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Remember this block lotto? - update after Toys for Tots party

Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 3:15 pm
by gramajojo
I don't remember when it was from, the bag I had the blocks in only said "July block lotto". Guess I thought I would get it done sooner. Anyway, I put these together for the Toys for Tots raffle quilt. It is only 25 blocks so I put them 5 x 5 and figured if you didn't want it for yourself, maybe you know someone in a nursing home or a wheel chair that could use a small coverup.

I just got a new to me Janome 11000 and I played with the quilting in the hoop function. Pretty slick.

So here is the whole quilt:


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and here is my attempt at closeups of the quilting:


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So if you are in Northern Illinois, stop at Rambo's Bar and Grill in Somonauk, ask for Jacki and buy a chance.

Thanks for looking and hearing my plug!

Jo

Edited to add that I changed the batteries in my camera and forgot to change the date! They were taken today



Re: Remember this block lotto? - update after Toys for Tots party

Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 3:41 pm
by kho
That is lovely!! Good job on the quilting!!

Re: Remember this block lotto? - update after Toys for Tots party

Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 4:48 pm
by TeresaK
WOW - Awesome quilt. Lovely quilting. is it computerized? I like the patterns.
Don't remember it so it must be before my time.
Blessings on the raffle.

Re: Remember this block lotto? - update after Toys for Tots party

Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 5:09 pm
by gramajojo
Teresa, I wish I could say they were free hand, but definitely not in my lifetime! Yes they are computerized and even though I had to hoop 50 times, it was really a breeze.

Re: Remember this block lotto? - update after Toys for Tots party

Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 9:04 pm
by TeresaK
That is embrodiery? WOW - beautiful!!!!

Re: Remember this block lotto? - update after Toys for Tots party

Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 11:10 pm
by fabricgirl
I realy Like all your quilting moffits they realy look good.


Lois.

Re: Remember this block lotto? - update after Toys for Tots party

Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 2:22 am
by purrfect-lady
Jo, it's simply beautiful!! And your "attempts" at quilting are amazing! You did a gorgeous job! And how generous of you to donate the proceeds to such a wonderful cause.

I know how it goes with the blocks in a ziplock bag that say "July lotto". LOL! I've got a few of those bags, too!

Re: Remember this block lotto? - update after Toys for Tots party

Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 2:30 am
by DouceFleur1
Jo, your quilt is so beautiful. Love the quilting too. Great jobs! :-)

Re: Remember this block lotto? - update after Toys for Tots party

Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 3:58 am
by gershwin64
I love it! It will make some lucky winner a beautiful throw! Great job! I like quilting small things with the hoop too; way cool :o)
Tina

Re: Remember this block lotto? - update after Toys for Tots party

Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 4:00 am
by Oasis
Very nice quilt!!! And so sweet of you to donate it. Looks like you have a very good command of your new machine to, those motifs are fantastic!!!