And let's not forget my little assistant, who was, as usual, the best helper in the world (no, she is not unionized):
Updated to link to Amy's Sew-n-Tell Friday. Head on over and see what all has been finished this week!
Miss March
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Tuesday, 20 July 2010 /
At last! My month for the Modern Tradition quilt bee was March (hence the working title of this quilt). I had to make six additional blocks, besides the four I started with, to complete this quilt top. And isn't it stunning? I am just thrilled to pieces with it, since it's my first experience making a quilt with the help of others. Let me tell you, the ladies in our bee are talented and hard-working, and they really pulled out all the stops to think up creative ways to action this block. I could never pick a favourite - each one is unique and so, so pretty! The background is Essex linen/cotton blend in putty, and I really like the extra heft it gives to the quilt. It's going to be big enough for our bed, at 70 x 84". I just ordered the backing fabric this morning. Fabric.com is having a Westminster sale, and I got this Treetop Fancy for $2.98/yard. Updated to add: This block was adapted in general principles from the traditional block Granny's Flower Garden, as featured at Quilter's Cache. I asked the bee members to use their creativity to construct the blocks, so there is no more specific pattern for it.
And let's not forget my little assistant, who was, as usual, the best helper in the world (no, she is not unionized):
Updated to link to Amy's Sew-n-Tell Friday. Head on over and see what all has been finished this week!
And let's not forget my little assistant, who was, as usual, the best helper in the world (no, she is not unionized):
Updated to link to Amy's Sew-n-Tell Friday. Head on over and see what all has been finished this week!
30 comments:
I love it! My assistant is also a dog. She thinks she's helping by laying on all my fabric so I just go with it.
Love this design. Do you have a link to the pattern? Thanks.
@Anonymous: I updated the post to describe how the quilt was organized - can't respond to you directly because you have no contact info. Hope this helps!
it's everything i ever dreamed of. plus the golden!
Stunning. Absolutely wonderful. Now I want to be in a bee. I can't wait to see it quilted!
O.K. fill us in on the Vespa story. (I gave my quilt love in flickr.)
Lesly, what a wonderful quilt! It couldn't possibly be copied but I'd sure like to give something like this a try. It just makes me smile and wider as I look at it. The bee gals gave you a super start.
Lesly, it's a stunner! I really love these pops of blue at the center of the blocks. Cute dog. My assistant is smaller, but has long, sharp claws.
you're quilt is stunning! love the pinks ... oranges ... and yellow! so cheery and beautiful!
just loving this enough to be slightly willing to adopt it should its mama find it not lovealbe enough!
LOL
Wow! I love this. The colors and the pattern are perfect!
what a beautiful quilt! I'm in two quilting bees and have not YET decided what I'm going to request!
Love yours!
How lovely! I like the darker background you used. It makes the colors pop. Thanks for sharing. Happy Sewing! :o)
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Your quilt looks fantastic!! Way to go!
And such a sweet helper you have there. :o) Have a great weekend.
Sincerely ~ Tricia
this is gorgeous. the color combination is stunning. how fun that it will fit your bed!!
this is gorgeous. the color combination is stunning. how fun that it will fit your bed!!
Congrats on your feature! Love the design of the quilt. I might just have to use your idea for a quilting bee, Sept. is my month. I just hope mine will come out is pretty as yours. Thanks for sharing!
Wow the quilt top is so amazing. All of the blocks are so different yet so cohesive. I love it. Can't wait to see the finished product!
What an awesome quilt! Such great colors, and that backing fabric is perfect for it.
You have to be one of the most productive quilters I read, I cannot imagine being able to accomplish so many finishes! I know, it must be that assistant of yours ~!
:-} pokey
Wow! I really love that pattern! Great work!
love the assistant! :-)
Absolutely beautiful! I really like the putty background ... another great finish!
What a fun cheerful quilt! Isn't it great to quilt with others? I've received some amazing blocks. It's going to make a beautiful bedspread.
I really love your color choice for the background. And your assistant, too!
The is really a beautiful quilt! I love the colors blended w/ that background fabric.
so pretty! the colors are absolutely gorgeous. it's nice to see others with animal assistance! mine is either 1 of 3 dogs or 1 of 2 cats, depending on the day lol. it's a bit of a zoo! great work :-)
Wow - what a beautiful finish! I love it.
Stunning does not begin to describe it! Wow! Fabulous! Outstanding! Inspiring! Really, I love it!
Hugs & stitches!
Great colors. Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
Those colors are awesome together, I love the taupey color of the linen with those brights.
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