Category Archives: modern Blocks Quilt A Long

Some Finished Projects from 2014

Posted on January 20, 2015 by animatedlibrarian

First I’d like to introduce you to my Work Tote. It is the same Bijou Lovely pattern I used for my Market Tote that I used in a swap at my guild in April. I’ve been using it everyday and … Continue reading →

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My Best Friend Misha

Posted on October 16, 2013 by animatedlibrarian

This month for the Modern Quilt-A-Long we are creating the block called Best Friends from the Modern Blocks Book. This block is special to me. I found a fabric with cats on it and they looked kind of like they … Continue reading →

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September Modern QAL and Progress

Posted on September 18, 2013 by animatedlibrarian

Here she is This month’s block was called Escalator. If you look at my compadres blocks at And Sew We Craft you’ll notice, as usual, mine is a bit of a departure. However, it does fit nicely with the rest … Continue reading →

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August Modern QAL, Sprouts and Puppies

Posted on August 26, 2013 by animatedlibrarian

First things first, I present to you my August Modern Quilt-A-Long block Don’t you just love the birdies? Last month I used a lion in the middle and this month that center square just seemed to be screaming out for … Continue reading →

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Next Modern QAL Block and Progress

Posted on July 8, 2013 by animatedlibrarian

This  month for the Modern Blocks Quilt-A-Long 3rd square we were given a pattern for Megan’s Star. This is my version. I bought the lion fabric to line a duffle bag I’ll be making as a gift and it just … Continue reading →

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Modern Quilt-A-Long Block Two: Spool

Posted on June 11, 2013 by animatedlibrarian

Previously I wrote about my first block in the Modern-Quilt-A-Long that is being hosted by And Sew We Craft. This month we were challenged with a less complicated block called Spool. This is what I came up with: It is … Continue reading →

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Working on Wonky

Posted on June 3, 2013 by animatedlibrarian

I am working on my work, work out, dissertation, sewing balance. Happily I am able to get in a little more sewing than I thought due to the fact that one can only work on the dissertation for so many … Continue reading →

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Following the Leader?

Posted on May 25, 2013 by animatedlibrarian

As I pull out my old quilting projects and get back to work I worry a bit about my rusty skills. Never fear a new Modern Quilt-A-Long is here! Starting just this month the And Sew We Craft Blog will be … Continue reading →

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