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Civil War Quilt

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Re-Piecing the Past: Civil War Blocks Then & Now »

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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Traditional

What are you most proud of?

I am so very proud of this quilt. The techniques that I learned were incredibly useful and easy to learn and adapt to. I would suggest this course to any beginner or anyone quilter who wants to improve their piecing skills.

I wont be able to quilt it for a month or two, but it will be finished. =)

118 comments

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Ronni F.

May 03, 2013

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Wonderful job!!!! I love it!!!

iguanamama

Apr 18, 2013

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Love it! Beautiful colors, so nicely balanced.

Candace in Fl

Mar 22, 2013

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I started mine this year, have 6 blocks done. Yours is an inspiration, so beautiful.

theoldcrow

Mar 29, 2013

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thanks so much

PennyB

Mar 22, 2013

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Just beautiful! Good job!

theoldcrow

Mar 29, 2013

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thank you...I loved taking this class.

applekrisp

Jan 11, 2013

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Great job! Like your fabric choices! Very well executed!

theoldcrow

Mar 29, 2013

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thank you

quilt-a-lot

Sep 26, 2012

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W.O.W! This is spectacular; love, love, love the colours - thanks for sharing - i'm so inspired :)

theoldcrow

Mar 29, 2013

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This class was so inspiring or me. And thank you!

Lola Alice

Sep 12, 2012

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Mary, I have to stop and comment because your quilt is beautiful. It shows the love you have put into it. Congratulations on a quilt well done!

theoldcrow

Sep 12, 2012

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Thank you.

theoldcrow

Aug 28, 2012

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I will be layering this quilt by the week's end. I am going to purchase a solid Kona cotton, since the fabric I ordered was back ordered then cancelled. =(

Sewingnana11

Aug 27, 2012

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Love your colors....the top is beautiful.....I haven't started the class yet. But getting excited as I look at all the beautiful blocks....Great job. hope you get your machine issues figured out...that can be so frustrating.

theoldcrow

Aug 28, 2012

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Machine issues resolved. And, I have been on a tear. lol You are going to love this online class.

gramma donna

Aug 23, 2012

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love the colors and fabrics!

theoldcrow

Aug 24, 2012

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thanks

theoldcrow

Aug 22, 2012

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Thank you. The fabrics came From my stash

lmdebruyn807653

Aug 22, 2012

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Love your colors!

dkaym

Aug 18, 2012

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Beautiful quilt top, I can't tell if it's quilted or not but I'm sure you'll do a nice job if you haven't already. do you use a long arm or home sewing machine?

theoldcrow

Aug 21, 2012

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Thank you. It is not quilted yet. I have been having machine issues, so...Hopefully I can start it very soon. I will be sewing it on my home machine; probably with an all over stitch because the quilt is so busy. I'm thinking...

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cstearns

Aug 09, 2012

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Wow, that is amazing. I'm making my quilt out of fabric scraps from Patriots in Petticoats and anything else I have that is appropriate! Thanks. Love this class.

theoldcrow

Aug 09, 2012

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Thanks for the comments. This class was the best! And such a learning experience.

Catey Can Do

Aug 06, 2012

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Really beautiful job in all areas. You are an inspiration!

theoldcrow

Aug 09, 2012

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thank you :)

DODY Foster

Aug 01, 2012

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I'am waiting for the fat quarters to come that i order from the course, so i could start can't wait. The quit is so pretty.

theoldcrow

Aug 02, 2012

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Thank you.

theoldcrow

Aug 02, 2012

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Thank you.

theoldcrow

Aug 02, 2012

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Thank you.

yvaine

Jul 30, 2012

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Wow! Beautifullly made.

theoldcrow

Aug 02, 2012

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Thank you much

Emafish

Jul 25, 2012

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This is such a beautiful quilt top! Very inspiring!

theoldcrow

Jul 26, 2012

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thank you

Anne Pruitt

Jul 24, 2012

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Wow, simply gorgeous! It looks great.

theoldcrow

Jul 24, 2012

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thank you...

JBlixt

Jul 24, 2012

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Beautiful job. I just finished all of my blocks and have moved onto the fillers. Hope mine turns out half as good as yours.

theoldcrow

Jul 24, 2012

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There is no doubt...your quilt will be gorgeous. Your blocks are awesome.

DawnE0808

Jul 24, 2012

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This is absolutely beautiful! I have yet to start mine. I can only hope that mine will turn out half as good as yours. Thank you for posting the picture.

theoldcrow

Jul 24, 2012

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Thank you. You will have fun with this class. And your quilt will be beautiful.

