Monday, November 21, 2011

On Going Projects

Look at this!

Nicky suggested it after the last post since I do not have a place to lay out my blocks. They are in the order of the original quilt and I can see that I will probably be changing them around a bit. All except the middle block which has my signature.
I laid out my Jan Stickle quilt and had 41 triangles to complete- most of them are the plain ones. So if I do 8 a week, I'll have the triangles done in 5 weeks! Wow! I like the sound of that.

I finished 4 last night- 8 a week should be no problem.
I did take a peek under the basted edge. It looks like I have the scallops all marked and I'll want to quilt a little in there.

I have a little time to figure out how to apply binding to a scalloped edge, and get some fabric for it. I'll have to look at the book, but it seems to me Jane used a medium blue fabric for the binding.

I made a change of plans and it will only be 4 of us for Thanksgiving dinner this week. For that, I am thankful.

I have much to be grateful for- one is the many readers of this blog that I consider friends. Have a lovely week.

PS- My AAQI quilts never made it to Houston, but they are for sale now. Click on either quilt (upper right on my blog) and it will bring you to the AAQI website for the particulars. Thanks for considering a purchase of my little quilts to help find a cure for this horrible disease.
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52 comments:

  1. NickyNovember 21, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Hope the mosaic helps you decide your final layout!

    Your DJ quilt is looking fab! You must finish this Lori it is wonderful!

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  2. sewprimitive karenNovember 21, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    I can't believe you got 4 DJ triangles done in one day! Both the DJ quilt and your Beyond quilt blocks look so, so good.

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  3. SusieNovember 21, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    It's wonderful!

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  4. KarenNovember 21, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    It is so inspiring to see all your Cherry Tree blocks together. I see from a comment that you used a mosaic layout. Neat. It is different than looking at them individually.

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  5. Elizabeth AnnNovember 21, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Oh my goodness, your quilt is awesome!! I have to be good I cannot start something else, well where do you get the pattern for this quilt?? What a great accomplishment to finish your Dear Jane! Its just beautiful....

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  6. JeanetteNovember 21, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Wow Lori! Your quilts look fantastic!

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  7. Library Gal QuiltsNovember 21, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    It is really coming together! What an heirloom you are creating Lori. Thank you, dear friend, for always giving us something wonderful to look at! Have a wonderful Turkey Day and, p.s. I am thankful for you! xo Pam

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  8. SharonNovember 21, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! Way to go!

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  9. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    all that applique work! I am so impressed!! beautiful
    I love love love it

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  10. Barbara JNovember 21, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    The applique blocks look stunning together!

    And the fabulous DJ quilt ... it's going to be another feather in your cap!

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  11. BetsyNovember 21, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Lori, your quilt is so beautiful. Happy holidays

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  12. The Civil War QuilterNovember 21, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Wow! for the applique quilt. Double wow! for your Dear Jane. Sooo impressive!

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  13. MichelleNovember 21, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Your Jane quilt is gorgeous!

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  14. Mary on Lake PulaskiNovember 21, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    What a show today Lori! Wow - your work is amazing. Happy Thanksgiving.

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  15. WoolenSailsNovember 21, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    That is a beautiful quilt, really beautiful work and fabric choices.

    Debbie

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  16. DebNovember 21, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Both quilts are simply stunning Lori. The BTCT quilt looks so fabulous I can't belive the original looked that good! And the Dear Jane....beautiful, I really must start mine!

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  17. Mary Lou CasadaNovember 21, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Really stunning work, Lori!! Just beautiful!! You always inspire!!
    Blessings!
    Mary Lou

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  18. quiltsbycheriNovember 21, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    you've been a busy busy lady....beyond beautiful accomplishments....

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  19. Janet O.November 21, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Wow, Lori, both of these quilts are major accomplishment! I would be proud to have done one--can't believe you have these both in the works. Amazing!

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  20. lizNovember 21, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Your BTCT quilt looks amazing. I am thrilled for you. It is very encouraging to the rest of us...and the DJ is so lovely. What a workload.

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  21. BéaNovember 22, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Both are really wonderful !XO

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  22. Sue-AnneNovember 22, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    That's a great idea in laying out your blocks - might have to try that myself. Your Dear Jane is beautiful and you must be so excited to have it almost completed. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

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  23. SueNovember 22, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Wow, both quilts are wonderful.

    I hope your family understands what an achievement it is to complete a DJ. My son would just think it's just some old thing I have run up in two minutes !

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  24. MerilynNovember 22, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Loved seeing your DJ, it looks wonderful, such a labour of love, this quilt!!!!!

