Hello Cuties, I just finished my QOV for a Navy veteran. I’m not sure I’m happy with it but I hope the vet that gets it is. I was just going to make it with blue/gold and white but hubby wanted me to put ‘something’ red in it because it seemed like it needed a pick me up. I told him the only red in the panel was in the shield circles in the 4 corners. I had this flag fabric so I framed the panel and outer border with it. It came out bigger than I intended at 68x86. I usually try to make 60x 80 or 62x82. I found a scrap in our QOV scrap box and fussy cut the center Star square that had the emblem. Glad to find this that matched.
I’m going to have my bath and reward myself with a movie in bed. I have been watching a British drama ‘Call the Midwife’ but I think I’ve finished them all. I really enjoyed these shows set in 1950-1960. Maybe I can find something else that’s good. Any ideas? What have y’all seen that’s decent and worth watching?Have a good night-❤️Toogie
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Your quilt is absolutely beautiful! I love the Ohio star design. I also love Call the Midwife!
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by toogie
06 Sep 2021
I have watch all the episodes and really wish for more.
I do believe this is my first quilt with the Ohio Star. It’s a pretty star too.thanks!
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52686Wonderful quilt some vet will be thrilled. You did a great job.
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by jenne
05 Sep 2021
I had a Husband a Brother and and a sister all in the navy, another brother and sister in the Army.
by toogie
05 Sep 2021
Thank you Jenne. I do want to say thank you to your family that served. I am sure most of us have had someone in service at one time or another, even if they didn't make it their career.
27358Toogie - that is great looking. You amaze me in doing things like this. And here I am struggling to try to finish a baby quilt that should have been done 4 months ago for one of the 3 great-grandbabies given us this year. I have torn it out at l3ast 3 times because I did not like the way it looked. LOL
Have you ever watched the McLeod's Daughters? It is an Australian film, and both my hubby and I really liked it. Hated to see it end. This is done with Star Wars themed material, as nursery is done in primary colors with Start Wars....Grandson and wife picked out the material.
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by toogie
05 Sep 2021
I haven’t watched this show. I don’t watch much TV but once in a while I like to see something. What pattern or design is your baby quilt and what seems to be giving you trouble? Wish I could help you. Thanks for commenting and I’ll see if I can find that program.
by hightechgrammy
06 Sep 2021
Call the Midwife is on Netflix in the US. I watched the first episode and was TOTALLy drawn in.
by toogie
06 Sep 2021
Yes I watch Netflix or Amazon Prime or you tube on smart TVs. Did away with Directv because it got too expensive.
I couldn’t find McLeods Daughters on Netflix but haven’t checked on Amazon Prime yet.
by dlonnahawkins
edited 07 Sep 2021
I don't remember where we found McLeod Daughters, but possibly on prime. I just googled it, and it is on Netflix
I am doing a radial quilt, and my issue of putting it together is to not have same colors or center design all in a row. I probably should have made the 36 squares that it called for. Hubby told me to just leave it alone, but that was not acceptable to me. This is done with star wars fabric as that is what grandson and wife picked out.
44904What a fantastic tribute to his service! It will be dearly treasured and become a family heirloom. Did you do an "info" square on the back so whoever inheirts this quilt will know what it represents?
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by toogie
05 Sep 2021
We have special printed QOV labels that we fill info on such as the recipients , date presented, who pieced , quilter. It won’t be attached until completed and we know the presentation date. We also give a certificate in a folder all inserted in a pillowcase to match. Thanks for inquiring
33641Oh, Toogie, this is just wonderful! My oldest son is a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy Reserves - so we have an affinity for the Navy around our house. Another wonderful creation - you have a great talent!! Hugs!
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by toogie
05 Sep 2021
I hope he has a quilt! Thank him from me for all his years of service dedicated to our freedom. I love making quilt tops as you can see-lol
by dailylaundry
05 Sep 2021
Thank you, Toogie - I will tell him. He will probably be deployed at the end of the year. They have a 5 year old son and a 1 1/2 year old daughter and he so doesn't want to leave them and his sweet wife again - but looks like it will happen.
96275318455wow you sure know your stuff:):)Love it Have u done an army one?
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by toogie
05 Sep 2021
No but I will. The same lady that gave this one and the eagle one also gave an Army panel lime this Navy. Thanks!
360644You are amazing! Your talent with texture and color, makes all your quilt look fabulous. I am also impressed that you found this fabric. Was the center made special?
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by toogie
05 Sep 2021
The center is a panel. Google patriotic panels and see what comes up. Thank you Christine
173693Wow! Toogie, this is outstanding. I love the addition of the red in the border pieces and central section. I am always amazed at how prolific you are at getting these sewn up. Someone will be thrilled with this one. Love Chris
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by toogie
05 Sep 2021
Thanks Chris it may be a while before it’s quilted. The quilter I use isn’t quilting right now. She likes outdoors when weather is good so it will be cooler weather before she goes upstairs to quilt. We aren’t meeting anyway bc of Covid🙄😩
234497Toogie you have created yet another super quilt. You and your husband are a great team.
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by toogie
05 Sep 2021
I think so too. We like building things together whether out of wood or fabric. Thanks!
115756I agree the red flag material gives it a lift.
I don't know if these British TV series are still available.Darling Buds of May.Upstairs Downstairs.Downton Abbey.Murdoch Mysteries a Canadian series which starts in the 1890's
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by pennifold
05 Sep 2021
Hi Judy, I've seen all of these, great shows. I especially love Murdoch Mysteries and Darling buds of May, where we first laid eyes on Catherine Zeta Jones! Love Chris
by toogie
05 Sep 2021
Thanks Cuties for the recommendations. I ended up watching a spy movie set in the 40’s.
25212I agree. with your hubby. That flag material is absolutely perfect. As usually you did a fantastic job. I do not understand what you would be unhappy with. Hugs
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by toogie
05 Sep 2021
It’s growing on me. I think it’s so much darkness that bothers me although the panel is nice. Maybe it’s too modern for me-lol
109774Oh Toogie I think Your Hubby is so right the flag material looks just perfect. He is becoming as creative as you are..
This quilt is so nice does it really matter that it is a bit larger? I would say better bigger than smaller.
This will be cherished that's for sure.
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by toogie
05 Sep 2021
I like bigger too but it’s the quilter that has to deal with the size. I like big enough quilts that could actually be a bed size. Thanks, I do appreciate his help bc I detest cutting out. It makes me hurt. My wrist, my back etc…
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