCwF6oBHqSwMYmuFdi3kE_76BOsVlYy_hUQhyJDHZoJlLZllmXWj4RUXU7NhGBvJSQT2VcSjck9tTMw4KL4Le9AXN7wg5hyXeNnSP9DTnTdgb06oNNwB_GqQ1LFCpeK83Vaun9GNcWd_t4KhMfIE-8kZzAAdoREjYXXQm421_uspuE/w400-h133/IMG_2727.heic" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">In this picture you can see the quilted design in the corner of the blocks.</span><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_0xAtfhpZ_EzP0v3yZ5z2RC6HwsSKbWAeQuNw5SROpSlWfXRgz2WOtfySuhJydMQO0fRDXV233fKEpQf2QlRfWMd4DKZieteuMZbvPlOPWyHyHkRn2RxHYCILba7qeMX3HdCEV3sFIGHS06ltbxBgnn2nAcwmYH2KDp4oXXSmI5CythyQBDdqAqJ343XF/s3915/IMG_2728.heic" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1605" data-original-width="3915" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_0xAtfhpZ_EzP0v3yZ5z2RC6HwsSKbWAeQuNw5SROpSlWfXRgz2WOtfySuhJydMQO0fRDXV233fKEpQf2QlRfWMd4DKZieteuMZbvPlOPWyHyHkRn2RxHYCILba7qeMX3HdCEV3sFIGHS06ltbxBgnn2nAcwmYH2KDp4oXXSmI5CythyQBDdqAqJ343XF/w400-h164/IMG_2728.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_s5RsAESrAkVvHcAvrS3gm9YlK_ZUT6WslzcdWwP_NxgjFRQuNonpwLIm11wXWlhFB9HMmae4qmuhhTETOIr8ex_HbuzsiPOyTItG7Ls8lZcB4kxWoBRIU3T1t4YMH2SY7cCpjfCfY07iVmowJlnhE5Xl0JJ8CMm4U4vHBgcwBwai09C2hzIKJduwYZ3W/s3654/IMG_2732.heic" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="3654" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_s5RsAESrAkVvHcAvrS3gm9YlK_ZUT6WslzcdWwP_NxgjFRQuNonpwLIm11wXWlhFB9HMmae4qmuhhTETOIr8ex_HbuzsiPOyTItG7Ls8lZcB4kxWoBRIU3T1t4YMH2SY7cCpjfCfY07iVmowJlnhE5Xl0JJ8CMm4U4vHBgcwBwai09C2hzIKJduwYZ3W/s320/IMG_2732.heic" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Sorry there is a shadow in some of the pictures.<br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I'm pleased with my progress.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Here is a <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2021/08/hearts-wreaths.html" target="_blank">link to the first post about Hearts & Wreaths</a>. In that post is also a link with information about the pattern.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Linking to Hugs & Kisses, </span><span style="color: #414141;"><a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/2024/02/sow-sunday-stitching.html" target="_blank">Kathys Slow Stitching Sunday</a>, <a href="https://kate-life-in-pieces.blogspot.com/2024/02/stitching-stuff-week-5-of-2024.html" target="_blank">Stitching Stuff</a>, <a href="https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2024/02/oh-scrap-few-pinks.html" target="_blank">Oh Scrap</a>, <a href="https://www.sumoftheirstories.com/blog/2024/handmade-monday-359-msfkd" target="_blank">Handmade Monday,</a> <a href="https://melvalovesscraps.blogspot.com/2024/02/sew-tell-february-5-2024.html" target="_blank">Sew & Tell,</a> <a href="https://smallquiltsanddollquilts.blogspot.com/2024/02/design-wall-monday-february-5-2024.html" target="_blank">Design Wall Monday</a>, <a href="http://www.sewcando.com/2024/02/hello-february-craftastic-monday-link.html" target="_blank">Craftastic Monday</a>, <a href="https://songbirddesigns.blog/monday-musings-2-5-24/" target="_blank">Monday Musings,</a> <a href="https://www.daysfilledwithjoy.com/2024/02/05/monday-this-and-that-4th-february-2024/" target="_blank">Monday This 'N That</a>, </span><span style="color: #414141;"><a href="https://quiltschmilt.ca/2024/02/06/to-do-linky-party-60/" target="_blank">To Do Tuesday</a></span></span></p></div>Gretchen Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-12904516133859921502024-02-01T05:00:00.013-05:002024-02-03T06:25:21.662-05:00Dresden Stars, Sashing & Triangles<p><span style="font-size: large;">I'm piecing Dresden Stars from a kit. The 18 dresden blocks are appliqued and trimmed. The next step is sashing, cornerstones and side triangles.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhccQixjNVaXwefCCRjaYCvTlOU-2mrdwGsgyDCCJm1ULMyKaN7KiUnrnaSFsHod8y9RUgA3h_NyidBbfrgeLTy2UxdZy208tZy9jBfMWIKUkh012CuwZWwjNUxYLZ1ccQ2kbS8Y2rH9g2YPEhIxA6sUsfN4nFyYpCNIAKCZMzdEobwN_3F6NYmzwIVoNIs/s4032/IMG_2711.HEIC" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhccQixjNVaXwefCCRjaYCvTlOU-2mrdwGsgyDCCJm1ULMyKaN7KiUnrnaSFsHod8y9RUgA3h_NyidBbfrgeLTy2UxdZy208tZy9jBfMWIKUkh012CuwZWwjNUxYLZ1ccQ2kbS8Y2rH9g2YPEhIxA6sUsfN4nFyYpCNIAKCZMzdEobwN_3F6NYmzwIVoNIs/s320/IMG_2711.HEIC" width="240" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">The sashing is a very pretty blue. The corner stones were supposed to be a little darker blue and the side triangles is this very pretty maroon/red print fabric. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I cut the maroon/red print into squares then laid the ruler on top to make the diagonal cuts. The pattern didn't run correctly if I cut triangles! You would see the rows run crooked. I'm not a perfectionist but crooked rows are something I do notice.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I dug around in my civil war tub and found this fabric. It was large enough to use for triangles with plenty leftover so I decided to use this same fabric for cornerstones. I thought the red was a better choice than the darker blue fabric.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf9ZlUc34_Twf245FCaBuOgTzxtTiD3-_Udo08KP4cX2d6uU5sCG5T-V9vEAHW8A8qVGZqKLBJCIF8q3GV_bTT_C_yGX1kgpkV6Dd4LhwLlPb3bZVpMs20fTXt_gmY7f-DR2TMzVYgg-usJrddsQWA9yMboqVgZPjx2FVGyGP3EgtnMYcxdecrf2En5YYZ/s4032/IMG_2712.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf9ZlUc34_Twf245FCaBuOgTzxtTiD3-_Udo08KP4cX2d6uU5sCG5T-V9vEAHW8A8qVGZqKLBJCIF8q3GV_bTT_C_yGX1kgpkV6Dd4LhwLlPb3bZVpMs20fTXt_gmY7f-DR2TMzVYgg-usJrddsQWA9yMboqVgZPjx2FVGyGP3EgtnMYcxdecrf2En5YYZ/s320/IMG_2712.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">But since the outside cornerstones would be against the triangles, I decided to use the darker blue fabric for those cornerstones.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoW5ZZGMED3xMK6BI41FkXh3ib5PNVctLbvz8bxIruqgt-F4vWYaEosujbHTtOicJoLECCsvgRXLUnI2kK1KTrK26MJSiM1zwgjA2zORbRfLgxaKuor81brz_BOG4694dpKd8FmTps7Ov-qOk2XkR7rsyWR9ddY5gqX2VZuK7X5W6n-bmv42k_QA6kXHsz/s2606/IMG_2717.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1976" data-original-width="2606" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoW5ZZGMED3xMK6BI41FkXh3ib5PNVctLbvz8bxIruqgt-F4vWYaEosujbHTtOicJoLECCsvgRXLUnI2kK1KTrK26MJSiM1zwgjA2zORbRfLgxaKuor81brz_BOG4694dpKd8FmTps7Ov-qOk2XkR7rsyWR9ddY5gqX2VZuK7X5W6n-bmv42k_QA6kXHsz/w640-h486/IMG_2717.heic" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">I admit I wasn't very excited about this quilt but now I am. The blue sashing and the red triangles really bring that dreary beige fabric to life!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTin3EKFaUJ7o3_GMPv14WClwHoPmIK_Wg8rIRq-jUuEswyoGz4cvhQ-EWLIHtcZ-CnZRm4KqYrKsmj7utPU42Y1c6Dz467L5V5dtgLjnqSupRDrFsy5AzJLaSjkB9cj4VfvXQkd8o-meENBjtcrJgcVplddexrpIYYo1VA6-T10ECd6knGI1LpKs5BZRq/s4032/IMG_2716.HEIC" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTin3EKFaUJ7o3_GMPv14WClwHoPmIK_Wg8rIRq-jUuEswyoGz4cvhQ-EWLIHtcZ-CnZRm4KqYrKsmj7utPU42Y1c6Dz467L5V5dtgLjnqSupRDrFsy5AzJLaSjkB9cj4VfvXQkd8o-meENBjtcrJgcVplddexrpIYYo1VA6-T10ECd6knGI1LpKs5BZRq/s320/IMG_2716.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Unfortunately using the darker blue fabric for the outside cornerstones was not a good decision. You can't even see that fabric in the above picture but the red at the points of the triangles distinctly show.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">You can see the blue when you are closeup.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The next step of this quilt is supposed to be a narrow border around the center. That darker blue fabric was supposed to be the border.</span></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I don't think so. I've been digging in my civil war fabric tub again and I've come up with a better choice of fabric.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">In my quilt, the next border is not going to be a narrow border. Remember, I want my quilt to be bed sized, not a throw. As of now, the center is 59.5" by 77.5". </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPSGFenMolchG7QDLV4RBv0Q_EMusB9CZ0BBRgvhl2L3-UT76vjN4oqghipdPEplH0sIBecCLqxWES9GzbT3wknYgrqw3bj5KPWVB-nMSaVlpld7b21vJHEaERrKjTdJ9c7ygTw56jjYsl89UWMVMcKK6Szv9CqV3KhMtuMBxZ3_QxTsCUKXagr6LHHYFX/s3024/IMG_2718.heic" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2526" data-original-width="3024" height="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPSGFenMolchG7QDLV4RBv0Q_EMusB9CZ0BBRgvhl2L3-UT76vjN4oqghipdPEplH0sIBecCLqxWES9GzbT3wknYgrqw3bj5KPWVB-nMSaVlpld7b21vJHEaERrKjTdJ9c7ygTw56jjYsl89UWMVMcKK6Szv9CqV3KhMtuMBxZ3_QxTsCUKXagr6LHHYFX/w640-h534/IMG_2718.heic" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">Edyta's pattern has us set the blocks on point which is what I did but I always cut the triangles larger so I have some room to play. The edge of triangles extend 1.75" from the outside points. I can trim some of that extra fabric to make pieced borders work. Now I just need to come up with a design. To make it more challenging, the side borders need to be wider than the top and bottom borders. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I took the picture of the quilt in the snow first. Those spots that show in the above picture come from melting ice dripping off the trees.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Click here for a link to the <a href="https://www.laundrybasketquilts.com/online-store/Dresden-Star-PDF-Pattern-download-p134358034" target="_blank">Dresden Star pattern</a> designed by Edyta Sitar.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Linking to <span style="color: #222222;"><span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="https://www.quiltfabrication.com/2024/01/midweek-makers-420.html" target="_blank">Midweek Makers</a>, <a href="https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2024/01/31/wednesday-wait-loss-365" target="_blank">Wednesday Wait Loss</a></span><span face="" style="color: #414141;">, </span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="http://www.myquiltinfatuation.com/2024/01/all-three-finished-and-ntt.html" target="_blank">Needle & Thread Thursday</a>,</span></span></span><span style="color: #414141;"> <a href="https://quiltery.com/put-your-foot-down-223-linky-party/" target="_blank">Put Your Foot Down</a>, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"><a href="https://www.sliceofpiquilts.com/2024/02/a-third-and-first.html" target="_blank">TGIFF!</a>, <a href="https://confessionsofafabricaddict.blogspot.com/2024/02/can-i-get-whoop-whoop-short-week-but.html" target="_blank">Whoop Whoop Party,</a> <a href="https://alyciaquilts.blogspot.com/2024/02/pastel-plaids-and-finished-or-not-friday.html" target="_blank">Finished or Not Friday</a>,<a href="https://ninamariesayre.blogspot.com/2024/02/designing-calendar-cow-on-off-wall.html" target="_blank"> Off the Wall Friday</a>, <a href="https://frombolttobeauty.blogspot.com/2024/02/radical-acceptance-and-giveaway.html" target="_blank">Beauty Pageant,</a> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;">Hugs & Kisses,</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"> <a href="https://quiltingpatch.blogspot.com/2024/02/patchwork-quilts-191.html" target="_blank">Patchwork & Quilts</a></span></span></p>Gretchen Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-80626768914702928432024-01-28T05:00:00.106-05:002024-02-01T21:47:47.002-05:00Tula Hexies<p><span style="font-size: large;">Quilting <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2024/01/hearts-wreaths-border.html">Hearts & Wreaths</a> has been my hand work since it's gone into the quilting frame. This week I took the time and finished hand sewing <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2023/12/new-hexie-project.html" target="_blank">Tula Hexies</a> together.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">This flimsy is hand sewn, not EPP'd. I really enjoyed the hand sewing, it was very relaxing and easier on my hands than EPP.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Here Tula Hexies is resting on a porch chair. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkPQ-zS8Ma6ESoLvgJqaQCTQnREqbPRwm2aGu_Wz8sBvxK3GqV3NOSYP1s324l9TLMLSZCnzlmSN90lUQaDJl8mWUNtLykpMsc3o34Acb1xaayOKP4FjJBc1Bm7__QcD-kFYBw_owYW4yT04XcU2AQ8Wf_RyPftgP3Bv5lql2yx7sp_9gq-9giIG-Go2-d/s3024/IMG_2720.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2424" data-original-width="3024" height="514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkPQ-zS8Ma6ESoLvgJqaQCTQnREqbPRwm2aGu_Wz8sBvxK3GqV3NOSYP1s324l9TLMLSZCnzlmSN90lUQaDJl8mWUNtLykpMsc3o34Acb1xaayOKP4FjJBc1Bm7__QcD-kFYBw_owYW4yT04XcU2AQ8Wf_RyPftgP3Bv5lql2yx7sp_9gq-9giIG-Go2-d/w640-h514/IMG_2720.heic" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">Here's she's posing on the living room area rug.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHbWlmA86_sev_eEUpiMUAv7G92Jk5uIqhoM3jGdXd_Q_IQqnG_ybSp86cTMxCTCg66maoSpuSyWMnbsMx0WNm9iXAo9gyf61JMSTYZFC3nflIaQ2W4C6x3-Rj3IK-EU-45fTTIr921wcE6ZE_NkwCIBF728mmzoCzIu7PpT20ArH2pu9uehnNKZLmthxA/s3600/IMG_2724.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3600" data-original-width="2903" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHbWlmA86_sev_eEUpiMUAv7G92Jk5uIqhoM3jGdXd_Q_IQqnG_ybSp86cTMxCTCg66maoSpuSyWMnbsMx0WNm9iXAo9gyf61JMSTYZFC3nflIaQ2W4C6x3-Rj3IK-EU-45fTTIr921wcE6ZE_NkwCIBF728mmzoCzIu7PpT20ArH2pu9uehnNKZLmthxA/w517-h640/IMG_2724.heic" width="517" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">And the backside picture. Pressing isn't all the same. I just pressed whichever way the blocks wanted to turn. This will be machine quilted so it doesn't matter if there is bulk.