I just added some pictures to my 2009 album. The blue and yellow quilt was made using a BOM pattern from Fat Cat Patterns. I hand appliquéd the blocks during the summer, then finally found a use for the blue and yellow stripe print that I bought many years ago. I had fun quilting, using variegated threads to accent the flowers and leaves. I tried a different fill-in quilting design in each of the 9 blocks. Planning the final 4" border took the longest time, figuring out the curves so that the corners would look good. The quilting design in the large light areas at the top and bottom of the quilt were adapted from Janie Donaldson's quilting patterns. I also made a Seminole strip purse. I had the pattern from a craft magazine that was from the early 80's. My Florida group wanted to try some Seminole work, so about a half-dozen are making handbags. I'll try to get pictures of them, if and when they finish.
New pics up!
Feb 20, 2009
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That is absolutely gorgeous, and you do such beautiful work. I'm envious. Gen
Holy smokes! That is gorgeous! I am so utterly in love that it's not funny!
Great job! Hope I can make one that beautiful some day!
Dannielle
Gorgeous, Susan
I love the blue & yellow quilt. How big are your blocks? I'm thinking I'd like to do an hand appliquéd bed quilt one of these years. I've seen some that are shades of blue & I'm leaning that way, though I think it would need a touch of yellow on each block.
Julia > I just added some pictures to my 2009 album. The blue and yellow quilt was
It truly is gorgeous. All of those beautifully mitered stripes are wonderful too. Now. You simply Must do something about the round table's cover. It looks like a red-haired stepchild beside your beautiful new creation. Polly
Absolutely beautiful, Susan. I love every single piece of it. Although I love the blocks, the border sings to me. What a simply lovely piece of work. . In message , Susan Torrens writes
Oh Polllllllyyyyyyyy. Be careful. You may have opened a real can of worms with the last sentence! LOL
Oh my, Susan! That's drop-dead gorgeous! I do love blue and yellow together, and you've really done a fantastic job on this one! :)
No problem. In this economy, opening a can of worms may be all we can afford. Polly
"KJ" Oh Polllllllyyyyyyyy. Be careful. You may have opened a real can of worms
Wow, you can afford *canned* worms? I'm envious! ;-P
We haven't even found any in this garden yet. Guess it's time for Mr Rose Man to go to Starbucks for their free coffee grounds.
Butterfly (Gotta make sure he's on his gardening ratty clothes)
We have to 'grow our own' here. DOn't tell arnold though or we'll get taxed for those too. Taria
Susan, shameless, shameless beg coming up....I LOVE that quilt! If it ever, ever needs a good home I promise to cherish it! :-)
Fabulous! Awesome job! I just can't say enough. I've done a little appliqué, but am really still a novice, so I'm totally inspired by your wonderful appliqué blocks. Your borders are fascinating too. It would have never occurred to me to do one thing at the top on bottom and another on the sides like you did. It's so interesting and really works. Did I tell you it was fabulous? ;-)
I've got a quilt top that needs some border additions, but what would work at the top and bottom won't work on the sides. Now that I've seen your quilt, maybe I can come up with a solution to my dilemma.
Thanks so much for sharing!
Michelle in Nevada
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Your work is so beautiful. The quilt is just gorgeous and the bags are wonderful.
Sunny
Absolutely Beautiful Susan. As usual you have done a great job!
Beautiful, Susan! I do love blue and yellow quilts.
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