the end of chaos quilt

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 ...

added by Podunk Pretties 6 months, 2 weeks ago. under chaos quilt , man quilt , the beauty in chaos quilt , the end of chaos quilt

New Project Inspired By A Rabbit from Podunk Pretties

Springtime is a busy time. Pulling weeds, planting flowers and vegetables is in full swing. Spring is my favorite time of year. The dull brown winter landscape fades away with the glorious colored spring flowers. With the fresh foliage comes critters of all kinds to feast at the buffet. While drinking my morning cup coffee and enjoying the morning sun coming through window, I spied this cute little guy making his way towards my flowerbed off my front porch.

This must be the little fella who found my pink tulips to be so yummy he ate them all before they ...

added by Podunk Pretties 6 months, 3 weeks ago. under bunny block , khaleesi the german shepherd , the end of chaos quilt

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 ...

added by Podunk Pretties 6 months, 3 weeks ago. under the beauty in chaos quilt , the end of chaos quilt

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 ...

added by Podunk Pretties 7 months ago. under the beauty in chaos quilt , the end of chaos quilt

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