This summer, I made a resolution to sew together the finished blocks for a few of my quilts, and not leave these pretty blocks just sitting around in a sad pile.
The first thing I did was to enlist the help of my trusty " Head Quilty Helper" , Whiskers!
(She might have some engagements booked .... such as napping or quality testing the quiltiness of a quilt.)
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| Whiskers loves Aurifil Thread!! Especially the 50 weight! |
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| Zzzzzzzz "Pins?? Where?? " Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz |
Sometimes, she even sleeps on her OWN little mini quilt!
Since she is such a willing helper, she gets first choice on which quilting tools she gets to use......
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| "I want this one, Mom. It's just my size." |
Well, Whiskers, go ahead and give everyone the quilt information:
Quilt : Spinning in the Rain
Design by: Sew Lux Fabric Shop 2014 Spinning in the Rain BoM { here }
Size: approx 60 " x 74 "
Block size: 12 " finished * Patterns also included the 6" block patterns, too! *
Fabrics used: Color Me Happy by V and Co. Moda
Thread: Aurifil 50 wt. white
Machine Quilting stich: Lazy S on my Viking Topaz, largest stitch size
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| "Of course I am allowed to be standing on this hanging quilt!" |
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| Trimming up the sides , before adding the binding |
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| "I love my job! " |
"I'm getting a bit sleepy now. Can you take over now, Mom?"
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| Spinning in the Rain BoM Quilt by Susie's Sunroom and Whiskers |
I loved using this stretched out "S" stitch , on my sewing machine, with the walking foot.
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| "Lazy S" quilting, with Aurifil Thread |
I am not a "heavy" quilter.... but I am trying new things.
Thanks for the quilting advice of adding a " 9 inch square within a square" in the center of every block, Amy! ( My sister, who blogs at Amy Made That!" ) Aren't I lucky?!
This is the back side of my quilt.
Did you see in the quilt stats, that the smaller 6 inch block pattern was included in the instructions?
I decided to pick out a favorite pinwheel, and make a row of 6 inch pinwheels, to insert in between the two larger pieces of fabric for the backing.
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| The back side of my Spinning in the Rain BoM Quilt by Susie's Sunroom |
This is one of my favorites color combinations....gray and turquoise !
Last March, I made a coordinating pillow (using my Simply Striped Pillow tutorial pattern that is available on Craftsy { here }) ( see my blog post here )
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| Quilt and matching Simply Striped Pillow made by Susie's Sunroom |
I really love the green floral fabric on the border!!
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| "Hint, Hint, Hint........" |
I guess Whiskers is ready for her cat nap now....
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| "Put me in the CATS ON QUILTS category, Jacque !" |
Whiskers wanted me to tell you that she has had so much fun being in the
Pets on Quilt 2015 Linky Party , at Lily Pad Quilting !
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| Go To |
You will want to go on over to "Lily Pad Quilting" to see the participants in this cute cute cute Linky Party!! You can go to the Linky Party HERE
Thanks for stopping by to see my latest quilt finish!
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| I'm off to my sewing room! |
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