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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Totally Useless Time

This past month flew by in a frenzy of sewing, which Totally Uselessly filled my quilting ORT jar! It's the New Moon! Show off those ORTs!


My last post showed you Jessie's quilt...the minute I finished that one I had to get busy making one for my mother to have it in time for her birthday, which was on Monday. I gave it to her on the weekend and she was tickled...pink. 


Speaking of pink - you would not believe how difficult it was for me to choose fabrics for this quilt! Mom's favorite color is pink...my least favorite. I don't mind pink toenails, lipstick or a scarf but it would be the last color I'd pick to go in my house. Mom's house is pink, how does my dad stand it? I think I dithered in the fabric store for an hour and a half thinking how hideous any of the pinks would be...finally I spotted this floral. Done deal. It turned out lovely.


I will say again, I rock binding. Even when it's pink.


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We want to see your ORTs! Leave a comment on this post with a link to your February TUSAL post so we can come visit! If I hold a Totally Useless giveaway your comment will earn you an extra entry.

Wondering what a TUSAL is and why all these people are posting pictures of rubbish? Click here to learn more and join the fun!


Thank you for visiting my blog today!
xox

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54 comments:

  1. KatyFebruary 18, 2015 at 4:34:00 PM CST

    Beautiful quilt!

    My TUSAL post can be found at http://justalittlestitchin.blogspot.com/2015/02/floss-filled-fun-and-little-stitching.html

    Be back next month!

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  2. rosey175February 18, 2015 at 5:02:00 PM CST

    Pink is also not my favorite color but somehow it keeps coming to me! I think I'm cursed. Your quilt looks lovely. Congrats on surviving haha. :D

    My TUSAL: ishkabibble

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  3. craftingpawsFebruary 18, 2015 at 5:49:00 PM CST

    Your quilt is amazing and your ORT jar is awesome!

    My February TUSUAL post:

    http://craftingpaws.blogspot.com/2015/02/tusal-update-2.html

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  4. JenFebruary 18, 2015 at 6:57:00 PM CST

    love the quilt, even if it is pink ( i couldn't agree with you more on the subject of that color)
    here are my orts! http://domesticatedreset.blogspot.com/2015/02/february-tusal-time.html

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  5. pandyFebruary 18, 2015 at 7:07:00 PM CST

    I love pink! and I love that quilt! :D Thank you for sharing that :)

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  6. MindyFebruary 18, 2015 at 7:57:00 PM CST

    I love that quilt!

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  7. LindaFebruary 18, 2015 at 8:01:00 PM CST

    Gorgeous quilt Sharon. Here is the link for my TUSAL post:
    http://bengalcatlover10.blogspot.com/2015/02/days-45-48-dsducjfc-and-tusal.html

    Linda

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  8. Bonnie BrownFebruary 18, 2015 at 8:26:00 PM CST

    Love the quilt (even if it is pink lol)
    My post is actually up on time!
    http://bbrown426.blogspot.ca/2015/02/tusal-february-2015.html?m=1

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  9. Carla - Alaska Wolf PackFebruary 18, 2015 at 8:42:00 PM CST

    I agree, you do rock the binding regardless of color!! And I applaud your overwhelming odds of horror and torment while dealing with the pink :D

    http://scealteach.blogspot.com/2015/02/totally-uselessnot-entirely.html

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  10. LorettaFebruary 18, 2015 at 8:51:00 PM CST

    Love, love the quilt.

    I just finished posting my February TUSAL report.
    http://lorettasstitchingblog.blogspot.ca/2015/02/tusal-february.html

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  11. JanFebruary 18, 2015 at 9:40:00 PM CST

    Here's my ort post...
    terrific-tusal-february.html

    I'm not a fan of pink blankets either. But I have to say I really love the floral print you picked.

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  12. KateFebruary 18, 2015 at 10:20:00 PM CST

    Great orts! Your quilt is beautiful. Here are my orts:
    http://sssinthesun.blogspot.com/2015/02/tusal-blanket-and-bread-starts-48-49.html

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  13. UnknownFebruary 18, 2015 at 10:20:00 PM CST

    Awesome ort jar! Love the quilt!

