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A Couple of Finishes

I did it again and hadn't wrote a thing all week. 
It's been a busy week, went to the eye doctor and I am doing just fine. 
Spent the day Tuesday with my parents
When I was in Tulsa had to go to the newly opened Trader Joe's. So pleased to see it finally opened and now just waiting for Costco to open next month
Now for the finishes,



first is a baby quilt. 
I machine quilt it myself using a walking foot. Seeing how I was quilting in the ditch and I'm so new at this I figure it would be easier.



After just 4 hours this quilt is finished and ready to be given away.

Then I have this month's group of circle completed.



Now have over 120 completed. 






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Comments

  1. You have some lovely fabrics in your circles. Such a sweet baby quilt.

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  2. Stunning fabrics in the circles. Amazing how quickly you were able to do the baby quilt, it is so pretty and sure to be well loved.

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  3. Your novelty fabrics are looking wonderful for the the circles! And don't be so hard on yourself about the walking foot work. It all takes practice. At least that's what I tell myself! So much easier with the foot than without.:)

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  4. It all takes practice and your baby quilt turned out great. I love the variety of novelty prints you are using for your circles. Very fun!

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  5. glad you do not have eye problems I will be so glad when my eye finally heals from the surgery - maybe one week to go - can't wait to get back to quilting. Baby quilts go quickly on the machine

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  6. Wonderful quilts. The baby quilt is adorable and I am so impressed with your circles! You have such a great variety of fabrics!

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  7. Nice baby quilt! It's looks so soft. Your circles are looking great! Love Trader Joe's and I'm glad the one in Tulsa finally opened. I must visit it soon. Their Almond Flour is only $6.99/lb compared to $11.99/lb at other stores....or it was in Atlanta. Now I won't have to ask my daughter to mail it to me.

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  8. Your circle quilt has some very interesting fabrics! What a chronicle of the year so far. Nice baby quilt. Congrats on the finish.

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  9. Glad to hear all is well with your eyes! Your circles look good don't they! xx

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  10. Congrats on the baby quilt finish. It turned out beautifully. Glad that your eyes are doing well.

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