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What's Up 6-16-2014

Hey there,
 I have some progress to show in the quilting department and it has been awhile since I say that.
I'm so excited to be able to show you what I've done.
Did get one Nested Churn Dash block made that I told you about last week  here 



Just love this pattern for some reason.
Been wanting to make a quilt using the gray and yellow fabric I've been collecting for sometime now and this pattern is perfect for it.


Do have quite the collection.
It's an easy pattern and love the size of the blocks, 24 inches



But that's not all, I'm on a roll or you could say I found my Mojo.

I took a class Saturday to help get me motivated.
It was one using Creative Grids Curvy Log Cabin trimming tool.
Makes making this block a breeze.





Was able to get 20 blocks done Sat.
The pattern has you making 16 more but that is for a quilt 60" x 60" but I would like mine to be at least a twin size. Which means I'll probably need 3x's that many. Will be a pretty quilt and a great way to use up some of my stash. 


Comments

  1. I just love curvy log cabins! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  2. Love your nested churn dash! I wanted to do the quilt along but I have so many projects going right now. But I did buy the pattern and add it to my list. Yours will be just lovely!

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  3. Nice! I went to start sewing, and after breaking needles and tearing out hair, found out I need to have it adjusted down below. Who knew? Luckily a guy down the street is highly recommended. I love to sew in the summer....

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  4. love your nested churn dash!! have to start mine soon!!

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  5. Yellow and grey! My favourite combinations!! You nested churn dash looks so beautiful!!

    -Soma

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