    Thanks again for hosting TUSAL! It's so much fun!

    www.MindYourNeedles.com

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  14. MiniFebruary 18, 2015 at 10:21:00 PM CST

    I love the quilt and pink is one of my favorite colors
    Here is my entry for the TUSAL
    http://minizdiary.blogspot.com/2015/02/feb-entry-for-tusal-2015and-im-still.html

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  15. Sandy In MontanaFebruary 18, 2015 at 10:45:00 PM CST

    Beautiful quilt. Posted my TUSAL this afternoon stop by my blog to check out this months offering http://smalltownstitchin.blogspot.com/

    Take Care & Happy Stitchin'
    Hugs, Sandy

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  16. UnknownFebruary 19, 2015 at 12:03:00 AM CST

    My tusal http://crossstitchangel.blogspot.com.au
    Nice quilt.

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2015 at 12:06:00 AM CST

    beautiful quilt ♥

    my tusal post:
    http://mrsxstitch.blogspot.nl/2015/02/tusal-february-and-new-plans.html

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  18. katicaFebruary 19, 2015 at 12:24:00 AM CST

    Beautiful quilt!

    My tusal is posted 😊

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  19. JusieFebruary 19, 2015 at 2:42:00 AM CST

    my post: http://jusiecreation.blogspot.ru/2015/02/tusal-2015-2.html

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  20. Jo who can't think of a clever nicknameFebruary 19, 2015 at 3:30:00 AM CST

    Great quilt. I like pink if it is cerise and combined with black!
    Here's my link up
    http://serendipitousstitching.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/february-tusal-of-time-travel.html

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  21. SueFitzFebruary 19, 2015 at 4:04:00 AM CST

    Here's my post

    http://suefitz-fitzsstithing.blogspot.com/2015/02/totally-useless-sal-ort-2.html

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  22. CathEFebruary 19, 2015 at 4:34:00 AM CST

    That is quite a jar of ORTs. Here's mine http://cathswittering.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/tusal-update.html

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  23. ceratoFebruary 19, 2015 at 4:45:00 AM CST

    I love the quilt.

    My TUSAL report is posted
    https://cerato.wordpress.com/2015/02/18/tusal-febrero-4/

    Hugs

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  24. CJFebruary 19, 2015 at 5:33:00 AM CST

    That was a lovely gift for your mom. Have a great day.

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  25. VickieFebruary 19, 2015 at 6:25:00 AM CST

    Ha! Our house has pink bricks and my husband lovingly painted our bedroom the palest pink. The things you do for love.

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  26. RikeFebruary 19, 2015 at 6:32:00 AM CST

    Wow, the quilt Looks amazing!
    Congrats!

    BTW:
    Here's my ortjar:
    http://blog.handarbeitskorb.de/2015/02/18/tusal-18-02/

    Happy Stitching
    Rike

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  27. RhonaFebruary 19, 2015 at 6:53:00 AM CST

    Beautiful quilt! I must go and post my TUSAL now too! :)

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  28. DebFebruary 19, 2015 at 7:16:00 AM CST

    Lovely quilt and the fabric is quite pretty, here is a link to my TUSAL for February
    http://deborahsbitsandpieces.blogspot.com/2015/02/tusal-ort-report-and-what-i-have-been.html

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  29. Khristine DoironFebruary 19, 2015 at 7:41:00 AM CST

    Your mother's quilt is gorgeous! Here is my post
    http://cross-stitching-mama.blogspot.ca/2015/02/tusal-and-80cm-snowstorm.html

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  30. SueFebruary 19, 2015 at 7:42:00 AM CST

    Your mum's quilt is absolutely gorgeous! I'm not a pink gal, either, but it looks just lovely! You totally rocked the binding!!!! My post is.... http://ditchlilyquilts.blogspot.com/2015/02/tusal-time.html

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  31. JulieFebruary 19, 2015 at 8:40:00 AM CST

    Very pretty, a wonderful birthday gift for your mum.

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  32. D1-D2February 19, 2015 at 9:08:00 AM CST

    Wow is it me or is your jar getting bigger.
    http://d1-d2.blogspot.ca/2015/02/february-tusal.html

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  33. Starry-eyed stitcherFebruary 19, 2015 at 9:50:00 AM CST

    I like pink. I am old enough to be your mum. It is nearly my birthday. Enough said??? Irene xxx

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  34. Caitlin DFebruary 19, 2015 at 10:50:00 AM CST

    I'm with you on the whole pink thing, although I must say that quilt is beautiful! Your ORT jar is massive too by the way!!!!!
    Got my post up on time... just late commenting in yours. :-/
    http://craftymakings.blogspot.com/2015/02/february-tusal.html?m=0

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  35. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2015 at 11:37:00 AM CST

    My post is up a day late.

    http://takingonestitchatatime.com

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  36. Emma/ItzyFebruary 19, 2015 at 3:12:00 PM CST

    http://myitzycreativecorner.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/tusal-february-2015.html

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  37. BeaFebruary 19, 2015 at 4:36:00 PM CST

    Another gorgeous quilt. You're just rockin' this.

