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| Stitching blocks into rows |
Goal number one on my September
list was to piece the Quilt of Valor blocks I had made last month into a top. I did! This is a pattern that is available on Alycia's of the Quilty Girl blog
Etsy site. It didn't take too long to stitch the blocks into rows and then join the rows into the top.
I had no stitching errors. . .meaning I didn't turn a block a way that wasn't listed in the pattern! I delighted in sewing the victory lap. This is when I stitch an 1/8 inch around the perimeter of the quilt so that when the project is quilted the seams will remain stitched! The top measurers 60 inches wide by 70 inches long.
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| Sleeve and two bindings |
Last Wednesday, I shopped a sale at one of my local quilt shops and purchased fabric for backing and binding. I purchased 12 and a quarter yard of fabrics. This brings the total fabric purchased since February and my fabric ban to 28 yards. I'm back to being negative in fabric used from my stash. The number is -8 yards. I have some finishes in the works so I'll be reversing that negative number soon!
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| Batting, backing and top |
The backing is pieced. The batting cut. The sleeve is prepared. The binding for this quilt and Indigo Way are prepared. I will be quilting this project by checkbook too! I have too many projects waiting to be quilted so I've decided for now, paying will help me get the pile quilted and free up room in the studio!
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| Finished top |
Linking to Alycia at
Finished or Not Friday; Frédérique at
Patchwork and Quilting and Cynthia at
Oh Scrap.
8 comments:
What a gorgeous QOV!!
I have all my bigger quilts done by a long armer. Gorgeous quilt of valour. You are on a roll! Gail at the cozy quilter.
Woo Hoo on the finish, Terry! It is a beauty and looks like a fun quilt to work on. Have a wonderful day. Hugs
What a stunning QOV!!!
Well, I love everything in this quilt! You did a wonderful job, and I love these binding strips! I can't wait to see this lovely QOV quilted and bounded. Thank you for sharing!
Ohhh I LOVE it!! it turned our so great!! that Victory lap had to feel SO good!
Good for you, reaching your goal a whole week early! Turned out fantastic!
Congratulations on finishing up this quilt top, Terry - it's a beauty! I love the design with hearts and log cabins. And to sew it all together without turning a single block wrong is wonderful!
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