Last week I finally just sewed the openings closed and made them into tiny little pillows. I grabbed an old tool box and gathered all my other little hooked pieces to display together inside of it - hence my new header picture.
I pulled out another UFO the other day that has been hanging around for probably ten years - a quilt block named Robbing Peter to Pay Paul. This had been my on-the-go hand applique project and once the 8" blocks were all made they just sat in a bag because I couldn't decide how to sew them together.
Here are the two different blocks - - -
- - - and the borders.
I finally figured out a good way to set them when I saw this beautiful quilt that Barbara had shared on her blog My Joyful Journey. Her's is scrappy - which I totally love - and putting the blocks on point with a different color for the side setting blocks really grabbed me.
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Sure feels good to have this quilt top finished and ready to be quilted.
Nothing better than a finished UFO! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove your hearts and your new header. Your finished top is gorgeous,
ReplyDeleteOh I love those! Your header is awesome and your quilt is beautiful! Finishing...what a concept! XO
ReplyDeleteI love the hearts. You say "hooked" is that like needle punch? I'm not sure I know what any of that is, but I love the look of it!
ReplyDeleteYour new header is really nice, with all your little projects.
There is a cool circular theme going on in this post--the first little heart you made, the candle on display beside the toolbox (love the candle and the toolbox display!), and the pattern on the quilt!
ReplyDeleteYou pull the prim look together so well, Gayle.
(What kind of vintage spool could you not find?)
Beautiful little quilt and how cute is your box filled with little rugs and quilts.
ReplyDeleteLove your little pillows! Very sweet. Your Robbing Peter to Pay Paul quilt is wonderful! I made one years ago--lots of work involved with that one.:)
ReplyDeleteGayle, it looks great--terrific way to set those blocks. Funny--since that photo was taken I added a dark green border to mine too!
ReplyDeleteThe new header looks great, Gayle! Your quilts are always beautiful. Wow, you get a lot done!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Linda
Your new header is a fantastic display. I loved the title of your post. It took me a minute to get the robbery part. Too funny. That's a difficult block and your top is very well done. I like the look of the blocks being set on point. Yeah!
ReplyDeleteWow, everything is so gorgeous! I want to do a Robbing Peter to Pay Paul quilt some day ... So many quilts, so little time. ;-)
ReplyDeleteWonderful hooked hearts and they are nice as pillows; that is how I did mine. Such lovely quilts. I love them, admire the delicate work and designs but don't have the patience. On the quilts I've made the back and batting never worked out to fit the same so became frustrated. Think I'm better suited as a rug hooker.
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Oh! So cute! Love those little pillows and how you've displayed them! I miss having spaces to display things like that. Somehow it doesn't work in this home. Also love your little quilt! Very pretty! Doesn't it feel good to finish something!
ReplyDeleteI love your new display. I can't wait to see how you quilt your little top. Hugs
ReplyDeleteI love the small pieces gathered other. They make a big impact.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is terrific and such a great setting!!
Clever title Gayle !!
ReplyDeleteI really like your new banner ;)
I am always amazed at your skill with these lovely quilts you make !
So beautiful and eye catching.
Your hooked hearts are a gem, too.
Rose
Looks great! And I love the header photo. Sounds like you have been very productive! Congrats on the UFO finishes
ReplyDeletelove the new header, the whole group
ReplyDeletejust sings! the quilt is wonderful.
Hi Gayle,I was looking for a way to get in contact with you, never did realize you had this blog...awesome...beautiful work!!! I WILL SEND YOU AN EMAIL ABOUT MY YELLOW WARE BOWLS, JUST IN CASE YOUR INTERESTED.lINDA OOPS, I hit caps lock, lol
ReplyDeleteHi Gayle,I was looking for a way to get in contact with you, never did realize you had this blog...awesome...beautiful work!!! I WILL SEND YOU AN EMAIL ABOUT MY YELLOW WARE BOWLS, JUST IN CASE YOUR INTERESTED.lINDA OOPS, I hit caps lock, lol
ReplyDeleteOh I love your new header! The old tool box is perfect for displaying just a sample of everything you do... and such happy colors in your projects!
ReplyDeleteI want to live at your house!!!
Robbing Peter to Pay Paul looks like a challenging pattern... congrats on the finish! It's a keeper!
Those hearts! Love them! Mimi
ReplyDeleteLove the new header and the hooked hearts. Nice to have a top finished and ready to quilt...hand quilt?
ReplyDeleteRobbing Peter to pay Paul is such a fun pattern. I love both of the ones displayed here. I made one with just two colors and it turned one good too, Love your little hearts!
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