First finish for 2016! This is Safari Strings. I pieced it in April, the month that I was "quilting in exile" while the basement floor was being replaced. I bought the tiger-stripe backing fabric last month on the clearance table at Hobby Lobby ($3/yard). I didn't need to make an insert strip but that seems to be my practice lately, and I like the effect. 
I got an email message to the "info @ nlcqg.org" (quilt guild mailbox) from a woman who offered quilt fabric and supplies. They belonged to her mother, who is now in hospice. I went to Lake Bluff (about 15 miles away) to get them: three big boxes with books and supplies, four black garbage bags with fabric, a nice floor stand hoop (Grace, maybe). Guess what? I am taking it ALL to a fellow guild member to take it ALL to Wednesday's guild meeting. I looked at the books and supplies (nothing I need) and I am NOT even taking a peek into any of the fabric bags.
I leave early Wednesday morning for the ALA Midwinter Meeting . I've built in time before and after for touring/visiting.
But, it's Monday: time to link up with
Oh Scrap!
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Mann -- that quilt looks fabulous. Aren't you the strong one not to look at the quilting supplies. I'm trying to unload supplies from a similar gift to my guild. Hopefully this month I can take a bunch to share with the gals.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a 1st finish! The insert looks great. I would find it hard to resist a peek in the scrap bags. Good to share with your guild.
ReplyDeletePerfect back, perfect price. And such willpower! Congrats on your first finish.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking finish and I really like the addition to the backing, too! And you're not even peeking into the bags of fabrics? Oh, my!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish! I think I would choose not to look in the bags too. I am already swimming in scraps! Thanks for sharing your quilt with Oh Scrap!
ReplyDeleteHow fun to share the quilt supplies at your next meeting! Your Safari Strings is very fun and I like the movement created by the design in the fabric. Inset strips always add a bit of fun :o) Hope you have a great time at your conference! I just attended a technology in education conference in December - always one of the highlights of my year!
ReplyDeleteyou didn't even peek? now that's will power...
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
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