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International Sisters Quilt #318 Size: 60" x 76" Started 2/26/23 - Finished 3/31/23 This is the third International Sisters Quilt I've made using the sister blocks from  Sew Preeti .  Last year, I gifted one to my sister and posted about it here .  When a very dear friend of hers saw it, she fell in love with it.  On her friend's behalf, my sister asked if I would make one for her, and I accepted because I can never say no to my sister.  Her friend also agreed to reimburse the cost of materials. There is a very personal story behind this quilt.  It was made to honor the recipient's brother, who passed away in 1988, and I offered to include pictures of her brother and family.  I was happy to donate my time and labor to make this special quilt. And, of course, RBG is in the center of all these beautiful ladies.  The RBG block was specifically requested for this quilt because Justice Ginsburg fought hard for women's rights and sexual justice. I used ...

Rams NFL Team Quilt #317 Size: 74" x 98" Started 12/22/22 - Finished 3/18/23 I made this quilt for my daughter's January birthday.  She requested it after seeing the one I made for my son-in-law that I posted about here . The pattern is "1st and 10" from McCall's Quilting and is free.  Click  here  for a  pattern  to make this quilt.  It was so fast and easy to make! The quilting design is Touchdown, an E2E design from Urban Elementz.  The footballs, helmets, and stars are perfect. The backing is a mottled blue, which nicely shows off the quilting design.  And a label completes the quilt! My daughter lives in Kentucky, so I will have to ship it via UPS.  I wish I could hand-deliver it, but it's not in the stars for now. I'm happy to join these linky parties.  Be sure to visit them to see what other quilters are sharing. Midweek Makers  @ Quilt Fabrication Wednesday Wait Loss  @ The Inquiring Quilter Needle and Thread Thurs...

My first two quilt finishes of 2023. Quilters Stand for Ukraine Wall Hanging Quilt #315 Size: 24" square Started 4/4/22 - Finished 3/17/23 I made this second wall hanging from the  Quilters Stand for Ukraine pattern by Pat Sloan .  This is a single block, but the pattern also includes instructions to make a quilt. I have it displayed by my front door to show support for Ukraine. I made one last year and posted about it  here . Stack 'n' Whack Wall Hanging Quilt #316 Size: 62" square Started 4/18/22 - Finished 3/17/23 This first Stack 'n' Whack wall hanging has been a UFO since 2004, when I completed two similar wall hangings.  Apparently, I put the leftovers in a storage bag and put them on the back burner - way in the back LOL.  It had been going on 20 years, so I figured it was time to get 'er done! There were 2 completed blocks in the bag, plus several loose "wedges".  I didn't make a third quilt back then because the "wedges" we...

2023 must be the year of completed quilt tops and unfinished quilts.   I made this first top for the 2023 Stash Buster Challenge by Border Creek Station using the Northwind Block. All fabrics are from my stash, and I used some really OLD and UGLY fabrics.  These were fat quarters I cut from yardage and I have no idea why I was hanging on to them. I love this block and am so glad I was able to use up this old stash. The pattern for this next top is called Party Girl, and I bought it along with the Party Girl yardage at a quilt show over 15 years ago.  I must have really liked it at the time and, although I think the Party Girls are pretty, the top just doesn't captivate me. But I am SO happy to get this old project moving along. I tried to replicate the quilt pictured on the pattern so  I purchased the floral sashing and striped border fabric, but the solid-colored sashing was from my stash. These finished tops are 6th and 7th for 2023 and will be added to my growing...