Measurements for "One Charm Pack Quilt"

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This was my first time to even open my EQ6, I have had it for awhile and now they have come out with EQ7, boy am I behind. I hope this is clear on this easy quilt. The measurements below are with the seam allowance. Charm square is in the middle and a total of 25 blocks made to make a quilt measuring 48 1/2" X 48 1/2. Below are the measurements to cut your block out, the measurement in the blue square is your charm pack square 5" X 5". All I did for the outside border is cut the remaining charm pack squares in half and sew the 2 1/2" X 5" together making one long border piece to sew around the quilt. If you have any questions just email me. My EQ6 says the light fabric requirement is - 1 & 7/8 Yards. I'm sorry to say I did not measure my fabric before I started cutting my strips. Maybe I need to make another one to be able to tell you for sure. 3 1/2" X WOF AND 1 1/2" X WOF are the strips you need to cut from light fabric.

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I'll show a picture of the quilt after it is quilted. It is in the post below before being quilted.
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Have Fun,
and Keep Stitchin'
Bonnie

What's under your needle?

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Today I thought I would show some of the projects I worked on while we were on our very short (too short) trip. The baby quilt above came from the new "Quilts and More" magazine, that I just happen to love, but I did change it just a little. The owl fabric was in my stash so it needed to be put to good use. When I saw the cover quilt designed by Cori Derksen and Myra Harder of Blue Meadow Designs (great Blog), I knew what had to be made with this fabric. The only thing I did was draw me an owl that matched the fabric. I'm always changing something. I will show pictures of it completed as soon as it is quilted.
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This magazine also had the neatest headbands made by Sandi Henderson, her website is sandihendersondesign.com another website you need to visit. The headbands are so fast and I have plans to make all kinds of creativeness to attach to these.
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Now the quilt below is made with one charm pack, just one, and white fabric that I also had in my stash. It will look alot better in a picture when it's quilted and I'll give you the measurements to make it. Another fast project.
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Keep Stitchen'
Bonnie
Oh, PS-Giveaway Coming Soon, thinking maybe something handmade. Surprise is how I will pick the winner!

Took a little trip

My husband works shift work, so every 4 weeks he has a week off and we decided at the last minute to go to the lake that isn't far from our house. Sometimes last minute trips are the best. This is the view sitting on the front porch of our cabin.

This is the little porch, great for hand sewing.

And look what I couldn't leave behind. While hubby fished I enjoyed the view and had the best time. Lots of sewing and fresh air.

Now this is what we came after, some fresh fish. I did catch two of them and we ended up with more than what is in the picture. All cleaned and in the freezer for a family fish fry or a good Cajun Coubion.

Keep Stitchin'

Bonnie

Quick Post

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Remember this, I got it back from Geraldine (my quilter) who did such a great job. I wanted the echoing around the applique and honey buns on the rest. It turned out great. I sold it this last weekend and had to finish putting the binding on it so I could get it in the mail today. Love those little birds. Have 6 little dresses ordered and they need to be finished by Friday so just a quick post and I'll be back this weekend.

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Our grandbabies were over and I told my daughter it looked like our #3 grandbaby could stand on a table and would fit under PaPaw's horns on the wall just right. Thought I would share a picture of her. She's just a-laughing because we are and she's not sure why.
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Keep Stitchin'

Bonnie

Happy Valentine and Some Inspiration!

Doesn't this couple look like they are young and so in love. I love my better half more and more each day but I sure wish I looked like I did 37 years ago. I hope all of you are having a great Valentine and are able to spend it with the one you love.

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I had a show this weekend (which was really great) but it was really cold at night so I brought magazines to look at while I was under the covers and thought I would share some inspiration of the traditional quilting. Love the old quilts and yet I like the modern too. I have to say my house would be the traditional, but I love to make quilts for the babies with the modern flair. What do you like to look at for inspiration?

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Keep Stitchin'

Bonnie

It's *COLD* even in Texas!

It was 23 degrees last night and stayed freezing almost all day, so look who got to come in and stay by the fire. She doesn't look to excited, but believe me she's not moving. They are even predicting snow and sleet starting Thursday evening. Gypsy has never been house trained and she either looks at you with sad eyes or stands by the door when she wants to go out. Such a good dog. I hope you are all staying warm. Our group of ladies that sews on Thursday had to cancel, so you know it's COLD!
Living in Texas we don't know how to deal with the cold weather, now heat, that's something different.

Keep Stitchen'
Bonnie

Market Bag and Winner for Fat Quarters!

My Market Bag is finished and will go into my etsy shop. Plenty of pockets and room for the grocery's to be carried in style.

Now for the winner of the fat quarters. Congratulation's to Terry from Terry Treasures. Go look and see what she did with her leftover triangles she had. Sew Cute. I had to draw the winner due to followers on the blog, facebook and the ones that made a comment. Couldn't put a # on everyone, well couldn't decide how to do it fairly, so cut out and draw was decided. That's why I'm late on posting. I really enjoyed everyone trying to find that one word to describe their love.

Keep Stitchen'

Bonnie