2strings

Jul 24, 2012

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Very nice! I do like this one. I have all the fabrics and I'm just getting ready to start a Civil War quilt, but I haven't decided how to make it. I'm tempted to do another sampler, but not quite sure yet.

theoldcrow

Jul 24, 2012

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Thanks. I love to do sampler quilts. I like that I am not making the same thing over and over, and it allows me to use up smaller peices of my stash.

silly sew

Jul 24, 2012

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This is so nice. Everyone on this site is an inspiration to me. I am a two year beginner. I hope to get my points and corners just as good.

theoldcrow

Jul 24, 2012

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This class will provide you with the knowledge and skills to do just that. This is the best quilt that I have ever pieced. I love her methods.

MirkaMas

Jul 22, 2012

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Wow, wow, wow... STUNNING!!!

theoldcrow

Jul 22, 2012

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Thank you. :)

Rusty0802

Jul 22, 2012

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Gorgeous and congratulations.

theoldcrow

Jul 22, 2012

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thank you..

desna

Jul 22, 2012

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Fabulous quilt, so beautifully executed. I have just bought this class and hope to get started soon, Yours is so so inspiring:)

theoldcrow

Jul 22, 2012

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The class was awesome. I have learned so much from Kaye. Best money I ever spent.

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anbal7332

Jul 21, 2012

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Absolutely love your quilt. It so very, very pretty!!!

theoldcrow

Jul 22, 2012

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Thank you.

theoldcrow

Jul 22, 2012

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Thank you.

theoldcrow

Jul 22, 2012

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Thank you.

theoldcrow

Jul 22, 2012

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Thank you.

LHBisbee

Jul 21, 2012

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This turned out really nicely. I like!

theoldcrow

Jul 21, 2012

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thank you so much

MsQuilty

Jul 21, 2012

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I just noticed the quilt on the quilt rack in background- lovely! did you make it too? (the one with the crescent moons and things on it)

theoldcrow

Jul 21, 2012

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Ah, that is my Harvest Moon quilt. I love primitive quilts too. It is one of my favorite quilts to date. It is one of my "untouchables". lol

theoldcrow

Jul 21, 2012

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i did make that quilt from a pattern of course.

kmsew

Jul 21, 2012

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Beautiful! Did you use your own fabric, or the kit offered on Craftsy?

theoldcrow

Jul 21, 2012

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Thank you. I used fabrics from my own stash.

LSDM1952

Jul 21, 2012

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Have you given any thought as to how you will quilt the top? I've been trying to figure out whether I'll do an all over panto of feathers, freestyle meandering or individual blocks? So many seams I'm leaning towards freestyle meandering but would love suggestions and ideas from others.

theoldcrow

Jul 21, 2012

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Thanks. Seams shouldnt be a huge issue for the most part. I think I will do some ver y basic free style feathering. Basic feathers I have gotten good at. The more advanced feathering still needs practice. I love to do feathers. :)

LSDM1952

Jul 21, 2012

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Wow! Turned out really really nice:). You do beautiful work!

theoldcrow

Aug 16, 2012

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thank you

clotheshorse

Jul 21, 2012

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Wow! Your quilt is absolutely beautiful.

theoldcrow

Jul 21, 2012

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thank you

MsQuilty

Jul 21, 2012

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Love it!! It looks great to me :)

theoldcrow

Jul 21, 2012

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thanks

theoldcrow

Jul 21, 2012

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Thanks. I gotta tell you the log cabin is my least favorite because in hindsight the yellow is too loud for the quilt. That's why I stuck it at the bottom. lol I like the block by itself. :) And I'm not a huge fan of house Blocks either. Though this one went together easily.

Orlie

Jul 21, 2012

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Oh my this is so gorgeous. I LOVE your log cabin. What great color choices you have. I have not even started my blocks yet.

theoldcrow

Aug 16, 2012

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I will look for your blocks. =) i loved this class.

White Eagle

Jul 20, 2012

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I am trying to fit more time into my days. Aa it is I spend 6 to 8 hours behind the sewing machine six days a week and one day using a longarm machine at the local quilt store. Teaching has slowed me down a bit but still have managed 50 plus quilts this past year. Glad that he is sharing my passion for donating quilts...just have to be able to afford the fabric for both of us! Thats a challenge on social security funds.

theoldcrow

Jul 20, 2012

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Now that is a challenge! I enjoy donating quilts and giving them to people who do not expect it.

