Tuesday, March 29, 2011

What I'm working on...

I decided to hand quilt this. I made a small quilt (baby sized) with the two 12" blocks surrounded by A LOT of white. I wasn't sure what to do with it as far as the quilting goes, but then decided to hand quilt it. I'm pretty excited and I'm loving it so far. It was originally going to be a gift for someone having a baby girl, but I love this so much and with all the hand quilting and time,  I'm not sure I want to give it away for fear it won't be appreciated! So this may end up hanging on a wall in my house.

I finished my hst quilt top, but have not quilted it yet. That will be on hold for a couple weeks. I'm heading to my mom's in IL next week and I haven't been there in two years, so I'm rather excited! My sister is also going for part of the time. It should be lots of fun! 
 
I won't be blogging on my end the rest of this week and all of next week. But I'll be reading all of yours while I'm gone. I plan on bringing this quilt with and hopefully finishing it, but we'll see! 

Posted by Jen at 9:14 AM
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12 comments:

  1. WillowBeanMarch 29, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Jen, I love it! It looks so great! Have fun at your mom's... sisters always make for a visiting bonus :)

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  2. KatiMarch 29, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I love how you are quilting this. I think it's my favorite block from Modify Tradition. I just love this one.

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  3. DeeMarch 29, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Oooooooooohhhhhhh...wonderful picture of fabulous quilting!

    Beautiful!

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  4. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentMarch 29, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    The hand quilting gives a lovely finish. Have a great time away.

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  5. CrystalMarch 29, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Hand quilting!! Your stitches are beautiful and I love that the star is highlighted. I love everything about this! I can't wait to see the rest. :)

    Have a fun vacation!

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  6. felicityMarch 29, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    I love the double line of stitches you've done. THis is indeed a gorgeous block - I'd keep it, too!

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  7. trishMarch 30, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Oh wow! Your stitches look fabulous. :o) I just love your star blocks! Do you mark your fabric?
    Have a real fun time in IL. :o) How wonderful to be spending time with your mom!!
    Sincerely, Trish

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  8. randiMarch 30, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    have a fun vacation!

    this quilt block is adorable!

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  9. Stevens FamilyApril 7, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    beautiful quilt! I love the bright fun colors and the white. What a great block idea. You are so fabulously talented.

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  10. LauraApril 13, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Dear Jen,
    This is so beautiful...you do lovely work! I can understand why you might be hesitant to give this away!

    Thank you so much for the nice e-mail you sent...and for the wonderful give-away you had! I feel so blessed to be the recipient...and I am looking forward to my little package in the mail!

    Have a blessed day,
    Laura

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  11. Aunt SpicyApril 25, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    ps. Did you know your picture of this square is all over pintrest?!

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  12. Aunt SpicyApril 25, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    opps, I meant to add the link, this is to the one I re-posted: http://pinterest.com/pin/16160394/

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