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Friday, June 5, 2009

All Present and Accounted For

All of the Project Improv blocks are now present, accounted for and in quilt tops. These are the last six that are on their way to Jackie and Pam for quilting. No, they didn't come out even by magic, I asked a for a little help getting some "come out even blocks" and several of the project improv quilters stepped up and made extra blocks so that I could make the tops and blocks come out even. How sweet is that!! More on those ladies, later...they deserve a post of their own and something special coming their way.

I'll upload 3 pictures of each of these quilts to flickr hopefully later today so you can find your blocks. (It's done...go here if you want to see more pictures.)
I think my original goal of completing the quilts by the end of the summer is pretty reasonable. Just lots of binding to go. Aren't they all so cute!





We have a Spring to Finish May winner too. I'm so proud of everyone who participated. In April we had 247 finishes and in May we had 273 finishes. (that's rounded up because we had some half and third finishes that counted!!) That's FABULOUS! Congrats to everyone. The winner of my goodies is Diane. Check out her blog and her work...you won't be disappointed. I'll get your goodies to you as soon as I can, Diane!

I'm off to Seattle tonight...traveling more next week. Doesn't do much for making progress on the move or getting me back up and sewing again. I miss my sewing machine, my rotary cutter and even my iron.
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48 comments:

  1. Abby and StephanieJune 5, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    Congratulations to you and all of the wonderful folks involved in this project. I hope you have a special project in mind just for you once this is all done. :o)

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  2. MichelleBJune 5, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    They look great! You have done a wonderful job of getting them all together. What a fantastic project. Have fun in Seattle.

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  3. AshleyJune 5, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    They look so great! It must be so fun to see them all turning into such beautiful quilts!

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  4. UnknownJune 5, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    The quilts look great! I found my block and it fits right in :) I wasn't sure!

    Happy travels - all the other stuff will still be waiting for you, so just enjoy :) Live in the moment!

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  5. Christina Lane | The Sometimes CrafterJune 5, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    Of course you would have to come to Seattle when it's suppose to be low 70s and cloudy (possibly rainiy). ;)

    I love the red and aqua quilts. I need to start collecting aqua fabrics.

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  6. AninaJune 5, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    I'm still amazed at how all those different blocks came together cohesively.

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  7. UnknownJune 5, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    So glad to see the last tops and can't wait until they arrive for me to quilt them. They look great!! Congrats to Diane on her spring to finishes. It was fun doing it and allowed me to get 2 done that I might not have gotten done otherwise. Have a great time in Seattle! Oh, don't forget to let me know when the PI quilts I sent back arrive in your hands.

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  8. Twisted QuiltsJune 5, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    Aren't we amazing and creative! It makes you feel like you could do anything.

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  9. AnonymousJune 5, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    Congratulations on getting them all done, what a huge job. Enjoy your time away, and congrats to Diane.

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  10. Two Dogs and a QuiltJune 5, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    I'm still amazed at how well the individual blocks all come together. They look great and are sure to make their recipients happy too.

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  11. AmberJune 5, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    They look amazing Jacquie - you deserve some sort of award (or paid vacation) for all that work! I wish I could help you with the bindings! Hope you have fun in Seattle and traveling next week!

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  12. MightyMomJune 5, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    bwahahaha

    it MUST be bad if you're missing your IRON!!!


    :-)

    enjoy your trip, the tops are lovely.

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  13. MightyMomJune 5, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    say, I don't remember....what charity are you giving all those charity quilts to?

    just wondering

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  14. domosharJune 5, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    The all look fantastic!
    And this is before quilting!
    Great job ;)
    And I saw my blocks surrounded with so many beautiful blocks - exciting :)

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  15. Julie @ Jaybird QuiltsJune 5, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    the tops look great... i can't wait to see them quilted!!

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  16. SusanJune 5, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    The quilts look great. Now I see my block and I'm wondering if I measured wrong. How hard could it be to measure 12 1/2"? But there's mine with an added big border. Thanks for fixing it!

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  17. TinaJune 5, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    Jacquie, what a wonderful project you started. I'm so impressed with all the work everyone did and you for putting it all together. What a big project to take on. And once again, you've done such a great job with it!

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  18. Bangkok Mom QuiltsJune 5, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    They look really great tops. I'm glad to be a small part of this project. You did a great job,Jacquie!!

