What I've been doing....quilting and otherwise

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07-28-2010, 10:40 AM

marymc

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I have been busy building a new patio this summer and thought I would show off a bit. I have done some sewing also and this is a throw blanket I completed recently. I enjoyed both these ventures and the patio is a lot like quilting except the "blocks" are about 6 pounds each!

A little wild but I think it's fun!

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This patio used about 4000 pavers.

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Herringbone design; kind of like quilting!

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07-28-2010, 10:42 AM

MamaBear61

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Great job on both!

07-28-2010, 10:44 AM

amma

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Both are beautiful :D:D:D

07-28-2010, 10:47 AM

Tiffany

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Your patio is beautiful. I am impressed that you had time to do both that and finish such a fun quilt.

07-28-2010, 10:49 AM

angelwatcher

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Awesome quilt and patio.

07-28-2010, 11:01 AM

Ditter43

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I'll bet you have sore knees and back!! You did a wonderful job on it. The quilt is unusual....cool! Good work! :thumbup: :thumbup: :-D

07-28-2010, 11:12 AM

NCquilter

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Great job on both!

07-28-2010, 11:32 AM

dellareya

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I think my back started hurting just looking at all those pavers that had to be moved and placed. At 6 pounds each, that was a whole lot of back breaking work for someone.
I loved both your summer projects. Good job.

07-28-2010, 11:40 AM

ann clare

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Both are lovely

07-28-2010, 12:04 PM

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marymc

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dellareya

thank goodness my husband has a strong back and one of our sons did a lot of lifting and carying. After all were laid I spent last Saturday spreading sand, 500 pounds of sand! DH carried the bags and I spent 7 hours sweeping it into the joints. Very satisfying work but I'm glad it's done!