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuiLKuYxCXXC0veXbp82Robno1lFUBi9hzcPs2ACfmPVaAQMCXOeQQubAFFZtND9lw-g1NHYShkgqvrJJYSAqy995sgmqVZiTypp15th3IETQFb-zneQ9iBdFfO5N1IoKevdNeNiiSfMBet4rWBReHN2slZlMnEuRojIC1qh5A6nAFb_GGmUZ83hF4J1Wk/s3177/IMG_2725.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3177" data-original-width="2852" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuiLKuYxCXXC0veXbp82Robno1lFUBi9hzcPs2ACfmPVaAQMCXOeQQubAFFZtND9lw-g1NHYShkgqvrJJYSAqy995sgmqVZiTypp15th3IETQFb-zneQ9iBdFfO5N1IoKevdNeNiiSfMBet4rWBReHN2slZlMnEuRojIC1qh5A6nAFb_GGmUZ83hF4J1Wk/w359-h400/IMG_2725.heic" width="359" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">A cute black Tula print was used for the top and bottom borders. I hand sewed it onto the hexie</span>s.</p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe_37UlA1Lwds5E-IcUM-8dH0c19fVLWb_AfHG1q1mI9P8yrfyxiWn4YVO-C7ZtYgUfCWrLK49rd9aJMpV8Fsqt6y4PgBnM1LcsmeOdsuOLSMZykKmM1L7cdKbrxwzHBV68jj2tWojqVlxuI8XPHWX52qdYxbYg6E03UMhZ4uxbhq-XO2rbpvdbOOZ_uUa/s4032/IMG_2721.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1438" data-original-width="4032" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe_37UlA1Lwds5E-IcUM-8dH0c19fVLWb_AfHG1q1mI9P8yrfyxiWn4YVO-C7ZtYgUfCWrLK49rd9aJMpV8Fsqt6y4PgBnM1LcsmeOdsuOLSMZykKmM1L7cdKbrxwzHBV68jj2tWojqVlxuI8XPHWX52qdYxbYg6E03UMhZ4uxbhq-XO2rbpvdbOOZ_uUa/w640-h229/IMG_2721.heic" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">Half hexie blocks were used to finish the sides. The border fabric is a black & white strip which will look nice with all the bright fabrics.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHU6JKd0WvWWnNYIZahceja7s-7KF4LeR3mFXM2Lrtw9LXWEbXIA4Gx5TYqFHnTZbKgQTRxh_FscRiHCTrvNrAjQCnUjN1SB7sgIrgI1St7JxjtJbczjBLp03Vh9VHu8VkO8pReO7xWGtffE1o2LUNki04c-xY8LIOG1wace6aa8kiz_axdss4rdo3qUPQ/s3313/IMG_2722.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1082" data-original-width="3313" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHU6JKd0WvWWnNYIZahceja7s-7KF4LeR3mFXM2Lrtw9LXWEbXIA4Gx5TYqFHnTZbKgQTRxh_FscRiHCTrvNrAjQCnUjN1SB7sgIrgI1St7JxjtJbczjBLp03Vh9VHu8VkO8pReO7xWGtffE1o2LUNki04c-xY8LIOG1wace6aa8kiz_axdss4rdo3qUPQ/w640-h210/IMG_2722.heic" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I had planned that all the striped fabrics would be pieced into a more interesting design. To do that, you need to remember to cut the hexies larger then re-cut them into triangles. I forgot 😔 to cut them larger, that is why there are some striped hexie blocks.</span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Tula Hexies is 51" by 80". The hexies are 2" hexies. You measure the length of one of the sides. I was inspired to make this quilt after watching <a href="https://www.hannequilt.com/2024/01/no-finishes-yet.html" target="_blank">Hanne</a> and Deb working on their hexies at the November 2023 retreat. Why do I call it Tula hexies? All the fabrics are designed by Tula Pink and purchased at <a href="https://www.clotheslinecreations.com/" target="_blank">Clothesline Creations</a> in Middlebury, IN.<br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Tula Hexies will hang in the 'to be quilted' closet until sometime this summer then I will machine quilt her. I know the design I want to use so hopefully it will come together.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Linking to <span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"><a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/2024/01/slow-sunday-stitching_02005148314.html" target="_blank">Kathys Slow Stitching Sunday</a>, <a href="https://kate-life-in-pieces.blogspot.com/2024/01/stitching-stuff-week-4-of-2024.html" target="_blank">Stitching Stuff</a>, <a href="https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2024/01/oh-scrap-pink-scraps.html" target="_blank">Oh Scrap</a>, <a href="https://www.sumoftheirstories.com/blog/2024/handmade-monday-359" target="_blank">Handmade Monday</a>, <a href="https://melvalovesscraps.blogspot.com/2024/01/sew-tell-january-29-2024.html" target="_blank">Sew & Tell</a>, <a href="https://smallquiltsanddollquilts.blogspot.com/2024/01/design-wall-monday-january-29-2024.html" target="_blank">Design Wall Monday</a>, <a href="http://www.sewcando.com/2024/01/end-of-january-craftastic-monday-link.html" target="_blank">Craftastic Monday</a>, <a href="https://www.daysfilledwithjoy.com/2024/01/29/monday-this-and-that-29th-january-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=monday-this-and-that-29th-january-2024" target="_blank">Monday This 'N That</a>, <a href="https://songbirddesigns.blog/monday-musing-1-29-24/" target="_blank">Monday Musings</a>, <a href="https://quiltschmilt.ca/2024/01/30/to-do-tuesday-linky-party-59/" target="_blank">To Do Tuesday</a>, <a href="https://quiltingjetgirl.com/2024/01/26/favorite-finish-january-2024/" target="_blank">Favorite Finish January</a></span></span></p></div>Gretchen Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-75190845302946471552024-01-25T04:30:00.009-05:002024-01-27T06:14:04.845-05:00Dresden Stars, the Circles<p><span style="font-size: large;">The <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2024/01/dresden-stars-and-table-runner.html" target="_blank">table runner</a> for my friend has been pieced and we took it to be quilted at <a href="http://www.calicopoint.com/" target="_blank">Calico Point</a>. They said it would be approximately 6 weeks before it was quilted. I wanted to get it into their quilting line-up as fast as possible because this is supposed to be a birthday gift in April. Sorry, I neglected to take a picture, you'll see the complete finish after it's quilted and the binding has been added. Nathalie was very pleased with it.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Since the table runner is out of the way, I returned my attention to the <a href="https://www.laundrybasketquilts.com/online-store/Dresden-Star-PDF-Pattern-download-p134358034" target="_blank">Dresden Stars</a>. Technically the pattern name is <a href="https://www.laundrybasketquilts.com/online-store/Dresden-Star-PDF-Pattern-download-p134358034" target="_blank">Dresden Star</a> but I call it stars since there is more than one star in the quilt.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">In my <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2024/01/dresden-stars-and-table-runner.html" target="_blank">last post about Dresden Stars</a>, I had started appliqueing the plates to the background fabric using a brown variegated thread. I'm using the same thread to applique the circles.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I've mentioned before that the fabrics for this quilt are from a kit I purchased many years ago, probably at least 17 years? The pattern is copyrighted 2006. Civil War fabrics don't really appeal to me anymore but the kit is here so I'm making this quilt.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I grimaced when I pulled the brown for the circles, more brown! I dug in my box of civil war fabrics I have on hand and found a large piece of fabric that was gifted to me when Deanna moved. I thought this was much more prettier.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCHYBujTQ3EAaCJzc56jKv9E725hWEzIktsWQLVParwrmNgRaf_mlW11ltRkgNBV2g0yPyN97xrYHaGVQ_-PP04miVuAFwcf3A_vtCvEMPthgfmrHUg49eKz-WEyXJVYYj8zHuWFdWmKDfopK5o80UYTwTERZ7YcunvkgJTQNsBgyzQ-I19wQHsflAi2oS/s3827/IMG_2704.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2668" data-original-width="3827" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCHYBujTQ3EAaCJzc56jKv9E725hWEzIktsWQLVParwrmNgRaf_mlW11ltRkgNBV2g0yPyN97xrYHaGVQ_-PP04miVuAFwcf3A_vtCvEMPthgfmrHUg49eKz-WEyXJVYYj8zHuWFdWmKDfopK5o80UYTwTERZ7YcunvkgJTQNsBgyzQ-I19wQHsflAi2oS/w400-h279/IMG_2704.heic" width="400" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">I prepped two circles then sent a picture to Kathi and asked her which one she thought looked the best. We both agreed on the brown. I really like that blue/gray flowered fabric but that is what I saw when I looked at the block, not the Dresdens.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCT9iEW8LueZyqD3wScs398P4MzOR4F8prfm1A6r5q0XD7-J5lc51dfqmdLth4GeNlwiQcVdacyR4n7yXz40d6C-kPVTmp4-0nm2vlS0iKvfZn0YRYouCntcIuz1B22yDCWSRL2U4Nw6d1WSH2YEwxZa4cB1x6JqDbuH9vA7-RggF_vI567M3ndy6KmvuF/s3098/IMG_2705.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1601" data-original-width="3098" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCT9iEW8LueZyqD3wScs398P4MzOR4F8prfm1A6r5q0XD7-J5lc51dfqmdLth4GeNlwiQcVdacyR4n7yXz40d6C-kPVTmp4-0nm2vlS0iKvfZn0YRYouCntcIuz1B22yDCWSRL2U4Nw6d1WSH2YEwxZa4cB1x6JqDbuH9vA7-RggF_vI567M3ndy6KmvuF/w640-h330/IMG_2705.heic" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">But now I look at the picture and think that fabric doesn't overpower after all. Oh well, it's too late, the brown has been appliqued</span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzvxahUc-f-oNWi2fJHZY0u2mUEjjmOs1pdZVnq9KUxzXdXtaGUy-yqQlmtxqWOP4AlWoaNw5XdovV3uHJiLYJAUhW_8mA_MD1MuOM-c0AFDaxurhcZPu1qoThGiO80pd5zeqYL4CpOfgpOrhMe4If593kM6aw28h1MhOzaDV32KaMJRU6lCaJ0eTmx6rK/s2489/IMG_2715.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2489" data-original-width="2458" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzvxahUc-f-oNWi2fJHZY0u2mUEjjmOs1pdZVnq9KUxzXdXtaGUy-yqQlmtxqWOP4AlWoaNw5XdovV3uHJiLYJAUhW_8mA_MD1MuOM-c0AFDaxurhcZPu1qoThGiO80pd5zeqYL4CpOfgpOrhMe4If593kM6aw28h1MhOzaDV32KaMJRU6lCaJ0eTmx6rK/w632-h640/IMG_2715.heic" width="632" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I made a change to the pattern and trimmed these blocks to 12.5" which is larger than Edyta specified but I want my quilt larger.</span></div><div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqigjHTnDuzp2uguuADJmeFLzbjMfVEjjLhURou9PCLEmXAGtabpSRo19n94DVnH1UpFr21Npz2YuCSkaXjMdRQMfeIIa5539qD2yQC4Zg103dOqn1lOmj9rYSwj8QK8wtBkcVSvTs8JGfWCpjEHj7AO9-XG0enhHk-EvmfPDxRVTDpjdPSfhee-E0KaIL/s3607/IMG_2706.heic" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3607" data-original-width="2088" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqigjHTnDuzp2uguuADJmeFLzbjMfVEjjLhURou9PCLEmXAGtabpSRo19n94DVnH1UpFr21Npz2YuCSkaXjMdRQMfeIIa5539qD2yQC4Zg103dOqn1lOmj9rYSwj8QK8wtBkcVSvTs8JGfWCpjEHj7AO9-XG0enhHk-EvmfPDxRVTDpjdPSfhee-E0KaIL/w231-h400/IMG_2706.heic" width="231" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">Kathi asked me how I'm making the circles so perfect. I'm using this product. I've used it before but I don't remember which quilt. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Edyta has a paper template included with the pattern. I checked and the circle is the same size as the largest circle in Karen Buckley's large size perfect circles. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyQiyBSL1LTjT8fMDurrlrYYxVpx1vq3j_ZpQH5CLkONwQB_a5PjRhww1ZbBFDExPj9_XtYPlKSeWATiltSLLpdwir69O1svzQqw3IWBBkK_cfrbZXMDM7ogrCuBo_AksbmAQVNUZHv6s17J_ACkuCf2f8JItbFwMGPvs5P2t8l_anEFJn0Jg8WEn4C17u/s2545/IMG_2707.heic" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2449" data-original-width="2545" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyQiyBSL1LTjT8fMDurrlrYYxVpx1vq3j_ZpQH5CLkONwQB_a5PjRhww1ZbBFDExPj9_XtYPlKSeWATiltSLLpdwir69O1svzQqw3IWBBkK_cfrbZXMDM7ogrCuBo_AksbmAQVNUZHv6s17J_ACkuCf2f8JItbFwMGPvs5P2t8l_anEFJn0Jg8WEn4C17u/s320/IMG_2707.heic" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">I traced the circles onto the sheets then cut them out. When I ironed them onto the back of the brown fabric, I made sure I left a good edge of fabric. Then I took a needle and thread and basted the edge of the fabric, pulled it tight and knotted it. When I pressed the top of the circles, I had perfect circles! </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The left circle is the gathered edge of the circle. The center circle is a gathered circle before pressing. The right circle is after pressing.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrnEhgds19HHHei14M8qdgLRo_N4EMnyemdGW3T2ik3kD9n6Ob-Fofr3HHGSPYE6i-I45OgR9IvJS64NPsv9461PM3A7xM7K4Ud-7vmQ_SIfjbHAp1VTXTR9HMlj-0nhoMSMI9mvYsGPiqdGIyWVcMyP00zHFORX_0pVUXf4VIP7vQvLJQZsATWADzCihK/s3609/IMG_2709.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1401" data-original-width="3609" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrnEhgds19HHHei14M8qdgLRo_N4EMnyemdGW3T2ik3kD9n6Ob-Fofr3HHGSPYE6i-I45OgR9IvJS64NPsv9461PM3A7xM7K4Ud-7vmQ_SIfjbHAp1VTXTR9HMlj-0nhoMSMI9mvYsGPiqdGIyWVcMyP00zHFORX_0pVUXf4VIP7vQvLJQZsATWADzCihK/w640-h248/IMG_2709.heic" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">Edyta had said to use freezer paper but this worked much better and it doesn't need to be removed. It's supposed to wash out but I didn't try a sample. My friend Lynn uses this product all the time with her applique.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Finally, here is a picture of a finished block. All 18 of the blocks are finished but I only took a picture of this one. And yes, the variegated thread does show some but I didn't have the stress of dealing with invisible thread!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHYbI3cakhxEuA0g6OFmkIHJKhkeZg_AUoNH5SR818pVbr2aAeHbNGvINktTpbaAJg8PA5zAZQb-2P36JIHDklH8z5c2ItBxB_LFwZA4pZVa1vq7fg2ThxI2IZL9fubWLFgPnSvyLK0u8vBjZMzX_uO1XBj20vyemGpoAddpuKGsePdmk1VngDWE__uwy9/s2489/IMG_2715.