Do you remember your first kiss? I can close my eyes and not just picture it, I can relive it.
The moment when every fiber of my being was fully focused on the kiss. That was a lifetime ago.
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| Completed KISS |
The KISS (Keep it Simply Strippy) Quilt that started two years ago is finally complete. I know I should have waited till Valentine's Day to share it...but I could not keep my lips compressed any longer :-D
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| Vibrant Kaffe Fassett |
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| The pattern uses 6" strips |
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| Alphabet Soup BAcking |
This simple pattern became popular, in part, due to the Craftsy Blog Hop. Kat Scribner of
Scrapbox Quilts also played a part in directing readers to the
tutorial, every single time she made a quilt/flimsy with this pattern.
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| Labelled |
I chose a black border and black binding. Sewing the black binding using back thread really did a number only eyes. I need to get them tested. Maybe I am getting old.
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| Black Binding+Black Thread |
The finished quilt measures 43" by 52". Now that it is finished. I am relieved.
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| Finished |
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| Kid Appropriate |
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| KISS!!! |
It was time to celebrate my first finish of the year.
And celebrate I did with a piece of good news.
The quilt I made for Paul -
Paulitiks - was featured in
Top 100 Projects on Fave Quilts website.
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| Paul with his quilt - Paulitiks |
And I am on Cloud Nine that Sew Preeti Quilts also made it to the
Top 25 Blogs.
I feel giddy, maybe like the newbie actress who is nominated to the Golden Globes along with the likes of Judi Dench and Meryl Streep.
While I could lovingly linger over the KISS, there is another project that I must pursue passionately. It is a
quilt for the victims of the Thomas Fire in California. Here is a sneak peek.
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| Perkiomen Valley Block |
The block was designed by Scott Griffin of Ventura Modern Quilt Guild to make as relief quilts for the Thomas Fire Victims. I have made 27 so far. 15 to go.
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| Design Wall |
42 blocks will be arranged 6 by 7 to make a quilt measuring 72" by 84".
Here is the backing I have chosen. What do you think?
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| Backing - Amish Village |
The goal is to complete it by the end of the month. I will be linking with all my favorite linky parties, see sidebar. I'd love to hear from you.
