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Sunday, May 19, 2024

Hearts & Wreaths

There are a lot of pictures to show you today since I posted two Sundays about the Sauder Quilt Show.

The center blocks in Hearts & Wreaths quilt so much faster than the outside border did. I've made it across the blocks, not quite to the center of the row.

Here are the pictures from the right side of the quilt to the left side.





Click on the pictures to see more detail.




I've quilted across the center of the quilt!

Here are those pictures again from the right side to the left side.












I've reached another milestone while quilting. This spool of thread is empty, it held 500 yards of thread!

This a link to my first post about Hearts & Wreaths way back in August 2021. The pattern came from Quiltmania magazine issue 138. As we all know, Quiltmania is bankrupt and their website is supposedly undergoing  revision.

Just a reminder, sometimes Mail Chimp sends out my posts, sometimes it doesn't. I suggest you bookmark my blog and just check for updates. I normally post on Sundays and Wednesdays/Thursdays.

 Linking to Kathys Slow Stitching Sunday, Stitching Stuff, Oh Scrap, Handmade Monday, Sew & Tell, Craftastic Monday, Design Wall Monday, Monday Musings, To Do Tuesday


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25 comments:

  1. KimMay 19, 2024 at 5:17 AM

    Reading that first post of the beginnings of Hearts and Wreaths, I'm so glad you decided to make more than four blocks of this gorgeous quilt, Gretchen. It's interesting that you didn't quite know how the applique would go. When I look at Hearts and Wreaths all those leaves and hearts are a triumph in applique! That light at the end of your quilting tunnel is beginning to shine brighter now.

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  2. The Cozy QuilterMay 19, 2024 at 5:29 AM

    So many different fabrics in this quilt! I am in awe of your quilting and appliqué skills!

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  3. KateMay 19, 2024 at 6:42 AM

    That's a lot of thread! You've made such good progress on Hearts and Wreaths.

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  4. LindaMay 19, 2024 at 8:16 AM

    Your wreaths are so scrappily pretty! Wow on the thread, that is incredible. How do you hand quilt - do you have one of those big frames? What is that thread holder called? Did someone make it for you? (Sorry for all the questions!)
    I get your posts via Feedly, since I added you to my "Blogs I Follow".

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  5. greaterexpMay 19, 2024 at 8:23 AM

    What fabulous quilting! I can hardly wait to see the finished quilt.

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  6. Karen - Quilts...etc.May 19, 2024 at 9:58 AM

    I follow you on feedly - it updates if the blog updates I've never had trouble with it. Your stitching is so neat and so is your applique

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  7. TerryKnott.blogspot.comMay 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM

    It's crazy how much thread goes into a quilt! A spool sure represents a ton of stitches! It was great to see your progress on this beautiful quilt!

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  8. cityquilter graceMay 19, 2024 at 11:02 AM

    oh my that is sooo gorgeous...a pattern i've admired since my early days of quilting...i've caved and an making 4 blocks only...yours is a true heirloom...

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  9. BarwitzkiMay 19, 2024 at 12:26 PM

    Beautifully applied. Wonderfully quilted and the little hearts in the corners are very beautiful.
    Beautiful fabrics.
    Good work. Congratulations.
    I'm glad I got to see it.
    Many greetings to you.

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  10. CathieJMay 19, 2024 at 2:20 PM

    I thoroughly enjoyed your quilt show photos, but I love seeing your quilting.

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  11. Karrin HurdMay 19, 2024 at 4:46 PM

    Your hearts and wreaths are always a delight to look at!

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  12. T HolzerMay 19, 2024 at 10:13 PM

    This quilt has me wishing that I were your daughter and would one day get this beauty!!! Simply gorgeous!!

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  13. Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork AppliquéMay 20, 2024 at 5:30 AM

    That's a huge finished spool! Lovely hand quilting, and I love this joyful quilt. You have such cute fabrics, and a fabulous artistic flair to mix them beautifully.

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  14. Vicki in MNMay 20, 2024 at 7:24 AM

    A quilt made of love, it's going to be spectacular.

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  15. MaggieMay 20, 2024 at 7:32 AM

    Dear Gretchen,

    Wow, the thread is all gone and you have quilted wreaths and flowers beautifully. Always enjoy seeing Your hand quilting. Congratulations on winning ribbons for your quilts recently. Thank you for sharing the photos of the quilts in the show, it is a special treat to see them. Have a great day.

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  16. Rose MarieMay 20, 2024 at 9:27 AM

    Love everything about this quilt! Looking forward to seeing it off the frame, binding on and washed/dried.

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  17. K ReevesMay 20, 2024 at 3:40 PM

    Magnificent Gretchen!

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  18. Jocelyn is Canadian Needle NanaMay 21, 2024 at 8:00 AM

    I must echo Kathy, magnificent! I clicked on your photos to see up close. Just perfect applique and stitches, Gretchen. Also so nice to see those pretty fabrics up close. Another treasure!

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  19. Cheree @ The Morning Latte May 21, 2024 at 9:41 AM

    LOL I love to keep track of my thread! How many miles, I always think! But by hand! As always, such beautiful work!

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  20. Cheree @ The Morning Latte May 21, 2024 at 9:42 AM

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  21. Brenda @ Songbird DesignsMay 21, 2024 at 11:34 AM

    Wow, Gretchen!! That's a lot of thread being quilted by hand! It's all gorgeous! Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings!

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  22. Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting May 21, 2024 at 11:17 PM

    I have said it before- this is one of my favorites that you have worked on, Gretchen. It is a beauty!

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  23. SaraMay 23, 2024 at 8:24 AM

    It's really beautiful. Such skill.

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  24. Carol AndrewsMay 27, 2024 at 1:29 AM

    Gretchen Gearts and Wreaths is simply beautiful and so is your quilting. That is a lot of thread to use hand quilting this beauty! Thank you for linking with To Do Tuesday. Hope this week has gone well and you had a good Memorial weekend. 😉

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  25. Chookyblue......June 12, 2024 at 6:03 AM

    i'll never get sick of seeing this quilt and your hand quilting...........its gorgeous.........

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