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What's Up 1.23.17

Been busy today but not much to show for it.



Last night worked on the friendship blocks.
 I'm down to 2 left, when I realize that I had not made one for myself. These blocks were given to me at the end of my term as President of a local quilt guild, so of course I hadn't made one. So I'll make mine and another for to say the guild and year.



That will make 35 blocks altogether. 
I put up on the wall the ones that are completed but some still need to be trimmed. The blocks are 9 1/2 unfinished.
I'm not good at figuring out the finished size of the top so have no idea right now the size it will end up. 
Not too big though.



I was going to sew some of the Retro Air-Ship Propeller, had some paired up and ready. 

But got side tracked with cooking, cleaning and planning next month's stash busters quilt.

I know, you're thinking my goodness she has already shown two projects and she planning another. 



Yes.....I'm crazy.
It will be a blue and white quilt. My favorite color combo and this is the fabric I picked out. 


And this is the pattern we were given at the last meeting.




I also said yesterday I would tell how the Orange Marmalade turned out.  As much as I can tell it looks as though it's setting up. The taste is really pleasant, right amount of sweetness and not bitter.



Was a small batch, 2 pints and 3 half pints.
Such a pretty color, I used Cara Cara Oranges that have a slight pinkness to the pulp but not as dark as a Blood orange.

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  1. Erin @ MakeitSewJanuary 23, 2017 at 9:59 PM

    The blue and white quilt looks like it's going to be really awesome. Looks like you got a lot done, I love days like that!

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  2. mamasmercantileJanuary 24, 2017 at 2:04 AM

    You really did get a lot done, love the stunning fabric choices for the blue and white quilt. The marmalade looks impressive too.

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    1. Rose Prairie Quilts and FarmJanuary 25, 2017 at 8:34 PM

      Thank you and it taste pretty good. I'm planning on scones to go with it.
      Sounds yummy

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  3. Amy at love made my homeJanuary 24, 2017 at 2:45 AM

    Your marmalade looks great! I know that I and others keep saying that you work so fast and do so much, and this post illustrates that again! Really, you do such great things!

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    1. Rose Prairie Quilts and FarmJanuary 25, 2017 at 8:35 PM

      You are too kind. Just been lucky to have time lately to get a few things done.

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  4. Karen - Quilts...etc.January 24, 2017 at 5:05 AM

    when I get back home I need to get back to work on the retro air ship blocks - been extremely lazy on that quilt. I tried making orange marmalade a few years ago but I didnt care for the recipe I used I guess because as it was all eaten-eventually, I never made it again. Just me to eat it so it is very much easier to just occasionally purchase a jar

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  5. SewmotionJanuary 24, 2017 at 10:40 AM

    Your friendship blocks look great, what a lovely idea! And I love your fabrics in the propeller block, this will look stunning!

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  6. Beth @ Cooking Up QuiltsJanuary 24, 2017 at 9:37 PM

    Those friendship blocks are going to make such a pretty quilt. You can cuddle under it and eat some of that delicious looking marmalade and biscuits! :) Thanks for sharing on Main Crush Monday!

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  7. KateJanuary 26, 2017 at 6:35 AM

    You've made good progress on the friendship blocks. That will be finished before you know it. Love the your new stash buster project! That's going to be gorgeous with those fabrics.

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  8. em's scrapbagJanuary 29, 2017 at 11:55 AM

    Love your signature block quilt. What a treasure. Orange marmalade, yummmmm!

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