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2489" data-original-width="2458" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHYbI3cakhxEuA0g6OFmkIHJKhkeZg_AUoNH5SR818pVbr2aAeHbNGvINktTpbaAJg8PA5zAZQb-2P36JIHDklH8z5c2ItBxB_LFwZA4pZVa1vq7fg2ThxI2IZL9fubWLFgPnSvyLK0u8vBjZMzX_uO1XBj20vyemGpoAddpuKGsePdmk1VngDWE__uwy9/w632-h640/IMG_2715.heic" width="632" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><p>And the backside because someone always wants to see how it looks.</p></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKsaUwNKjmIvwOfUdwVpLE6wwjjheCHVIUjq3uhUW5f8ZSV0C6uHIwlDFavVbZinAicuvkKyknCmiPoJsrsMhsRQGf6j_OXIbL52Awl7dm6FmOUNld0MTS-Hti2txm6GAeWUcEYNN-2y0ZvWUwpyLnsnPFlEZ53NbHwC0kAqdBE6p9e0fmb6oFhE8PARW3/s2244/IMG_2710.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2244" data-original-width="2205" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKsaUwNKjmIvwOfUdwVpLE6wwjjheCHVIUjq3uhUW5f8ZSV0C6uHIwlDFavVbZinAicuvkKyknCmiPoJsrsMhsRQGf6j_OXIbL52Awl7dm6FmOUNld0MTS-Hti2txm6GAeWUcEYNN-2y0ZvWUwpyLnsnPFlEZ53NbHwC0kAqdBE6p9e0fmb6oFhE8PARW3/w393-h400/IMG_2710.heic" width="393" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I used a zigzag stitch to applique the center and the dresden plate. I finger pressed the background fabric to make the diagonal lines. Finger pressing irons out easily. I left long threads when I started and stopped, then pulled them to the back side and knotted them several times.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The next step is the sashing and the setting triangles.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Linking to <a href="https://www.quiltfabrication.com/2024/01/midweek-makers-419.html" target="_blank">Midweek Makers</a>, <span style="color: #222222;"><span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2024/01/hearts-wreaths-border.html" target="_blank">Wednesday Wait Loss</a></span><span face="" style="color: #414141;">, </span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="http://www.myquiltinfatuation.com/2024/01/three-plus-three-and-ntt.html" target="_blank">Needle & Thread Thursday</a>,</span></span></span><span style="color: #414141;"> <a href="https://quiltery.com/put-your-foot-down-222-linky-party/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=put-your-foot-down-222-linky-party" target="_blank">Put Your Foot Down</a>,</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"> <a href="https://melvalovesscraps.blogspot.com/2024/01/tgiff-brides-quilt-ii-new-sew-along.html" target="_blank">TGIFF!</a>, <a href="https://confessionsofafabricaddict.blogspot.com/2024/01/can-i-get-whoop-whoop-we-may-need.html" target="_blank">Whoop Whoop Party,</a> <a href="https://alyciaquilts.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-ohio-star-for-qov-and-finished-or.html" target="_blank">Finished or Not Friday</a>, <a href="https://ninamariesayre.blogspot.com/2024/01/a-return-of-calendar-cows-on-off-wall.html" target="_blank">Off the Wall Friday,</a> <a href="https://frombolttobeauty.blogspot.com/2024/01/simple-sneaky-patchwork-method-beauties.html" target="_blank">Beauty Pageant,</a> <a href="https://quiltingpatch.blogspot.com/2024/01/patchwork-quilts-190.html" target="_blank">Patchwork & Quilts</a></span></span></p></div></div></div>Gretchen Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-71023919813389988952024-01-21T05:00:00.060-05:002024-01-24T08:55:08.276-05:00Hearts & Wreaths Border<p><span style="font-size: large;">The first border on Hearts & Wreaths is quilted and it's a long border too! That why I like to quilt on the long side, it feels like I've accomplished so much more. Here are pictures moving from the left side to the right side.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1TMKccY0Q10-pWAj0TE68i9xjqBnHSWgsI5cqSoALqLgcIvqGsh0PMPIQjZohPuviX_N60H684nK7AsT_993N6ACoPxUqQ6HoBz2Z6EgJq9CzgWYBfjIqMHHh7waHDTY8URyf1s9ilACzmrz-ZHhYsCb6iUFjRxPOnmCkX48oPBDA8t_FlZa_BLRa5VMb/s3703/IMG_2697.heic" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1796" data-original-width="3703" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1TMKccY0Q10-pWAj0TE68i9xjqBnHSWgsI5cqSoALqLgcIvqGsh0PMPIQjZohPuviX_N60H684nK7AsT_993N6ACoPxUqQ6HoBz2Z6EgJq9CzgWYBfjIqMHHh7waHDTY8URyf1s9ilACzmrz-ZHhYsCb6iUFjRxPOnmCkX48oPBDA8t_FlZa_BLRa5VMb/w400-h194/IMG_2697.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDxxneY2Lnjrve0VFQcNmzjgwcBXYj-UqdHj-Ga1sHWgHnWwRqp8yb01m_mLUXxH0LMTuDMvpl1m1YE2nKdsSo_r8Xfk2mM6ilxKDPJpH5TfO0Lb_Nyp8TxWSeb6UqZo9bMDfZgkqraYK7hfgB0r-83d78wXAttRlqZYIX9o47MTQQeRQriQ7TLAxO9qCt/s4032/IMG_2698.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1922" data-original-width="4032" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDxxneY2Lnjrve0VFQcNmzjgwcBXYj-UqdHj-Ga1sHWgHnWwRqp8yb01m_mLUXxH0LMTuDMvpl1m1YE2nKdsSo_r8Xfk2mM6ilxKDPJpH5TfO0Lb_Nyp8TxWSeb6UqZo9bMDfZgkqraYK7hfgB0r-83d78wXAttRlqZYIX9o47MTQQeRQriQ7TLAxO9qCt/w400-h191/IMG_2698.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi10vKyZNhKHDjy2XekZ9VlW2_hzWdRnBf-YMfGD-Oc_hgBVNiESvJmw-RUw7Xyef5qDKPravSId-4tU-elwM6KIxhD-C7PNra68oXZiuQMqSlJ2OKQ6vvXuIDJ7-wS6uEqIQTStwTOoThhSPx6cGMEmILmxyzAfNvFHyMZXQD9SJ5ZczCX7Hbjy4FCq-A9/s3784/IMG_2699.heic" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2025" data-original-width="3784" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi10vKyZNhKHDjy2XekZ9VlW2_hzWdRnBf-YMfGD-Oc_hgBVNiESvJmw-RUw7Xyef5qDKPravSId-4tU-elwM6KIxhD-C7PNra68oXZiuQMqSlJ2OKQ6vvXuIDJ7-wS6uEqIQTStwTOoThhSPx6cGMEmILmxyzAfNvFHyMZXQD9SJ5ZczCX7Hbjy4FCq-A9/w400-h214/IMG_2699.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnivBdeN4LKxTh4Fm5sQLylPnsa0N143oK6v_x1h2XVpp5yBpihoEJwhMVNikAbXmqNvosevOKxkEqvXKlG2HlxjOp4kVw9OSZZdy6uOmadOf4Fddyxc4cuNwHWU0SujH1ofVdZMxBbMUMd-l9YHxrhv14myVSjLyYnRzOMtB7ESq4ohriI5msUp2d0DP6/s3974/IMG_2700.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2199" data-original-width="3974" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnivBdeN4LKxTh4Fm5sQLylPnsa0N143oK6v_x1h2XVpp5yBpihoEJwhMVNikAbXmqNvosevOKxkEqvXKlG2HlxjOp4kVw9OSZZdy6uOmadOf4Fddyxc4cuNwHWU0SujH1ofVdZMxBbMUMd-l9YHxrhv14myVSjLyYnRzOMtB7ESq4ohriI5msUp2d0DP6/w400-h221/IMG_2700.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfe5RuR2GA8_kJqGrHIEDatfOn6v_wyWY4J_n2EZKjdGC_zBFLn8EgYNmT-Sr7ABL6MNJpWlsoEHgAMkgWCAMmcTJP8wItf9A1v9yOpEaPS6BvJ6j_BVkxJ9geZgzC931Xelh4q2KhBJFuc4Psmg8U_T88lItcv_joBlaKvmd046O1NwFebwwsuAC_wL6m/s3725/IMG_2701.heic" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2235" data-original-width="3725" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfe5RuR2GA8_kJqGrHIEDatfOn6v_wyWY4J_n2EZKjdGC_zBFLn8EgYNmT-Sr7ABL6MNJpWlsoEHgAMkgWCAMmcTJP8wItf9A1v9yOpEaPS6BvJ6j_BVkxJ9geZgzC931Xelh4q2KhBJFuc4Psmg8U_T88lItcv_joBlaKvmd046O1NwFebwwsuAC_wL6m/w400-h240/IMG_2701.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHfhOCL5Ig_St6PAeABhtL-w4acL49zfF2euL7FVXxkSxjL60lZ_9F8Sn7NtPcblEAT-KR__EX-HnrY4qm9g6JcxHjRN7IuoTm9rQPElMVYQcH1MKgcquDVbS1KVt91OtNEtfA9pRMbZbln_fKG3EWAPbhRO3pSNiWmS5GcyK30AU8cpzKPlhl44CGz3rC/s3506/IMG_2702.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2472" data-original-width="3506" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHfhOCL5Ig_St6PAeABhtL-w4acL49zfF2euL7FVXxkSxjL60lZ_9F8Sn7NtPcblEAT-KR__EX-HnrY4qm9g6JcxHjRN7IuoTm9rQPElMVYQcH1MKgcquDVbS1KVt91OtNEtfA9pRMbZbln_fKG3EWAPbhRO3pSNiWmS5GcyK30AU8cpzKPlhl44CGz3rC/w400-h283/IMG_2702.heic" width="400" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">I am glad I decided to add the single line in between the double quilted lines. The cotton batting doesn't have the 'lift' that a wool batt has but they can still look poofy. I don't like my quilts to look poofy.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">This border is 8.5" wide but I could easily reach to the top of the border. After I took the pictures, I rolled the stick several times and I'm ready to start quilting the blocks but there are sections of side borders to quilt on each side also.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Here is a <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2021/08/hearts-wreaths.html" target="_blank">link to the first post I wrote about Hearts & Wreaths</a>. It includes information about the quilt and also a link to the pattern.</span></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222;"><span><span face="" style="color: #414141;">Linking to <a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/2024/01/slow-sunday-stitching_01608846556.html" target="_blank">Kathys Slow Stitching Sunday</a>, <a href="https://kate-life-in-pieces.blogspot.com/2024/01/stitching-stuff-week-3-of-2024.html" target="_blank">Stitching Stuff</a>, <a href="https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2024/01/oh-scrap-more-green.html" target="_blank">Oh Scrap</a>, <a href="https://www.sumoftheirstories.com/blog/2024/handmade-monday-358" target="_blank">Handmade Monday</a>, <a href="https://melvalovesscraps.blogspot.com/2024/01/sew-tell-january-22-2024.html" target="_blank">Sew & Tell,</a> <a href="https://smallquiltsanddollquilts.blogspot.com/2024/01/design-wall-monday-january-22-2024.html" target="_blank">Design Wall Monda</a>y, <a href="http://www.sewcando.com/2024/01/mid-winter-craftastic-monday-link-party.html" target="_blank">Craftastic Monday</a>, <a href="https://songbirddesigns.blog/monday-musings-1-22-24/" target="_blank">Monday Musings,</a> </span></span></span><span style="background-color: transparent;"><a href="https://quiltschmilt.ca/2024/01/23/to-do-linky-party-58/" target="_blank">To Do Tuesday</a>, <a href="https://www.quiltfabrication.com/2024/01/midweek-makers-419.html" target="_blank">Midweek Makers,</a> <a href="https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2024/01/24/wednesday-wait-loss-364" target="_blank">Wednesday Wait Loss</a></span></span></div>Gretchen Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-81271825385183366342024-01-14T08:10:00.006-05:002024-01-15T05:27:33.532-05:00Quilting Hearts & Wreaths<p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia7NNVdxbNjZjunDAT6VACXjYdvsmfNP09U42rGFWGR7VneReXN3YDQTPC7MA_aUKb67FZ3LKqwJ-eFl9NT2EXmoyfvie143t1WThw7-NpggSIqGlJs5JVg6r2yk3WipiQcqDNpE1GTSndJsmgAmYCtUBmVsNgOG2oVXdtlanCuAMsR4q9vh4Sa_Cs-ri0/s3906/IMG_2692.heic" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3906" data-original-width="1941" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia7NNVdxbNjZjunDAT6VACXjYdvsmfNP09U42rGFWGR7VneReXN3YDQTPC7MA_aUKb67FZ3LKqwJ-eFl9NT2EXmoyfvie143t1WThw7-NpggSIqGlJs5JVg6r2yk3WipiQcqDNpE1GTSndJsmgAmYCtUBmVsNgOG2oVXdtlanCuAMsR4q9vh4Sa_Cs-ri0/w199-h400/IMG_2692.heic" width="199" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">The border quilting of Hearts & Wreaths has reached the center. I did add a single line in between the double line. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Yes, I know this is going to add to the quilting but I like how it looks.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Linking to <span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"><a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/2024/01/slow-sunday-stitching.html" target="_blank">Kathys Slow Stitching Sunday</a>, <a href="https://kate-life-in-pieces.blogspot.com/2024/01/stitching-stuff-week-2-of-2024.html" target="_blank">Stitching Stuff</a>, <a href="https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2024/01/oh-scrap-green.html" target="_blank">Oh Scrap,</a> <a href="https://www.sumoftheirstories.com/blog/2024/handmade-monday-357" target="_blank">Handmade Monday,</a> <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2024/01/quilting-hearts-wreaths.html" target="_blank">Sew & Tell,</a> <a href="https://smallquiltsanddollquilts.blogspot.com/2024/01/design-wall-monday-january-15-2024.html" target="_blank">Design Wall Monda</a>y, <a href="http://www.sewcando.com/2024/01/craftastic-monday-link-party.html" target="_blank">Craftastic Monday</a>, <a href="https://songbirddesigns.blog/monday-musings-1-15-24/" target="_blank">Monday Musings</a></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #414141; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">We received snow in the snowstorm that went across the US. I'm not sure how much we received, anywhere from 6" to 8". It's cold now. It was -6*F at 6 am. I asked Siri what that was in celsius, -21C.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #414141; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #414141; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9086oNp5kU65zScFMDImmBCU_ykaTJtfbu6DT2zLDrJxJ1IZiCZb5xEu6py79sgVAZYSi8vJc6mQE89W3HdZ1CKq76_LriJYqbYTksyIdvbPvQSuMvjCVZz2XyVQtIS9WbLrMzFMxBkekdKDT-0qgx6h6-GHDRA3Obn8qT-MeMLdCDmevaOWULPY3Nas0/s4032/IMG_2696.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2540" data-original-width="4032" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9086oNp5kU65zScFMDImmBCU_ykaTJtfbu6DT2zLDrJxJ1IZiCZb5xEu6py79sgVAZYSi8vJc6mQE89W3HdZ1CKq76_LriJYqbYTksyIdvbPvQSuMvjCVZz2XyVQtIS9WbLrMzFMxBkekdKDT-0qgx6h6-GHDRA3Obn8qT-MeMLdCDmevaOWULPY3Nas0/w400-h253/IMG_2696.heic" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #414141; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><p>That temperature does not include <a href="https://www.weather.gov/ama/WindChill#:~:text=Wind%20Chill%20is%20a%20term,skin%20if%20you're%20outside." style="background-color: transparent;" target="_blank">wind chill factor </a>which those of you in more temperate climates have probably never heard of.