Saturday, May 26, 2012

Hand 2 Hand 2012 Charity Quilt Challenge



This is one of my favorite quilt patterns. It is so versatile. I have done it with fussy cut centers of children novelty fabric several times for quick gifts.  This quilt and the one that follows is for the 2012 Hand 2 Hand Charity Quilt challenge.  I will be linking to their show of all of this years quilts.  Please stop by  http://www.confessionsofafabricaddict.blogspot.com/search/label/Hands2Help on Sunday.



This is one of the 1600 quilts.  It is such a fun quilt to make.  You don't need to compete with anyone but yourself.  It goes together mindlessly.  I put on a DVD and just GO.  I personally found it took longer to iron it than it did to sew it.


This is the back of the 1600 quilt.  It is such a fun fabric.  I believe it is a Dr. Seuss.   No picture of the back of the other quilt it was pretty but plain.





I got 3 more of my Swoon blocks done. 7 done out of 16.  I found a real motivator. I booked some time with my long arm quilter for the end of July to have this done.  Now I need to keep my end of the bargain.


This is the 3rd block.  I went to bed last night with the block in 3 big pieces.  Just too tired to finish the last 2 seams.  Can you tell which seams I'm talking about.  Well I got up this morning and decided to finish it before all of the holiday plans kicked in and voila, I not only put one piece on the wrong end I did both pieces wrong.  The one mistake I can accept but after sewing it I ironed it and never noticed it was wrong before adding the other side. 


My ripper works well and it was fixed in a matter of 10 - 15 minutes.   This should be the worst thing to go wrong with my weekend.

I hope to get some quilting in between errands, picnics and parties this long weekend here in the states.  I'm heading out to get my toes done so they will look pretty in my sandals.

Enjoy your holiday.  Go hug a veteran and say thanks.

18 comments:

  1. I love all your quilts, and look forward to seeing the swoon quilt completed. Thank goodness for seam rippers, they certainly come in handy. Have a fabulous long weekend. We have one coming up in June in Australia, which I am looking forward to ..
    Judy

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  2. Great job in finishing TWO H2H quilts! I'm laughing a little about your swoon block... I've done that more times than I care to admit! :-)

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  3. very nice! all of those blocks look so pretty

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  4. Your quilts are awesome. I especially love your H2H. I will have to check out the pattern.

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  5. Both quilts are beautiful! I really like the colors in each one. Nice swoon blocks too!

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  6. Love your quilts for H2H, and love that you are willing to share your mistakes. My seam ripper gets quite a work out, too. I signed on as a follower. I can't wait to see what else you make!
    Hugs!

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  7. Your H2H quilt is lovely. Such pieceful yet bright colors! I have not done a 1600 yet, but it's on my list...

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  8. Selina, your quilts are beautiful! Thanks so much for participating in H2H this year!!! And I had to laugh over your Swoon block - I've done the same thing many times! Aren't we lucky there are seam rippers? Here's hoping that's the worst luck you have this weekend...

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  9. Both great quilts with fun and color.

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  10. Quilts are an endless source of variation and color and what a show you have done for us. Beautiful! Yellow always makes me happier, but I love the softness of the blue/green.

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  11. Your Hands 2 Help quilt is so beautiful! I really love the colors you chose. That quilt will definitely make someone very happy. : )

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  12. Love you swoon blocks and chuckled at the mishap, looked just like one of mine:) Your H2H quilt is beautiful, love the colors for that one.

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  13. Your H2H quilt is beautiful and will certainly bring joy to someone. I love your Swoon blocks. I've only made one.

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  14. I really like your H2H blocks. I've seen several quilts similar to your yellow one and may have to try that when I need a quilt in "guy colors" in a hurry.

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  15. That quilt is lovely and what a fun backing!

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  16. Tis a beautiful quilt. I love the colour combination.

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  17. Is the 1600 quilt a jelly roll race?

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  18. It looks marvelous. It is simple but it stands out. I like it.
    Charity Ft. Lauderdale

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