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May 16, 2025
Two UFO Quilt Projects Finished from Podunk Pretties

Why do I feel like I've accomplished some great feat when finishing an old project?  Those of you who know me, you know. I'm about as fickle and squirrelly as they come.  So, finishing these two small projects is huge accomplishment.


  Over 10 yrs ago I made this bunny block.  It was one block of a block of the month.  It was the only block I finished.   So, in order to finish this project, the block patterns were kept, and the fabrics were added to my scrap stash.  The fabrics could have been used to make this block ...

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May 7, 2025
Designing A Quilt Around Scrappy Ugly Quilt Blocks from Podunk Pretties

When quilt blocks don't fit into my dress right dress style of quilting, it can be challenging to make them into a quilt.  There are only two options for the final quilt.
1. Add more chaos with a variety of fabrics.
2. Let the blocks shine by adding one or two fabrics.


So, it was time to put EQ8 to work.  My first thought was to calm the nine patches by using them in the center of a star block.  The star points and background fabric would slow them down a bit.


I liked the idea but reminded myself ...

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May 3, 2025
The End Of Chaos Quilt from Podunk Pretties

 Hello Quilty Friends!  It's time to pick a project from the project cart.  I'm in the mood for something quick and easy.  That means the top shelf with the mini baskets blocks is out.

The lucky winner is shelf #2, the basket of scraps.  This will be the last quilt made with these scraps.  I've made 3 other quilts over the years.  You can find them here along with the story behind the ugly duckling scraps and the name "End of Chaos".  Hopefully a little TLC and creativity will turn them into a beautiful swan...HAHA!  That ...

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