</p></span></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #414141; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #414141; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOy7Wg7sjXPx4olSgqMOQGLAL5BG95hr7p7KIA9E5-8DXQdA8jE9od8Uosfp3PhrROoBggGDWmgK_x2Eqq0KuWin1gtFycaAZt89wS3_rU5O3CkzRe9EwcR2Ok1v4aUhRWK6IlC3gMgRF0LjzvxqIQSisodcmGuFapm-E6eQBax5nPgKBiBhfHsTFhlNCd/s2796/IMG_2695.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2494" data-original-width="2796" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOy7Wg7sjXPx4olSgqMOQGLAL5BG95hr7p7KIA9E5-8DXQdA8jE9od8Uosfp3PhrROoBggGDWmgK_x2Eqq0KuWin1gtFycaAZt89wS3_rU5O3CkzRe9EwcR2Ok1v4aUhRWK6IlC3gMgRF0LjzvxqIQSisodcmGuFapm-E6eQBax5nPgKBiBhfHsTFhlNCd/w400-h356/IMG_2695.heic" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #414141; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><p>This weather is perfect for hand quilting.</p></span></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #414141; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">Here is a<a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2021/08/hearts-wreaths.html" target="_blank"> link to my first post</a> about Hearts & Wreaths way back in August 2021. And here is a link to the <a href="https://www.quiltmania-inc.us/boutique/magazines/quiltmania/quiltmania-138/" target="_blank">Quiltmania magazine </a>which has the pattern for Hearts & Wreaths.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #414141; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></p>Gretchen Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-37813300242107026842024-01-11T05:00:00.047-05:002024-01-13T07:13:12.550-05:00Dresden Stars and a Table Runner<p><span style="font-size: large;">I've started this year off <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2024/01/quilts-planned-in-2024-hopefully.html" target="_blank">resolving to stick to my list </a>and not be tempted by squirrels! Since the Dresden Stars plates have been pieced, I'm starting with this project.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The next step in this process is to applique the plates onto the background fabric. <a href="https://www.laundrybasketquilts.com/online-store/Dresden-Star-PDF-Pattern-download-p134358034" target="_blank">In the pattern, Edyta</a> tells us what size to cut the background fabric. She didn't add any fabric in to be trimmed. I don't sew like that, I have to have a little extra so I can trim. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The fabrics used in this quilt are from a kit I purchased a long time ago, they are no longer available. I measured the back ground fabric several times to make sure there was enough fabric for me to cut a little bigger. There was, I did and it was okay!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I'm not going to hand applique these plates. They are to be machine appliqued and the first block is sewn, just 17 more to do!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipd7hYQ05ucIvZtnG-nHNiDiaADI3bvtAEs6gJMCb4B9FAqN2K04ZFYYiGh-jlLJt-IxUOX89Nt5JVIBp89T0Y_imbj040ggNfMkrbx4pHvEXEVNneXzr7CxXxCy-22OLyqZULbQ-ufqz0mHWsIiPUXSiSVqnB0RbjrmPplxmUJU2jsj0t9bRPcbYculNV/s2564/IMG_2682.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2498" data-original-width="2564" height="624" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipd7hYQ05ucIvZtnG-nHNiDiaADI3bvtAEs6gJMCb4B9FAqN2K04ZFYYiGh-jlLJt-IxUOX89Nt5JVIBp89T0Y_imbj040ggNfMkrbx4pHvEXEVNneXzr7CxXxCy-22OLyqZULbQ-ufqz0mHWsIiPUXSiSVqnB0RbjrmPplxmUJU2jsj0t9bRPcbYculNV/w640-h624/IMG_2682.heic" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">Edyta said to use invisible thread but I'm done trying to use that stuff. I'm using a variegated brown thread with small zigzag stitching on the outer edge. It does show some but I can live with it. The center circles will be appliqued after the dresdens are all stitched, then the blocks will be trimmed to the correct size.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Remember how I said I was going to stick to the list with no squirrels? I have a friend who has asked me to make a table runner for her, I said yes. It shouldn't take that long but this means the dresdens will have to wait longer.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw1jZcNPF2gtNKjCQ1MyRi9XqkPqBSdHGlY82nGHiVai_cdEOy3rY3B8uGTuCmsSAwk63GPoS3AJlMP5vb0mD2NmqEP1UjvrkBc4HBncq7fGpyTRawvxbE77wd1eL8U4tmXIdKkeu3kFbC7O0cNPGN106WMLho18j2mKylYQTKokiDSLS09TzOHgKja0II/s3764/IMG_2669.heic" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3764" data-original-width="2713" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw1jZcNPF2gtNKjCQ1MyRi9XqkPqBSdHGlY82nGHiVai_cdEOy3rY3B8uGTuCmsSAwk63GPoS3AJlMP5vb0mD2NmqEP1UjvrkBc4HBncq7fGpyTRawvxbE77wd1eL8U4tmXIdKkeu3kFbC7O0cNPGN106WMLho18j2mKylYQTKokiDSLS09TzOHgKja0II/w289-h400/IMG_2669.heic" width="289" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.calicopoint.com/" target="_blank">Calico Point</a> was open on New Years Day so Nathalie and I went fabric shopping. I asked her what color fabrics she wanted and she said BLUE!!!! Be still my heart! Really, she did say blue without any prompting from me!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I took a picture of the fabrics for you to see. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Linking to </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"><a href="https://quiltschmilt.ca/2024/01/08/to-do-linky-party-56/" target="_blank">To Do Tuesday</a>, <a href="https://www.quiltfabrication.com/2024/01/midweek-makers-417.html" target="_blank">Midweek Makers</a>, <a href="https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2024/01/10/wednesday-wait-loss-362" target="_blank">Wednesday Wait Loss</a>, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"><a href="https://quiltery.com/put-your-foot-down-220/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=put-your-foot-down-220" target="_blank">Put Your Foot Down</a>, <a href="http://www.myquiltinfatuation.com/2024/01/happy-2024.html" target="_blank">Needle & Thread Thursday</a>, <a href="https://confessionsofafabricaddict.blogspot.com/2024/01/can-i-get-whoop-whoop-fun-stuff-to.html" target="_blank">Whoop Whoop Party,</a> <a href="https://alyciaquilts.blogspot.com/2024/01/hawaii-gingham-giveaway-3-and-finished.html" target="_blank">Finished or Not Friday</a>, <a href="https://ninamariesayre.blogspot.com/2024/01/a-return-to-off-wall-friday.html" target="_blank">Off the Wall Friday</a>, <a href="https://quiltingpatch.blogspot.com/2024/01/patchwork-quilts-188-fmq.html" target="_blank">Patchwork & Quilts</a></span></span></p><p></p>Gretchen Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-11096156799872368522024-01-07T05:00:00.013-05:002024-01-08T07:03:00.628-05:00And the Quilting Begins!<p><span style="font-size: large;">Hearts & Wreaths wasn't in the hand quilting frame by January 1 but the 5th was pretty close! Marking a quilt just takes a long time, at least it does for me.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">There is a quilting motif going in the corners of the blocks. This motif is called Feather Design. I'm not sure where I purchased it, but you can order it from <a href="https://www.quiltingstencils.com/" target="_blank">The Stencil Company,</a> #586. The stencil I'm using is 6.5". </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibYWIkPAVFlM0USeYj7HT7DbAInfyZAqJp3nUVhLFfoEUhboRVCwviAD4O9ZV4anzuNfL981H-SGvE1-TDJoN3b-nkdLNcDY_00wXtgYm1Z7gP9BgnYQGi_Wy2BwkocYXBqPNz2hxYRsV-hLRLJDAcc2QhJn6xty8BpzBH7knqPbktTkpPeB3oxvacLEA-/s4032/IMG_2641.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibYWIkPAVFlM0USeYj7HT7DbAInfyZAqJp3nUVhLFfoEUhboRVCwviAD4O9ZV4anzuNfL981H-SGvE1-TDJoN3b-nkdLNcDY_00wXtgYm1Z7gP9BgnYQGi_Wy2BwkocYXBqPNz2hxYRsV-hLRLJDAcc2QhJn6xty8BpzBH7knqPbktTkpPeB3oxvacLEA-/w300-h400/IMG_2641.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">The 2nd motif is Heart block and I purchased it at <a href="https://www.yoderdepartmentstore.com/" target="_blank">Yoder Department Store</a>. This stencil can be purchased at <a href="https://ezmarkstencils.com/" target="_blank">EZ Mark Stencils</a> and is #166A. It is also a 6.5" stencil.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJBeiU2KZJFiiNXwTXd-lBAXOqmNk9PcnMPSxBgXxxuV-BQ1iSwBVJh_0XtDpiwIcT_YZVG-7CF4T-1Gs7jDq3fFubFUoq2v1s75YoL423A8-SxMBkaO4oEbaXk7apaTjRqjlsXvY3NrquEHob_hrcJnnV6P7OCNkUZCxlvaWfOTLyEUIwCLPN0HOJC4nE/s4032/IMG_2642.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJBeiU2KZJFiiNXwTXd-lBAXOqmNk9PcnMPSxBgXxxuV-BQ1iSwBVJh_0XtDpiwIcT_YZVG-7CF4T-1Gs7jDq3fFubFUoq2v1s75YoL423A8-SxMBkaO4oEbaXk7apaTjRqjlsXvY3NrquEHob_hrcJnnV6P7OCNkUZCxlvaWfOTLyEUIwCLPN0HOJC4nE/w300-h400/IMG_2642.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">Here is a close up of the corner after being marked. I'm lightly marking with a silver marking pencil. I did take a picture of the pencil but that disappeared to wherever pictures disappear to in cyber land.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrvYFojWHZ8ImuEXbBp300APyelplD3VIGtFFLECNGW6LZwajc9XQ6DTqQeu7VSF1RHr6KWwD724HhtZZlVFPULMthFWaKHbVb5qBXv2IqR3CNmNeIjh8ZVTzIhFeNYpu1vwfqXk2NewgCn8Ku5S7btOJJsrwzaIZ9FvO4d9PEgvklIvUgEhLBZlXTpZdc/s4032/IMG_2645.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrvYFojWHZ8ImuEXbBp300APyelplD3VIGtFFLECNGW6LZwajc9XQ6DTqQeu7VSF1RHr6KWwD724HhtZZlVFPULMthFWaKHbVb5qBXv2IqR3CNmNeIjh8ZVTzIhFeNYpu1vwfqXk2NewgCn8Ku5S7btOJJsrwzaIZ9FvO4d9PEgvklIvUgEhLBZlXTpZdc/w300-h400/IMG_2645.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">This diagonal design is used in the background of the applique blocks. It doesn't have a name but is identified as SCL-268-16. It is 16" and was purchased from The Stencil Co. I've used this as a background in another quilt but I can't think which one right now. The diagonal lines are 3/4" apart.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAsLxECcdL-qfKca6dk42ss06u-PzHs6chtpusNh4Z2_aSv-0-ZmRDF8CX7V51aDa0ZBKSOJr5KdC-wAhEyldlafqJC_PJXLSFLlqQR0fRY_3qBFaQOp3umUdDRC6z5GedoBs2ys4jbmg_ccCwPKDxvPgm58Kr-e5ovYVEnhSLC08QQz_5mEf0ohBrH5Ad/s4032/IMG_2646.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAsLxECcdL-qfKca6dk42ss06u-PzHs6chtpusNh4Z2_aSv-0-ZmRDF8CX7V51aDa0ZBKSOJr5KdC-wAhEyldlafqJC_PJXLSFLlqQR0fRY_3qBFaQOp3umUdDRC6z5GedoBs2ys4jbmg_ccCwPKDxvPgm58Kr-e5ovYVEnhSLC08QQz_5mEf0ohBrH5Ad/w300-h400/IMG_2646.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The last several years I have been using my Grace quilting frame to hand quilt but I've never been satisfied with the side tension. That is why I've decided to put Hearts & Wreaths into the old sticks and stands frame, that is my own name for this type of frame.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">This is how you start. The 4 stands in the corner, the shorter 72" sticks are on the stands, the longer 108" sticks on top. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikt2agLdD4aboiunMNn3_GgYMbCzaZgdj-cBOkICPz13ZFrYgC1PHjRWNklafKlmIM-fFzLFeU7i7UstCaZLzflY8YM5wAOTehlLn-paWKmG1tUXawKFoSNe0o4Eg6JT2tIzKw0Hjs3QCYqrykeevfkUpgERcGJg8vin5n34jCDQwEeYNhhJedYVKsnZG1/s4032/IMG_2671.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikt2agLdD4aboiunMNn3_GgYMbCzaZgdj-cBOkICPz13ZFrYgC1PHjRWNklafKlmIM-fFzLFeU7i7UstCaZLzflY8YM5wAOTehlLn-paWKmG1tUXawKFoSNe0o4Eg6JT2tIzKw0Hjs3QCYqrykeevfkUpgERcGJg8vin5n34jCDQwEeYNhhJedYVKsnZG1/w300-h400/IMG_2671.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I measured the center of the long sticks and pinned the backing fabric in place. Next is to layer the batting on top of the backing fabric. I'm using a Hobbs 80/20 cotton/poly batting. I have used wool batting for the last several quilts I've hand quilted, this time I decided to use cotton. Why, because I felt like it.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_mY1X0dGiqeNZkf-X_ibyxTAAv-prEokBjAeCOYBCduSzkLYAFVugCQren_TaACC_EqksUW-_7_mKfk5f6Ur8AB3PI9oAfruoArhxI8ulLs5T_3DV1DptmeRQuvjYrFoHr3CEnReYfmqCreVYw4fVtNNsYHgLQ0Bhw5CmgXVvRbngNBjfXz_MPs6GkohN/s4032/IMG_2672.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_mY1X0dGiqeNZkf-X_ibyxTAAv-prEokBjAeCOYBCduSzkLYAFVugCQren_TaACC_EqksUW-_7_mKfk5f6Ur8AB3PI9oAfruoArhxI8ulLs5T_3DV1DptmeRQuvjYrFoHr3CEnReYfmqCreVYw4fVtNNsYHgLQ0Bhw5CmgXVvRbngNBjfXz_MPs6GkohN/w300-h400/IMG_2672.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Obviously the quilt top goes on top of the batting. The center of the stick is marked on the stick. The selvage is on the long sides of the quilt top. You can see the horizontal line which will be the edge of the quilt. The selvage will be cut off when the quilt is trimmed for binding.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicbsMXHkBSsbK0Brmg6lGCFACzb7P_vxHFk9xJIKocMsnyNmn2e0Bq3GHyh2nYC4j-usc2G7jBe3L2UbHwUxD1OmzzAph9kJqMmx2MW3cOHQ8SsiCbUqtEGJeE5obImWDbQOdSmcCLr6q0Qpdnr2tnvr13JUWS9-9sW-UoUiH5pPeEKN5B80UgdSXVf8i2/s4032/IMG_2673.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicbsMXHkBSsbK0Brmg6lGCFACzb7P_vxHFk9xJIKocMsnyNmn2e0Bq3GHyh2nYC4j-usc2G7jBe3L2UbHwUxD1OmzzAph9kJqMmx2MW3cOHQ8SsiCbUqtEGJeE5obImWDbQOdSmcCLr6q0Qpdnr2tnvr13JUWS9-9sW-UoUiH5pPeEKN5B80UgdSXVf8i2/s320/IMG_2673.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">You can see in the above picture the stick fabric is attached by tacks approximately 1.5" apart. I've quilted on sticks that had the fabric attached farther apart. I'm fussy about tension so I tacked mine closer.