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Memory, A Finish

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I am so excited to show you a proper finish!  This is a pattern called "Memory" by Monique Dillard of Open Gate Quilts.  Back in March I participated in a book launch for her latest book Traditional Fat Quarter Quilts:  11 Traditional Quilt Projects from Open Gate Quilts.  We were all asked to choose a pattern from the book and make it, or our own variation of it, for the book launch.  I had a fabulous collection of fat quarters from the Cocheco Mills II group in my stash, that I thought would lend themselves perfectly to this pattern.

Here it is, finally finished, and draped over my blue garden bench outside the studio.

With one thing and another going on, I never got around to attaching the borders on this pretty quilt.  Until this past Sunday, when I put in a marathon day of sewing.

Now, this tradtional style red, white, and blue quilt is ready for quilting!

Gosh I love it when I get something done.

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44 responses to “Memory, A Finish”

  1. What can I say but “perfect as always”. Are you going to quilt it using your new presser foot?

  2. What can I say but “perfect as always”. Are you going to quilt it using your new presser foot?

  7. What a pretty quilt! I love how the design just moves your eye around the quilt. It also looks right at home on the bench.

  8. What a pretty quilt! I love how the design just moves your eye around the quilt. It also looks right at home on the bench.

  9. Love it! Perfectly balanced. I’ve now got that new walking foot attachment on my purchase list for the week. Thanks for the recommendation.

  10. Love it! Perfectly balanced. I’ve now got that new walking foot attachment on my purchase list for the week. Thanks for the recommendation.

  11. “Memory” is certainly a lovely quilt and the border fabrics you chose compliment the center perfectly! Well done!
    Will you please put borders on a UFO Lone Star for me? I have time today for a sewing marathon but not the energy and my sewing machine isn’t playing nicely.
    For some reason, the bobbin thread is just balling up under the fabric and the top thread isn’t even catching it at all. The tangled wad of bobbin thread just pulls right out and the troubleshooting part of the book doesn’t cover this. I’ve consulted the manual, changed bobbins, changed stitch settings and am bewildered. Today I change the needle and see if that’s where the fault lies. Any ideas? It’s a Bernina virtuosa 153, Quilter’s Edition.
    Hugs!

  12. “Memory” is certainly a lovely quilt and the border fabrics you chose compliment the center perfectly! Well done!
    Will you please put borders on a UFO Lone Star for me? I have time today for a sewing marathon but not the energy and my sewing machine isn’t playing nicely.
    For some reason, the bobbin thread is just balling up under the fabric and the top thread isn’t even catching it at all. The tangled wad of bobbin thread just pulls right out and the troubleshooting part of the book doesn’t cover this. I’ve consulted the manual, changed bobbins, changed stitch settings and am bewildered. Today I change the needle and see if that’s where the fault lies. Any ideas? It’s a Bernina virtuosa 153, Quilter’s Edition.
    Hugs!

  13. Great job Nicole! It is just beautiful, I LOVE R,W,B quilts!!! I remember reading about it when you helped with the book launch, so nice to see the finished product. It really is a wonderful pattern.

  14. Great job Nicole! It is just beautiful, I LOVE R,W,B quilts!!! I remember reading about it when you helped with the book launch, so nice to see the finished product. It really is a wonderful pattern.

  15. When I first saw your post title, I thought yep, she’s lost her’s too…the memory that is lol! Mine is sadly lacking this week…I love your Memory quilt and the fabric colors are perfect:)

  16. When I first saw your post title, I thought yep, she’s lost her’s too…the memory that is lol! Mine is sadly lacking this week…I love your Memory quilt and the fabric colors are perfect:)

  23. This looks great! It looks intricate and complicated but I love Monique’s rulers – she makes things easier! I love the antique Americana look to it! :o) And I really want a stitch in the ditch foot! That was a neat demo you did. I have an old Pfaff (26+ years old or so) and I have been saving for a new Bernina… some day! I was glad to hear you like yours and would buy again.

  24. This looks great! It looks intricate and complicated but I love Monique’s rulers – she makes things easier! I love the antique Americana look to it! :o) And I really want a stitch in the ditch foot! That was a neat demo you did. I have an old Pfaff (26+ years old or so) and I have been saving for a new Bernina… some day! I was glad to hear you like yours and would buy again.

  29. It’s just beautiful! I’m off today to our local quilt store. They ordered a copy of Spools for me so I can join in. Gotta get back sewing. I thought I would sew a binding on a quilt to get my juices flowing. I already had the binding all made so it was going to be a easy project. Right? Wrong! 15 boxes later and I still can’t find the binding!!! Onwards and upwards! At least it getting me to get some more unpacking done.

  30. It’s just beautiful! I’m off today to our local quilt store. They ordered a copy of Spools for me so I can join in. Gotta get back sewing. I thought I would sew a binding on a quilt to get my juices flowing. I already had the binding all made so it was going to be a easy project. Right? Wrong! 15 boxes later and I still can’t find the binding!!! Onwards and upwards! At least it getting me to get some more unpacking done.

  33. This quilt is definitely a keeper. I was browsing through Monique’s book just this week at Beverly’s. Like the book, but Lordy I don’t need another project.
    Your blue bench is perfect for displaying quilts. I noticed your hummingbird feeder too. Does their dueling remind you of light saber battles from Star Wars?

  34. This quilt is definitely a keeper. I was browsing through Monique’s book just this week at Beverly’s. Like the book, but Lordy I don’t need another project.
    Your blue bench is perfect for displaying quilts. I noticed your hummingbird feeder too. Does their dueling remind you of light saber battles from Star Wars?

  41. Love your choice of fabrics. It looks great!
    I have a question for you. I am going on vacation to Bear Valley leaving early Sat am. I am a beginner quilter. I think you live somewhere in the Murphy’s, San Andreas area and I’m wondering if there is a fabric/quilt store anywhere in that area. I’ve been going to B.V./Murphy’s area for years but don’t recall seeing a fabric store. Do you get your fabric anywhere locally or do you get most of it through internet? Would appreciate a store name/location if there is one in that area.
    Love your blog and look forward to it each day.
    Thanks, Carol

  42. Love your choice of fabrics. It looks great!
    I have a question for you. I am going on vacation to Bear Valley leaving early Sat am. I am a beginner quilter. I think you live somewhere in the Murphy’s, San Andreas area and I’m wondering if there is a fabric/quilt store anywhere in that area. I’ve been going to B.V./Murphy’s area for years but don’t recall seeing a fabric store. Do you get your fabric anywhere locally or do you get most of it through internet? Would appreciate a store name/location if there is one in that area.
    Love your blog and look forward to it each day.
    Thanks, Carol