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Two Color Patchwork Quilt Blocks

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I was right that the two color version is beautiful! I posted pictures on Facebook and many quilters asked what pattern I used. For this simple block,  this is the pattern - Loving Hugs. To this block I added then other two rows of triangles. I started with 1'' octagon. The finished block measures 14''. Then it was hard to stop! The beautiful fabric is from the Fusions collection … [Read more...]

WIP- patchwork quilt

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A new patchwork quilt. At first, I made this block. An octagon surrounded by triangles -  from my Loving Hugs quilt pattern. A little math and then I added one more row of triangles. And one more row. I started with a 2'' octagon. The size of the triangles increases exponentially. The final size of the piece is 28''. Of course!  Edited to add: Interested to … [Read more...]

Modern Dresden Fan/Plate Quilt

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I am happy to finally share with you my new quilt. A version like this I made first in 2011 and since then I have seen many other on Internet. I don't know why it took me so long to make this one, because this block is fun and the result spectacular. To me, the most exciting thing is that no applique or curved piecing is involved. Only easy piecing! There is no sign of spring here yet, so I am … [Read more...]

Quilted Pillow Inspiration

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I have a big box of fat quarters from this wonderful collection - Fossil Fern (Benartex), once you start to use them, it's hard to stop! The collection has wonderful colors, and the multicolor fabrics are really special. So here are my four quilted pillows! The colored design is outlined with quilting, the small white space inside the design remained unquilted. It was fun to … [Read more...]

Hexie Love Blog Hop

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Today is my day in The Hexie Love blog hop. I am happy to share with you Hexie Love, a new magazine for those who love everything hexagon. This is the cover of the Jan/Feb issue - the premier issue. And yes, that is the quilt I made with my Romanian friends! Hexie Love is the child of Julia Wood, well known for her love for everything hexagon. Her latest book, MORE Quick and Easy Hexie … [Read more...]

New Raw Edge Applique Design – quilt and pillows

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I know, too many pictures, but I can't help myself!I finished this larger design as wall hanging and I chose to hang it vertically. The two smaller pieces became pillows. I love to quilt with the walking foot... ... but only on small pieces! And not on too many pieces! So on the second pillow I free motion quilted feathers. I loved to do it, too bad it was a small area! Everything was … [Read more...]

Quilting the Dresden Quilt

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I finally started quilting the Dresden quilt.   I struggle to finish it! I still have to quilt almost half of the blocks. No, I already quilted more than half! Have you noticed the nuance? I am an optimistic quilter. I have to! More about it soon! Have a great weekend, Geta … [Read more...]

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