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2rIi3b-EF9pIq-ouwL1dj8tV-pKl14Df6ogkpZ44c9DkNpJheVaAYSPsZMRQKmk1Iz77j4hUv-A8S4_EqQRyJz49JmA5BXZXl1FG0GVBCpDXXZB8TZ7LPY5uf3K768TTEf8yF7IVtpdd7RfyUI_7-4NFq04BPpQHtChoqQFfky6WeU0PRUE1eXTPdnZ2x/s2853/IMG_2674.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2125" data-original-width="2853" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2rIi3b-EF9pIq-ouwL1dj8tV-pKl14Df6ogkpZ44c9DkNpJheVaAYSPsZMRQKmk1Iz77j4hUv-A8S4_EqQRyJz49JmA5BXZXl1FG0GVBCpDXXZB8TZ7LPY5uf3K768TTEf8yF7IVtpdd7RfyUI_7-4NFq04BPpQHtChoqQFfky6WeU0PRUE1eXTPdnZ2x/s320/IMG_2674.heic" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hearts & Wreaths has been pinned onto the batting. This is a side view.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggZLA4Oeyt8ysGjfyQzQeCoVmkClSQO0DxwHOIAG90bCVIX7GRgRBTZekphCZnf6FSYbh-wrfFl9bk0d8d9QibEIyIWidtAXLo_lzgR3SwcKXFLzMezpy_BxuSO0O8iVKGt6CQsO3IUhuQviKKEGu7v265bGUlTWscCM5T5G-8Cnm6vMoAtkq-0zgjH6Pu/s4032/IMG_2675.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggZLA4Oeyt8ysGjfyQzQeCoVmkClSQO0DxwHOIAG90bCVIX7GRgRBTZekphCZnf6FSYbh-wrfFl9bk0d8d9QibEIyIWidtAXLo_lzgR3SwcKXFLzMezpy_BxuSO0O8iVKGt6CQsO3IUhuQviKKEGu7v265bGUlTWscCM5T5G-8Cnm6vMoAtkq-0zgjH6Pu/s320/IMG_2675.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm going to start quilting this long side. My Grace frame wasn't long enough to stitch large quilts on the long side. Quilting on the short side adds bulk to the roll and in that type of frame, the whole quilt is rolled on the roller.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYlv_Tab0GGXNLIjjSHX1_cPg5BPGPaGrsWdyD_WQkOGx0EzaN34DNBoyFFxvJmJDtShUTAdGqg5EH_PMIQsWTz6gdbkMLdANxWQrE8lKoDC_fDmUsgrPNSNj_cN-grWFCNFQYndNYt0w3-DnHbgmYXictZV4NRZbEAz3Ds9ZbOPniAkRdMFqb55WK6WSy/s3736/IMG_2676.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2479" data-original-width="3736" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYlv_Tab0GGXNLIjjSHX1_cPg5BPGPaGrsWdyD_WQkOGx0EzaN34DNBoyFFxvJmJDtShUTAdGqg5EH_PMIQsWTz6gdbkMLdANxWQrE8lKoDC_fDmUsgrPNSNj_cN-grWFCNFQYndNYt0w3-DnHbgmYXictZV4NRZbEAz3Ds9ZbOPniAkRdMFqb55WK6WSy/s320/IMG_2676.heic" width="320" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">Hearts & Wreaths measures 82.5" by 96". Instead of using longer side sticks, I used the 72" sticks. The 20 blocks in the center of Hearts & Wreaths are set 4 by 5. I've started quilting on the long side of the opposite side of this picture. When I've rolled in 3 rows, I'll reset the quilt to quilt the final side. That is months away though but I'll show you the process when it happens.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">I'm sure most of you are unfamiliar with this type of frame. Putting a quilt in this frame is a LOT faster than the Grace frame. I don't have to roll back and forth a bunch of times!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">I'm using white YLI brand hand quilting thread which I purchased at <a href="https://www.yoderdepartmentstore.com/" target="_blank">Yoder Department store</a> for $8.50 a spool. YLI Thread can also be purchased from <a href="https://redrockthreads.com/collections/yli-hand-quilting-thread" target="_blank">Red Rock Threads</a> if you can't find it at a store close to you.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTa1gmdeEOiIMtVuU19HBKq_-cgS-bR4y8NTjCSrzftyHcVRpoe266tzXUv-4U7x3wi9O2trDal6qhKjGUTeLR1Chyc8nZLjEiCkI9Z43L52_Y6vjhPRLHNnXfr1V8xcAe4FKPVZzAjCsJ3I6ZXhDzTSmah4XGB92qcq7tDt2V41buyit9dvRnriGKbKTd/s1890/IMG_2677.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1890" data-original-width="1810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTa1gmdeEOiIMtVuU19HBKq_-cgS-bR4y8NTjCSrzftyHcVRpoe266tzXUv-4U7x3wi9O2trDal6qhKjGUTeLR1Chyc8nZLjEiCkI9Z43L52_Y6vjhPRLHNnXfr1V8xcAe4FKPVZzAjCsJ3I6ZXhDzTSmah4XGB92qcq7tDt2V41buyit9dvRnriGKbKTd/s320/IMG_2677.heic" width="306" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here are my quilting tools, ready for the start!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCIpaq52ZzMq8W2TJvg3oPxnEbn_CwHCfr678hBm1q-yaZBGSwHA2-X8yybRBRVP-eVLRPd6QWTY7XErjWGaPlHrqdUex3HA7r7vSqkVSYIgOZtPhU4YHsTy5LFci0kwfMoZIiP74-6ph65dh7mSBMzgbzaAVfufuwW-V8o7WCHr1M9Ldp8nhvNFvPE4Ei/s3814/IMG_2678.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2625" data-original-width="3814" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCIpaq52ZzMq8W2TJvg3oPxnEbn_CwHCfr678hBm1q-yaZBGSwHA2-X8yybRBRVP-eVLRPd6QWTY7XErjWGaPlHrqdUex3HA7r7vSqkVSYIgOZtPhU4YHsTy5LFci0kwfMoZIiP74-6ph65dh7mSBMzgbzaAVfufuwW-V8o7WCHr1M9Ldp8nhvNFvPE4Ei/s320/IMG_2678.heic" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">All leaves will be stitched in the ditch. I'm also stitching along one side of the black embroidered vine.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHzdbtb-JlPgz08JDeGm5UHK4dqbIx-JQhKMzCuQnANoVAWxMu-AndrlxroCcuP_xGy2oDqFfsy3iCUnxnufEElxpuloFziZkbhsZssdExAFKfW5H-S9JoI31IpYqLZbNCcA-KUEJicOyGA_-xm7Vl5kXZCqUfgTvMWVPdbbF98HvsxY3dl6wIJnDdMlpR/s4032/IMG_2679.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHzdbtb-JlPgz08JDeGm5UHK4dqbIx-JQhKMzCuQnANoVAWxMu-AndrlxroCcuP_xGy2oDqFfsy3iCUnxnufEElxpuloFziZkbhsZssdExAFKfW5H-S9JoI31IpYqLZbNCcA-KUEJicOyGA_-xm7Vl5kXZCqUfgTvMWVPdbbF98HvsxY3dl6wIJnDdMlpR/s320/IMG_2679.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The first corner is quilted! The space in between the double lines is 1.75". I may insert a single line of quilting in between each double line. I don't think the wider space will look right since the diagonal lines in the center blocks are to be quilted 3/4" apart. There is going to be a LOT of quilting on this quilt.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I've been on a break from hand quilting since I finished<a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2023/07/lady-jane-is-complete-finish.html" target="_blank"> Lady Jane</a> last July. I'm ready to go again!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhim7JdX4FPdazW587TBJqEqhFcppHxaYA8qb7PX3crGr90No8bk8MZdfIzsxFVoll9tNy6LUfQ8a_Jdnpa_9PRmQiocwBU3LikNA-Iw8LqhoPQeJ5ImAtRwV67NLdieImHgZrsEf9vEb3QOmrG5_ZKxIAfs7T-HCluJKBEmkeX2A6hI3VFt_JlaiE-Q30/s4032/IMG_2680.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2433" data-original-width="4032" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhim7JdX4FPdazW587TBJqEqhFcppHxaYA8qb7PX3crGr90No8bk8MZdfIzsxFVoll9tNy6LUfQ8a_Jdnpa_9PRmQiocwBU3LikNA-Iw8LqhoPQeJ5ImAtRwV67NLdieImHgZrsEf9vEb3QOmrG5_ZKxIAfs7T-HCluJKBEmkeX2A6hI3VFt_JlaiE-Q30/s320/IMG_2680.heic" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">DMC quilting needles have been my go to quilting needle for over 45 years! Last winter I wrote that DMC is not manufacturing quilting needles anymore. My friend Diane sent me this package of S. Thomas & Sons quilting needles. As you can read, this is the brand she has used for years.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was quilting Lady Jane with the DMC needles I had on hand and decided to save the Thomas needles for the next quilt. This is the next quilt and were used in the above picture. Diane was right, they stitch great! I googled the name and<a href="https://colonialneedle.com/collections/s-thomas-sons" target="_blank"> here is where I'll be ordering them from.</a></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2y85C5-m-xntzPS6Ryb2nNcsZh45IGbMuwot3BaDWLocg7q9pZUzPJaWgkKclHmnSTSdkB3EalyrWFHP-wB2WSmEwMy4R9howrchyphenhyphenwUJNw3z8MugC3uNmXEBIRTKeMrfTBYjO5J7mJhzVMaYbRR9zvZptA7EprFnQJ029Y1etGnjSiC8NVnwek2gkicHV/s1993/IMG_2681.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1993" data-original-width="1710" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2y85C5-m-xntzPS6Ryb2nNcsZh45IGbMuwot3BaDWLocg7q9pZUzPJaWgkKclHmnSTSdkB3EalyrWFHP-wB2WSmEwMy4R9howrchyphenhyphenwUJNw3z8MugC3uNmXEBIRTKeMrfTBYjO5J7mJhzVMaYbRR9zvZptA7EprFnQJ029Y1etGnjSiC8NVnwek2gkicHV/w344-h400/IMG_2681.heic" width="344" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">People always wonder how long it takes to hand quilt a quilt. It depends on how much quilting is stitched on the quilt. I'm hoping to have this quilt finished by December but you never know, it may be longer! It will take as long as it takes, and quilting can't be rushed.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">Blogger decided to center the typing on this blog today, why, I don't know. Blogger also does not allow me to respond to comments, they used to but no longer. Again, why? I don't know. I will try to remember to answer questions in my next post about Hearts & Wreaths.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">Someone is sure to remark that they think quilting in a frame would be awkward. I've always quilted in a frame, that is what I'm used to. It's not better than using a hoop if that is how you hand quilt, it's just the way I learned to quilt. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: left;">Linking to <a href="https://scrapatches.blogspot.com/2024/01/new-year-new-beginings.html" target="_blank">Hugs & Stitches Party</a>, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141; text-align: left;"><a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/2024/01/first-slow-sunday-stitching-party-for.html" target="_blank">Kathys Slow Stitching Sunday</a>, <a href="https://kate-life-in-pieces.blogspot.com/2024/01/stitching-stuff-week-1-of-2024.html" target="_blank">Stitching Stuff</a>, <a href="https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2024/01/oh-scrap-something-new.html" target="_blank">Oh Scrap</a>, <a href="https://www.sumoftheirstories.com/blog/2024/handmade-monday-356" target="_blank">Handmade Monday</a>, <a href="https://melvalovesscraps.blogspot.com/2024/01/sew-tell-party-january-8-2024.html" target="_blank">Sew & Tell</a>, <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2024/01/and-quilting-begins.html" target="_blank">Design Wall Monday</a>, <a href="http://www.sewcando.com/2024/01/january-craftastic-monday-link-party.html" target="_blank">Craftastic Monday,</a> <a href="https://songbirddesigns.blog/monday-musings-1-8-24/" target="_blank">Monday Musings</a></span></span></div><p></p>Gretchen Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-15625620454659081902024-01-05T05:00:00.390-05:002024-01-06T05:37:47.216-05:00Quilts Planned in 2024, Hopefully!<p> <span style="font-size: large;">Today I'm posting a list of quilts I hope to make, or at least progress along in 2024. This is just a list in the order I thought of them. They won't be made in this order.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb6c12PfF_aadxm1u0kZMf6gv7xBJYJdHcJwrFBpcJiHb0BIKL7X4IsGjyaY0twLISL84Vzu7kTLD4CGPMbarGB2MKVvYoyiwEO5xEybZdzbouDOdaWdPg8AbkBR3c97lgmfpmAaq5lV8iBpCYKYHc3h1b0Q5kyWaZe1zyDm-O7UXTr4g5_jxHWy0jO0XO/s4032/IMG_2583.heic" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2682" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb6c12PfF_aadxm1u0kZMf6gv7xBJYJdHcJwrFBpcJiHb0BIKL7X4IsGjyaY0twLISL84Vzu7kTLD4CGPMbarGB2MKVvYoyiwEO5xEybZdzbouDOdaWdPg8AbkBR3c97lgmfpmAaq5lV8iBpCYKYHc3h1b0Q5kyWaZe1zyDm-O7UXTr4g5_jxHWy0jO0XO/s320/IMG_2583.heic" width="213" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">The first quilt on the list is <b>Dresden Stars</b> which has been started. The plates are made, now the rest of the quilt needs to be sewn.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I started piecing this quilt at the <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2022/11/dresden-stars.html" target="_blank">November 2022 Jane Stickle retreat</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.laundrybasketquilts.com/online-store/Dresden-Star-PDF-Pattern-download-p134358034" target="_blank">Dresden Stars</a> is designed by Edyta Sitar.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">A <b>gift quilt </b>(no picture)<b> </b>has been started and needs to be completed this year so it's ready to be gifted in 2025. I don't have any pictures to show you. I'm designing it myself but the center is the <a href="https://my.modafabrics.com/webfiles/Moda-Love-Layer-Cake-Quilt.pdf" target="_blank">Moda Love</a> star made with 5" squares so I'm guess I'm not really designing it, just merely adapting it.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I'm enjoying hand sewing the 2" hexie blocks which I've now named <b>Tula Hexies</b>. I'm not sure how large this quilt will be but I know it won't be a huge quilt, maybe a good sized lap quilt, 60" by 80"?</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3wPZ321mNaMEoT-cv5OmWSIz6nedyLZ1R4_XuJ_dDOYuZJHDgKdXcBt6BI0FyNZGRIdtEPxO0GfRPQdoyrUtft_UL0_Tq030XNdfKsDJOcclDOmQErYqNoaQLKFawYP1kharMEctLR5aegodPbt7zSQbzCtq6dLSKazlsVAK3NpQnutoXztnANQS3Msq6/s4032/IMG_2627.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3wPZ321mNaMEoT-cv5OmWSIz6nedyLZ1R4_XuJ_dDOYuZJHDgKdXcBt6BI0FyNZGRIdtEPxO0GfRPQdoyrUtft_UL0_Tq030XNdfKsDJOcclDOmQErYqNoaQLKFawYP1kharMEctLR5aegodPbt7zSQbzCtq6dLSKazlsVAK3NpQnutoXztnANQS3Msq6/w300-h400/IMG_2627.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">Hearts & Wreath</b> is going into the hand quilting frame as soon as the marking is completed and the backing fabric pieced. I started appliqueing H & W in August 2021<b>. </b></span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9TBEjhJT44mypH2d7j0lBW8yoAp-n86YzYZy4S5IKdrrGRMrajq2JX_OLfZ5DyOx8svzTKxiNxzDYFH3uRR99PGZGpdWmnhPGXWkSRTDTGXhswVdklPujN7qJSZKoZWE8gBmcbU8I3gskWo9a8Wf6NBJGNfDnfzTWZogQ-7kD16fy16-JiSWKhPi43SCf/s2420/IMG_2620.