Big patch quilts

I joined in on Bonnie Hunter's split 9-patch project of 2013. It is made with 2 1/2 inch cut squares and half-square triangles. I used up many of my pre-cut squares, but there are many more in the bin. The block finishes 6 inches. The border is 9-patches with just dark fabrics. I love streak of lightning sets and it works well for this quilt. Machine quilted by Suzette Fisher. The back uses up large blue pieces, many with special meanings to me.

Hopewood Home handmade quilts by Susan Playsted inspired by colour, pattern, textiles and family life on our farm. I use a combination of natural...

Hopewood Home handmade quilts by Susan Playsted inspired by colour, pattern, textiles and family life on our farm. I use a combination of natural...

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Finally, I have photos of my finished Picnic Point quilt! You have to dig pretty far back into my blog to find the beginnings of this one . Back when there were actually flowers in my yard! I pieced all the blocks when I was in New Glarus for a selfish sewing weekend . I love those.

Hooray! I finally got my quilt back from the publisher of Modern Quilts Unlimited magazine. Well, okay, I actually got it back a little ov...

My favorite part about quilting is the fabrics. I love the fabrics. The patterns, textures, and colors are beautiful, and when you combine them into a patchwork quilt, everything gets better.