White Eagle

Jul 20, 2012

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My grandson just completed his first quilt. A gift to his mother...a hug for when she is not feeling well. It was a joy to teach him the basic skills and watch him really work at his seams and matching corners, etc. He even did the binding by hand and I have never had a better student. Passing on the love of quilting is always a humbling experience and it was surprised that he wants to get good enough to enter his work in shows...at nine years old we may have another John Flynn in the making. Your quilt really impressed him to move into fast forward.

theoldcrow

Jul 20, 2012

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I am honored that I impressed him to move into fast forward. I have 4 grandchildren, and it is my hope that one of the will want to quilt with "gamma". :)

theoldcrow

Jul 20, 2012

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Reply to this comment...The two oldest love to be in my room with me. And, my granddaughter likes to sit on my lap and pretend that she is quilting. She is 2 1/2 yrs old.

oldsqueeky

Jul 20, 2012

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this absolutely beautiful. you did a fabulous job.

theoldcrow

Jul 20, 2012

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thank you.

elle june

Jul 20, 2012

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This is inspirational. Thanks for sharing.

theoldcrow

Jul 20, 2012

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Thank you and you are welcome

DeeAnna

Jul 20, 2012

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Gorgeous!

theoldcrow

Jul 20, 2012

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thanks :)

NealaRose

Jul 20, 2012

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Wow Beautiful! So impressed!

theoldcrow

Jul 20, 2012

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thank you

White Eagle

Jul 20, 2012

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Fantastic job. My 9 yr old grandson wants to do this quilt too.

theoldcrow

Jul 20, 2012

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my nephew's yound daughter quilts with her gramma. I love that. I cant wait for my grandbabies to get older. Im hoping they will be interested somehow...

latebloomerar

Jul 20, 2012

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Wow! You did a really great job. A really nice quilt. I haven't even started mine.

theoldcrow

Jul 20, 2012

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thank you. I think you will have a great time making this quilt.

Kay C Rossow

Jul 20, 2012

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Your quilt is exquisite. I can't wait to finish mine.

theoldcrow

Jul 20, 2012

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thank you

theoldcrow

Jul 20, 2012

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thanks again guys.

LindaMorris

Jul 20, 2012

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wow it really looks great

theoldcrow

Jul 20, 2012

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thank you

SEW1971

Jul 20, 2012

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It is indeed a beautiful quilt and we all know it wasn't easy to do. Congratulations.

theoldcrow

Jul 20, 2012

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thank you so much...

jo_

Jul 20, 2012

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Beautiful quilt. You did a wonderful job of piecing. I'm following the class closely hoping to improve my piecing. I'd be happy if mine looked half as nice as yours. Did you use your own stash fabric or the fat quarters for the class?

theoldcrow

Jul 20, 2012

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I was pretty much a mediocre "piecer"; always fudging; always giving up some of my points for "squareness". But, I followed this class closely. The first thing I realized is that we were not too far off from the process Kate teaches. A few tweaks, a couple of changes and I have become extremely confident in my ability to trust the outcome through the process. And, to answer your fabric question: I did not buy any new fabric for this class. All the fabric comes from my personal stash. I happen to favor t raditional quilting and civil war repo fabrics. And, I love to use muslin. I will even coffee stain my muslin as I did for the border and some blocks. For me, muslin looks great in a quilt like this, and the coffee stain adds a bit of texture to the muslin. Thank you again for your comments.

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theoldcrow

Jul 20, 2012

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theoldcrow

Jul 20, 2012

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oops Sorry

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theoldcrow

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theoldcrow

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theoldcrow

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theoldcrow

Jul 20, 2012

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I hit the button once...I sewar I did!

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theoldcrow

Jul 20, 2012

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I hit the button once...I sewar I did!

theoldcrow

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I hit the button once...I sewar I did!

theoldcrow

Jul 20, 2012

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I hit the button once...I sewar I did!

patz in suffolk

Jul 20, 2012

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That is really beautiful - it really is something to be proud of!

theoldcrow

Jul 20, 2012

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thank you very much

Kaye England
Craftsy Instructor

Jul 20, 2012

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WOW - what a beauty - - you are one fast and wonderful piecer.....

Blumz

Jul 20, 2012

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You did a beautiful job! Thanks for sharing.

youhave_me2

Jul 20, 2012

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Hi, you have a magnificent quilt. Very vibrant with strong colors. I am so looking forward to when I get mine finished. Smiling here with you, Thank you for sharing. youhave_me2

theoldcrow

Jul 20, 2012

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thanks Kaye. I have enjoyed this class and have and will continue to suggest this class to my quilter friends and family. You are a great instructor, with a flawless technique. I could not have made such awesome blocks without your knowledge. Thanks for sharing with us.

theoldcrow

Jul 20, 2012

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Oh wow. Thanks guys. It was an interesting finish to the quilt top. I was running out of fabric. Not really running out. LOL Whoever runs out of fabric? LOL But, running out of fabric I was willing to cut into for this quilt. And, I turned the lights out in the room to place and balance the blocks. And, after all that I placed a couple wrong anyway. lol I have so enjoyed this class. I especially enjoyed seeing other people's color choices. ;)