Update Below:
Hi Cuties! Just finished piecing this, but can’t hand off to a quilter as our group has decided not to meet, for a while. Covid high here. Will go to a Veteran eventually. This panel seemed to have enough going on that I wanted something simple but meaningful. Never tire of seeing our flag colors.Hope all are safe & well-Toogie
Update-Cuties I told my husband as I was looking back at my first picture that I saw a mistake. He said he didn’t see it, until I was finished, but he wouldn’t say anything.
Now I told him I know it’s good to have a job you can work from home, but that’s a good way to get fired!
I love you Cuties too and none of y’all said anything either, so I’m putting y’all on notice too!-lol
I hadn’t extended my red/white stripes down on bottom right!🙄😳🤣 I guess I was so focused on placing the navy around in wide pieces and the corner of panel, that I went on out the side with it.
Don’t you think second photo and corrected top is better? Hubby said he knew I’d want to correct it. Well sure I would. He just better be glad I noticed it BEFORE it was quilted or he might have got worse than a pink slip!!!-😂🤣🤣lol
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Yes, the extension of the red and white stripes is perfect! Please don't fire your hubby!! Beautiful job and I appreciate you doing this for Veterans. Your right - they deserve it and more!! Hugs!
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by toogie
02 Sep 2021
I’ll tell hubby he has one supporter- lol
I don’t like the cutting out part so I better keep him working. We are cutting out for stars today to go around a panel for a vet that was in the Navy. Bunch of quarter square triangles to make. Thanks!
96275Was too busy yesterday to look at the Projects section. Had to prepare a PowerPoint presentation for the evening.
I like your second version better; this turned out so pretty! I like red, white and blue too - our flag is 3 horizontal stripes in those colours. That central panel is splendid!
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by toogie
02 Sep 2021
The panel was passed on to me- I hope the one who passed it on likes it. I would be a nervous wreck to give any presentation. You are so smart.
145304Wonderful gift to a veteran, What a kind and generous thing to do. May God bless you for the nice things you do.
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by toogie
02 Sep 2021
I belong to a group of quilters that sew for several organizations, Quilts of Valor in this case, is one.
27358Looks beautiful. Hugs
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by toogie
01 Sep 2021
Thank you Shirley. The panel was passed onto me by our quilter Lynn. She said she had had it a while so figured she would never get it done. She passed me one or two more. I’m gonna work on one for a Navy veteran tomorrow if I can.
52686Well done I like how you have used the white fabric with the stars in it on the stripes.
This says it all and wouldn't look half as good with a fussy design around the panel.
Stay safe.
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by toogie
01 Sep 2021
Thanks, I had just odds & end pieces of the white, no yardage, so I was hoping it was enough. My hubby asked me a couple times what was I gonna do if I ran out. I kept saying I think I’ll make it . I actually had a piece left😀
29726It is so very special that you give these lovely quilts to veterans. Stick a note in that says, my friend wanted you to know that she appreciates your service, too.
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by toogie
01 Sep 2021
Can do! I usually put in a note about pattern choice, washing first few times with Color Catcher (reds especially)etc - it’s the least we can do for them
158716I love everything about this quilt. You are so creative. I know the person who receives it will love it also. I'm glad you are all being safe.
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by toogie
01 Sep 2021
Sometimes I get myself in a bind, like on the red stripe at top right hand corner of the panel. I had no pattern, so I didn’t figure my flag stripes quiet the size I needed to reach the corner. As it was I had to’wrap’ the red stripe around the panel corner. I figured it out but shouldn’t have had any trouble if I’d have figured better. I fly by the seat of my pants-lol- so once in a while I hit a snag.-lol
I am going to start a Navy veterans panel tomorrow. I haven’t quite decided what I want to do with the fabrics I have on hand. Thanks for looking.
169064Toogie this is great and there is going to be one happy new owner. I couldnt get to the sewing group I go to today as a tipper truck got the tipper bit stuck under the bridge. I would have had to do a 50k diversion so it wasnt worth it. Covid is certainly affecting our lives in so many ways.
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by toogie
01 Sep 2021
I came back to proof read and thought , ‘Boy you’re fast!’ I just posted-lol
Thanks and I know how disappointed you must have been not being able to enjoy the day you planned. I hope you sewed when you got home and made something spectacular!
by asterixsew
01 Sep 2021
Toogie after a exciting family day yesterday I had a very quiet one today and didnt sew. Didnt do much at all. Now I need to add to the recycling bin which will go early in the morning. Love the spots on the white fabric, the whole quilt really is super
by toogie
02 Sep 2021
I may need more than specs C, see my update. I’m like the scarecrow without a brain!
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