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  19. JanetJune 5, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    You Go Girl! Those who participated should feel a great sense of accomplishment. The results are fabulous.

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  20. AllieJune 5, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    Jacquie you are amazing!
    I vote you pick your favorite of the quilts and keep one for all your hard work!!!

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  21. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsJune 5, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    Congratulations to you and every one involved, a job so well done and the quilts are just amazing!!!

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  22. jovaliquiltsJune 5, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    These quilts look great!! Thanks so much for doing them.

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  23. AndiJune 5, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    They look amazing.
    Well done.
    Andi :-)

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  24. BeccaJune 5, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    That blue and red combination is incredible!

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  25. KateJune 5, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    Congratulations Jacquie! They are wonderful.

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  26. Amanda JeanJune 5, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    you should be very proud of these quilts...which all came from your fabulous idea. way to go, jacquie! i hope you have safe travels!

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  27. Di~June 5, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    OH. OH. OH. I'm absolutely thrilled to have been chosen! My daughter (we're both Jacquie groupies) called me with the news before I even had a chance to read my e-mail today! Thank you so much!

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  28. LonciJune 5, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    Hello! Congratulations. Beautiful:))

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  29. CherylJune 6, 2009 at 12:12 AM

    I love them all! And the Spring to Finish was inspiring. What are you doing next to get us to finish projects? Also, sending more selvages right away!

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  30. VictoriaJune 6, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    What an wonderful sense of satisfaction you must be feeling. Congratulations, you really pulled off an amazing feat of global goodness. My hat is off to you and the other ladies who helped you.

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  31. Red Pepper Quilts - Rita HodgeJune 6, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    All the blocks have come together to make some amazing quilts! My favorites are the blue and red ones! But love the all!

    Rita

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  32. CherJune 7, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    hurray for the end of the IP quilts getting done-they all turned out so fabulous. How wonderful to have so much help in turning them into quilts that will warm whoever receives them, inside and out.
    Seattle? enjoy -I am headed that way next weekend myself. You are truly amazing for accomplishing as much as you have -from Jon's fantastic quilt to the last of the IP tops to your own amazing May Spring to Finish accomplishments. I hope you take some time to recharge your batteries.

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  33. Little Dickens DesignsJune 7, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    Oh my! I am drooling....DROOLING! These are so wonderful!!!

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  34. AnonymousJune 7, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    Ahhhhh...They all look so great! Off to Seattle! We all should have met up for coffee.

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  35. VivianJune 7, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    Congratulations to Diana and all the May finishers! It was fun and a great way for me to stay motivated.

    Those improv quilts look great. The recipients of the quilts will be thrilled with them. Way to go, ladies!

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  36. AnonymousJune 7, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    What wonderfully bright, happy and creative looking quilts. Just amazing!!

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  37. syko kajsaJune 8, 2009 at 1:52 AM

    Well done, you've done an amazing job! Good luck with the move!

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  38. RebekahJune 8, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    these quilts are amazing!

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  39. dutchcomfortJune 9, 2009 at 4:06 AM

    Congratulations to you and all the helping hands on a job so well done! The quilts look amazing!

    Good luck with the move!

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  40. randiJune 9, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    These are coming together so beautifully! Great work!

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  41. HeatherJune 9, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    Seattle--I wish I had known, I would have sent you a card for free coffee at my husband's stores. Caffe Ladro--yummy coffe and great pastries, I promise. Are you visiting for fun or work?

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  42. KateKwiltzJune 10, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    Jacquie, they're all beautiful -- you deserve a break from the machine! :)
    Safe travels!

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  43. em's scrapbagJune 10, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    Have a safe trip. The improv quilts look great!

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  44. susanJune 11, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    the quilts all look awesome!! great job by everyone
    such yummy colors too
    travel safe!

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  45. saffroncraig.comJune 12, 2009 at 2:00 AM

    What a fantastic effort

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  46. MaryJune 12, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    I just came here from Goosey's blog and these are wonderful! I love all the creative colors and patterns.

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  47. DorrieJune 14, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    These are beautiful. I love the orange and pinks! What a heartfelt project. You're awesome!

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  48. LaurieJune 18, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    i hope all of your moving issues go well...this has been an emotional week for me...but i just need to suck it up and deal! LOL
    thanks for the support!
    hugs
    laurie

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