During two evening this week I finished the quilting on this one! I did the binding today. This is the companion quilt to the one that Mom made. It's from the Judy Hooworth book Quilts on the Double. When you cut the fabrics and sew strips you are cutting and sewing for two quilts. It's a cool technique and I'd like to do another. I quilted both of them identical - Woodgrain panto using YLI Variations thread in the color Teddy on top and So Fine in the bobbin.
I don't have a specific purpose for this one. I think I may keep it to have for a future gift. It would be a nice gift for a man. For now it's getting the lazy label - a Sharpie pen signature.
Here's a close up of 4 blocks.
This would be a good point to insert the stash report!
I used 10.5 yards on this quilt and didn't add to the stash at all this week.
Here's my list from last week:
By the end of November, finish the mini-log cabin blocks worked on it some
Finish quilting the blue/brown quilt - DONE!!
Make Christmas postcards - made a little progress
Dye 4 more gradients - DONE!
Dye the Blogoversary drawingwinner's prizes - the drawing is Thursday! DONE!
Make some progress on the cat cross stitch - yep.
I also loaded the citrus quilt and will get started on it this week. I'm quilting this one using a flannel sheet as batting. I want it to be a lighter summer quilt. I'll let you know how the flannel sheet works!
Here's my list for the coming week:
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work on Christmas cards
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quilt on the citrus quilt
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dye 3 more gradients
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work on the log cabin blocks
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work on the cat cros stitch
The quilt looks great. Would be a wonderful "guy" quilt. I do have to speak to the 'lazy label' Why not just quilt in your name and the year at the bottom of the quilt??? I've gotten so I do that on all of mine now. Saves a step and is more secure than a label. Not to mention...it's on the front...sort of like a 'real artist' kinda cool!
Posted by: deb levy | November 09, 2008 at 08:23 PM
You are a busy girl! I've loved following your dyed experiments.
Posted by: Diana | November 09, 2008 at 08:25 PM
Woodgrain was perfect for that quilt! I can't wait to see what you do with the citrus one. You had a great stash week!
Posted by: Randi | November 09, 2008 at 08:43 PM
You are dangerous! I bought the book because of your first quilt, then bought the fabrics because of your 2nd quilt! Am I impressionable, or what?
Posted by: Lynn Douglass | November 09, 2008 at 09:32 PM
Oh really nice - some it it looks like a beautiful parquet floor. Love it !
Posted by: Marie Johansen | November 09, 2008 at 09:44 PM
Oh wow. That is a gorgeous quilt. I like the sound of that technique. 2 for the price of one.
Posted by: tami | November 09, 2008 at 10:59 PM
Great quilt, you get a lot of depth with this pattern. Your quilting is fantastic.
Posted by: Judy Rys | November 09, 2008 at 11:09 PM
Yes, let us know how you liked quilting the flannel sheet, inquiring minds want to know! And no additions to your stash. It looks like you worked on all your goals. WOW!!
Posted by: Lori in SD | November 09, 2008 at 11:50 PM
Looks very cool. I love how that blue pops!
Posted by: Cheri | November 09, 2008 at 11:54 PM
Your quilt is fabulous, and your stash report is looking great, I'm sure you'll meet your target no problem :)
Posted by: Angela | November 10, 2008 at 08:21 AM
Great quilt! You're going to meet your bust goal! I just know it!
Posted by: Vicky | November 10, 2008 at 09:50 AM
I'm looking at the photo of you quilt on the frame and I think I have been rolling mine backwards. I don't have the same frame but I am going to try it the way you have it rolled and I bet it will work better for me. The thread recommendations are definitely better.
Love the yellow sunshine quilt!
Posted by: Debra Spincic | November 10, 2008 at 10:32 AM
That quilt is outstanding! I love the panto that you used. It would indeed make a wonderful guy quilt!
I love Deb's idea of quilting in your signature and date! I am going to do that, that way I don't have to fret over making the label later!
The flannel sheet is another excellent idea!! Wow, I just love learning from all of you smart quilters!!!!
Posted by: Julia | November 10, 2008 at 10:36 AM
What a great looking quilt that is. You know, your to do list makes me tired!
Posted by: sue b | November 10, 2008 at 11:07 AM
Love the quilt. The color choices are so unusual (to me) and look great!
Love the citrus quilt. I just bought that line while I was in Houston. I should say overbought.
Posted by: Suzette | November 10, 2008 at 11:28 AM
Oh my goodness how did I miss so many posts? I love that double thing. What an awesome idea. Now I am going to have to go find that book! Love your new tie dyed stuff too!
Posted by: Becca | November 10, 2008 at 01:23 PM
Beautiful quilt - very manly looking!! I love to colors of the quilt on the frame too....
Posted by: Alycia | November 10, 2008 at 02:26 PM
Wow, that citrusy quilt gave me my vitamin c dose for the month. Really pretty, Vicki!
Posted by: Cindy | November 10, 2008 at 07:56 PM
Your quilt is just gorgeous! I love your dyed gradients...yum.
Posted by: Julie | November 10, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Vicki,
I love your vibrant sense of colors - and the quilting is fabulous!!!
Posted by: Ivory Spring | November 13, 2008 at 09:05 PM