I don't often have much time to sew quilts for myself anymore. But I did finish one recently that I am in love with.
Remember these improv blocks I was making?
I did some fun, simple quilting on it. Played around with thread color for some fun effects.
I want to make another one in hot colors now. I certainly have enough solid scraps to make one (actually more than one)!
My initial plan was for this to be a Compassion Quilt. But now that it is finished, I am thinking I might work it into my trunkshow and donate the one I am replacing to Compassion Quilts. I need to look at the quilts I have and where this one fits into my presentation.
Right now I am trying to limit the number of quilts I keep. Eventually quite a number of the quilts around here are going to get donated!
Yeesh! How many quilts does one need - I only use three of them.
This second quilt is not one I made, but I did give some of my fabric strips to one of my sewing elves and this is what she came up with. It is certainly bright and happy!
I had a gray and white flannel I have been wanting to use. I decided it would work on this one. This quilt really didn't need any more color on the back.
Next week I will be getting back to sharing the Happy Block quilts. And maybe even a few quilts that the tops were made by others. I have been very busy lately!
Hope all of you have a great weekend!
8 comments:
This IS one special quilt! I love the transition blocks.
Sharon M
Oh, I love how the improv block quilt came together. They seem to float up off of the background.
Awesome scrap quilt! It would be a great addition to your trunk
Both quilts are bright and fun. Sometimes there are just those quilts that you need to keep a bit longer so you can enjoy them, before they go out the door.
Definitely share that finish in your future trunk shows! It is a winner!! I like the strip quilt too. . .so bright and cheery.
Congratulations on TWO completed quilts, Cynthia, and a wonderful quilt elf!!
Your improv quilt is so amazing! I just love your sense of color, and how you make it flow from one end of the quilt to the other. I wish I could take a class from you on how to do that!
I do remember the improv blocks you were making, and I love the finished quilt! How many quilts to keep I think becomes a challenge for most of us. I would most likely keep the new one and find a way to include it in the trunk show. It will be an inspiration to other quilters.
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