Here they are….Perkiomen Daydreams quilt… Kelli and I have been sewing on these for quite a few weeks all in an effort to finish them up for our family Christmas which is today. One of the quilts is for Buck and his girlfriend Jen and the other is for Kayla and her boyfriend Spencer.
Can you believe that each quilt has 10,000 pieces in it?? They are lots of fun to make.
In the sewing process, Kelli and I really fell in love with the quilts…so much in love that we decided we both wanted quilts just like them. So when we were sewing the strip sets together, we just kept sewing. Kelli and I actually have all the strip sets sewn together to make TWO MORE of the same quilts…one for me and one for her.
The quilts use 1 1/2″ strips. The pattern can be found in Bonnie Hunter’s Scraps and Shirttails book 1
I raided my solids stash to put together a back for one of the quilts….
The other back has the 108″ backing fabric that I had in last week’s stash report.
I used a variegated thread on the front and back and love it.
I am so glad we got the two quilts finished up in time…last week was a real scramble for me. I machine quilted and bound both of them.
Here are the official numbers.
Used this Week: 35 yards
Used year to Date: 240.5 yards
Added this Week: 0 yards
Added Year to Date: 191 yards
Gifted: 81 yards
Net Used for 2011: 48.5 Yards of store bought fabric…9.5 yards of recycled fabric….81 yards gifted.
… to see more stash reports, head on over to Patchwork Times.
OMG I am so proud of y’all! Two done and enough sewn for two more? Y’all are really n a sewing high! I know you must have said before, but can’t remember, what size do they finish and is there a pattern for these? They are made with one inch strips, right? Again so proud of all and y’all should get an award..make sure the recipients give you one!!
Wow, I can’t believe you finished both of them already. They look great.
WOW, WOW, WOW!! It seems like you just started those two GIANT quits yesterday. They are already done, quilted, bound and ready to be gifted! Congratulations! Hard to believe you have any 1.5 inch strips left at all. Are the new ones going to be identical or are you planning to mix up the layout a bit for variety?
Mercy, they are beautiful! Good job by both of you. If I were there, I would skip giving you a big hug in order to massage your tired shoulders instead.
Oh My Goodness! You two did a great job getting those done. I can’t believe you quilted and bound them both this week. You deserve a nice massage! Great job and can’t wait to see the next two….
Oh – I’m still working on my crumb quilt… I hope to have it completed for the next reveal… just need to start working on the outer border.
I cannot even believe that you guys have finished these 2 quilts already! I can’t imagine making 1 of these quilts in my lifetime, let alone 4 of them…you are amazing!
WOW – speechless! So pretty – and big!!
Wow, they are amazing! You did a great job on both of them – both of you!
They are beautiful! I wish I had a sewing ‘buddy’ like the two of you…..what a wonderful way to work on quilts. You both are inspirations to all of us that visit your blog. Now I must to go look in that book for the pattern. Happy Holidays!
OMG: they are BEAUTIFUL! And 2 more!? What an inspiration – and stash buster this must be. Congrats on 2 finishes and Have a Merry Family Christmas today!
What a wonderful way to spend time with your daughter!
These quilts are just fabulous!
Bonnie’s designs are outstanding aren’t they!
Happy Sewing and Merry Christmas
Just one P.D. quilt would be an event. Two? And finished neck-and-neck? Phenomenal!! Congratulations to you both.
Wow – great finishes. Good luck in completing the two new quilts because that’s a lot of pieces in those quilts.
Oh my goodness! Those are beautiful! You girls are very brave to not only make two but to plan on making two more! You girls are out of control! LOL! Love them!
Kristie
OMGosh, OMGosh!
Astonishing – you both should be VERY, VERY proud of yourselves. I hope the recipients read all the comments about your amazing projects!!! And they are beautiful, to boot!!!
Wonderful quilts. WOW, and you already have the strip sets done for 2 more.
Wow! I am impressed and inspired! This may have to go on my already too long to-do list!
Holy CATS! What a lot of work! But what a beautiful outcome, and what a great way to spend time with one of your daughters :D
Opened your page & when I saw the picture, cried out the full OMG!!! Amazing work, ladies! 10,000 pieces “sounds” a little intimidating, but they are so awesome…Hmmm…
FOUR of them?!?!?! You’ve got to put something on the labels that shows they have twins (quadruplets?) because that is just way too neat to ignore. :-)
Okay…first question….do you sleep?!!!! OMG….two of them done and beautiful I have to add!!! Well done ladies!!
Those quilts are amazing. So big too! Great work you two!
I can’t believe you and your daughter have these two quilts done already. You’re amazing!! It wasn’t that long ago that you started them. A quilt like that (10,000 pieces) would probably take me years to do. The quilts are fabulous, what a treasure trove of fabrics. I think it is wonderful that you are able to quilt with your daughter, just think of the memories you are making, not to mention the quilts. Enjoy your family Christmas!
WOW, great job. And really it doesn’t seem like you have worked on them for long. Beautiful quilts. Thanks for sharing.
Lovely Jo. Wish one of them has my name on it.
Lovely Jo. Wish one of them has my name on it.
Wow – they’re spectacular!
One of these has now gone on my bucket list!
Beautiful quilts. Great stash report.
Great Quilts and an outdoor driveway shot in Iowa a week before Christmas with no snow? What a coup! Merry Christmas to you.
Very nice quilts! That is a whole lot of pieces.
WOW – they look amazing! Congratulations to both of you.
I have a question: with all the seams in this quilt, is it really heavy? Probably a dumb question, but it ‘seems’ like it would be :D
Wow!
Congrats they are beautiful! 10,000 pieces! Wow!
Quilting by the River
I’m amazed by anyone that makes ONE of these quilts … the fact that you each want to make TWO is real dedication to scrap quilting!! I’m a big fan of Bonnie’s and am currently doing the mystery, but that is as complicated as I want to get!! Huge kudos to you both :)
PS: Love the solids you used for the backing.
wow! 2 more are in the works!!! You and Kelli have found your calling!!! :) 2012 is gonna be a great year for both of you.
Love from Indiana! ~bonnie
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