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Monday, January 16, 2012

2012 FMQ Challenge + Quilt Along Wednesdays =

The Practice Quilt
 I decided to combine the 2 quilt alongs on my practice. This quilt measures 16x16. 
Here is the back

and here is a close up
I did hit a little snag right at the end. I got a nest on the back. Not sure what happened, but I was so close to the end, that I wasn't discouraged.

 Here is a little potholder size practice piece, although I don't think I will use it for a potholder. It only has 1 layer of batting
Now with all this practice, I think I will be comfortable making a big quilt. I have made plenty of baby quilts, but nothing big. I think what has been holding me back is the quilting. I feel like sending it off to a longarmer is cheating. I want to do my quilts from start to finish. I have had this Hello Kitty fabric forever. I bought it to make a quilt for my daughter years ago. She has out grown the fabric, but I still like Hello Kitty=]Guess I never had the guts to go for it. I do now!


 Tootles!









9 comments:

  1. Your FMQ is just fabulous, thanks for showing it.

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  2. I think you FMQ looks wonderful. I just LOVE you heart leaves!

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  3. Your quilting looks wonderful. Such consistent stitches!

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  4. You are doing awesome!!! Those hearts are so darn cute!!

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  5. Your practice quilt is gorgeous! What a great idea combing the two quiltalongs.

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  6. Your FMQing is beautiful! Love your heart/leaves with the swirls!

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  7. I find myself dittoing exactly what Connie states above. Great job on the trailing heart leaves with the added swirls. Your Sesame Seed Stippling is awesome - Great Job!

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