Monday, October 27, 2008

Return to Sender Progress

So the sun was shining on my sewing machine the other day telling me to get back in here and finish this darn "Return to Sender" quilt. Seems like I've been working on this forever.

So I spied all the piles of squares that I have been working on diligently in recent weeks and started to put them together.

I made this mostly from my stash which makes me happy. You'd think I'd have no stash left after all the cutting I did, but this didn't even make a dent in it. I added borders after this picture was taken. It's off at my quilter's now and since it's made in Christmas colors it'll be great at Christmas time.
Now I can take down this pattern from above my machine and put something new there. By the way, these magnetic strips I got at Staples and mounted on the wall above my machine are really handy for holding pattern directions. Right there in my face so I never have to make a mistake and never use a seam ripper. Right-that'll happen!

Posted by Chris@Cats On My Quilts at 4:31 PM

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18 comments:

  1. kari and kijsaTuesday, October 28, 2008 at 12:29:00 AM EDT

    Stunning!! that quilt is fabulous!!!

    blessings,
    kari & kijsa

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  2. AnonymousTuesday, October 28, 2008 at 5:21:00 AM EDT

    Beautiful colours and quilt.

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  3. CarolTuesday, October 28, 2008 at 5:57:00 AM EDT

    It is just beautiful! LOVE it!

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  4. QuiltdivajulieTuesday, October 28, 2008 at 12:09:00 PM EDT

    Very pretty quilt!!

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  5. Quilter KathyTuesday, October 28, 2008 at 9:44:00 PM EDT

    Your Christmas quilt is stunning!
    What a great idea to mount the magnetic strips!

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  6. *karendianne.Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 8:45:00 AM EDT

    Chris, I have this pattern but never thought it looks so great. Seeing your work it though - Wow!

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  7. TeresaWednesday, October 29, 2008 at 10:14:00 AM EDT

    I had not seen this pattern before and just love the scrappy look of it. Great job!

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  8. Sweet Cottage DreamsWednesday, October 29, 2008 at 2:16:00 PM EDT

    Wow! Wonderful quilt!!! I love the colors!!!

    xo
    Becky

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  9. Chocolate CatWednesday, October 29, 2008 at 6:30:00 PM EDT

    What a great quilt ! Love the colors and design. Always a good feeling to have another finish.

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  10. Ginger PatchesWednesday, October 29, 2008 at 10:55:00 PM EDT

    It's beautiful!! I can't wait to see it when it comes back from the quilter. This has been on my want to make list for quite a while.

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  11. DianeThursday, October 30, 2008 at 11:12:00 AM EDT

    What a lovely quilt!

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  12. Lady of the ClothSunday, November 2, 2008 at 1:24:00 AM EDT

    Love that quilt! "Return to sender" Did you get the pattern off the internet?? I'd like to make one someday.
    Carline

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  13. DianeSunday, November 2, 2008 at 2:06:00 PM EST

    What a lovely quilt for the holidays. I love your magnet strip idea.

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  14. NicoleMonday, November 3, 2008 at 11:10:00 AM EST

    Gasp. I LOVE how that turned out! That does it, I am making that pattern again. Wow.

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  15. Vintage Linen TreasuresMonday, November 3, 2008 at 3:50:00 PM EST

    Wow! Beautiful quilt. SO much work! And what a beautiful blog, too.
    Patricia :o)

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  16. Liz HarrellTuesday, November 4, 2008 at 9:42:00 AM EST

    Wow! That is so impressive, what a beautiful quilt! You should be so proud.

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  17. AnonymousSunday, November 16, 2008 at 7:44:00 AM EST

    Oh the quilt is coming along nicely. Very stunning. Great job.

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  18. AmyTuesday, November 25, 2008 at 8:22:00 PM EST

    I love that quilt, Thank you for sharing, Have a great Thanksgiving. Amy

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I pray that risen from the dead,
In glory I will stand,
A crown perhaps upon my head,
And a needle in my hand.

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