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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Who 1

Owl quilt 1 is done. I have two more ready to go. I'm hoping that by the end of the week I'll have them done also.
They are quick because they are raw edge applique. I use "Misty Fuse" to adhere my shapes, iron, then stitch around them. I'm not too fond of raw edge, but I'm in a hurry. Those other ideas are getting closer to the surface and I want to start them now, but I know I should finish the owl first. So I treat them as a chore and finish them first, while dreaming of the fun stuff.
I really like this green! I feel like buying the whole bolt!
I quilted it in a "Rainbow" thread form Superior. It has a shine to it that I really liked against this green. But it doesn't show up in the pictures, so you'll just have to take my word for it.
If I'm not doing feathers, I'm doing swirls. I love swirls, they are sew easy. No thinking involved. Just start swirling.
Everyday before I start with these baby quilts, I work on my toile quilt. I'm mostly doing feathers and this is a nice relaxing end to the day. Really, swirls are relaxing.

Take care, Brandie



8 comments:

paulette said...

Wow!! Love this quilt and your quilting is magnificent!! Just wonderful!
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Linda said...

So cute!!! Love your quilting too!!! I love the bright colors!!! Do you usually use Misty Fuse??

M and M plus 3 said...

Brandie can you come live at my house?! I need you to get me moving again! Your calling this a chore???? OMG, he is so Darling! I'm doing house chores, I wanna come play! His eyes remind me of those moving eyes as you tip them. Did you design this one too?

Unknown said...

What a little cutie-pie !

Jean(ie) said...

I love Mistyfuse!

Kelli Fannin Quilts said...

Hi! I am blog surfing tonight looking at wonderful quilts and pictures, and came upon your blog. I love it. Hope you don't mind having a new follower. :) The owls are so cute! I love the backing fabric, and swirly shapes are some of my favorite things. Nice to meet you.
xo
Kelli

Miriam said...

A very cute quilt! I love the backing fabric too.
Great quilting. I love to swirl too!
That green fabric is a great colour. :)

Heather said...

So cute. I love this quilt, the pattern, the colors and your quilting. Great job!