Sunday, August 17, 2014

Number 20 which I think is the best yet

Yes this is Number 20 Charity quilt for the kids at Hope Homes International. 23 is the goal at the moment and I am shipping in a couple of weeks. A few weeks ago I posted about Hazel gifting me piles of material and books for the orphans. In amongst it all were a few unfinished quilts.

Pining it all together

Stipple quilting
As soon as I saw this I knew I had to finish it and get it away with the others. There were two very large corners completed and some rows. So after a bit of unpicking, straightening and then sewing together, voila this amazing quilt. It took me a total of one day from 9am to 9pm to sew, pin, baste, quilt and bind.

To get it pumped out quickly I just reverted to large stipple quilting as that is my fastest technique.

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23 comments:

  1. gosh that was a big day! but you got it done, well done. You deserve a rest.

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  2. Thank you for stopping by my blog and commenting on my post with my Windmill Quilt. I could not find an email so I hope it is ok if I thank you here instead.
    I love that red quilt. The striped sashing fabric really makes it. I had to look close to see if it was a tiny paper pieced sashing. You sure fixed and finished this project up fast - amazing.

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  3. It is absolutely beautiful! I'm sure the recipients will treasure it for many years to come. What a super effort. You're a star!

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  4. Those squares look beautiful on point!! and a gorgeous rich combo of reds :)) Number 20!! fantastic!

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  5. Wow, this quilt looks great! I love the reds, and that the squares are on point! Love it!

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  6. it certainly is gorgeous!! Just stunning - well done you :)

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  7. Beautiful! What a big day of sewing but what a beautiful outcome! The quilt is sure to be loved and treasured! Judy

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  8. Beautiful! The striped sashing really caught my eyes, well done and how quick too?
    Visiting from NTT. :-)

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  9. Lovely! Has a jewelled look - like lots of rubies!

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  10. Beautiful colors, love the strips between the blocks!

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  11. It's beautiful! I cannot believe you were able to make all that in one day... You're certainly faster than me. ;-) All those mismatched red squares are gorgeous assembled as they are. The quilt will brighten up the kid's room for sure.

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  12. This quilt is gorgeous. I love how its set on point with the black and white strip. I am sure it will be well loved. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. The black and white striped sashing is SO effective, Karen. A beautiful quilt!!!

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  14. Color are fabulous. T black & white sashing REALLY makes the simple four patch stand out.

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  15. It is beautiful and love the vibrant color! : )

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  16. That quilt is fantastic. I'm sure some child will absolutely love it for years to come. You did a great rescue job on it, and will made someone very happy.

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  17. I love the randomly mixed red fabrics together in this and the sashing works wonderfully. I think you did a great job in finishing it and putting it to good use. Someone will be snug and warm under this

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  18. I love this quilt so much!!!!! What a beautiful colors and blocks. De sashing fits so well in this design! Amazing and georgous!!!
    Love from Amsterdam.

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