I am going to try counting my fabric a bit differently. I am just going to report what comes in (hopefully nothing for the rest of the year) and what goes out (hopefully a lot) from one post to the next. I have been really good and have only bought 80 yards of fabric this year. I am keeping track of the year to date numbers in a notebook for my own information.
I had a stack of squares and Karen suggested I make a D4P. This is my very first D4P and I did pretty good matching the seams.
This is a QOV - it has red, white, blue and gold in it - perfect for a woman.
And the presentation case, the cuff is the same fabric that I used in the quilt.
Karen has a Star Bright quilt as her header and I got the free pattern here. I made mine out of a charm pack, and used a piece of fabric for the star.
I should have made it one row wider and longer. I also should have used one fabric for framing the star. This one is going to Ronald McDonald's House. It is baby quilt # 40.
Another QOV is finished. This time I used Mollie's Framed 9 Patch pattern. If you haven't been to her website check it out, she has 60+ patterns (all free) they look great and are easy to make. I started this one 3 months ago.
The binding is a red on red stripe.
I used the remainder of the backing fabric for the presentation case.
2 more Strippie quilts are finished. I started making these quilts in July using Mollie's pattern and have one more to finish. These are baby quilts 41 and 42. These are also going to RMH.
Fabric in - ZERO!
Fabric out - 30.63 yards
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10 comments:
What's a D4P? It took me a minute to see the actual block ... which I like. Looks like it would be a fun quilt top to construct! You've got so many pretties on your page today!!! :)
Thanks for the link to Mollie's site. I've been there looking around and found a few patterns I want to try. Your presentation bag for the second quilt is nice. The back of your quilt must be just as nice as the front!
I love your D4P and the Framed 9 patch. I'll be checking out Mollie's site as well. Thanks for the link. I also love your presentation cases. I think I'll have to start doing those. :) ~Melanie
Yahoo...great quilts! Thanks for the link to Mollie's free patterns. I am always looking for new patterns for QOV'S.
Beautiful quilts, all for a good cause!
Those are awesome quilts!!! I really like that one with the big star!! It looks great!
What great finishes!! So many worthy causes. I have a D4P started so will have to finish it to keep up with you! LOL
Good job.
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Your fabrics for the strippie quilts are awesome. Someone special are going to love these quilts. As always your beautiful quilts keep me inspired.
I like the coordinating presentation cases! How is the house progressing--would love a report. Are you already in and settled?
I never thought of a framed nine patch. I like it! Makes a good QoV. Have a good week!
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