Downstream
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01 May
2020 Finished Quilts, Quilt Gallery, Quilt Pattern

Downstream {Pattern Release}

A little over 3 years ago, I made a quilt I named "Downstream" for the Quilt Design a Day QuiltCon exhibit. I used paper piecing to make the quilt, so when I considered writing a pattern for it, I struggled with how to offer it in sizes larger than the wall hanging size I created due to the ridiculous...

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Downstream
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30 Nov
2016 Finished Quilts, Quilt Gallery, Quilts

Downstream {Submitted QDAD Showcase Quilt}

I am thrilled to say that yesterday in the late afternoon I was able to submit Downstream to the 2016 QuiltCon QDAD Showcase! I am absolutely delighted with how it came together. The QDAD Showcase was based on this design spark: And the rules are: 1. You must be a QDAD member and a MQG member (no exceptions). 2. You may create up...

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Downstream - Basted and Ready to Quilt
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18 Nov
Quilts

Downstream {Ready to Quilt}

I think I am using the excuse of writing this blog post to procrastinate even longer on starting to quilt Downstream. I have a pretty darn clear vision of what I want for a large portion of the quilt, but to be honest, I'm a bit stumped on what to do in the darker (charcoal) areas. So, I'm sure...

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QDAD QuiltCon Challenge Image and Palette
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28 Aug
Fabric, QDAD, Quilt Design

QDAD QuiltCon Challenge Quilt Fabric

The Quilt Design a Day group has a QuiltCon Challenge based around the spark image / palette and rules below: You must be a QDAD member and a MQG member (no exceptions). You may create up to 2 finished Modern quilts based on this spark. Use the photo and the color palette as inspiration. The exhibit will display quilts...

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