This pattern is the absolute best for scrappy quilt making because it really doesn't matter what fabric you use as long as the center blocks are lighter. Christmas mixed with Halloween and add some Easter...who cares....the only thing that shows is the light and dark patterns.
More progress on the organization front as well. I've been looking for a shelf to put behind my machine to hold some of my fun sewing items. The problem is the wall is cement and I don't want to have to put holes into the wall. Hanging shelving from the ceiling is certainly an option and I was ready to pull the trigger on that project.....then I walked into a consignment store and found the neatest narrow shelf:
Quick Flamingo Update:
A friendly soccer game with the opposing team wearing shirts. Too funny.
Naturally their parents would be cheering them on from the sidelines.
That is all from here....hope all is well with you and yours!
Smiles,
Kelly
Lovely quilt and your flamingo updates always make me smilee
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ReplyDeleteLove your quilt, Kelly. I've seen several of these, and every one is gorgeous. Such a pretty pattern!
ReplyDeleteThat quilt is amazing, it's like quilt soup - throw everthing in and it still tastes good! Glad you were able to find some shelving, don't you just consignment stores. It looks like it was meant to be there. Love the flamingos as always...
ReplyDeleteHappy to see you have found some time to sew on the 820 (with MJ on your shoulder). Your scrappy quilt is so comfy looking. Great job. Nice shelf too.
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I'm glad too that you've been able to sew some. For the borders how about a pieced border next to the thin light border, similar to what I did for Jammer's 100 Good Wishes Quilt? I'll email you a picture. I also did a scrappy border for another OHGWQ that I recently finished but I did that one as piano keys. I've found that it is a great way to add a border and have it work with all the scrappiness in the top.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun quilt!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt, but the big question is who won the soccer game???? (giggle)
ReplyDeleteGooooo, Skins! Gooooo, shirts! Nuthin' like a good friendly pickup game to get the wings flappin!
ReplyDeleteI think your quilt needs a red or blue border....I might can help you with the blue, but you & I both know we certainly won't find any red in my closet! Glad to see you've got your sewing mojo back! Let me know if you need some stash!!
Such a fun quilt . I love this pattern scrappy. And look forward to you boarder choices too. I didn't see the cheerleaders...have the geese left already for the winter?
ReplyDeletelove your quilt. I have always wanted to make that pattern.
ReplyDeleteGreat bookcase. I don't think the shelves sag to badly at all.
Yay! for soccer.
your quilt is wonderful.....and those flamingos...what fun!! I am sure your friend is so glad that you are making great use of the machine...she is smiling down on you.
ReplyDeleteGreat Quilt and shelf find!!! I'm thinking that you need a small dark print for the border... Don't ask whats in my stash... I don't have any yardage of a small dark print...
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