Welcome to another Needle and Thread Thursday! A few things have been going on around here. The first thing (that you've probably already noticed), is that I decided to brighten up my blog design. I had lots of fun doing it and I hope you like it! Of course, that means that your old Needle and Thread Thursday button no longer works, so I'd appreciate it if you'd grab the new one. I hated to have everyone have to change their buttons, but I really hope the design changes are worth the hassle! Here's the new button to grab-
I'm also excited to share progress on the fourth (and final) memory quilt made from my grandfather's shirts, and I'm going for preppy with this one. It's a chevron quilt- what could be preppier? I got all of my HST's finished, pressed Tuesday night.
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I'm also excited to share progress on the fourth (and final) memory quilt made from my grandfather's shirts, and I'm going for preppy with this one. It's a chevron quilt- what could be preppier? I got all of my HST's finished, pressed Tuesday night.
And got the quilt top finished this evening! I decided to add a navy stripe to either side, since I needed the quilt to be a little bit wider. Since this quilt is part of a set of four, I wanted them all to be roughly the same size (about 60 x 60).
I'm hoping to get this pressed, basted and finished this weekend!
Stephanie at Quarter Incher shared this adorable mini quilt-
I'm (dare I say it?) swooning over Ms. Midge's Big Swoon Reveal!
Heather at Quilts in the Queue shared this sweet baby quilt!
Your turn! Time to share what you've been up to this week!
Here are the guidelines!
Here are the guidelines!
1. You can link finished projects or WIP's , but just keep it about quilting and sewing!
2. Link to your specific post to make it easier for others.
3. Spread the word and post my button or a text link. (the NTT button is on my sidebar or at the
top of this post)
4. Spread the comment love far and wide!
5. Following me is not a requirement to link, but is so very appreciated!
I love how the chevron quilt top came out! Everyone is posting such great chevron quilts lately, I am feeling inspired to try one.
ReplyDeleteLove your new blog layout! Mind me asking how you did it? I've been trying to figure out where to start (especially header-wise). Great features - off to visit the blogs!
ReplyDeleteI love the chevrons!
ReplyDeleteHi Kelly, because of my bad english I am not sure to understand everything but I can tell you how much I appreciate your blog, ideas and recently your 4 memory quilts made with your grandfather's shirts. What a lovely idea for your family ! and what great styles
ReplyDeleteI don't know if you want to meet my blog... if so, it's french written of course as I am French, and if I work on quilts it's very slowly because I piece, appliqué and quilt by hand. My blog's name is : Etsijevousdisais.over-blog.com (the translation would be "so, let me tell you"
If you are interested it will help you know who I am. Since now I shared my blog only with my daughter and a friend of mine. Friendly yours. Marie
Thank you so much, Marie! I am so glad that you have enjoyed my blog and I would love to check yours out as well. I'm impressed with anyone who has the patience to do everything by hand! I'm sure that I can translate your blog so that I could understand it!
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ps- you're a no-reply blogger, so I'm responding here!
Great new look on the blog! I love it! I noticed right away that your blog badge was broken this morning so I came to see what was up. Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove the new look! I've updated the button on my sidebar!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the latest episode of memory quilts, Kelly. Love the chevron idea! Great look!
ReplyDeleteLooooove the shirt quilt. Love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Sarah!! I'm glad you like it. I'm really liking the way this one is turning out too!
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Yep looks awesome! I noticed earlier this week when my sidebar went wonky. Sure would have been nice if photobucket just let your replace the image with the new one with the same name, right? :)
ReplyDeleteYour last memory quilt is looking great. I really like how you were able to make each quilt unique.
ReplyDeleteThat makes a wonderful chevron. It's so amazing that you got all of that out of shirts!
ReplyDeletelove this one too!!
ReplyDeleteAnother fab memory quilt!
ReplyDeleteSimply wonderful chevron quilt! Thanks for hosting
ReplyDeleteSimply wonderful chevron quilt! Thanks for hosting
ReplyDeleteLoving your memory quilt - just gorgeous! And thank you for sharing my Swoon xx
ReplyDeleteEach of your memory quilts are so wonderful and special! What a great treasure for each of them to have.
ReplyDeleteFantastic chevron's Kelly! Love how the striped one forms little partial squares!
ReplyDeleteAnd you already know that i love the new look!
Just love the Chevron Quilt it is fabulous! The new look blog is great. As always, thank you for hosting the linky party. Have a great weekend ....Marie (mlismore@optusnet.com.au)
ReplyDeleteI love plaids and they look great as chevrons! Thank you for linking up to TGIFF over at [Amy's] Crafty Shenanigans today!
ReplyDeleteThe chevrons suit the shirt fabrics so well. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome blessing and tribute to have this as a remember range and quilter hug! Well done!
ReplyDeleteLoving the shirt chevron! What a great keepsake quilt.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful chevron quilt. What a wonderful way to keep the memories of a loved one close.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous zig zag quilt!! The navy strips on the side really help set it off and give it a bold look. What a fun link up party!
ReplyDeleteKelly, your memory quilt is beautiful! Such a unique way to make one. Love it! Whoop whoop!!
ReplyDeleteYour blog design looks great! I love the chevron quilt made from the shirts. I need to finish something so that I can link back to you!
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