Last night I stayed up until about 12.15, sewing the Paprika blocks together. Then I sat in the armchair with my laptop for a few minutes, checking email before bed. I didn't mean to fall asleep, but I woke up at 1.45, neck permanently cricked, and absolutely frozen, since it was well past the point where the heat turns off for the night.
Never mind, the quilt top is assembled! I made it larger than the pattern calls for, so that it can be a proper bed-sized quilt. At 84 x72", it's the biggest quilt I've made yet and I'm a bit nervous about how I'm going to quilt it. I'll worry about that tomorrow!
I really love it. The colours aren't precisely spring-like, but I don't care. The reds, blacks, golds and creams are spectacular in this fabric line. I'm so glad I made it! And if you're seeing it for the first time and wanting to make it yourself, it's a pattern in the February 2010 issue of the Fons and Porter quilting mag.
And now to add this to the list at Amy's Sew-n-Tell; why not go over there are see what amazing things people have finished up this week!
31 comments:
Just beautiful! I love this pattern and might have to give it a go. You're right about the rich colors.
Oh mky goodness! Love this! The colors are beautiful!
That is an awesome quilt. Love the colors.
Outstanding! It has a lovely vintage feel to it!
What a beautiful quilt!
I hope your stiff neck is better by now?
That's so lovely! The colors are so rich and elegant, and I love the scrappy feel of it. Imagine how awesome it will be to pull this out next fall to cuddle up under!
Man, that was fast! It looks great. A note on the quilting, whatever you do won't be that noticeable because of the busyness of the fabrics and constantly moving pattern. In other words, don't stress too much.
It is beautiful! Here's a pat on the back for a job well done.
It is gorgeous! Sorry about your neck.-)
Ouch on yoru neck but that quilt is GORGEOUS! love the name and the colors!
Wow that is truly beautiful. Nice job!
Just a downright, beautiful, happy, colorful, pretty, elegant quilt! Congratulations on such a fabulous finish!
Before you do to sleep next time (not in your chair, silly!), let your last thoughts be of the quilt and ask it to show you how it wants to be quilted. Little weird, I know, but that's how I do it!
You win the "Sleepy Head" award for Friday Finish!
What wonderful colour combinations! Gorgeous!
This is soooo beautiful. I absolutely love the colors.
Yes, the Dolce fabrics really compliment each other very well... :) Thanks for visiting my sew and tell.
this is stunning! you did a beautiful job
this is one for a show!!!! what a beaut!
It's gorgeous!!! Um, my birthday's coming up...?
How pretty! I love the reds but I could also see this pattern in other color schemes. Good luck with the quilting.
'Paprika' is perfectly pretty. It is just gorgeous. Love the colour combo.
I love the colors too. This quilt top looks great! I hope you feel better.
Oh my goodness that is gorgeous. I just keep looking at those colors. They are incredible. Fantastic job!
I love the colors of your quilt! The name fits them perfectly!
OH MY GOSH!! That turned out beautifully!! I'm so happy it turned out so well for you! And I like the size! Now, what am I going to do?
A-W-E-S--O-M-E!!! it is amazing.
Beautiful work--the colors are wonderful. I admire your piecing, too--much more complex than I work on. Good job!
So so beautiful! It's one of those patterns that you have to stare at because there is so much to it. Great job.
Lesly, your Paprika quilt is gorgeous!!! I can see why you love it. I forgot what fabrics you said you used for this, but they are perfect. Good luck with the quilting decision. Can't wait to see what you decide.
Wow this is an amazing quilt. I love the fabrics and how the lights and darks play.
I love the colors!
This is beautiful!! love the design and colors!
Paprika is just stunning! It turned out great! And your photog skills are just as awesome. :)
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