I finished the curio quilt top...and the backing, too! Here is the top...I love the secondary pattern the background fabric makes...
I made mitered corners for the very first time! It was actually much easier than I thought it would be...and I am really liking the look!
The backing is pieced, of course, though not as much as many of my other quilts...
Now to get batting...meanwhile, I need to think of how I will quilt it.
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I received all the fabrics needed for the Lotta Jansdotter patchwork quilt I mentioned in the previous post. And, I must say...Pink Chalk Fabrics absolutely rocks! I wanted a solid to match the purplish/pinkish color in the Echo line and couldn't find what I wanted in the Kona colors. So, I called the ladies at Pink Chalk and they found the perfect match in a Kaffe Fasset shot cotton...thank you, ladies! I cut 5" squares - 182 of them...
This one should be fast and easy!
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I also pulled out some blocks I've had for awhile...from my friend, Cathy, of Quilting On Turtle Hill and Pink Petunia Cottage Dolls. I had made a quilt using these prints/blocks a few years ago...see it here. I loved this quilt so much and will be making exactly the same quilt for an upcoming happy event.
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Speaking of Cathy...when I first mentioned that 'knitting is my therapy', Cathy asked if I wanted some yarn that she no longer had a use for. I thought she might be sending a skein or two...should have known better ~grin~. Here is what I received - 11 skeins!
WOW! What a generous soul! I already knit two doll sweaters with yarn from her. This one is a bit small for Aubrey...would fit a 12" doll nicely...
I made this one to send to me Mum...she has a little bear that she dresses up to fit the occasion...
It takes me about 3 hours to knit one of these doll sweaters...they are so easy and fun to make! Thank you, Cathy! You're the best!
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And, last but not least...I continue to make the soft cotton face cloths. I love the pattern on this one...simple knit2, purl2...stitch count can be whatever you want...multiples of 4 plus 2 so that you begin and end each row with knit 2. I use 34 stitches to knit the face cloths, making them to be about 7" square using Peaches and Creme yarn with size 5 needles.
So. That's what I have been up to. How about you?
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A special note...in six more days, Tag E. Butt will be 11 years old. And, a week after that is my birthday. I am thinking a giveaway is on the horizon...stay tuned for more information on that.
In the meantime, have fun doing what you love.
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.". Jeremiah 29:11
