16-PATCH

 I've made many 4-patches and 9-patches, but I've been trying to broaden my horizons so on to the 16-patch. 

You can definitely trace the inspiration back to ..... of course, Pinterest.

2" squares, 8" blocks

40" x 56"

Backed in a navy fabric, left over from the Dinosaur quilt.

The binding is a Tula Pink (?)  I love this wonky stripe and have used it a lot.

So thankful this guy 💗 gave me the nudge to try my hand at quilting a decade or so ago.

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Machine quilted cross-hatch with the free-motion quilting foot.

(less puckering)

48" x 56"

DOUBLE DOUBLE # 2

This is my second DOUBLE-DOUBLE 4-patch quilt.  I love the first one, but shortly after finishing the handquilting, we upsized to a king bed from a double...a larger quilt was needed. 

I decided to cut the pieces larger this time ( 2", 3.5",and 6.5"), and it did speed up the process but I have to admit I prefer the first quilt with the smaller pieces.

Lots of scraps and stash, some that I loved

...and some not so much.

Hand quilted:

The backing is a repurposed Ikea duvet cover.

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  78" x 96"

Timeline:  Summer 2020 -  Dec. 2021

Handquilted, Machine peiced

DINOSAUR PARADE

Dinosaur Parade for a special little guy.

Started in August and armed with the Elizabeth Hartman Dinosaur pattern, I began with a goal of a Christmas finish.  I did finish in time, even with our Christmas party a week early. Changing up the pattern layout really did help  me meet my deadline.

This is the pattern, and I really like it, but I just couldn't make that many dinos in time.

Just look at that cute little face, I think he likes it, yayyy!!!

The grandkids sure do light up our lives, such a blessing to watch them grow and veiw the world from their amazing, wondering eyes.   

Back home on his own bed:

Hand quilted, big stitch.

Plenty big for a double bed.

Quality control check was done before gifting, by a helpful cousin and her toy dino.

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Timeline:  August - December 2021

Size:   ????  Big enough for a double bed