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Monday, January 29, 2018

Homespun Tornado

I've been attempting to work on the Lincoln quilt blocks, but having to dig out my boxes, look through for a few blocks,  put boxes away, make blocks... was not being efficient. I thought I'd just get all of the blocks cut out! That was my Sunday project. 

 I've got blocks cut out to make 36 sixteen patches. 
 Here a stack...
 There a stack...
 Everywhere a stack stack!


A quilter never wastes, right?! I even found these in my box! Yes, I cut a strip!!
And the stacks await my arrival this week to start cutting for the sawtooth stars. Then I will organize them and have my "normal" messy room back.

Have a lovely Monday!
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23 comments:

  1. cityquilter graceJanuary 29, 2018 at 5:22 AM

    they look terrific....i almost jumped in on this one but time did not permit...love yours!

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  2. livelymonkeyJanuary 29, 2018 at 5:42 AM

    We must have been channeling eachother yesterday. I finished cutting out my 16 patches too, and am planning to cut out the remaining stars today....maybe! My sewing room looks like yours too.....stuff everywhere.......it's apparently how we roll!!!

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  3. KarenJanuary 29, 2018 at 5:48 AM

    Love the orange boxers. You will always remember that was what that block was made from each time you view the quilt.

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  4. NylaJanuary 29, 2018 at 5:48 AM

    Thanks for showing your sewing room like it really looks. Pristine sewing rooms are inspiring but they only look like that if they are not being used. I love the blocks pinned up on the walls. Your room looks just as it should! Love your plaid stars, I have had that pattern for years but not gotten to it. Will continue to save my homespuns. Love the orange checked boxers, too fun!

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  5. Wendy Caton ReedJanuary 29, 2018 at 9:00 AM

    Now that's a lot of homespuns!! Have fun.

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  6. SaraJanuary 29, 2018 at 9:36 AM

    Your sewing room looks like mine - everywhere a stack, stack. LOL I've never worked with homespuns. They look so cozy because of the warm colors.

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  7. Janet O.January 29, 2018 at 9:45 AM

    Oh, been there, done that! A quilter does what they have to do to achieve the end in mind, even if that means a fabric explosion all over the room!
    Fun to get a glimpse of your sewing space. :)

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  8. HollyJanuary 29, 2018 at 12:43 PM

    I really like this quilt and plan to make several for my sons & nephews. I have homespun fabric from the 90's, not to mention all the shirts I've cut up & saved over the last 30 years. I think all my 20 something boys will like this type of quilt. I'm anxious to see yours finished. You have some great colors in the blocks!

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  9. Roxann in East TexasJanuary 29, 2018 at 2:06 PM

    I agree with the lovely sewing room picture and I'll add that I love love love the sewing table. It looks like it might just be my good for my height!!!

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  10. BarbaraJanuary 29, 2018 at 2:49 PM

    Wow, you're on a roll! Wonderful fabrics--and blocks :)

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  11. WoolenSailsJanuary 29, 2018 at 7:06 PM

    That will be a beautiful quilt, love using homespuns and scraps.
    I do like the idea of prepping all the blocks and putting them in a box, then I have it ready for when I work on it.

    Debbie

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  12. DianeJanuary 29, 2018 at 7:52 PM

    I can totally relate to the 'tornado' process. It just happens sometimes. But the reward will be worth it! Love those homespuns.

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  13. Juliann in WAJanuary 29, 2018 at 7:56 PM

    That tornado process is what keeps me from sewing far too often.

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  14. BarbJanuary 30, 2018 at 3:58 AM

    those boxers cracked me up !
    love the shot of your sewing room - you work like me - messy :)

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  15. MoiraJanuary 30, 2018 at 5:01 AM

    I know that kind of tornado! lol..... The boxers remind me of the 3 or 4 XXL scrub shirts that are in my stash waiting to be cut up and used for something one of these days.

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  16. EllieJanuary 30, 2018 at 5:33 AM

    Creativity is not a tidy process! If that's true then I'm really really creative! Lol!

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  17. Betty LouJanuary 30, 2018 at 5:38 AM

    A woman with a clean sewing room never accomplishes anything!

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  18. UnknownJanuary 30, 2018 at 6:19 AM

    Love the recycled boxer fabric!

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  19. mangozzJanuary 30, 2018 at 6:22 AM

    Thanks for the glimpse of your real sewing area. It looks a lot like mine does. Too often the photos you see look like a magazine layout - all color coordinated and everything in it's place - not realistic at all. It's fun working with re-purposed plaids. I made one quilt for my nephew and now his brother wants one.

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  20. Shirley--Knot-y Embroidery LadyJanuary 30, 2018 at 10:04 AM

    You are an inspiration, and keeping it real!

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  21. Margs Primitive QuiltsJanuary 30, 2018 at 10:26 AM

    Would love to be doing this one! I have a huge trunk full of homespun too. I love the wide back you got & I also love how you pieced the blues one! Lots of sew sewing going on! Always beautiful. I feel better now, because my sewing room looks just like yours! 😂 Your blocks look awesome by the way!

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  22. Sue McQJanuary 31, 2018 at 8:25 AM

    This is the only type of tornado I would be willing to participate in! You are an inspiration dear Lori.

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  23. Margs Primitive QuiltsJanuary 31, 2018 at 4:55 PM

    I just noticed your sweet pin cushions on the table! Love them!

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