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  25. BethNovember 22, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    You must be so excited to have two fantastic quilts so close to completion.
    The DJ is just amazing. I would never get it done. LOL
    I LOVE the applique. You do such a wonderful job with your applique. sigh....wish I would have started that one way back when you gave me the link. Must stay strong....still working on the applique pattern I won in your give away. Some how I fell behind. ;)
    Happy Thanksgiving

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  26. JantineNovember 22, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    Love the appliqué blocks all together. Hooray for modern techniques ;-).
    Love the hand quilting part, you are really almost there if you can count till the end!

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  27. CherylNovember 22, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Your Cherry Tree blocks are amazing and so is DJ. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving week!

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  28. julieQNovember 22, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    What gorgeous blocks you have made...love each one!! I can't wait until I am at the quilting stage of my Dear Jane...yours is truly beautiful. Happy Thanksgiving to you!

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  29. Me and My StitchesNovember 22, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Holy cow! What a great post - both of these are huge accomplishments and both are beautiful! I was just on the AAQI website yesterday - I want to get involved in it.

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  30. EllenNovember 22, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Oh my - just stunning! Your work is wonderful.

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  31. CheriNovember 22, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Lori, they are both wonderful! You have some momentum on the Dear Jane, good luck! Happy Stitching and Happy Thanksgiving!

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  32. BarbNovember 22, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    your DJ looks awesome! and your cherry blocks too!
    enjoy your small dinner group, we are down to 3 this year, good food without all the drama and fuss I say xx

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  33. JanetNovember 22, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    5 weeks is not so long! What a sense of accomplishment you will have :0) Your quilting looks wonderful. I love your Cherry tree blocks - how fun to see them all together like that. I don't think I realized there was so many of them. The vine border will be perfect for them.

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  34. LibbyNovember 22, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    As always, your projects are just beautiful. I love that you cypher out how much hand quilting you can get done if . . . . I do that all the time *s* I just hope you do a much better job than I staying on schedule *lol*

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  35. LauraNovember 22, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    The moasic idea is great! And it looks beautiful!

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  36. MaryNovember 22, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Is that a mosaic picture of the Cherry Tree blocks? Great idea!!!! They're really nice. You're going to have a wonderful quilt when it's finished.

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  37. AnnieONovember 22, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Beautiful blocks! How exciting to see them all together like that. And fantastic to see your DJ--what a journey you've had on that and what a treasure it will be. Happy Thanksgiving! We'll be feeding 21 at my house...

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  38. Caron at Michigan QuiltsNovember 22, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Your applique blocks are GORGEOUS! What a great way to see them altogether. And your DJ quilt is coming right along... beautiful!

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  39. Donna KeatingNovember 22, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Wow, your dear jane looks fabulous. Mine is still just about 50 completed individual blocks. That's it. I worked on it this summer - I needle turned applique a couple of blocks while on a trip. Got a long way to go.

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  40. NancyNovember 22, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    I really like your Cherry Trees blocks.

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  41. KyleNovember 22, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Wow! You're quilts are both quite an accomplishment. Happy Thanksgiving.

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  42. Bill VolckeningNovember 22, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Gorgeous. For the Album, try flower pots in corners and see how they look. Your work continues to amaze me.

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  43. JanetNovember 22, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    I'll just pick up my jaw off the keyboard, what stunning stuff Lori!

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  44. Dixie HowardNovember 22, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Wow, your quilts look great! I'm thankful that you keep posting on your wonderful blog. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving. The kids + us will be five this year. Low key holidays are nice!

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  45. PatNovember 22, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    My hat goes off to you, Lori. A 10 or 11 year project that you will most likely finish this year. That's awesome. I always love a Dear Jane Quilt!

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  46. Randy D.November 23, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    The DJ quilt is absolutely gorgeous. Can't believe you are almost done with it! And, of course, the applique is fabulous. You are very inspirational....and, of course, someone I'm very thankful for as my friend!!!

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  47. Linda November 23, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Gorgeous!!!!!

    Happy Thanksgiving, Lori!!

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  48. JeanneNovember 23, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Love your applique blocks! Your Jane quilt is looking awesome. Keep quilting...

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  49. BinsaNovember 26, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    Hello Lori, Happy Thanksgiving...loved seeing your Dear Jane.....I am gradually working on mine...Regards, O'faigh

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  50. Elaine AdairNovember 26, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Wow - I don't do much applique - you have an impressive bunch of quilt blocks to admire! Incredible!!!

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  51. TarynNovember 28, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    So how did you do that photo layout?

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  52. Carrie P.December 15, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Your blocks are just stunning. Well done.
    And your quilt, WOW!

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