Wednesday, January 6, 2021

2020 is--Gone!

It's that time when I like to look back on what I accomplished the year before. Despite all the craziness of 2020--including moving to a new state--quilting was an integral part of what kept me focused--and sane :) So here it goes . . . 

January

Dutch Panel was the first finish of the year :) Rachel had given me the panel many years ago but I only started making this quilt in 2017. 

By this time I had already made 12 blocks for the Ella Maria Deacon quilt--a 21-month BOM offered by Gay Bomers at Sentimental Stitches. I welcomed new techniques including foundation piecing, something I had only done once before.


January's Mini was inspired by a little quilt on Pinterest. 

February

I used a reject Deacon block for February's mini. This one ended up being too small for the quilt.

March

March mini was really quick and easy. I had just about packed up everything in my sewing room but figured I could squeeze in just one more thing :)

April 


I did machine applique (a close zig-zag stitch) for this broderie perse Deacon block.


We moved the end of March and this was the first quilt I made in our new home. These Churn Dash blocks were from Barb V's swap.

May

One of many Deacon block applique challenges.

 

Finally piecing together patriotic leftovers for May's mini. . .

June

. . . and choosing pre-cut scraps from my bin for June's little quilt. 

That's it for now. I'll continue with the rest of the year next week :)

I can't wait to stitch the binding on my Basket Quilt and I'm going to do that today! 

Have a great week!

 

 

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Copyright 2021, Barbara Schaffer

10 comments:

  1. Oh my, it is amazing how they pile up! What an accomplishment! I don't even remember seeing the Churn Dash quilt, but then my brain isn't what it used to be! Love them all! Looking forward to the next recap chapter.

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  2. Each piece is beautiful! You had a good year! ---"Love"

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  3. A lot of variety and techniques here... and beauty! Happy New Year!

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  4. Pfewwww.... they are ALL beautiful !
    Happy new year Barbara !

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  5. What a beautiful parade. Your quilts are always an inspiration.

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  6. I love the variety of all your mini quilts! Looking forward to the next installment.

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  7. I love seeing your quilts from the year!

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  8. I just found your blog and love your work! Thanks for cheering me up today!

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  9. You got a lot accomplished! Their all so pretty. I love doing small quilts too. Hugs,

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  10. What a great quilt review.
    You made so many beautiful pieces and we're only half way through.

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