Monday, October 19, 2009

Some progress and a special find!

Yesterday, I managed to squeeze in some very interrupted sewing as I went about my wifely and motherly duties. I pulled out my neglected "Virginia Bound" quilt (I mistakenly called it "Virginia Star" in my last entry) from my Bonnie Hunter book, Scraps and Shirttails, and finished a couple more blocks. This quilt is so much fun to make - so liberating! (I may have been a little too liberal in my interpretation of neutrals, but I'll make that determination when I get a bit more done.)

I have a couple more wedges that still need the neutrals attached, and, of course, I have gobs more blocks to make. I can't imagine why I put this quilt aside for so long - I love it!

In making some of the new wedges, I pulled out the scrab bag I got from Judi recently, since much of those scraps are strips and perfect for this project. Imagine my surprise and delight when I found two orphan blocks! I can't wait to find a use for them.

I also completed a few more Scrappy Star blocks. This quilt is sure to be one of my favorites.


It has been pretty cold here - perfect weather for staying inside and sewing.
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9 comments:

  1. Auntie EmOctober 19, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    I love your scrappy quilts. Bonnie Hunter would be proud of you!
    Have you ever read the Emilie Richard's quilt novels, Wedding Ring, Endless Chain and Lover's Knot? I didn't see them on your list.

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  2. AngelaOctober 19, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Erin, I love all the scrappy quilts you create! I have *really* got to give them a try! :o) Thanks for the inspiration!

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  3. MollyOctober 19, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    Erin you have done great. I love all the scrappy quilts. Thumbs Up from me ;>)

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  4. HazelOctober 19, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    Very nice I really like the border .

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  5. Piece by PieceOctober 19, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    Your scrappy quilts are looking great. Patricia

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  6. AnonymousOctober 19, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    This is gorgeous!

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  7. Cheryl WillisOctober 19, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    your neutrals are perfect, in fact that is one element I am drawn to in your piece. I think it helps the block 'twinkle'
    I haven't fessed up yet but I did purchase a few yds of lights so I can start something scrappy w/neutrals.
    we have a Modern Varity store in town (kinda like the old 5 and dime stores) any way the have fabric for 2-4$ a yard. I have never had any problems with their material good thing I don't keep track of yardage. It is all on the shelf waiting for the right project. cw

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  8. bingo~bonnieOctober 20, 2009 at 5:45 AM

    I just love both projects that you are working on! Very colorful and scrap-OH-lishious :)

    I think if the Scrappy Stars were mine though I'd have to complete those outside blocks' star points though and add a scrappy background thin border before adding that colorful zig-zag. Just a suggestion ;c)

    Love from Texas! ~bonnie

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  9. ShirleyOctober 20, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    I love the Bonnie Hunter quilt. I need to get that book. I just donated a lot of my scraps to my local guild when I was cleaning my sewing room but I have lots more bigger ones that I saved.

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