17 April 2015

Friday Finish: A flimsy!

I'm telling you, my sew-jo took a long trip around the world or something. It's been MIA for a while.

The swaps, and this quilt, are saving me. Deadlines are good things right now.


I used this pattern, although I drew up my own cutting diagram for it. And I used half yard cuts instead of fat quarters. I didn't want to do a wider border, so I made more cats and tails.


Do you ever do this? I took this picture after I'd finished the flimsy the first time.


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See those white cats who went sideways down at the bottom? I asked my husband if it was a big deal. He said no, but I couldn't stand it. I HAD to fix it! Out came the seam ripper, and we had pancakes for dinner so I could make it perfect. All is well with the world.


Quilting this girl next week, and delivering her to my aunt as a gift for her bestie. Wait til you see the label! I'm so excited about it!

9 comments:

  1. Sometimes it is better to fix things if it drives you crazy. However, it took me a while to see what you meant.

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  2. I’m a perfectionist… so I would have had to fix it too. What a pretty top!!

    (I noticed you were quiet here… hope all is ok, and that the radio silence is due to mising sew-jo!)

    :)

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  3. I'm a perfectionist, so I would have had to fix it too! What a pretty top!!

    (I had noticed you were quiet over here... glad to see you back! And sorry about the missing sew-jo!)

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  4. Had to look close to see it and wouldn't have if you hadn't said anything. (I would have fixed it too, though.just because that's how I am.) But honestly, those cats were just being contrary because, you know, they're cats!

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  5. Very very cool! I love the fact that the cats are there no matter which way you look at it. Cool colours too.

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  6. Eeek! This is so fantastic!!! Well done!

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  7. Well, mine is obvious better, but I kind of love this in the blue and white palette! And I'm with you - I'd have to fix it. Perfect is the only way I roll. ;)

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  8. That's really pretty and fun!

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  9. I think that's a great combination of blocks. One I know as monkey wrench or snail's trail I think. At first glance I thought there was also a bow tie combination. But the cats suddenly appeared! Might need to use this for my sister-in-law who loves cats. Thanks for such a great top! Looking forward to seeing the quilting too.

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