Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Polka Dot Squirrel

While at the Road to California Show this past January, I picked up a fat quarter bundle from the Connecting Threads booth.  Of course I didn't have a plan for them at the time. As I looked through my Pinterest boards I decided to try this tutorial. Wow can you believe it, I didn't let that fabric ferment long at all, LOL

Of course I didn't remember to get a photo of the bundle before I chopped into it!  But here is a photo of some clippings. Surprise, it has polka dots! Gotta love the polka dots:)  I think I will call this quilt The Polka Dot Squirrel!!!  Well it is a squirrel that I didn't need to make but just thought it would be fun.



This top was so fast to whip up, but still lots of fun to make. The blocks finish at 12" square, Here is a link to the tutorial.  At this point I have a 48"x 60" quilt, I think I might add a small border to it as I have lots of fabric left.

As you know I acquired a new Janome while at the Road show, a Skyline S7. After using it for the past month or so I can say I am getting more acquainted with it. I love the foot lifter pivot button. Once you have it set it will raise up automatically every time you stop. Granted you wouldn't want that happening all the time, but while appliqueing it is very handy.  The walking foot is great. I also learned how to set my favorite 1/4" seam setting so every time I go to the 1/4" quilt button it automatically comes up to my 'personal best' setting. Now if only this machine had the longer throat like my 7700 I'd only need/want the one machine, LOL  Granted I didn't need this machine, but hey it is only money and I might as well get something I enjoy and use a lot...right??  I really want to find time to play with it more and I am sure that will happen(at some point).

I am soon going to need to set aside a bunch of time to get my quilts on the frame and quilt them up. I haven't only been chasing squirrels, but you have seen my snowman runners so many times I don't want to bore you with more pic's of them.  I have pieced about a dozen of them in the last couple months also. And a few of the crazy tree runners too.  A quilt-a-thon is in order at my house soon!!

My squirrel will be in good company with a bunch of other squirrels over at Sandra's monthly DrEAMI party.





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  1. piecefulwendyMarch 13, 2019 at 8:53 AM

    That is a cute quilt! I do like that I can set my "personal best" with the different feet I use on my S7. We woke up to water on top of the sheet of ice in our courtyard, with our neighbors having trouble getting out. Where is that sanding truck?? Uffda.

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  2. Home Sewn By UsMarch 13, 2019 at 9:17 AM

    Hi Vicki! This is a fabulous quilt top. I always think polka dots are a good choice - I've just to meet a dot I didn't like. It will be fun to hear about your marathon quilting session. Just how many things can you get done in one day, I wonder. Happy Wednesday to you. ~smile~ Roseanne

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  3. Nancy @ Grace and Peace QuiltingMarch 13, 2019 at 9:22 AM

    Vicki, I love your latest quilt!! Thanks for sharing the tute link. I'm looking forward to your future finishes.

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  4. Connie Kresin CampbellMarch 13, 2019 at 12:01 PM

    Beautiful quilt Vicki and it sounds like you are having fun with your new sewing machine! I'm going to have to go back and read the posts that I missed!

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  5. LouiseMarch 13, 2019 at 5:26 PM

    Cute quilt! It looks quite similar to Garlic Knots, but not scrappy. Very fun in polka dots :)

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  6. Sandra WalkerMarch 13, 2019 at 5:58 PM

    I have no fear that you will have all these and more projects quilted up in your quiltathon, ha! Love this quilt, thanks for the link! I hope you'll link this on March 30...I actually am nearly finished writing up my own squirrel, aka DrEAMi! post today!

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  7. Cherie's Quilting JourneyMarch 14, 2019 at 11:06 AM

    Your quilt top is beautiful. The colors make me happy.

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  8. JasmineMarch 14, 2019 at 12:11 PM

    Darling quilt. That block always reminds me of puzzles. I agree that there is nothing wrong with an extra machine.

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  9. Susan March 14, 2019 at 12:25 PM

    So clever a pattern. Thanks for the link. This will be great for H2H, too.

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  10. JanineMarieMarch 15, 2019 at 9:17 PM

    That is a very pretty squirrel!! Just right for dreaming of spring. Way to go cutting into that bundle so soon.

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  11. beaquilterMarch 22, 2019 at 2:00 PM

    Really cute

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  12. JeannaMarch 25, 2019 at 1:42 PM

    Oh I do love those dots and you made a fun, pretty quilt with them. I've had my Janome 9400 QCP for a couple of years and have hardly used it for more than piecing. I hope to make time to play with more of its functions soon, like FMQ.

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  13. helenjean@midgetgemquiltsMarch 31, 2019 at 4:48 PM

    hello, I am new to visit. I am fellow polka dot lover, and I love plus quilts too.

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