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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. Susan AdcoxFebruary 10, 2013 at 1:24 PM

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

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    1. OlgaFebruary 10, 2013 at 5:01 PM

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

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  2. MuffieFebruary 10, 2013 at 2:00 PM

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

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    1. OlgaFebruary 10, 2013 at 5:00 PM

      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. ~Kc WaddellFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    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. OlgaFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:08 AM

      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. Muffy's MarksFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    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. OlgaFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:10 AM

      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. Sally WesselyFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    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. OlgaFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:13 AM

      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. BarbFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    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. OlgaFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:15 AM

      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. Arkansas PattiFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    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. OlgaFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:18 AM

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

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  8. TaborFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    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. OlgaFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    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. oklhdanFebruary 11, 2013 at 2:38 PM

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

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  11. MargaretFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    You are so clever. I think it is fabulous.

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  12. Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMotteFebruary 12, 2013 at 12:25 PM

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

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