Monday, May 16, 2011

Weekend Quilting Update...

Well, My oldest son Josh is in Nevada racing with my Father.  (I'll do a post on that when he gets back with photos!)  Trish took Jonathon and Mary to a concert and then took Mary home (2 hour drive there and back), and Chyenne went to bed.  Dinner was cooked, the kitchen cleaned and I was ready for Survivor Finale'... And I decided to sew while I watched TV.

I have been looking for three weeks for the right material to sash the "Stars and Stripes" quilt for my boss, and Friday I finally found it, so that top is now complete and ready to be quilted!! I really wanted a blue, but I am coming up on the deadline, and I settled for a red that I found with rows of Stars... I also found the perfect binding fabric for this quilt (but I forgot to take a photo of it).  Hopefully, I'll get this quilted and bound this week and then I'll post Finished photos.

Close Up showing rows of small stars

Stars and Stripes, Top Completed!!


I also whipped up a few Wonky Blocks for a Japanese Relief Charity Quilt being assembled by the Columbus Modern Quilt Guild. 



And I cut the fabric for the Japanese Fabric Swap.


 

While I was ironing Stars and Strips Sashing, it jumped at me, and attacked my feet.  I put the iron down and grabbed a camera, 'cuz I knew who it was... Yes, Frappe' once again getting in on the quilting action!!  That goofy kitten just can't resist the temptation...



Until Next Time,
Paul
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5 comments:

  1. Janet O.May 16, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Just discovered your blog. I love your Stars and Stripes quilt. It is very striking. Good call on the background pieces being different fabrics with the same hue. I often use a variety of light/cream prints with varied hue, but I think that would have been distracting in this quilt. It is so pleasing to the eye! Great job!

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  2. CalicojoanMay 16, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Your quilt turned out great. The borders are perfect. Isn't it nice to have quilt company (of the 4 legged kind)? :-)

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  3. Deborah @ Passions and PursuitsMay 17, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    I love the way cats/dogs love to be involved in quilting. Every time she can, my Maggie finds a finished or unfinished quilt to snuggle up in. BTW I love the pieced back of the quilt. Stunning!

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  4. LynetteMay 17, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Hi Paul - I found your blog through a comment you left on Elizabeth's. I love this Star quilt! What a lucky boss!! The red fabric with the bitty stars is a perfect border. And cats and quilts . . . inseparable!

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  5. BarbMay 18, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    That is just tooo funny, you do need to enter that picture in Sew cals Quilting Pet Show for sure. www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

    Love the quilts and squares.

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