Finishes worth sharing! I have three more shares of the Curved Log Cabin Workshop I taught in December for the Blackstone Valley Heritage Quilters.

Kathy B. used the kit I made with the fabrics of my sample. I love how she incorporated the scraps as sashing. Even though they are Christmas fabrics, it has a budding flower feel! Well done!

Karen M. used a beautiful holly fabric for the background with the focus on the excellent red stary fabric. It will look amazing on a holiday table. I can envision a beautiful centerpiece in her center circle. Yes, that is a binding you see. Great finish!

Lori L. has her beautiful blue and yellow table runner ready to quilt. I love how her blue fabric sparkles. The layout reminds me of a wrapped piece of chocolate! Another one nearing completion. Great job!

Thank you ladies for sharing your finishes!

What have you finished lately? With all the uncertain weather, have you been inside sewing? Or out and about? I find it good weather to sew on bindings. Keep the quilt in your lap for a warmth on these cold evenings. I love to piece in the winter and gaze out at the falling snow. I know snow is a four letter word for some…..S N O W…. yes, four letters! But I love snow! I believe you have heard me say this before. I love flannel quilts in the winter. I shared my finish of the king size log cabin I made for a nephew. I’m not sure if you have seen my 4-3-2-1-DONE quilt. It is bright flannels! This was one of the first patterns. You can find it on my website, HERE.

Not much time for sewing or finishes, I’ve been busy prepping for my first show of the year. More on that next week! A few tips, though, for working with flannels. #1 – Always pre-wash and dry. Flannel tends to be a looser weave fabric and washing tightens the weave. #2 – Spray starch the flannels before cutting. Because of the looser weave, the starch/Best Press/Magic Sizing really helps control the fabric.

I hope you’ll find some yummy flannels to make a winter quilt. Keep it simple, let the flannel fabrics do the talking and have a finish to share!

in quilting,

Debbie

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