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1763" data-original-width="2420" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9TBEjhJT44mypH2d7j0lBW8yoAp-n86YzYZy4S5IKdrrGRMrajq2JX_OLfZ5DyOx8svzTKxiNxzDYFH3uRR99PGZGpdWmnhPGXWkSRTDTGXhswVdklPujN7qJSZKoZWE8gBmcbU8I3gskWo9a8Wf6NBJGNfDnfzTWZogQ-7kD16fy16-JiSWKhPi43SCf/w640-h466/IMG_2620.heic" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">Since the applique is finished on Hearts & Wreaths, it's time for a new applique project. That's going to be another leaf border, this time on <b>Blueberry Pie</b>.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSaiXaQPcg6Hxrxcmz9IIvY5SsdJJvWJzHI5sqg3QtgNeXu_rlFRsCmBjb_JRz1dz0zmnXirEixAy_J5YYa5ehGj7Xvz77LC1_R1CB-OmqA6wOdLtTzniS_qm9A-I0-xbHZTJcj5hn5-AyXztUzHE7U0CbsfEDqi8vXL0Ce7x5c5ypZEGC7Tz3LaHcR52I/s2592/fullsizeoutput_17e8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2018" data-original-width="2592" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSaiXaQPcg6Hxrxcmz9IIvY5SsdJJvWJzHI5sqg3QtgNeXu_rlFRsCmBjb_JRz1dz0zmnXirEixAy_J5YYa5ehGj7Xvz77LC1_R1CB-OmqA6wOdLtTzniS_qm9A-I0-xbHZTJcj5hn5-AyXztUzHE7U0CbsfEDqi8vXL0Ce7x5c5ypZEGC7Tz3LaHcR52I/w400-h311/fullsizeoutput_17e8.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">The borders have to be cut and then marked. (You won't see borders happening until Hearts & Wreaths is in the hand quilting frame and Tula Hexies is pieced.)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The pattern for Blueberry Pie is found in the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Red-White-Sometimes-Blue-Classics/dp/1604680512" target="_blank"><i>Red, White and Sometimes Blue</i></a> book but it's not called Blueberry Pie. You'll find it listed under Writer's Block. I thought the name was rather unimaginative so I changed it to reflect the blues used in my quilt.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The pattern in the book does NOT have an appliqued border, this is my variation. I might or might not add flowers.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The fabrics for <a href="http://www.quiltworx.com/patterns/fire-island-hosta-queen/" target="_blank"><b>Fire Island Hosta queen</b></a> were purchased several years ago. Can you see on the pattern it says 100" by 100"? I've never foundation paper pieced this large of a quilt, this will probably be a several years project.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF-MTlXQdmDTUMRQTzbGNjDrzA-ldy1fJWbH0VDxOiiiFJ6H-GtJB-VFJITNqCYQwbSGLwIdmc0RB_D3uq-4mvlFYXlwrLQ7NLTWBlFwGtFqJPp-kG0iqHNGGJinh88cqWLTjUYelKSWOmUckpwRG7m_XmO1Z-XSklPOKMoJiNDArfafP3Oc9AjrTwJ7CD/s2942/IMG_2626.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2942" data-original-width="2306" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF-MTlXQdmDTUMRQTzbGNjDrzA-ldy1fJWbH0VDxOiiiFJ6H-GtJB-VFJITNqCYQwbSGLwIdmc0RB_D3uq-4mvlFYXlwrLQ7NLTWBlFwGtFqJPp-kG0iqHNGGJinh88cqWLTjUYelKSWOmUckpwRG7m_XmO1Z-XSklPOKMoJiNDArfafP3Oc9AjrTwJ7CD/w314-h400/IMG_2626.heic" width="314" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">At the November 2022 retreat, <a href="https://smallquiltsanddollquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Judy Janse</a>n sent a BIG tub of quilting magazines home with me with the specification that they be donated to the Sewing Box at the 2023 Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale. </span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">After the retreat, we had friends come for a quick, low key visit to see the new house. Linda is also a quilter and I showed her the tub of magazines. We spent all whole afternoon paging through the magazines. After awhile they all started looking the same so we took a several hours break then started in again. We actually went through the whole tub!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">While Linda was browsing, she showed me a pattern and said it looks like me. She was so right!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The pattern is called <b>Radiant Blue </b>and is designed by Marsha McCloskey. Radiant Blue is found in the January/February 2007 issue of Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting magazine. I had hoped to make this quilt in 2023 but it didn't happen. I certainly have plenty of blue fabrics!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAGXGpR8sbpAbti3fP1LZDcV11D2yufsBRoyYUKlro4m4nTki_DygAJ04xr1V4_tS7KsXB_vfRqFzfMi7UtQ0wNmL7k_uLQCCr4U7-HqK59hyphenhyphenpy0DkyF2AUyIy93j_o8AQ042jng9cNB7PptMjOf3IcvNrYzCdAcKDPwUS60yGp45Uku_6FDuwSPybIWai/s2642/IMG_2628.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2642" data-original-width="2402" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAGXGpR8sbpAbti3fP1LZDcV11D2yufsBRoyYUKlro4m4nTki_DygAJ04xr1V4_tS7KsXB_vfRqFzfMi7UtQ0wNmL7k_uLQCCr4U7-HqK59hyphenhyphenpy0DkyF2AUyIy93j_o8AQ042jng9cNB7PptMjOf3IcvNrYzCdAcKDPwUS60yGp45Uku_6FDuwSPybIWai/w364-h400/IMG_2628.heic" width="364" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">I've also had fabrics pulled for Bonnie Hunter's <b>Garden Party</b> quilt for several years. Garden Party is found in Bonnie's Addicted to Scraps Book. Here is a<a href="https://quiltville.blogspot.com/2016/09/addicted-to-scraps-pre-order-event.html" target="_blank"> link to quilts</a> found in the book.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The<b> <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2021/05/red-dancing-stars.html" target="_blank">Dancing Stars</a></b> blocks are still hiding someplace in my sewing studio. I'm not actively looking for them, I'm more apt to run across the blocks when I'm not looking. If I do come across the blocks, they'll be sewn into a small quilt. Otherwise they can wait.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">There are several compassion quilts that are pieced and ready for quilting and then donation. I'll quilt them sometime this year. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The list is seven projects (I'm not counting Dancing Stars) which doesn't seem like many but several of them are very time consuming. I want to really focus on these projects and not get sidetracked by squirrels. I have decided I am not going to participate in <a href="https://superscrappy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">RSC</a> or the <a href="https://quiltinggail.com/2023/12/20/announcing-the-2024-sahrr/" target="_blank">SAHRR</a> this year.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">What new projects are you anticipating starting this year?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Linking to <a href="https://scrapatches.blogspot.com/2024/01/new-year-new-beginings.html" target="_blank">Hugs & Stitches</a>, <a href="https://quiltingjetgirl.com/2023/12/15/2024quiltingplanningparty/" target="_blank">2024 Quilting Planning Party</a>, <span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"><a href="https://quiltery.com/put-your-foot-down-219/" target="_blank">Put Your Foot Down</a>, <a href="https://www.devotedquilter.com/2024/01/tgiff-quilted-cushions-and-nathans.html" target="_blank">TGIFF!</a>, <a href="https://confessionsofafabricaddict.blogspot.com/2024/01/can-i-get-whoop-whoop-new-year-new.html" target="_blank">Whoop Whoop Party,</a> <a href="https://alyciaquilts.blogspot.com/2024/01/grey-gingham-quilt-and-finished-or-not.html" target="_blank">Finished or Not Friday,</a> <a href="https://frombolttobeauty.blogspot.com/2024/01/new-years-list-writing-beauties-pagent.html" target="_blank">Beauty Pageant</a>, <a href="https://quiltingpatch.blogspot.com/2024/01/patchwork-quilts-187-labels.html" target="_blank">Patchwork & Quilts</a></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;">After writing the above post, I remembered I purchased papers to foundation paper piece a pineapple quilt from <a href="http://www.gigisthimble.com/search?q=Pineapple+Quilt" target="_blank">Gigi @ Gigi's Thimble</a>. I missed her sew-along in 2022 but I work at my own speed anyway. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;">This project may sneak in this year, I think it would be a good project to take to retreats.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141; font-family: arial;">I wrote the above post earlier in December then I went to my sewing studio to do clean up. I kept thinking about the pineapple blocks so I pulled scraps and small pieces of whites then cut strips. I pulled out a tub that has leftovers of blues and other yardage pieces too. I spent several days cutting strips so there won't be so much prep work to do before retreat in April.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #414141; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #414141; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc93zuoFSahsLv_VlScJG6RbqMn39HriEsVPXVjX7B2jeWdwv4IjSI3ku7amIaZegJNyiWQz5rxfwW6_fOy40j80uSLwYjBXX9q1VeL2kXCEiyTBXjKLncP2o7KlLADLUkUu4SqWHzTWAbZYwBHp_kUkQzSO-IXzKFOQvcXvsCEhZW1FqY_MKXUL-r2Yjj/s2700/IMG_2640.heic" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="2613" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc93zuoFSahsLv_VlScJG6RbqMn39HriEsVPXVjX7B2jeWdwv4IjSI3ku7amIaZegJNyiWQz5rxfwW6_fOy40j80uSLwYjBXX9q1VeL2kXCEiyTBXjKLncP2o7KlLADLUkUu4SqWHzTWAbZYwBHp_kUkQzSO-IXzKFOQvcXvsCEhZW1FqY_MKXUL-r2Yjj/s320/IMG_2640.heic" width="310" /></a></span></span></div><p><span style="color: #414141; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">In the meantime, Bonnie Hunter started piecing pineapple blocks and showing them on her blog. I was holding out on actually piecing a block but when I saw this <a href="https://quiltville.blogspot.com/2023/12/blanket-of-white.html" target="_blank">post</a>, I just had to make one block, just one! I decided to make my center like Bonnie's but using blue.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #414141; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">The fabric used in the center is from pieces left from the border of <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2023/07/lady-jane-is-complete-finish.html" target="_blank">Lady Jane</a>.</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Bonnie's quilt is so striking because she's using black fabrics. I don't get the same effect with my blues. I think I'll make the rest of the blocks like normal. This block will be placed in the orphan box.</span></span></p><p><br /></p><p></p><p></p>Gretchen Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-59120797715426072222024-01-02T05:00:00.009-05:002024-01-04T12:06:36.805-05:00Quilt Change in the Rafters, Blue Easy Breezy <p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2023/12/quilts-in-rafters.html" target="_blank">Saturday we switched the quilts in the rafters,</a> from Christmas quilts to blue & white quilts. One of those quilts was Welsh Beauty. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">After the quilts were hung and the ladder put away, I vacuumed and cleaned up. All afternoon I kept looking at Welsh Beauty, it's a lovely quilt but it just didn't speak to me, it was too muted.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Finally mentioned to the farmer that Welsh Beauty just didn't look right, it didn't sing to me. He agreed and said he'll go get the ladder. I let him pick between two quilts as to which one would the replacement. The choices were the <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2022/11/embroidered-double-wedding-ring-quilt.html" target="_blank">embroidered Double Wedding Ring quilt</a> or <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2022/11/blue-easy-breezy-courthouse-steps.html" target="_blank">Blue Easy Breezy Courthouse Steps</a>. He selected blue easy breezy.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ9z11jqezwLzeNssn0QF32aakOT04oxFfjh2BFpxL5DJIhKrRZWnh4__NaHZiFaCy-DVTWD82o0ueqmpXP9qCbj_M-BC8cNtXTGBX4H4pfubjtdexKGgK1abZqIPj4GbJlRgrDrWXggstJWCKH0cPys7r_p-UyGolU6fp444WMSLSN8f2EKAlivpL2iBN/s3521/IMG_2665.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2045" data-original-width="3521" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ9z11jqezwLzeNssn0QF32aakOT04oxFfjh2BFpxL5DJIhKrRZWnh4__NaHZiFaCy-DVTWD82o0ueqmpXP9qCbj_M-BC8cNtXTGBX4H4pfubjtdexKGgK1abZqIPj4GbJlRgrDrWXggstJWCKH0cPys7r_p-UyGolU6fp444WMSLSN8f2EKAlivpL2iBN/w640-h372/IMG_2665.heic" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">We both agree, this was a change for the better, easy breezy is much more colorful and brighter.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv0ROYjGp2h49_Zb1GVXO_V2hVuQWcZoc_rEu_KOmY1wv5rQmq6ZiV0siOft8wT7S6i-PvZKdu5_xwgUVbQ-tLnb_95INO7O0YcK1ICnFnk_alXKhP5bwOFjTcBip6a8tH3WsTCx-ETffQ6NIql9ALbqagxzSGie_EnGTPYh5wzLvYZ94K6V84WFQijXE2/s3313/IMG_2666.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3313" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv0ROYjGp2h49_Zb1GVXO_V2hVuQWcZoc_rEu_KOmY1wv5rQmq6ZiV0siOft8wT7S6i-PvZKdu5_xwgUVbQ-tLnb_95INO7O0YcK1ICnFnk_alXKhP5bwOFjTcBip6a8tH3WsTCx-ETffQ6NIql9ALbqagxzSGie_EnGTPYh5wzLvYZ94K6V84WFQijXE2/w400-h365/IMG_2666.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I need to sew a sleeve on the back of Welsh Beauty and display her on the blue wall in the guest room which means Dear Jane will have to come down. I have a lot of blue & white quilts!