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Friday, March 19

Oh, Happy Day!!

That's a song from the '50's that I used to plunk out on my Grandma's piano. I am humming it right now because yes, today is a happy day. Bags are packed and I am off to my favorite state, Iowa, and a great quilting retreat! The whole weekend will be a happy weekend as spring arrives on Saturday and it's also National Quilting Day! I will be celebrating in an appropriate manner .......... I'll be sewing!

You've seen the fabrics in this photo before but now they are almost ready to be stitched into a quilt. This is a Quilt*A*Long project that Dana of Old*Red*Barn shared on her blog last summer. You sew 2-1/2" strips together and then cut them into square blocks. All the strips are sewn together.....14 strips total and each set of sewn strips yields three blocks for a total of 42 blocks. Gee and I thought I couldn't do math!! So, anyway, the next time you see these fabrics they will be a fully assembled quilt top and ready to be quilted. There's actually a possibility it will get quilted this weekend. You'll find out when I return next week. Til then.........Have a Happy Spring and Sewing Weekend!
Sandi

P.S. Next Wednesday is the start of "Good Eggs Hoppin' Down the Bunny Trail Giveaway." My post on Tuesday will tell you the story and the link will be posted that will take you "hoppin' down that bunny trail to some fun Giveaways and great blogs!"
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10 comments:

  1. Diane HFriday, March 19, 2010 5:55:00 AM

    Have a great time Sandi! Can't wait to see your finishes.

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  2. CrispyFriday, March 19, 2010 6:27:00 AM

    Have a blast Sandi!! Love the pinks and greens :0)

    Crispy

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  3. AnonymousFriday, March 19, 2010 6:43:00 AM

    Lovely strip colors for spring, and I'm eager to see the full result. Have fun!

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  4. Owl LadyFriday, March 19, 2010 7:14:00 AM

    I have been collecting pinks and greens for a later project, so I certainly enjoyed seeing the variety that you have. I know that you will enjoy the retreat and that your being there will add to the others' enjoyment, too.

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  5. PatFriday, March 19, 2010 7:21:00 AM

    Have a safe trip and a LOT of fun (I know you will). Can't wait for a photo of this quilt top when you come back.

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  6. Needled MomFriday, March 19, 2010 9:49:00 AM

    Wish I was joining you in Iowa (also one of my favorite states). I do hope the flooding there won't affect your retreat. I can't wait to read all about it when you return.

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  7. Barbara in TNFriday, March 19, 2010 10:11:00 AM

    Wow! Love the fabrics in this quilt - would LOVE to know where I could get this pattern!
    Barbara in TN

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  8. UnknownFriday, March 19, 2010 10:27:00 AM

    have fun, i'm sure you will though.

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  9. Cath ÜFriday, March 19, 2010 3:00:00 PM

    Have a wonderful time at retreat... Can't wait for the Bunny Trail to start... I am making my give away as we speak...

    Cath's Blog

    Cath Ü

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  10. prashantWednesday, March 24, 2010 9:50:00 PM

    !! Love the pinks
    home based data entry

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