Category Archives: Quilt

Ode to Dr Suess Quilt

Posted on April 20, 2024 by rlbates

I made this quilt for my nephew Dallas and his wife Gwen’s first born son Gabril (born in March 2024).  The quilt was finished in early December 2023.  It measures 38 in x 48.5 in.  It is machine pieced and … Continue reading →

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One More Scrappy Quilt

Posted on November 3, 2023 by rlbates

There will be a lot of scrappy quilts in my future as I challenge myself to make quilts using the fabrics I have rather than buying new fabric.  This one was make using a log cabinish style starting with a … Continue reading →

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Scrappy Quilt

Posted on September 22, 2023 by rlbates

I finished this scrappy quilt this summer.  It is machine pieced and quilted.  It measures 40.5 in square.  It is in reserve for now until someone needs it for a baby or just for a lap quilt. 

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ABC Baby Quilt

Posted on July 21, 2023 by rlbates

I say a quilt similar to this one online (no numbers just the alphabet).  I drafted my block patterns.  It is machine pieced and quilted.  The finished quilt measures 37.5 in X 45.5 in.  It was made for a niece … Continue reading →

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Scrappy Log Cabin Quilt

Posted on June 2, 2023 by rlbates

I finished this scrappy log cabin quilt at the end of March.  I gifted it to my half sister Mariko.  It is machine pieced and quilted. It measures 45.5 in X 60.5 in.

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Hearts Baby Quilt

Posted on February 4, 2022 by rlbates

I made this quilt using scrape fabrics.  It is machine pieced and quilted.  Measures 40 in square.   I gave it to a friend to use for her grandbabies. The back is pieced also using leftover pink fabrics.

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Eclipse, a small art quilt

Posted on December 17, 2021 by rlbates

This small quilt (20.5 in square) was made as part of the Modern Quilt Guild Swap (#mqgswap).  I was influence by a photo of some patient stairs but when my husband saw it he immediately said I should name it … Continue reading →

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Scrappy Quilt

Posted on November 26, 2021 by rlbates

I finished piecing this one back in the summer but only got the quilting done earlier this month.  Machine pieced and quilted.  Finished size is 51 in C 62 in.

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Finished Scrappy Quilt

Posted on November 5, 2021 by rlbates

Finished quilting this one recently.  It is machine pieced and quilted.  Measures approx 49 in X 65 in.  The back is pieced too.

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Temperature Quilt 2020

Posted on March 26, 2021 by rlbates

I realize I haven’t posted since December 2020. I have still been quilting and knitting but for some reason just stopped posting.  I have been well, still working, running almost daily (weather permitting) with my rescue dog.  Not sure why … Continue reading →

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