Wednesday, 6 March 2013

Work in Progress Wednesday

I've made some huge progress on a very old WIP this week.  My scrappy 9 patch blocks are now a finished quilt top!

Scrappy 9 patch top


When I first started quilting I cut 2.5" squares from scraps for each quilt or project I made.  I gradually made these into 9 patches intending to make them into a Crazy Mom Quilts 9 patch quilt.   (And for those of you who suggested my next quilt should be for me - this one definitely is - lots of memories of previous projects!)

However I planned this quilt before I discovered how much I hated sashing so these sat in a pile for a long time.  But after some deliberating on Twitter and Instagram regarding the border, the quilt top is finished.  The backing is going to be pieced from my stash - possibly Ikea numbers print or solids mixed in with whatever else I can find.  This is supposed to be a scrappy quilt after all!  Any ideas on quilting - there is no way I can attempt FMQ on this so it will be some sort of straight line quilting?  I was going for low effort and thinking of quilting 1/4 inch either side on the sashing and not going through the 9 patches? 

Summersville Cushion tops

I've also made 3 cushion tops following Lily Quilts Moda Bakeshop tutorial and once my fusible fleece arrives I'm hoping to finish these off quickly.

No finishes or new projects started either but I think I have enough on the go at the moment (2 weeks until due date eek!)

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WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced

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  1. Nicole Follow the White Bunny6 March 2013 at 18:24

    It must feel really good to finish an old WIP! It's lovely and the scrappy border really is a good choice too. No idea about the quilting though as I would do FMQ on this one I think :)

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  2. Canadian Abroad6 March 2013 at 18:39

    I love the quilt top with the sashing between the blocks. You made the right decision.

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  3. Kelly6 March 2013 at 18:45

    Love the quilt and the cushion covers! Sashing is the pits to do, but it looks good :)

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  4. Paula6 March 2013 at 18:48

    oh the cushion tops are going to be adorable - love that fabric!

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  5. Mrs Flying Blind...6 March 2013 at 20:07

    Your quilt top is lovely, and your quilting ideas sound perfect!

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  6. Annabella6 March 2013 at 20:51

    It's really pretty!!

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  7. moira6 March 2013 at 21:32

    I am so impressed. I pretty much gave up sewing when I was pregnant. You should put your feet up x

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  8. Katy Cameron6 March 2013 at 22:13

    Yay, glad you got it done, it looks great, and love the cushion covers too

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  9. Nancy6 March 2013 at 23:18

    Gorgeous! This quilt reminds me why I like 9-patches. The thing about the sashing on this quilt is that it allows each 9-patch block to shine on its own. They eye can rest on each block and enjoy for a few moments. Congrats on finishing the top! No thoughts on quilting....

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  10. Sarah7 March 2013 at 17:45

    I love your quilt top. Great idea to keep scraps of older projects for 9 patches!

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  11. Archie The Wonder Dog7 March 2013 at 19:18

    I love that quilt top!

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  12. Catherine7 March 2013 at 21:28

    I am with you on sashing, hate doing it. Your quilt top is looking amazing, love it!

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  13. Grit8 March 2013 at 18:30

    Wow, wonderful work.

    Greetings from Germany , Grit

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