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T-shirt quilts

Several months ago I was asked if I could make a t-shirt quilt for a friend who lost her husband a couple of years ago. She showed up with a laundry basket full of t-shirts. She wanted a Queen size quilt but lives in Florida so we didn't want it to be too heavy. We went through the t-shirts to prioritize the ones she really wanted in the main quilt and said I could do what I wanted with the rest and the quilt pattern was totally up to me.  Well not only did we end up with what turned out to be more like a King size quilt but 2 lap quilts and a pillow! I used every t-shirt including any logos or images that were on the sleeves or pockets.  I used the lightest batting I could find and I'm so happy with how they came out!!!   The pictures aren't the best but I did the best I could with all of the rainy days we've been having and they needed to make their way to Florida this week. So here we are, the last several months of sewing.
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2022 Goal - Complete unfinished WIP's & untested patterns

So I set myself a goal for 2022 to finished all of my WIP's and test all of my untested patterns.   I am starting the year off with: T-shirt quilt WIP - 3/26/22 COMPLETED with bonus pillow Owl House Quilt - 3/12/22 COMPLETED Lumity (Luz and Amity from The Owl House) wall hanging - 3/3/22 COMPLETED Bargello quilt top 3/29/22 COMPLETED Big Hero 6 quilt top   7/17/2022 COMPLETED Labyrinth quilt WIP June 2024 COMPLETE Doctor Who quilt WIP Nightmare Before Christmas random blocks - 12/31/2022 COMPLETE Random test blocks -- What to do with them 47 untested patterns (as of 7/24/2024 9 untested patterns!). If you are interested in testing any of these blocks let me know and I would be happy to send you a link to the pattern. If you are a Fandominstitches.com tester already most of these patterns are on the test spreadsheet. Miraculous Ladybug - Adrian  Miraculous Ladybug - Cat Noir   - COMPLETE Miraculous Ladybug - Plagg - COMPLETE Miraculous Ladybug - Marinette Mir...
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Bargello fun

My completed bargello quilt. So happy with how it turned out!! The colors in this photo match much more closely than the previous photos taken from my dining room in the middle of the night. Next up on my unfinished WIP hit list the Bargello quilt.  This bargello top was one of the very first projects I did when I purchased my first sewing machine. It is far from perfect, but I've heard it said many times "Finished is better than perfect". So I am embracing that and plan to get this quilted and finished in the next few days.
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There and Back Again

A little something I've been wanting to make for myself. I read The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings when I was in middle school and fell in love with them. This design is based off of the 1937 First Edition dust jacket designed by Tolkien. Although I believe the version with the red sun is actually a redesign for the 50th anniversary. I've got some time to sew while I await more background fabric to complete the rest of the Julie and the Phantoms blocks I figured I'd squeeze this beauty in.  The design is by Gretchen Kohlhaas and the pattern can be found at fandominstitches.com along with loads of other Hobbit and LOTR designs. Finished block with 1/2" black and 1" burgundy border. Loving how this is turning out!!! Finished block with no borders
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The Orpheum

Where it all started.....The Orpheum.  It started with Sunset Curve and ended there as Julie and the Phantoms. Please share pictures of your finished blocks in the comments. Don't forget to follow me for more patterns. Block size: 12 x 24 Difficulty: 2 Pattern More Julie and the Phantoms patterns here This pattern is free for personal and non-profit use only. Not to be used for manufacture or distribution. Sale of this pattern or quilts made from this pattern is prohibited. COMING SOON!!! Patterns designed that need testing Flynn Nick Carrie Pattern ideas, not yet designed (your ideas are always welcome!) Willie Caleb Hollywood Ghost Club logo
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Big Hero 6!!!

I'm so excited these patterns have finally been released on fandominstitches.com so I can share the blocks I tested almost 2 years ago and have had to keep them to myself!  Hiro, Baymax, GoGo, Wasabi, Honey Lemon and Fredzilla all designed by the amazing Holly Urbain.  For the hero patterns go to fandominstitches.com The title block is my design and can be found here .  This is another one of the quilt tops on my list to finish up this year. 2022 goals!! This pattern is free for personal and non-profit use only. Not to be used for manufacture or distribution. Sale of this pattern or quilts made from this pattern is prohibited.
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JATP - new pattern test

Where it all started - The Orpheum!  Stay tuned for the finished block and free pattern....Tell Your Friends ;) 
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Finishing touches

I created these quilt labels using HTV and my Cricut.  As a family genealogist I know how important documenting is so I am trying to be better about labeling my quilts.  I know I need to add more information to my labels but this is a good start.   I'm also thinking about created a Sewing / Quilting journal. If anyone has done one or has advise as to additional information to include in my labels I'd love to see examples.
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Another WIP on it's way to completion

Continuing with my 2022 goal to complete my pile of WIPs is this shirt quilt.  I had all the columns sewn together and was all set to complete it one weekend in late June. Then my husband ended up in the ICU. It completely derailed my train of thought. I couldn't remember how I planned to join the columns and I had such anxiety. I didn't want to mess it up!! But I'm back at it now and super excited to get this complete!!! There may even be an added bonus pillow thrown in with the extra shirt material :D  4/18/2022 update 💕👏  Completed the matching pillow. Now to find a box that it all fits in and get it to the post office and on the way home.  3/8/22 progress Ready for binding!! 3/10/2022 finished up late last night and was so excited I threw it on the craft room futon just to get a quick photo!! Really love how this turned out!!
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The Owl House ~ Lumity ~

Absolutely love this scene and everything it represents!  And it's very appropriate that I release this pattern today, a very special day for a very special person. Happy Birthday H!  Block Size 36" x 27" without borders Difficulty: 2 Pattern   *Note this is a huge pattern with a lot of pieces. The pattern includes 2 sets of pieces. One with color coding and one without. So before printing make sure you only print the pages you need. With embroidery and 2" border Photo and testing by BlueButterflyQuilter No Embroidery Embroidery in process This pattern is free for personal and non-profit use only. Not to be used for manufacture or distribution. Sale of this pattern or quilts made from this pattern is prohibited.
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