The fall quilt retreat was very productive for me. I took a lot of projects that I had started at other retreats, but just hadn't ever quite finished up.
#1
This black and white starburst was pieced at a previous retreat. This year I added the black border.
#2
This one is called Tag Team and is a Missouri Star pattern. It has been sitting in its project box mostly done, but with a few rows of pieced blocks to be sewn onto the top. This retreat I finished that up, and I added the two borders.
#3
This Meadow Mist 2016 Mystery Quilt has also been sitting in its box waiting for me to make a decision about borders. I took it with me determined to just get it done!
#4
This jelly roll race I had done on a library quilting day awhile back. It was smaller than I wanted, so this retreat saw it getting cut into two pieces (zip zip!) and I added the strip of blue with lighter squares pieced into it.
#5
Same issue with this jelly roll race, which was completed at a previous retreat in a 'race competition' (which I didn't win...ha!). For this one I cut a narrow strip off of one side and then used a seam ripper to separate the top portion, and then inserted an aqua stripe, the portion that had been cut from the side, and another aqua stripe. Not sure how I feel about this one, but i think after it is quilted and has an aqua binding added to it that it will be okay.
#6
This Irish Chain was started and finished yesterday, then I added the borders this morning. The pieced top looks a little washed out in this photo, but it is very pretty in person. It may be my favorite. :)
#7
I think I finished this half-square-triangle top at the first retreat I went to. All it needed was to have a piece of flannel pieced to fit for its backing. That little chore is now done.
I have already called the long-arm quilter and made an appointment to take all of these to her for quilting. Six are intended for Christmas gifts, and I will have to hustle to get them all bound. The #7 is a throw intended for our sofa.
I am SO excited at having these ready to quilt! I'll be even happier when they are bound, wrapped, and under the tree!
Amazing! You really accomplished a lot. Love #6.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Me too. :) Amazed I got that one done coming down to the wire. So happy, as now I have one for each of the kids’ Christmas.
DeleteOh, those quilts are lovely! I love #5 quilt, beautiful blues! Meg:)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I wasn't sure about adding the turquoise, but I think it's okay. Happy for the affirmation! :)
DeleteLove Love Love #5! How productive you were. Christmas is nearly finished. Way to go!
ReplyDeleteSo happy you like #5 too. I am in the midst of rounding up all the backing fabric that I have around the house. I take them all to the long-arm quilter tomorrow.
DeleteOh, they are all beautiful! You should have your own show.
ReplyDeleteThis is my show! :)
DeleteCongrats, you got lots done! I’ve done #2, Tag Team. Great pattern, quick and easy.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had a fun time. Retreats ARE a treat.
Ahem...Tag Team...easy yes, and should have been quick, but has been gathering dust. :)
DeleteI feel terrible saying this (but as an officionado on blue and white...) I am not feeling that aqua. Now I feel bad. :(
ReplyDeleteOh, don’t feel bad! I tend to agree on the blue and white with the aqua. LOL
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