</span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">When I showed quilts in the rafters in Sunday's post, Margaret left this comment: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><i>Your quilts are always so beautiful, and they make your house glow. It’s all so lovely! I’ve often wondered how you select fabrics for your quilts - the fabrics work so well with the patterns you have chosen. They don’t compete or try to overtake the quilt pattern. Do you have any words of wisdom on how to select fabrics? Wishing you a peaceful and healthful New Year!</i></span></span><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiotboIainujwy7AhcE61Y2JtM8gd5ZNK05f5QqY1Olvohw1o7k-HmLiroHnhe97AUhbnFlonmNh5XLVPhxrS_jwM1HA72lk5g97tIBu7uJP7zaCcUYUlaIO8F0mn2LVmCqANU3mO_gQ7TW_AZoEAef6R1SFFAd1FIOmpqvft4cZmcspheJwYgI3nT1ecaz/s2446/IMG_2667.heic" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2446" data-original-width="2107" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiotboIainujwy7AhcE61Y2JtM8gd5ZNK05f5QqY1Olvohw1o7k-HmLiroHnhe97AUhbnFlonmNh5XLVPhxrS_jwM1HA72lk5g97tIBu7uJP7zaCcUYUlaIO8F0mn2LVmCqANU3mO_gQ7TW_AZoEAef6R1SFFAd1FIOmpqvft4cZmcspheJwYgI3nT1ecaz/w552-h640/IMG_2667.heic" width="552" /></a><span style="color: #202020; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">I've never thought about it but I normally try to have my background fabric light enough that the darker colors show. I've noticed when I see quilts that have very figured background fabric, I have trouble seeing the design. Sometimes when I look at busy quilts, I don't see anything but a mishmash of colors. I don't know if there is something wrong with my vision or if my brain just doesn't comprehend the design.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #202020; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">Blue easy breezy is probably the busiest quilt I've ever made. I do easily see the dark blue chain and the parts of the yellow chain but some of the blocks that have busier background fabrics are a blur to me. But I do like this quilt because it is full of bright blues and yellow and bring some color to our dreary drizzly winter we're having.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Linking to <a href="https://scrapatches.blogspot.com/2024/01/new-year-new-beginings.html" target="_blank">Hugs & Stitches</a>, <span style="color: #222222;"><span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="https://quiltschmilt.ca/2024/01/01/to-do-linky-party-55/" target="_blank">To Do Tuesday,</a> <a href="https://www.quiltfabrication.com/2024/01/midweek-makers-416.html" target="_blank">Midweek Makers,</a> <a href="https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2024/01/03/wednesday-wait-loss-361" target="_blank">Wednesday Wait Loss</a></span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2024/01/03/wednesday-wait-loss-361" target="_blank">,</a></span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"> <a href="https://quiltery.com/put-your-foot-down-219/" target="_blank">Put Your Foot Down</a></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"><br /></span></span></p></div>Gretchen Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-20582235039132552442023-12-31T05:00:00.021-05:002024-01-01T07:06:35.439-05:00Quilts in the Rafters<p><span style="font-size: large;">Yesterday the farmer and I switched the quilts in the rafters. He did the height work while I stood safely on the floor and told him what to do.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2022/10/welsh-beauty-sunday-finish.html" target="_blank">Welsh Beauty</a> is in the dining area. The design of the quilt was hand quilted with blue Sulky #12 weight thread. It didn't show very well on the side toward the south window but I noticed it showed better on the north side. That's the side in this picture.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfOV4T93VpcjkqYK8dgdWFb0gh1pCZ8f0GjXCJlOSCWiJdSxReSgDkwfiA4J1ODuMVV32bCH6TsPozVD0mYkeN92Hk7xzgrT8Vl24c-F6GkB9ZvjrAHODi6y3BfXbeHtc3T4mC1oFYRhut-YxCmPu_nIpHf_BKVWr2qHowL3PKijwqQr_1kWFBKafCfqdG/s3763/IMG_2663.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2339" data-original-width="3763" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfOV4T93VpcjkqYK8dgdWFb0gh1pCZ8f0GjXCJlOSCWiJdSxReSgDkwfiA4J1ODuMVV32bCH6TsPozVD0mYkeN92Hk7xzgrT8Vl24c-F6GkB9ZvjrAHODi6y3BfXbeHtc3T4mC1oFYRhut-YxCmPu_nIpHf_BKVWr2qHowL3PKijwqQr_1kWFBKafCfqdG/w640-h398/IMG_2663.heic" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">Welsh Beauty isn't a very showy quilt but it took me so long to hand quilt this quilt, I had to put it on display!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The west side rafter in the living room has <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2017/07/churn-dash-is-finished.html" target="_blank">blue churn dash</a>. This quilt was also hand quilted and is a reproduction of a quilt made by the farmer's great grandmother.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYKDTMDiejOMHxueVXNZPXTX2_HIliBu8oN2c3rWXwWjgKHb2OdgKLX25ub7HFxXoHsk1ez8PSVbjAqEQYauaQn72elzwJiP7fWMJ54WXM1wBE4zAa8Z1MDrNLBwmg4xEVrzlauYVo3gMvoJXyCX9W6fwLOghAL1NQoZ89LRf-W_Gy5KPE5Lh7J2pA9Jhc/s3735/IMG_2654.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2821" data-original-width="3735" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYKDTMDiejOMHxueVXNZPXTX2_HIliBu8oN2c3rWXwWjgKHb2OdgKLX25ub7HFxXoHsk1ez8PSVbjAqEQYauaQn72elzwJiP7fWMJ54WXM1wBE4zAa8Z1MDrNLBwmg4xEVrzlauYVo3gMvoJXyCX9W6fwLOghAL1NQoZ89LRf-W_Gy5KPE5Lh7J2pA9Jhc/w640-h484/IMG_2654.heic" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">The east side rafter is displaying <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2023/12/midnight-blues-last-finish-of-23.html" target="_blank">Midnight Blues,</a> the last finish of 2023.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB9V3qyjMjYgBzXkWgrMV2XcKJqQB3JGzIxwlMm-5-s1GGs1rcegW9auPVGWhOZTw4zIZfD3vOmBuDfeQZgD0ticEIs0TywrQqEk7dsaIaPvN04dts-fk-v5Z6uAWjHBF85aSBDEod_RGEPaLHzUS0rmvWOXOvy37eLwXpM3e2Q8tX2yQnIKqo-mZ0t3Q7/s3716/IMG_2655.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2168" data-original-width="3716" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB9V3qyjMjYgBzXkWgrMV2XcKJqQB3JGzIxwlMm-5-s1GGs1rcegW9auPVGWhOZTw4zIZfD3vOmBuDfeQZgD0ticEIs0TywrQqEk7dsaIaPvN04dts-fk-v5Z6uAWjHBF85aSBDEod_RGEPaLHzUS0rmvWOXOvy37eLwXpM3e2Q8tX2yQnIKqo-mZ0t3Q7/w640-h374/IMG_2655.heic" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">In this picture you can see <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2023/07/lady-jane-is-complete-finish.html" target="_blank">Lady Jane </a>in the background of the dining room.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPDUwJugl6GubdVHf5RX5qmSvgdvQ46Am3z7TBSfhRi6eh7VOc7T5OaQrNEPOmTXAB561q0nRkKlf4CUIUwLCJ22ct6L3GtcTQ1ipiZcYSlVUMDIUGIhgmMHewwP_IAC1HttgVc4i9LqSbWKyE_LwzA5E0HbOzAOQWaA31KighBDJftqFVPdd8byfdmWCL/s3390/IMG_2664.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2993" data-original-width="3390" height="566" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPDUwJugl6GubdVHf5RX5qmSvgdvQ46Am3z7TBSfhRi6eh7VOc7T5OaQrNEPOmTXAB561q0nRkKlf4CUIUwLCJ22ct6L3GtcTQ1ipiZcYSlVUMDIUGIhgmMHewwP_IAC1HttgVc4i9LqSbWKyE_LwzA5E0HbOzAOQWaA31KighBDJftqFVPdd8byfdmWCL/w640-h566/IMG_2664.heic" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Here are a few more pictures.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqt_EhIinZgflRMtGyRK_FUXqePld0DvPJWrYzBPS9UdUDqUv69ZObcK1GciZEvM6YDBSbqSnsZYsgXX2gtCY_JtUy0oBd9ya5mMikDZJekwUkMX6ey-TyvL2LkP-Ri2EvrOBbK45AntLqqLMxxC1wBHwjQ2L-R3jlDBebPx8Ts7ISJXpZ2TjJaHEQRVnI/s3387/IMG_2660.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2890" data-original-width="3387" height="341" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqt_EhIinZgflRMtGyRK_FUXqePld0DvPJWrYzBPS9UdUDqUv69ZObcK1GciZEvM6YDBSbqSnsZYsgXX2gtCY_JtUy0oBd9ya5mMikDZJekwUkMX6ey-TyvL2LkP-Ri2EvrOBbK45AntLqqLMxxC1wBHwjQ2L-R3jlDBebPx8Ts7ISJXpZ2TjJaHEQRVnI/w400-h341/IMG_2660.heic" width="400" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">I didn't get those quilts off the back of the couch. They're put away now.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU22Ew4fEhIBpZbeYawxADmLVYHUsMAC4eDqhl6woV75vfIwogq3ao-43XVIyLRvU2_x2CF2mCROWQbn05YeMgTopGwbPjCd_MYXzEn6gFN_G3NX-uWiO8GYEuVrVpsBQZhXZBzJ1qIfaiqFWY0M47USK3AU8HJIUEby8jdfW1Faozim2adeFbSkrOmG_b/s4032/IMG_2661.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU22Ew4fEhIBpZbeYawxADmLVYHUsMAC4eDqhl6woV75vfIwogq3ao-43XVIyLRvU2_x2CF2mCROWQbn05YeMgTopGwbPjCd_MYXzEn6gFN_G3NX-uWiO8GYEuVrVpsBQZhXZBzJ1qIfaiqFWY0M47USK3AU8HJIUEby8jdfW1Faozim2adeFbSkrOmG_b/w400-h300/IMG_2661.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">I'm hoping to piece a blue & white wallhanging for the east wall this year. Yes, it's green outside, we didn't have a white Christmas but some of my Christmas cactus are blooming.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVMKHKZc4QRTavfAyVmko5dWfK8WJQMguD-b5EhPqhDg1_QpXe-Xg2aP72PPLb5-hrar3pZEED5HZaiDaq5lygnr0g-40ZQUmceavLizrub25Puvdvy4XKNsZ74QFC3hPYcFlC_2A6SX4L8ZHd0134sveZOLnziKNs9-5w4ylixZ1ua_5xYDAvypq9WXxe/s4032/IMG_2650.HEIC" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVMKHKZc4QRTavfAyVmko5dWfK8WJQMguD-b5EhPqhDg1_QpXe-Xg2aP72PPLb5-hrar3pZEED5HZaiDaq5lygnr0g-40ZQUmceavLizrub25Puvdvy4XKNsZ74QFC3hPYcFlC_2A6SX4L8ZHd0134sveZOLnziKNs9-5w4ylixZ1ua_5xYDAvypq9WXxe/s320/IMG_2650.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-bnPp9GjhrPcV_NScx8_yJNZ15R60S0UP35XD8z3_f8D39T3xPtTmeriOsMsZe_DrI3ofg9gZ-RcVGQaC_zhmD3HjQUrIiMuJNMlk0781zC2_Okh1Ov-dq-KuRSKHzwupGhpxZF9EaHkhQESInG1Hvf4MzdhURZ-VdxkWe5BeMP7wo0m61EqQ7kqcUGFs/s4032/IMG_2649.HEIC" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-bnPp9GjhrPcV_NScx8_yJNZ15R60S0UP35XD8z3_f8D39T3xPtTmeriOsMsZe_DrI3ofg9gZ-RcVGQaC_zhmD3HjQUrIiMuJNMlk0781zC2_Okh1Ov-dq-KuRSKHzwupGhpxZF9EaHkhQESInG1Hvf4MzdhURZ-VdxkWe5BeMP7wo0m61EqQ7kqcUGFs/s320/IMG_2649.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I can never make pictures go next to each other, oh well.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I told you I would show you pictures of the ladder we use to hang the quilts. Here they are. And yes, that is a duster he's holding. I figure as long as he's up there, he might as well dust those rafters!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsX0pJ21BxArEY0CKX_d7GkkgRJk1GiIUTYlS8aLV1kLuCzv7rLa37xYhX9RSBOImeZ6yihCQ30L_db0_pqMFaW1qm_OSNMcL_zN05S80aec-bWBCHjBkXsYmKg1VcopS0SGVSVmR3WE9UDS5Uh7e2Hw3aMH1JbYh_IovVCkUTQ3VdDTByVE8KwOrhjoTp/s3397/IMG_2651.heic" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3397" data-original-width="2737" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsX0pJ21BxArEY0CKX_d7GkkgRJk1GiIUTYlS8aLV1kLuCzv7rLa37xYhX9RSBOImeZ6yihCQ30L_db0_pqMFaW1qm_OSNMcL_zN05S80aec-bWBCHjBkXsYmKg1VcopS0SGVSVmR3WE9UDS5Uh7e2Hw3aMH1JbYh_IovVCkUTQ3VdDTByVE8KwOrhjoTp/w323-h400/IMG_2651.heic" width="323" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghYeR3vEWmFcQNsthbKTaLQBqMCC2VxEsbrqq2B_t21HraUP92CkieaukCqZlVQ9ptH8NIEWZw6pVHOjD-DcaW2W8BNEKt5-91vEaPuAp3-z8gM8UfDcEedqY7_i3j5n5Sy59qRoWwHak1daU_yC3e-wwbxjpwnhsXqkIbW58w-ow2aBuFnF_ZNBIDP5x9/s4032/IMG_2652.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghYeR3vEWmFcQNsthbKTaLQBqMCC2VxEsbrqq2B_t21HraUP92CkieaukCqZlVQ9ptH8NIEWZw6pVHOjD-DcaW2W8BNEKt5-91vEaPuAp3-z8gM8UfDcEedqY7_i3j5n5Sy59qRoWwHak1daU_yC3e-wwbxjpwnhsXqkIbW58w-ow2aBuFnF_ZNBIDP5x9/w300-h400/IMG_2652.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_RLYBeelfm1pSNu6-dPxHqO1hd17VhSGajnN9a-9XCa4o7tp8RhH_iyuPHfI1Sg61U-NnJWZh8ltkqowxLGgAMBBoK4cq4ikvu2Gq-jb5kmzxK2faA6ipIgHKxsWwdoGmHUjsCjfQcyueQVfUjTGzmyCLt7cz5xf6pNVxJXEdmYDo0ujueBoy2F3s2Lp/s4032/IMG_2653.HEIC" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_RLYBeelfm1pSNu6-dPxHqO1hd17VhSGajnN9a-9XCa4o7tp8RhH_iyuPHfI1Sg61U-NnJWZh8ltkqowxLGgAMBBoK4cq4ikvu2Gq-jb5kmzxK2faA6ipIgHKxsWwdoGmHUjsCjfQcyueQVfUjTGzmyCLt7cz5xf6pNVxJXEdmYDo0ujueBoy2F3s2Lp/w300-h400/IMG_2653.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Yes, those rafters are up there. This ladder was left by the former owner so I could wash those high windows! I don't think so.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Linking to<a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/2023/12/slow-sunday-stitching-new-years-eve.html" target="_blank"> </a><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"><a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/2023/12/slow-sunday-stitching-new-years-eve.html" target="_blank">Kathys Slow Stitching Sunday</a>, <a href="https://kate-life-in-pieces.blogspot.com/2023/12/stitching-stuff-week-52-of-2023.html" target="_blank">Stitching Stuff,</a> <a href="https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2023/12/oh-scrap-more-two-bit-blocks.html" target="_blank">Oh Scrap</a>, <a href="https://melvalovesscraps.blogspot.com/2023/12/a-new-years-sew-and-tell-party.html" target="_blank">Sew & Tell, </a> <a href="https://www.sumoftheirstories.com/blog/2023/handmade-monday-355" target="_blank">Handmade Monday</a>, <a href="https://smallquiltsanddollquilts.blogspot.com/2024/01/design-wall-monday-january-1-2024.html" target="_blank">Design Wall Monday</a>, <a href="http://www.sewcando.com/2023/12/hello-2024-craftastic-monday-link-party.html" target="_blank">Craftastic Monday</a></span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have one more picture to show you. <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2023/08/peppermint-pines.html" target="_blank">Peppermint Pines</a> is now hanging on the hanger into the guest room. It's not the Christmas season but I'm displaying it anyway!