Krissy | Quiltsby.me

I've quilted for many years but had never made a purse/bag. My oldest daughter's birthday was a good reason to conquer my fear. The video tutorial made this look simple enough for even ME to make. It was super easy and I'm very proud of myself, plus my daughter seemed happy with her gift.

By TheresaL

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Starry night

When I finished this, my son asked that I save it for one of his kids(someday).

By abstractchick

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A Warm Winter's Hug

This quilt I started in early December 2014. About mid Dec. I developed a serious medical issue that really sapped my strength. But I did a bit of sewing every day because it makes me happy. Then, suddenly my beloved husky x dog of 8 years became gravely ill and died ( all within 4 hours). I was heart broken. I used the making of this quilt to deal with my grief. As I live alone, the quiet was deafening! My original plan was to sell this quilt when it was done. I rarely keep any quilts for myself as I am always making them for someone else. But this quilt saw me through a very rough winter and in my home it will stay. It will be a reminder of my beloved dog, This quilt was very relaxing to do and the free motion quilting was done on my domestic machine and represents the north wind.

By Sky

23 LIKES | 1577 VIEWS

DP9 On Point

When I made this quilt, I had never heard of "on-point". All I knew is that I didn't have enough charms to make the size I wanted. So, in trying to make it work I turned the blocks sideways, Then had to figure out how to bridge the gap. When all was said and done, this was the results. It wasn't until I posted the quilt, that I learned that there was a name for the way it was set. Who Knew??

By brook

11 LIKES | 1293 VIEWS

Patriot's Parade

The Cane Creek Quilters have finished their 2015 raffle quilt which will be offered for raffle this fall.

By MaryLin

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Falling Charms Quilt

I used to manage Volunteer Services for a local hospital. As is typical of such an organization, we had an auxiliary who raised funds for a variety of projects benefiting the patients in need. I had always promised them a quilt, but never had the time to make good on the promise while I was working. After I retired, they hosted a comedy show and silent auction -- my chance to fulfill my promise. I had purchased a charm pack as a daily deal some months previously. Thought I would never forget the name of the collection, but I did. Learned a lesson, however, right then and there. NEVER buy one charm pack! OMG! I decided I would make the Falling Charms Quilt, but I didn't have near enough fabric and it was pretty much out of print. All I could get was yardage and still it wasn't going to do what I wanted it to. I began the big internet search and probably brought in yardage from a half dozen different vendors. I ended up filling in with solids and then learned another lesson: It's difficult to match reds and blues. Some of the red print charm squares bled into the white when it was washed which was disappointing, but I decided that it added to the "charm." It didn't turn out big -- probably a little bigger than a traditional lap quilt, but I thought it came out cute. Had MSQC quilt it for me with a lasso pattern in navy. I think the board told me they raised approximately $300 for this quilt. Given what I went through to get enough fabric together to match it, it probably would have been cheaper to just right them a check. But, then I wouldn't have that sense of satisfaction knowing I completed something for the good of the community. Could you just keep saying that to me for a while? Please?

By SandyC

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Jamestown Sampler

When my sister asked me to take a quilt class with her I was more than happy to do that. I went to her LQS, paid the money, then they asked if I had seen the quilt, that I would be making. I said no, so they pointed to the displayed version. My mouth dropped open, and I realized that I had jumped to a new energy level of quilting. I learned a lot in making this and had fun spending time with my sis.

By brook

9 LIKES | 1357 VIEWS

Pumpkin Field

Needed a Fall table Runner and saw Jenny's tutorial on this.

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therapy

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Working at our local senior center families would often donate crafting and sewing supplies that a family member could no longer use. Quilt blocks and other UFO's were often in the boxes and bags. The donated items were either completed and sold or the materials sold to benefit the center. Only nineteen of these beautiful blocks were donated and no one would buy them so I did. To finish the quilt I had a twentieth block embroidered telling what I knew about the blocks. Now with twenty blocks it made a lovely quilt for our son and daughter-in-law. I hand quilted the blocks and tried my hand at machine quilting on the border. All blocks deserve to be appreciated and enjoyed.

By MyFabricStash

16 LIKES | 1333 VIEWS

Garden Flowers

Love the simplicity of this and it's cheerfulness.

By brook

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On The Go

Found this patter online (I don't remember where) and thought I'd give it a try. It was suggested that I use a spray starch, but since I never needed it before, and I didn't have any, I proceeded as normal, without any. All was well until I had to cut the pieces diagonally. Talk about stretch!! I finally finished, with a lesson learned, If starch is suggested, go to the store and buy some!

By brook

8 LIKES | 1249 VIEWS

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