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Work in Progress Wednesday {Feeling Happy}

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9 Oct

Hi everyone! How are you all today? I’m finding myself a bit more on top of things this week. Maybe a little less frazzled. Could it be that I’ve gotten a healthy dose of quilting? So much so, that I’ve finished hand quilting my dolly quilt.

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I love the black hatchwork quilting. This may be my favorite quilt I’ve made.

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And around each dolly, I’ve quilted a practical white outline.

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My girl found her quilt and loved it! She got busy dragging it around, calling it “mine”, and snuggling up with it. So I guess I know which project I am finishing next!

Someone found her quilt today and loves it. Guess I should finish it! Only the binding left!

And I’m happy to report I’ve finished all 72 of the segments needed for my double wedding ring (pickle dish?) quilt.

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On to the next onerous part!

Test eyelash block thingy.

I’m linking up with Lee at Freshly Pieced!

WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced

Thanks for dropping by. 🙂

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  1. The Colorful Fabriholic says

    October 9, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    Your dolly quilt is cute, as is your own little doll! Good luck with your wedding ring quilt. Looks like it'll have a 1930's look to it when it's done.

  2. Ava says

    October 9, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    What an awesome quilt. I love the handquilting too. Good luck on the wedding ring.

  3. Heidi Staples says

    October 9, 2013 at 6:31 pm

    Absolutely adorable, Becca! I love that black hand quilting too!

  4. Sabrina says

    October 9, 2013 at 8:10 pm

    That black hand quilting is incredible!! I am definitely going to try that! Best of luck on your pickle dish quilt! 😉

  5. Amy says

    October 10, 2013 at 12:41 am

    I love the doll quilt, and the model is a cutie.

  6. Jenny says

    October 10, 2013 at 3:34 am

    Your dolly quilt is stunning, I love everything about it, but especially the black quilting.

  7. babeyruth says

    January 8, 2014 at 7:37 pm

    I love love how that hand stitching pops!

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    June 15, 2016 at 6:07 am

    […] packed my favorite WIPs and left my to-do lists behind. I finished up my pickle dish quilt (official “finished quilt top” post along with my tips for putting it together […]

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👉 I refuse to spend hours ripping paper bits from 👉 I refuse to spend hours ripping paper bits from my seams from foundation paper piecing. 
👉 I ALWAYS attach the binding to the BACK first. 
👉 MAKE A TEST BLOCK... every single time. 
👉 I make notes on my foundations. 
👉 I make time for myself to be in my sewing room. 
👉 I buy pretty fabrics that make me go “Oooohhh, Aahhh!” 
👉 I don’t do Y seams. 

What would you add to the list? Tell us your quilting secrets in the comments. ⬇️

#quiltteacher #quiltingtutorial #quiltingtips #modernquilting
Comment ‘FREEZER’ for my free class to learn this Comment ‘FREEZER’ for my free class to learn this amazing paper piecing technique! 🌟

If your freezer paper is not sticking to your fabric, your iron might not be hot enough. 🔥

But be warned... 👇

You don’t want it to be TOO hot either. 

Use a HOT dry iron, and that should help your freezer paper stick to your fabric! 

The freezer paper needs enough heat to grip the fabric properly.

I also love using a wool pressing mat because it helps hold heat longer and makes the freezer paper stick even better.

When it comes to the quilting techniques, sometimes even a tiny adjustment can make a huge difference. 🙌

Quilters, do you ever struggle with this? Let me know in the comments and drop a ‘FREEZER’ below if you want to take my free class! 💌
Which personality type are you in the quilting gro Which personality type are you in the quilting group? 👀

That’s a part of what makes the Make Modern Triangles Club so much fun. 

We have ALL types of quilters. All ages, all skill levels, some brand-new, and some who have been in the club for years. 🙌

There are always new members joining, new projects started, and plenty of projects being finished and celebrated, too. 

It’s a community full of people who just get all the quirks of being a quilter. ✨

We’d love to have you join us and bring your personlity to the club. Comment ‘CLUB’ for details to join and I’ll send them your way. 💌

#quiltteacher #quiltingtutorial #quiltingtips #modernquilting
Comment ‘SUMMIT’ for your free ticket for the Quil Comment ‘SUMMIT’ for your free ticket for the Quilter’s Paradise Summit June 8th - 15th! ✨

One of my favorite things about quilting is how there’s always something new to try.

✨ A new technique.
✨ A new color combination.
✨ A new project that makes you think, “Okay, wait… that’s actually adorable.”

That’s the energy of the Fast-N-Easy Quilters Paradise Summit.

For an entire week, you’ll get to learn from 30 quilting experts sharing projects that are fun, practical, beginner-friendly, and completely inspiring.

Think quilted bookmarks, fabric boxes, mini quilts, coaster sets, bags, placemats, appliqué, freezer paper piecing, and so much more.

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And it’s FREE. I’d love for you to join us. Comment ‘SUMMIT’ and I’ll Dm you the link to register. 💌 

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