Monday, September 19, 2022

Queen of Gadgets Blog Hop, My Day

 


Today is my day on the Queen of Gadgets Blog Hop,  hosted by the amazing Carol @Just Let Me Quilt.    The challenge this time is to show the gadgets we use making our projects.  To me,  the definition of a gadget is something that makes a task easier.  The blog hop line-up is below.  

When I was thinking of something to make for this blog hop that would use a lot of gadgets, I was also thinking I wanted to make a small quilt for our annual Sacramento Branch of the American Begonia Society Show and Sale.  

I went online and searched for begonia images.  I finally settled on 4 begonia coloring pages which I used to trace the pieces to applique.  




I used my lightbox to trace my begonia applique pieces onto Heat and Bond Lite.
These are the four appliqued blocks.  I didn't get pictures of the blocks before I quilted them.




I also went online and downloaded a begonia design to embroider.  I used my embroidery machine and embroidered the center square.  



The name of our show this year was "The Magic of Begonias".  So I opened my Cricut Design Space on my laptop and found some letters that suited my project.  



I used my Cricut to cut out the lettering in iron-on Vinyl, and used the Cricut Press to iron them on my project.  




Next I used my Accuquilt to cut out some Sawtooth Star blocks. 



I used my old trusty machine to sew these blocks together, along with quilting the project.  



This is the finished project.  

This was it hanging at the Begonia Show.  


At the next Begonia Meeting tonight, I plan to give this quilt to this lady Joan, who founded our branch of the Begonia Society.  



So that is my project.  Be sure and check out the other bloggers below and see what gadgets they use.  Thanks again to Carol for another great blog hop!  

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32 comments:

  1. Ivani4:46 AM

    The Magic of Begonias quilt is precious and you used several gadgets to make this beauty.
    Joan will be thrilled.

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  2. Elizabeth Coughlin5:01 AM

    They're all very useful gadgets to create your lovely wall hanging. I use a light box often myself.

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  3. Calicojoan5:23 AM

    Oh my goodness, your begonia quilt is gorgeous. You have hit all the must-haves too.
    I know that Joan is going to absolutely love the quilt when you gift it to her. What a special way to recognize her and her branch. I have to tell you I am in love with the quilt on your blog header too. It's absolutely fabulous!

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  4. Linda5:24 AM

    Karrin it is beautiful! I am blown away by your re-creation of begonias and your stitching. What a great idea, and it will be such a perfect gift for the founder of your group.

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  5. Annie6:13 AM

    Your little Begonia quilt is delightful. A light box of some sort is definitely a necessity for me. When they came out with the CutterPillar I was thrilled and have been thankful that I had the sense to buy one. Ha!

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  6. Carol6:13 AM

    Wow, Karrin!!! Fabulous project, using cool gadgets! Thanks for sharing your beautiful begonia wall hanging! The woman who gets it will LOVE it!

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  7. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio6:55 AM

    Your quilt came out so pretty. I am sure she will love it! Thanks for sharing a few of your gadgets today.

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  8. For the love of geese7:02 AM

    That is adorable and lucky Joan to receive it.

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  9. LIttle Penguin Quilts8:04 AM

    You've got the perfect helpful gadgets for making a sweet wall-hanging like that, Karrin! I bet the begonia society founder will love it!

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  10. Carol Swift8:20 AM

    Oh, my goodness, Karrin, all of those begonias are beautiful! You definitely get a crown for the awesome collection of gadgets you've used to be creative. Your final quilt is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing!

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  11. Cindy Berry8:53 AM

    What a beautiful little quilt - well done!cmberry@lsu.edu

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  12. Carla11:20 AM

    Your quilt is gorgeous and will be an amazing gift.

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  13. Lori Smanski11:56 AM

    thanks for sharing your quilt and how you made it. wonderful gadgets to have. for sure Joan will love your quilt and the time you put into it.

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  14. Lianne makes stuff1:11 PM

    WOW you've got all the great toys lucky you

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  15. LJ6:05 PM

    Fabulous! I love all the gadgets you used to make that great-looking quilt. You did wonderful work; your quilting is awesome.

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  16. tink's mom7:06 PM

    What a lovely gift for Joan. She will surely appreciate it. Loved how you incorporated so many of your "Gadgets" into your construction.

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  17. Sharon7:08 PM

    Very cool! Isn't it fun to play with the toys? Thanks for sharing.

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  18. Quilt Doodle Designs7:44 AM

    I love the begonia quilt, just stunning

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  19. Vivian8:19 AM

    Wow, a gorgeous project and how great to be able to customize it just for your group! This is just the kind of stuff you can do when you have the hi-tech gadgets in your arsenal!

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  20. lynn10:09 AM

    Wow, you really have a handle on using all of these items. I love your creativity as you journeyed thru the process of making this sweet quilt. Thanks you

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  21. nwpaintedlady11:37 AM

    Everything Begonia is wonderful .... love it!

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  22. Charlene McCain12:31 PM

    Your quilt is beautiful! I am sure Joan will be so happy to receive it. Thank you for going through all the steps to make this lovely quilt. You are an inspiration!

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  23. Susan 2:18 PM

    Now I know the rest of the story! I love seeing the blocks up close. Wonderful quilting design.

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  24. Quilting Gail2:24 PM

    Love your begonia blocks! Very pretty with lovely quilting!
    Thanks for sharing all your gadgets!

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  25. Debbie3:30 PM

    Oh, my goodness! Such wonderful gadgets. I Love, LOve, Love the quilt at the top of your blog for fall. But your embroidery/applique is so pretty as well.

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  26. Joy from Days Filled With Joy9:03 PM

    Oooh, what a beautiful project! And I love that you shared all the gadgets you used making it! xx

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  27. Leah4:13 AM

    Your quilt is lovely! I like the light box and coloring pages idea.

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  28. Kathleen9:02 AM

    Great gadgets and what a great project! I am sure the founder of the begonia society will love it!

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  29. Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana4:10 PM

    You are amazing, so creative and definitely the queen of the gadgets! What a perfect gift for the founder of the society. My mother was a begonia lover and I happen to like them too.

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  30. Danice G8:30 PM

    The begonias look really pretty. You chose a great design and it looks perfect.

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  31. Siouxzq64@gmail.com5:54 PM

    Your begonias you made for applique are gorgeous and you used so many awesome tools.

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  32. Brenda @ Songbird Designs12:15 PM

    Great wall hanging, Karrin. I like my light box but wish I had purchased the smaller version instead of this giant one!! I love begonias too! Thanks for sharing!

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