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Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Just What Have I Been Up to?

Sometimes life has a way of taking over, but I thought I would stop and share a few pics, lest you thought I dropped off the quilting world altogether.


 After getting home from the coast....a little painting was in order.


And as usual I spent time rearranging my studio....I'm always trying to find the best layout. It usually takes me several tries. I had to find the best spot for my expandable quilting desk. A perfectly good excuse for moving "EVERYTHING" around....so I tell myself.


After all, one never knows when one might need to support an ever-growing project.

 
And since my design wall was simply too small for this ever-growing quilt, I expanded the design wall as well.

Below are are some shots of my ever-growing quilt that I started in Krista Hennebury's class "Improv Under the Influence"while in Victoria.



Of course, once I started....I couldn't stop.



And yes....I turned into a QAYG (quilt as you go) project.



More details to come on this one...rest assured.

My youngest daughter is getting married on Saturday....so this the size it will stay until after the wedding.
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16 comments:

  1. JulieAugust 12, 2015 at 4:47 AM

    I love your projects. They're so inspirational.

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  2. Donna DAugust 12, 2015 at 4:56 AM

    So colourful. I have got to build a stash of solids, and try the Quilt as You Go explanation that you have so thoughtfully provided. Thank you!

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  3. doloresAugust 12, 2015 at 6:27 AM

    I use your QAYG method all the time but mostly hand quilting....so nice to have smaller sections of quilt to handle!
    So....do you always press your seams open? I'm starting to think that's the way to go on some projects.

    Saw your quilt in the new Simply Moderne!:) Congrats!!

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  4. MEG BAIERAugust 12, 2015 at 6:46 AM

    Hi Marianne,
    I'm a big fan of yours!!! You have such a good taste and you put the colors really good together! Now i see your expandable quilting desk and it looks fabulous!!! Did you ( or your saint husband��) built it ???
    Kind grretings

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    1. MariQuiltsSeptember 16, 2015 at 9:15 AM

      Thanks, Meg.....no we are not that talented!!!! It's by Sylvia Cabinets.

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  5. beth sAugust 12, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    What a gorgeous quilt! Enjoy the wedding...congratulations!

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  6. WtrstoneAugust 12, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    What fun! I am curious about your quilting desk also... am in the middle of redoing my sewing space courtesy of a basement flood(backup) and need a new desk. That one looks amazing!

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  7. UnknownAugust 12, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    Love your project!

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  8. patty a.August 12, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    Yes, a quilting table and a design wall can never be too big! The new project is wonderful!

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  9. LeanneAugust 12, 2015 at 2:49 PM

    That quilt is looking fantastic as is the new desk and machine. I wish you the best for the wedding!

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  10. O'QuiltsAugust 12, 2015 at 7:47 PM

    Look at you with 900 some followers..Great job!! .I like the quilt you have on the machine...Have fun at the wedding.

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  11. BethAugust 13, 2015 at 6:04 AM

    Great to hear from you again and as always, wonderful work.

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  12. StephieAugust 13, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    Moving things around is great fun...or procrastination in my case! Love your sewing table, oh for the space for one of those. Hope you have a fabulous wedding and that the weather's a little better than it is here in Cornwall (UK) today - raining cats and dogs!

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  13. MarieAugust 18, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    I absolutely love your quilt, and so neat that you made it a QAYG!! Brilliant!

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  14. MagdalenaAugust 23, 2015 at 8:03 PM

    How do I sign up? Can't seem to find the key.
    Thanks Maggie mccormick.

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    1. MariQuiltsAugust 24, 2015 at 1:12 PM

      Hi Maggie....I'm not sure what your question is.

      Thanks
      Marianne

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