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Kaleidoscope Star Wall Hanging

Linda — Sun, 31 May 2009 19:32:29 +0000

I finally finished this baby. This is my first major hand quilting project and I learned a lot…. I learned I do better without a frame or hoop. I learned I most definitely need a thimble and there are many many different kinds. I learned quilting threads differ in quality and most definitely make a difference. I learned, given enough practice, I can handle those way too tiny quilting needles. I learned an up-to-date eye exam and new glasses goes a long way towards not swearing while trying to thread those way too tiny needles. And, last but not least, I learned I enjoy hand quilting!

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Sudoku – Quilted Wall Hanging

Linda — Fri, 15 May 2009 20:11:18 +0000

I finally finished hand quilting this little project and it’s now hanging in “The Cave” (my sewing room).

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Sudoku Quilt

Linda — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:47:45 +0000

I finally got around to doing a Sudoku quilt, which has been on my list for a couple of years. This will be a wall hanging with a finished size of 24 x 24. It is roughly based on McCall’s Quick Quilts version. I reduced the size, spiffed up the sashing, and increased the proportion of the border. Here you see it basted and marked with symbols for each of the squares. I plan to hand quilt.

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Sampler Quilt: Borders

Linda — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:57:46 +0000

I’ve added the final border to the quilt and hand basted using Sharon Schamber’s hand-basting technique. This baby is now relegated to my PIP (projects in progress) pile until I finish the matching afghan. I’ll be machine quilting but have not yet decided on the patterns…am leaning towards individual block patterns since this is a sampler…

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Victory Quilt: Contrary Wife

Linda — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:35:00 +0000

The second block in Eleanor Burns’ sixth video for her Victory Quilt series is the Contrary Wife block…

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Sampler Quilt: Panel 4

Linda — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:17:11 +0000

Panel 4 is done and the right sashing strip has been added. The next step will be the final cream border.

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Sampler Quilt: Framed Nine Patch

Linda — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:50:12 +0000

Final Block for the final panel…

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Victory Quilt: Broken Sugar Bowl

Linda — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:47:39 +0000

The first block in Eleanor Burns’ sixth video for her Victory Quilt series is the Broken Sugar Bowl block…

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Sampler Quilt: Hour Glass

Linda — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:37:05 +0000

Fourth block of the final panel…

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Sampler Quilt: Sarah’s Choice

Linda — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:40:09 +0000

Third block for final panel…

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