tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85709514345931154252024-03-14T03:27:24.585-07:00shellys quiltsshellysquiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126491767987506308noreply@blogger.comBlogger185125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570951434593115425.post-11122494789161112212017-03-03T07:07:00.003-08:002017-03-03T07:07:57.857-08:00Moody BluesI have finally finished my Moody Blues quilt. And it is bound and on my bed.<br />
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And I did quilt the dog out of this quilt! This was a very leisurely project using lots of scraps.<br />
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shellysquiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126491767987506308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570951434593115425.post-51716176793740551272016-12-03T07:23:00.000-08:002016-12-03T07:23:49.874-08:00Circles and QuiltingThere was a time when I was a prolific quilter and blogger but that was a different life. I still sew but I don't have anywhere near the time that I have had in the past. I'm not complaining....it just is the reality. However, I still "think" quilts constantly and I do manage to get a little of this and a little of that done.<br />
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I started making these circles for the Circle a day QAL at the first of the year. I enjoyed making these immensely. These are a couple of things that came from these circles. <br />
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They do make me happy!<br />
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I did manage to get a little quilting in too! Lori at the <a href="http://www.theinboxjaunt.com/" target="_blank">www.theinboxjaunt.com</a> recently had this QAL and I thought it looked fun. I love to free motion quilt and I love putting some scraps together. I did enjoy this little project.<br />
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These are my February blocks. I finished them in March. The month just got away from me. Between my daughter's birthday, my birthday, events at work, and company in town, I just couldn't squeeze them in at all. <br />
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However, I am happy to report I was able to get back on track in March. Here are my March circles.... They sure do make me happy! <br />
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And here they are all together..... My what a difference 3 months makes! I'm thinking they sure do look good! If you are thinking about jumping in and making circles, DO IT! It may not be the most fun you can have with your clothes on but it sure is close!<br />
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<br />shellysquiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126491767987506308noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570951434593115425.post-47346971670667469342016-02-01T13:29:00.002-08:002016-02-01T13:29:58.690-08:00A month of circlesIt has been a month of circles and this little block doesn't get old. These are a joy to make!<br />
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I have also been quilting my Moody Blues quilt. I am working on getting the border quilted. It is coming along beautifully and I can't wait to finish is up and put my bed. And I'm thinking it needs a pillow with some circle blocks on it.....<br />
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Day 25.....<br />
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shellysquiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126491767987506308noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570951434593115425.post-53862990136567382422016-01-18T19:35:00.000-08:002016-01-18T19:35:12.348-08:00More CirclesThese are just so much fun to make! If you have seen these out in blogland and have contemplated making some, do!<br />
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<br />shellysquiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126491767987506308noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570951434593115425.post-84587245534655040132016-01-10T14:14:00.000-08:002016-01-10T14:14:44.559-08:00365 Days of CirclesAfter seeing this post <a href="http://quiltyfolk.blogspot.com/2015/11/quilty-365-year-long-quilting-journey.html" target="_blank">http://quiltyfolk.blogspot.com/2015/11/quilty-365-year-long-quilting-journey.html</a>, I couldn't resist. <br />
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I knew these were going to be fun but they are honestly more fun than the law should allow to make.<br />
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On another note, I've started quilting my Moody Blues quilt.<br />
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It's eight kinds of LOVE! I could not have had more fun making them.<br />
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And of course I'm still plugging away at these blue rings. They sure do make me happy!<br />
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The beauty of this pieced heart is very much an example of art imitating life. None of us gets out of this life without heartbreak and disappointments. However, putting yourself back together and finding a way to be happy is what makes us beautiful, interesting and one of a kind. <br />
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This little piece is made with odds and ends and finished up with a little hand work. It makes me smile just looking at it!<br />
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Thank you for bearing with my sentimentality today and I hope each of you can find a way to make something beautiful out of any odds and ends you happen to have laying around..... ;)<br />
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Happy Sewing!shellysquiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126491767987506308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570951434593115425.post-3253094133690596502015-02-23T09:30:00.001-08:002015-02-23T09:30:51.088-08:00Hearts on the BrainI have had hearts on the brain lately. That is all I've managed to work on it seems.<br />
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I love the hand work on this one.<br />
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Still have more hand work to add to this pieced heart.<br />
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It is a dreary and cold Monday......the perfect sewing weather.<br />
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<br />shellysquiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126491767987506308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570951434593115425.post-54914638325544410292014-12-17T17:18:00.001-08:002014-12-17T17:18:35.187-08:00Odds and Ends DayIt has been an odds and ends day. First off, I have been meaning to post this pillow pic. It is the Japanese + and x block. I love this little block and have been wanting to do something with it for a while now. I would like to make a big quilt with this block one day. Don't now if that will happen anytime in the near future.<br />
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Every time I look at this pillow I smile. This is not the only sewing I have managed around here but pics will have to come after Santa's visit. <br />
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It has been a good "Odds and Ends" sewing kinda day.......shellysquiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126491767987506308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570951434593115425.post-61803008774184446422014-08-30T06:36:00.001-07:002014-08-30T06:36:44.658-07:00A New BeginningAnd so it begins again......<br />
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This obsession to cut up small pieces of fabric and sew them back together.....<br />
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This is a small project, a pillow, but I definitely want to make this as a quilt.<br />
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This is one of those quilts that just make me happy! I really enjoyed every single step of the process on this quilt. (I have made one or two quilts that I can't say that about.) I particularly enjoyed quilting feathers but what is not to like about quilting feathers?<br />
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I finally found a big chunk of time yesterday and I spent it making feathers. An absolutely excellent way to spend a Friday. I highly recommend it!<br />
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It seemed like the stitch in the ditch took forever on this quilt and the free-motion zipped right along. It sure does look good.<br />
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And while the center Italian tile blocks are totally from my stash, I just couldn't stand it when it came time to put on borders. I just had to go see what was at the fabric store. I sure am glad I did! It sure did turn out cute! Today I'm piecing a back.<br />
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I'm still plugging away at these tile blocks. They are finally all cut. Now to finish sewing these.<br />
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I've made a dent today. Will try to get a few in tomorrow too.<br />
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My Tulips quilt is finished! I actually had the binding on it earlier this week but couldn't get a picture til today. And a GLORIOUS day it is to be alive in Austin, Tx! It is going to be in the mid 70's after a week of real winter. <br />
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This is my baby on this quilt. He thought this was much funnier than I thought it was. But guess what? He has no idea that I am posting this pic. And I am giggling as I'm typing, right now. Cause I think posting his pic is a lot funnier than he is going to think it is. And I do love him almost as much as I love this quilt..... ;)</div>
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