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Finished


I finished up the scrap quilt I was working on.

DSCN2375It is made with fabric scraps and uses blocks from the 2012 Block of the Month Class on Craftsy.

Another view:
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I backed it with flannel so it it quite cozy.  We sure don’t need it here in Florida this winter.  Guess what the grandkids are getting for Christmas this year.

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  1. If the grands don't want it, you can send it to me! It's lovely.

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    1. Thank-you. One never knows with grandchildren...except that they will be brutally honest!

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  2. Olga, I love it-- you are sooooo talented!
    Peace,
    Muff

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    1. It is not so much talent as dogged determination. (I should save that for my own alphabet blog.) Thank-you!

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  3. I bet the grands will love it! My Mom made a quilt for Amara that she just cherishes -- not because it is an awesome quilt but because Great Grandma made it for her. Yours is beautiful and I am willing to fight Susan for it!

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    1. Amara is a sweetheart. I am still in the practice stage of quilting, but i really have been enjoying my new hobby.

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  4. That is beautiful. I'm sure those grands will think of their grandma every time they snuggle with their warm quilt.

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    1. Well, between Mike and myself, we have eight grand kids. I think I am going to have to spread out the homemade gift giving a bit.

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  5. I love this quilt. It has so much interest to it. I love the colors and the patterns. Nice job, Olga.

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    1. Thanks, Sally. It is not quite a crazy quilt, but I did use a lot of scrap material. I keep telling myself I am learning from my mistakes. What I learned: My next quilt will be much simpler.

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  6. I'm in awe of people who can sew and make lovely, serviceable items. Giving a gift of your handiwork is very special. A friend gave me a crochet afghan, and I think of her whenever I see it.

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    1. I was given a quilt at my retirement party. Colleagues had each contributed a square and our secretary put it together. I do treasure it.

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  7. Like Barb, I don't quilt but love seeing what others do. Lovely job. Quilts to me always seem to have heirloom stamped all over them.

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    1. This is kind of a quirky one, but I have it in mind for a quirky grand child.

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  8. What a large amount of skilled work. I started quilting once a long time ago, but got too lazy. Lucky grandchildren.

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  9. This one was a lot of work because the blocks were all different and I had to learn each one. I enjoy it though.

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  10. Beautiful Quilt! I envy your talent! The grand kids are very lucky!

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  11. You are so clever. I think it is fabulous.

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  12. Super work! Now let's hope the kids don't read your blog or the surprise will be ruined.

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