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqATjgHuopTtvp9TPCzyd_Q-SS9DqNPcB5PwFYAkKcp3OG7QVAtdZH7wbtlcyEOcXNZ54sM524fOGoXnvfakqn-gzPZD1tkIVOcU6YbwapKqoQ2NisjzKNLn6TNrl1wS6pBIIzJZ72c4Ti4YvZF5h1WOlOcoLzJa4XBZQa3LhxGp5JkU0pu6ne_E6JwhrF/s3951/IMG_2662.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3951" data-original-width="2003" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqATjgHuopTtvp9TPCzyd_Q-SS9DqNPcB5PwFYAkKcp3OG7QVAtdZH7wbtlcyEOcXNZ54sM524fOGoXnvfakqn-gzPZD1tkIVOcU6YbwapKqoQ2NisjzKNLn6TNrl1wS6pBIIzJZ72c4Ti4YvZF5h1WOlOcoLzJa4XBZQa3LhxGp5JkU0pu6ne_E6JwhrF/w203-h400/IMG_2662.heic" width="203" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"><br /></span></span><p></p>Gretchen Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-25570996661124402142023-12-29T05:00:00.084-05:002023-12-31T13:24:07.120-05:00Midnight Blues, the Last Finish of '23<p><span style="font-size: large;">Lori Null finished quilting Midnight Blues in October and returned her to me the first part of November. It took me awhile to bind her which I did by machine. She's the last finish of this year. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh160JhQCpVJYf6XDaIQbcdIYvmMqJ_5b58oRzrqgnwMPzSegFe9wkCBu96fTWBJwNVW5NkBrv-giBt4QimQEPLrJUrxLmgGUjMnmK2C8sa03_fOzp2XPWw0mLTfJ3jDRLiuRkO47MHAf1e-e1tv0eNhp_3NVi05MG0WOLsoh5fK-HDYTz7Z3_p0UaacpN8/s2207/IMG_2629.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2207" data-original-width="2072" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh160JhQCpVJYf6XDaIQbcdIYvmMqJ_5b58oRzrqgnwMPzSegFe9wkCBu96fTWBJwNVW5NkBrv-giBt4QimQEPLrJUrxLmgGUjMnmK2C8sa03_fOzp2XPWw0mLTfJ3jDRLiuRkO47MHAf1e-e1tv0eNhp_3NVi05MG0WOLsoh5fK-HDYTz7Z3_p0UaacpN8/w600-h640/IMG_2629.heic" width="600" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Originally I intended to hand quilt Midnight Blues which is one reason she hung so long in the 'to be quilted'</span><span> closet. I just couldn't get enthused about the handwork so I finally sent her to Lori for quilting.</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The quilting design is Raindrops on Water by the 3 Sisters. The light blue thread quilting thread was perfect! Lori is really good at what she does.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">There is a large variety of blues in this quilt, most of them darker blues. There are a few dark medium blues and colbalt blue. No light blues at all. This is why I name it Midnight Blues, it's also easier to say than shoofly & snowballs.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT1RK7yEUVkLs9_aJXQ70WcVQq5c6W3V6_rq0VMtyhhAEpfX69vGFgYnZQ7pabFRvrXr8naATkyJD4AxjPZ4Qq_xe7zLXhBcXRu3IW_K1SWJt5V6Rp0gZqvLrCsCp5jg99ZTtQeHqPxQp4F9tzlP7d8togejwFhyphenhyphen-Xg1t68dc3P4I1NWhWfLL7F9sHjQoy/s4032/IMG_2630.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT1RK7yEUVkLs9_aJXQ70WcVQq5c6W3V6_rq0VMtyhhAEpfX69vGFgYnZQ7pabFRvrXr8naATkyJD4AxjPZ4Qq_xe7zLXhBcXRu3IW_K1SWJt5V6Rp0gZqvLrCsCp5jg99ZTtQeHqPxQp4F9tzlP7d8togejwFhyphenhyphen-Xg1t68dc3P4I1NWhWfLL7F9sHjQoy/w300-h400/IMG_2630.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">My last post about Midnight Blues was in <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2020/05/midnight-blues-flimsy.html" target="_blank">May 202</a>0. She has been waiting more than three years to be quilted.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinkDcj-pfVghOct9QsjYr92yMY6NLhZMrvEnAZOfHDhhFPquBmV0KJ8cgNIv65wN4pG5gfkmNROQ80gzKkl2rJuJmJrAfR9WuFa-9CfzuLRXiYsLxbTBLatd2qC-pr_3clh8LGHpyVWyVq4YW68mfBIOwmOHfIvC7KVlz7tJYpKb9C4gsDKnpaPUT3dMVP/s4032/IMG_2631.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinkDcj-pfVghOct9QsjYr92yMY6NLhZMrvEnAZOfHDhhFPquBmV0KJ8cgNIv65wN4pG5gfkmNROQ80gzKkl2rJuJmJrAfR9WuFa-9CfzuLRXiYsLxbTBLatd2qC-pr_3clh8LGHpyVWyVq4YW68mfBIOwmOHfIvC7KVlz7tJYpKb9C4gsDKnpaPUT3dMVP/w300-h400/IMG_2631.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">Of course the backing fabric is blue whole cloth. After washing, Midnight Blues measures 86" by 90" which is smaller than I thought he would be. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">My <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2019/07/shoo-flys-snowballs.html" target="_blank">first post about Midnight blues is here</a> and dated July 2019. Here is another link to posts about <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/search?q=Midnight+Blues" target="_blank">Midnight Blues</a> if you want to read about the process. I was inspired to make this quilt after reading <a href="https://jaynesquiltingroom.blogspot.com/2017/12/the-january-plan.html" target="_blank">Jayne's post in December 2017</a> but my blocks finish at 4.5" instead of 6.5".</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaHcQ-PnbPJB2kLgtsiTtbFKilAgcj1yezl_lNBlBMOBxCkP41hAakg0wDckQoQpoYwcqq0m_PIePQSZ-rKhVJMdXNV3-oXlkpSOQMNJSOZeijaNZyF8bXo4QfITWx6jPd5N27oVP2JWZf7NpDG5Y4CPkC5uh_tfrIG30MPgLT5SsPjUh17Sv4ejdkTGuK/s4032/IMG_2632.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2796" data-original-width="4032" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaHcQ-PnbPJB2kLgtsiTtbFKilAgcj1yezl_lNBlBMOBxCkP41hAakg0wDckQoQpoYwcqq0m_PIePQSZ-rKhVJMdXNV3-oXlkpSOQMNJSOZeijaNZyF8bXo4QfITWx6jPd5N27oVP2JWZf7NpDG5Y4CPkC5uh_tfrIG30MPgLT5SsPjUh17Sv4ejdkTGuK/w640-h444/IMG_2632.heic" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">The Christmas quilts are coming down from the rafters this week. The next quilts in the rafter display will be blue & white quilts. I'll show you those next week and the ladder we use! Fortunately heights don't bother the farmer like they do me.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Linking to <span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"><a href="https://quiltery.com/put-your-foot-down-218-linky-party/" target="_blank">Put Your Foot Down</a>, <a href="https://www.fritschinstitches.com/post/harnessing-the-holiday-wormhole" target="_blank">TGIFF!,</a> <a href="https://alyciaquilts.blogspot.com/2023/12/a-starry-finish-and-finished-or-not.html" target="_blank">Finished or Not Friday</a>, <a href="https://frombolttobeauty.blogspot.com/2023/12/triangle-pouches-not-sandhill-sling.html" target="_blank">Beauty Pageant,</a> <a href="https://quiltingpatch.blogspot.com/2023/12/patchwork-quilts-186.html" target="_blank">Patchwork & Quilts</a>, <a href="https://magic-crafts-linkparty.blogspot.com/2023/12/magic-crafts-linkparty-1223-hedwig-am.html" target="_blank">Magic Craft</a></span></span></p>Gretchen Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-42305745571591871992023-12-26T05:00:00.052-05:002023-12-31T07:48:34.462-05:00Christmas Quilts in the Rafters<p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">I hope you had a blessed Christmas celebration with friends and families.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">I don't do much Christmas decorating, several nativities are usually the extent of decorating. We haven't had a Christmas tree in years. No one enjoyed cleaning up the needles and artificial trees just look fake. Some years I have poinsettias but not this year, this year I have Christmas quilts</span><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"> in the rafters.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">The front quilt is <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2023/01/peppermint-pines_01637891212.html" target="_blank">Peppermint Pines</a>.<br /></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb_OKsb3qJ4yVd8KyuFniIbakowvlbxUeAbLGxFX4-mCPtsD7Ra-mNIPFi67KK08LA7HLDLYv1lPOEh3APtZapGTX4yliRFBOsAX7nB6kCE9QbJWFev2A9001fnwqE_rrKZfC1W9nsJQtghEWNuGN9lDzd6xExq1TajtOctz0iJ6nKBRUwpLxHmO0swOyB/s3716/IMG_2598.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2366" data-original-width="3716" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb_OKsb3qJ4yVd8KyuFniIbakowvlbxUeAbLGxFX4-mCPtsD7Ra-mNIPFi67KK08LA7HLDLYv1lPOEh3APtZapGTX4yliRFBOsAX7nB6kCE9QbJWFev2A9001fnwqE_rrKZfC1W9nsJQtghEWNuGN9lDzd6xExq1TajtOctz0iJ6nKBRUwpLxHmO0swOyB/w400-h255/IMG_2598.heic" width="400" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Here is a link for the <a href="https://store.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/index.php?main_page=search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=Peppermint+Pines" target="_blank">Peppermint Pines pattern</a>.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Behind Peppermint Pines is <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2023/12/christmas-stars.html" target="_blank">Christmas Stars</a>.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWl6cItZ4ezYgBFZEPC1rhSLKvncN8cUC5O7tBdrHDSxIfjfZHvOOC_xopPHakgliC6WahINm-pQU6H9OBdUT6tSoMzL8SDsc7cTR7KrEa1T0PqxxYcIOk4i4HlyS0EtbR96i9XY3yw0ogFUJuK6Luy7yZatZVOITg4OqA1f3JBXiBD5PzcoluWr_L7r4f/s3293/IMG_2599.heic" style="font-size: x-large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3293" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWl6cItZ4ezYgBFZEPC1rhSLKvncN8cUC5O7tBdrHDSxIfjfZHvOOC_xopPHakgliC6WahINm-pQU6H9OBdUT6tSoMzL8SDsc7cTR7KrEa1T0PqxxYcIOk4i4HlyS0EtbR96i9XY3yw0ogFUJuK6Luy7yZatZVOITg4OqA1f3JBXiBD5PzcoluWr_L7r4f/w400-h368/IMG_2599.heic" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Here is the link to the <a href="https://www.joscountryjunction.com/christmas-star-quilt-tutorial/" target="_blank">Christmas Stars tutorial</a>. And yes, I did hang this quilt so the<a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2023/12/christmas-stars.html" target="_blank"> mistake is on the backside</a> but I've found another mistake on this side facing the front door. It's there in the picture, finding it should keep you entertained if you enjoy puzzles. Oh well, I've never claimed to be perfect.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>The green and red chain quilt is <a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2023/09/wintersweet-quilt.html" target="_blank">Wintersweet</a>.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyUjLIC9deMGfuXDBmtuKf-J02L3fFDpQt8tUxY8V5xydE6FJrC_x-e5Lk2aVTQv9JOEoMx5mc1C14nNrUmBzBOHuCgkGzpZIVdliTGk04o8Kwp6zXhgZMo0V9fDAgE6ByG5w9DOFUhBGlD0riYyBnlvzO2t8Mc3OV8mE7fnNVefHthRAADsGgh-96YWVZ/s3824/IMG_2600.heic" style="font-size: x-large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2256" data-original-width="3824" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyUjLIC9deMGfuXDBmtuKf-J02L3fFDpQt8tUxY8V5xydE6FJrC_x-e5Lk2aVTQv9JOEoMx5mc1C14nNrUmBzBOHuCgkGzpZIVdliTGk04o8Kwp6zXhgZMo0V9fDAgE6ByG5w9DOFUhBGlD0riYyBnlvzO2t8Mc3OV8mE7fnNVefHthRAADsGgh-96YWVZ/w400-h236/IMG_2600.heic" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Here is the <a href="https://www.cakestandquilts.com/_files/ugd/cd7cf9_0267dd506ed34452b772e607773ff1bb.pdf" target="_blank">pattern link for Wintersweet</a>. I did alter the pattern by finishing the chain out to the edge.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5fqPC2DOu6WW7lV__tm2iPMhtE09sDqPiWq4ETsB9jwsE2FhY2-BqJkIwfczWZPeuFB7PlPELf8CoyFboncxK1ZC6veJ5ub1v48KrQkxz9ewNwk2RQJadEwU6A7VIlfh8-DRnLiU9lYUSkQLGjuxy5qhcERmCbaDcOITE0a-I4Szo5Mb8Kj_Uxx6M_vEd/s3618/IMG_2605.heic" style="font-size: x-large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2630" data-original-width="3618" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5fqPC2DOu6WW7lV__tm2iPMhtE09sDqPiWq4ETsB9jwsE2FhY2-BqJkIwfczWZPeuFB7PlPELf8CoyFboncxK1ZC6veJ5ub1v48KrQkxz9ewNwk2RQJadEwU6A7VIlfh8-DRnLiU9lYUSkQLGjuxy5qhcERmCbaDcOITE0a-I4Szo5Mb8Kj_Uxx6M_vEd/w400-h291/IMG_2605.heic" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>I've realized I like chain quilts!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>I'm not able to take a picture of all three quilts at the same time.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><a href="https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2023/09/sweet-kisses.html" target="_blank">Sweet Kisses</a> is on the back of the couch but it doesn't scream Christmas quilt at you. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDWPRMlQLg81dovv9GRZXmL9AnEv0c8GyJm0irZqd6jTD5j3sBWFDB3woEdzbI8_l1L8dL3dqmUQdjEswmHX5LUc6h5Sy89he2_IMoMppNo2jHKgEXpScGEu2SGEM3EAYIIw-L3sfo559nRAcvaBpdDsYZUxZtMov7XoXhBeRfU0TqEt0jrbPKOhlRiqDH/s2688/IMG_2636.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2056" data-original-width="2688" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDWPRMlQLg81dovv9GRZXmL9AnEv0c8GyJm0irZqd6jTD5j3sBWFDB3woEdzbI8_l1L8dL3dqmUQdjEswmHX5LUc6h5Sy89he2_IMoMppNo2jHKgEXpScGEu2SGEM3EAYIIw-L3sfo559nRAcvaBpdDsYZUxZtMov7XoXhBeRfU0TqEt0jrbPKOhlRiqDH/w400-h306/IMG_2636.heic" width="400" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.gigisthimble.com/2021/03/sweet-kisses-quilt-along.html" target="_blank">The pattern for Sweet Kisses is her</a>e.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Linking to </span><span style="color: #222222;"><span><span face="" style="color: #414141;"><a href="https://quiltschmilt.ca/2023/12/26/to-do-tuesday-linky-party-54/" target="_blank">To Do Tuesday</a>, <a href="https://www.quiltfabrication.com/2023/12/midweek-makers-415.html" target="_blank">Midweek Makers</a>, <a href="https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2023/12/27/wednesday-wait-loss-360" target="_blank">Wednesday Wait Loss</a></span><span face="" style="color: #414141;">,</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"> <a href="https://quiltery.com/put-your-foot-down-218-linky-party/" target="_blank">Put Your Foot Down</a></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141;"><br /></span></span></p></div>Gretchen Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.com13