Another UFO

I started a quilt a few months ago and had to put it away for more pressing deadlines.  It is being made to match a specific decor.  The Migration line from Moda was perfect.

 I thought I still had some cutting to do but was pleasantly surprised to discover, when I reopened the project, the cutting part was finished! 

I randomly sewed 240 rectangles together to make 120 roughly six inch squares.  I have made this pattern many times before but never used a layer cake for the fabric.  To optimize the number of rectangles I could cut from a 10" square, I  had to slightly alter my usual block size.  More about this later...

This quilt is a gift and I am purposely not revealing too much about the quilt.  I don't think the recipient reads my blog, but ya never know...

It's so great to be sewing again!!  I am currently living under this motto:

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And finally the binding!

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Progress report

I am happy to say that the quilting is going fine.  I am always unsatisfied with the quilting when I go to bed at night.  The next morning it always looks way better.  Thank goodness!!

Check out the awesome new LED light!!

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Starting again

I can hardly believe I haven't written a blog post for a whole month.  Life has definitely gotten in the way of my sewing this past month.  I feel sort of rusty about writing but here goes.

I am back to working on my daughter's quilt and I am very grateful to have some sewing time.  Here is the backing taped to the floor in my living room. 

I have a big living room and this backing just fit on the floor.  So this is the maximum sized quilt I ever intend to work with.  And next time I take on something this big, I will definitely consider sending the quilt out for quilting.  I am happy to try to quilt this one though.  It's a family effort!

Now I am in the process of pin basting. 

I have used up all my curved pins and now am hoping I have enough regular pins to finish this part of the process.  This is taking way longer than I planned...lots of sighing and resting of knees.  LOL!  I have enjoyed some good chick flicks on TV while pinning.

Stay tuned for progress.  I am determined to get this puppy done!

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