A few weeks ago I was digging in my bin of red scraps for a different project when I came across a baggie of red strip blocks I had put together several years ago and cut with the Lazy Angle ruler. I had long forgotten about them but when they appeared in my bin I decided they would make a perfect QOV. So I set about designing a layout in EQ7 and finding the perfect fabric to finish it off. Although this isn't the QOV quilt I have on my to-do list for Q1 of the Finish-A-Long, it is a UFO finish none the less.
I attended my first QOV quilt presentation in February and it was such a neat experience. There was a great crowd for the event (standing room only) and it was wonderful to hear about the stories of several people in my community that I know but didn't know their service story. I'm so happy to be able to share my quilting talents to honor those that have given so much for me and my country.
Quilt Stats:
- Fabric for Top: Miscellaneous scrap strips of red for star backgrounds, blender from Monster Truck Mania collection by Desiree Designs for Quilting Treasures for the stars, Bedrock by Whistler Studios for Windham Fabrics in 50087 11 blue and 50087 55 red for sashing and cornerstones.
- Backing Fabric: 108" Urban Legend by Tana Mueller of Western Denim and Dirt Pattern #9195
- Binding Fabric: Bedrock by Whistler Studios for Windham Fabrics in 50087 55 red
- Quilt Block Pattern: Pinwheel design using the Lazy Angle Ruler by Lazy Girl Designs
- Quilt Setting Pattern: Original design using Electric Quilt 7 (EQ7) software
- Thread, Piecing: Aurifil 2310
- Quilt Size: 66" x 82"
- Quilting Pattern: Stars and Stripes by Anne Bright Designs
- Thread, Quilting: Signature 100% Cotton thread in Mother Goose
- Batting: Hobbs 80/20
- Longarm: Gammill Statler Stitcher
~Sharla
It is a lovely quilt Sharla. I take it these are for ex servicemen? Or veterans as I believe you say. It looks very warm and cosy, perfect for your snow
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! Even on the snow, it's wonderful.
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