Thursday, April 19, 2012

Good Morning America!

I have to admit it, I'm a morning news junkie.  After I journal and do a daily reading, I'm off to the family room to discuss the news with Robin and George.  They may not realize it, but I am the 3rd anchor of ABCs GMA.

I feel less guilty about that 90 minutes if I work on quilting.  I've found it's the perfect time to prep, baste, mark or any other activity that may not require my full attention.

2 Blocks Completed! That is 138 stuffed berries, just saying.



A few things I do to prep a block:

1.  I press the half block lines with the iron, both ways.
2.  I mark registration lines to help line up any templates.
     On this block it's 2" from each edge for the wreath
     pattern.
3.  I really try to get as much basted and prepped at one time
     so I can sit enjoy the stitching.
4.  I sew baste the pieces, it's fast and no pins to catch on.
     (I try to use matching thread so I can admire my work as I               
      go).



Thanks to everyone who has been posting their progress!

I've added a J for Jubilee favicon to our blog just for fun.
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17 comments:

  1. KarenApril 19, 2012 at 4:41 AM

    You are my inspiration!! This quilt is why I joined this project. It is spectacular.

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  2. antique quilterApril 19, 2012 at 4:49 AM

    beautiful! wow! impressive to see them lined up.
    wish I could draw!
    Kathie

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  3. LoriApril 19, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    That's a great idea Barb. It usually takes me a bit to get going in the morning. It's looking lovely!!

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  4. One Minnesota QuilterApril 19, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    It's looking wonderful. I think when you're all finished George and Robin should scoot over and let you share your quilt with the rest of America. :)
    Judy

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  5. DebraApril 19, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    Your quilt is looking fabulous you must be a berry expert by now they really look wonderful. You certainly are going to be putting some of us to shame with all your progress.

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  6. DawnApril 19, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    Fabulous blocks - in fact - - stunning!
    I'm a news junkie too..

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  7. libbyquilterApril 19, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    you're making great progress on this. an heirloom in the making~!

    :-)
    libbyQ

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  8. MayleenApril 19, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Your quilt looks great but what in the world is a favicon? Sorry but I'm computer challenged!

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  9. Sarah MartinApril 19, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    So, I'm trying to figure out what method you use for this applique...Is it basting like for back-basting or you have freezer paper underneath or you just have those lines for needle turn and that's it? It is looking so good!!

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  10. MaureenApril 19, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    I get my news from the paper and it doesn't take long to get through it these days. Thanks for the update - AWESOME!

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  11. MiriamApril 19, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    I get my news from the newspaper too.
    You have a great idea there listening/watching the news while working on your quilts.

    Barb, your blocks are stunning!!

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  12. reganApril 19, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    These blocks are amazing, Barb! Really beautiful! And thanks for the hints.....I'm not an appliquer, yet, but have been wanting to lately. I'm acquiring all the good hints before I start!

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  13. KarenApril 19, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Such a challenging design but you are quite up to it. How many blocks total are you making? And I wonder what month your 50th birthday will be.

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  14. One Minnesota QuilterApril 20, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    Did you realize yours is the 50th post on our Jubilee blog? :)
    Judy

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  15. pandchintzApril 21, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    Great progress Barb. How many more circles are there to go???? Don't envy you THAT task! Looking fab. Meredithe

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  16. JanetApril 24, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    I love to see your progress with this project! It is so wonderfully unique! That is a lot of berries :0)

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  17. KarenQuiltApril 26, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    Oh, I LOVE this one!! I'd be tempted to put that red on cheddar myself.

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