MAGPIE'S MUMBLINGS

A blog about my interests, which include fabric landscapes and various and assorted other artsy pursuits and sometimes known to contain mumblings of a random nature.

Monday, February 20, 2023

Another finish

 I just realized that I forgot to show you the finished crochet fusion quilt project...


And here are a couple (poor photos, sadly!) closeups...




Above shows the actual pattern, and to the right you can hopefully see the border I used for the outside.  




- HERE is one of my 'awwww's' and there's another one HERE (I know it's a paid pattern but it's still an 'awwwww')

- If you don't like moths, don't look at THIS!

- I like THIS little guy!  I don't need another dragon overseeing my sewing room but if I did, I'd be tempted.

- Proof that people can make art out of pretty much anything - go HERE

Today the quote is from Maya Angelou..."Develop enough courage so that you can stand up for yourself - and then stand up for somebody else"



32 comments:

  1. The apartment block from a desktop is great!

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  2. Crochet Fusion quilt is really lovely...nice work hugs, Julierose

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    1. Thank you - I'm pretty happy with it although I'm going to change the next one somewhat I think.

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  3. My goodness, how I love this quilt! The outside edging is gorgeous! You have probably already told us, but is this quilt another gift or does it stay with you?

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    1. Yes, it's a gift - heading for the Christmas box as we speak. (and thank you!)

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  4. Wow you finished that fast and it's lovely! Are you keeping it or is it a gift?

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    1. No, it's not for moi - going in the Christmas box for gifting.

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  5. Mary Anne, that fusion quilt is fabulous. A work of art. Love it. Well done.
    The apartment block, well, what imagination and patience some people have. Amazing.
    Val (UK)

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    1. Thanks Val! And yes, some people are very blessed to have that sort of patience and imagination.

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    1. Thank you - hopefully the recipient will like it too.

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  7. Great fusion quilt. Awesome job.

    Love the apartment block out of the computer components. Amazing what people think of.

    God bless.

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    1. Thanks Jackie. I've always been fascinated by miniatures so that certainly caught my eye.

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  8. Oh, your fusion quilt is beautiful! Blue is your favorite color - how can you bear to give it away?!?

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    1. Thanks Cathy. No hardship to give it away because I don't need it for myself...there's already plenty of blankets in our household.

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  9. I love it Mary Anne, beautiful finish! Hugs Christine xx

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    1. I'm happy with it. It was a fun project to do and I'm looking forward to starting another one.

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  10. I saw your Fusion Quilt back when you first posted, but it didn't click with me that it was fabric connected by crochet. It's beautiful. What a great way to use up scrap fabrics! How did you create the holes to crochet through? I recently acquired a rotary cutter that does that for my flannel blanket projects. It surely would work on cotton.

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    1. Interesting to note that there's a rotary cutter that will do the job, but I simply did a row of embroidered blanket stitch around the outside of each fabric square and used that as the base for my crochet stitches. I made a template marked with the spacing for the blanket stitches so I made sure there was an even number on each side.

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  11. Oh my goodness the quilt is beautiful and adding crochet is an amazing idea.
    It is so much fun seeing the links you post, the bunny is so tiny and adorable, I love the dragons.
    You find the most interesting links to share with us.

    Catherine

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    1. There are lots of ideas out there for crochet fusion quilts and I couldn't resist giving it a try.
      Glad you enjoy the links!

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  12. Anonymous12:58 PM

    Sherry of createology: Hello Sweet MA. Your fusion quilt is lovely and I really love the crocheted outer finish. Very cute tiny Amiguramis. My fingers can’t do tiny anymore. I hope you are not snowed in. We are getting flurries only.

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    1. My fingers don't want to do much of anything anymore but I work through it - although I won't be attempted any of those teeny little things anytime soon.
      Snow is due to start later this afternoon and dire warnings of all sorts of miserableness over the next day or so.

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  13. Your fusion quilt looks both cozy and pretty, Mary Anne. And that is a pretty and sweet border.

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    1. I think it will be nice to snuggle up beneath on a cold winter's day such as this one.

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  14. I love how cozy your fusion quilt looks - I bet it is too!

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    1. Yes, I think it will be toasty warm for those chilly nights...hope so anyway!

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  15. Anonymous3:48 AM

    I love your fusion quilt Mary Anne! It’s beautiful! Hugs, Barbara xx (The Flashing Scissors)

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    1. Thank you Barbara! I'm currently awaiting a shipment of more fabric to make another one.

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  16. Oooh, that looks so pretty, I love those colours together.

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    1. Considering the yarn came from an online shop it worked out really well. Hope, after the next fabric comes, that I can find an equally good yarn colour.

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