Making
After a previous “finish” of a throw sized quilt from my Communique fabric panel, I decided that the quilt looked so nice that I really wanted a larger quilt that I could use on the bed. After all, I have a dozen or so throw sized quilts already. Why not make something that I could…
Read MoreIt feels like it’s taking forever, but I’m slowly making progress expanding my throw sized Communique quilt top into a king sized version that I can really get some use out of. The original quilt was designed to be 54×72″, while the new version will measure 102×96″. I have already completed the top and bottom…
Read MoreFinished Quilt Tops: No new finished quilt top this week. That might actually be a good thing, as 3 is plenty to have waiting on quilting. Quilt Tops in Progress: I did start making process on enlarging the communique quilt, the top section above the current quilt is complete now, and I’ve started on the…
Read MoreI am lucky to have several wonderful quilting and fabric stores in my area. They all provide fabrics and notions that appeal to different clientele, meaning that my area is rich in ideas and inspiration for quilting. The store that I’m featuring today is the largest fabric store I’ve ever seen. Let’s Sew is located…
Read MoreThe Mod Crazy Quilt is finally done! It’s been on hold for a few months while I was trying to decide what to do for the backing. My original plan was a minky in robin’s egg blue. It was lovely, but I had horrible trouble trying to work with the minky on my home machine. …
Read MoreI got one complete finish this week, even if it is small. I made pillow covers for mom’s chair cushions that match the quilt I made her for Mother’s Day. Finished Quilt Tops: As I mentioned last week, I now have 4 finished quilt tops. Interestingly enough…. they are not the same quilt tops. The…
Read MoreI’m so excited to be participating in my first ever Blogger’s Quilt Festival over at Amy’s Creative Side. For my very first entry in this show and competition, I have chosen my Steampunk Crazy Quilt, which is my take on the traditional crazy quilt. The quilt hangs on the wall in my living room, making…
Read MoreI’m super excited that I can now share with you the quilt I finished a couple months ago. It was my #economyblockalong quilt and a gift for my mom for Mother’s Day. You can see more photos and read about the quilt in Monday’s post. Finished Quilt Tops: I now have 4 different quilt tops…
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You may remember that a couple years ago I made my dad a quilt for Christmas. Well, I still hadn’t gotten around to making a quilt for my mom. That changed this year when I ran across the Sweet Life line by Cori Dantini for Blend Fabrics. One of the fabrics in the line was…
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The Communique
One of my favorite designs, this quilt pattern is available in three sizes. Download the baby, throw, or king-size pattern today.
