Weekly Finish #18: Bobby Dazzler

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This is the Bobby Dazzler Quilt kit, a UFO that I started in September and posted about here, here, and here.  I'm glad I was able to finish it before the end of the year.


I think I really love everything about this quilt: the star blocks, the colors, the fabrics.  They're all so pretty.


I quilted it with an E2E loopy heart design.  It's the same one I used for this quilt.


The backing is a beautiful all-over design of pink roses which I thought was perfect for this quilt.


And, yes, I fixed that mess on the back.  I took it off the frame and diligently picked the loose stitches out.  I was able to mark the heart design by following the stitching holes, then I did FMQ on my regular machine.  I'm glad it was only one row and not a big quilt.

The batting is a lightweight poly-fil that I bought online from Joann's.  I bought two huge rolls of 45 yards.  It had pretty good reviews and was on sale so I took a chance.  I think it's great for wall hangings and children's quilts.

The quilt measures 46" x 58" and I'm adding this one to my personal collection ... for now, anyway.😃

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Until next time ... be happy and keep on quilting!

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Comments

  1. karenbbsnowDecember 5, 2020 at 2:01 AM

    Gorgeous fabrics!! Such a pretty, feminine quilt. Congratulations on a sweet finish.

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  2. Barb NDecember 5, 2020 at 7:20 AM

    That is a pretty quilt! I like the pattern and the fabrics are so happy. Great quilt!

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  3. Becca // Pretty Piney QuiltsDecember 6, 2020 at 8:25 AM

    So beautiful! Thanks for linking up to TGIFF.

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  4. The Joyful QuilterDecember 6, 2020 at 1:39 PM

    What a great quilt! The front and back are beautiful. Congrats on finishing it up before the end of the year!

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  5. Alycia~QuiltygirlDecember 7, 2020 at 2:45 PM

    That is so cute! I too like your color choices!!

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  6. Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork AppliquéDecember 12, 2020 at 1:26 AM

    Sweet colors, and lovely pattern. Well done!
    Thanks for sharing!

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