    TUSAL post is here

    http://prupertgirl.blogspot.ca/2015/02/its-double-post-day-tusal-and-wip.html

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  38. KatieFebruary 19, 2015 at 5:49:00 PM CST

    Wow, what a lovely quilt!

    http://stitchingandotherobsessions.blogspot.com/2015/02/february-2015-tusal.html

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  39. Magical MysteryFebruary 20, 2015 at 6:14:00 AM CST

    Your quilt looks lovely, even if it is pink (not my favourite colour either ;) )

    My Ort report: is here

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  40. The Inspired StitcherFebruary 20, 2015 at 7:54:00 AM CST

    For not liking pink, the quilt turned out really nice! I'm sure she loves it.

    Here's my ORT report:
    http://theinspiredstitcher.blogspot.com/2015/02/tusal-february.html

    Happy weekend!

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  41. findingflapjackFebruary 20, 2015 at 11:10:00 AM CST

    You make beautiful quilts! I would not like a house filled with pink but I can admire what you've made :-)

    Here's my ORT jar, still plenty of room to fill: http://findingflapjack.blogspot.com/2015/02/a-tiny-bit-of-tusal.html

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  42. lekaeFebruary 21, 2015 at 3:00:00 PM CST

    Here's my post http://otnoroktushkana.blogspot.ru/2015/02/blog-post_95.html

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  43. Cindy February 22, 2015 at 12:49:00 PM CST

    I have a mother in law with a "pink" house, and I just don't get it! Your quilt turned out lovely, despite a color you may not have preferred to work with.

    My TUSAL report is posted
    http://cindygambill.blogspot.com/2015/02/time-for-tusal.html

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  44. MinnieFebruary 22, 2015 at 6:15:00 PM CST

    Your quilt is totally gorgeous and your ort jar is proof you've been busy.
    Check out my orts at
    http://minnie-allxxs.blogspot.com/

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  45. UnknownFebruary 22, 2015 at 8:27:00 PM CST

    I finally got my TUSAL update done (a couple of days late)
    http://twistedntangledthreads.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_89.html

    Cindi

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  46. Stitching NoniFebruary 22, 2015 at 10:57:00 PM CST

    I love that fabric - how pretty! Funny I also said I wasn't a pink person but it is quite surprising how often I am drawn to that colour!!

    My ORT is now up... late as ever!!
    February ORT report

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  47. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2015 at 11:31:00 AM CST

    Beautiful quilt! Something I would love more time to indulge in

    Better late than never for TULSA, my post is up http://nwredhead.com/2015/02/23/lingering-wips-and-tulsa/

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  48. LindsayFebruary 23, 2015 at 5:11:00 PM CST

    I can't stand pink either but the quilt turned out beautifully.

    My TUSAL report is up at last http://purplepds.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/a-late-tusal.html

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  49. DJHFebruary 23, 2015 at 6:18:00 PM CST

    My TUSAL for February can be found here: https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=497296422759687573#editor/target=post;postID=6681618169968341030;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=0;src=postname

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  50. Raquel, Calico Craft DesignsFebruary 24, 2015 at 10:25:00 AM CST

    What a beautiful quilt! I love the "rag" style quilts. I really wish I knew how to make quilts.

    My TUSAL pics for February can be found here: http://thegirlsgonecrafty.blogspot.com/2015/02/tusal-update-february-2015.html

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  51. JennyMarch 2, 2015 at 12:01:00 PM CST

    Love the colors of the quilt!
    My TUSAL for Feb http://jennyscreation.blogspot.ca/2015/03/february-tusal.html

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  52. AkilaMarch 2, 2015 at 11:47:00 PM CST

    Such a pretty quilt

    Better late than never right ;) Here's the link to my TUSAL post
    http://mostly-xstitch-and-somemore.blogspot.in/2015/03/feb-tusal.html

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  53. BronnyBMarch 3, 2015 at 5:17:00 PM CST

    Late, but I did share my TUSAL on my blog last week...
    what happened to February??? Shorter month? not a good excuse...

    Love the pink fabric and the finished quilt . your mum is lucky

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  54. LaNuJaMarch 19, 2015 at 11:33:00 PM CDT

    Me parece una idea muy divertida la del tarro de hilos!!!así que me apunto!además justo hoy es luna nueva! :D
    besos!!!
    PegatinasEnLaMaleta

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