Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Love The Second Time Around

I like big, bold and chunky as well as the next guy.
And no, I'm not talking about my closet!


I have been on the new designer and all of her/his gorgeous -art work- bandwagon for a few years now. I love seeing what they come up with in their colors and prints.

Who would want to cut up all those gorgeous damasks and paisleys the size of small countries?? Not me.


That's why these materials lend themselves to quick and easy quilts. I just want to see large pieces of this draped all over my body.

Don't visualize that. It's lunchtime.

I'm an all or nothing gal usually. I thought I had turned a corner.....taken a leap......jumped in head first.....never to return again to the small dainty print.
I was wrong.
I have reconnected with my first love and I still love her.
I finished all the applique on this lovely Serendipity Sampler and I'm hooked all over again.


I loved every meticulous moment.
I loved opening up these bags and digging through all the small prints
to finish off leaves and berries. There's nothing Kimmie loves more than dozens of leaves and berries. Why have 6 berries when you could have 60??!!
I think I'll whip her up a t-shirt with that on it.
I'm actually sad that the applique part is over.


Just need an inner border and then a pieced border and then a few more posts on how much I love my new quilt and then some more pictures of me and my quilt before I machine quilt it and then some 'after' photos and then a video and then I'll send it to 31 friends hoping for more praise and glory in my accomplishment.

Whew! I'm exhausted already.

18 comments:

  1. It's great. It's welcome to hang at my house.

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  2. Wow! You definately deserve the praise! It's beautiful. And please share all those pictures. I'm still struggling with the bulb tops from 2 days ago!

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  3. Oh I do love it! I would never make such a quilt so I'm glad you did! Keep sharing photos!

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  4. That is lovely BUT looks like a LOT of work. I am so not into a LOT OF WORK. Blech. Handsewing on a binding was enough of a workout for me. Yes, do send that to Corrie to hang in her house. I love seeing the quilts when they are all finished. Let's see a quilt out of that new AB fabric too. :D

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  5. Oh Des, I love it you need to pat your self on the back it is beautiful:) Great job:) I am so proud of you!!!

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  6. i'm so happy you were able to finish it. it's a beauty. i would love to see more.

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  7. 6 or 60 when it comes to berries does it really matter. You have inspired me to also go back to some of my unfinished projects and well there are many. Pat yourself on the back again for me you did a beautiful job. love ya

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  8. Oh my! It is Lovely! Lovely. It appears you've been busy creating! Whew Who! ooxx`jod

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  9. Wow, Des, I have no problem heaping praise and glory on that quilt...oh, did I say I love it? I never, ever thought I would hand applique, but once I tried it I was hooked! Can't wait to see your finished product.

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  10. Ohhhh...I´m in love with your quilt...its absolutely the most lovely quilt I have seen for some time now...WOW!!! So glad you showed this one again...thanks for reminding me again.. ;o)

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  11. No C...MY house!It's really beautiful D...miss'in ya! XOXO

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  12. Love your choice of colors! I just saw Kim in person and posted some photos of her quilts on my blog. Amazing stuff!

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  13. You not only make me giggle, but you consistently amaze me! The quilt is beautiful! Brava!

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  14. Beautiful! I love your version of that quilt...nice to see it in a completely different colour wave and that just proves the point that a good design can handle any fabric combo. Any ideas on how you are going to quilt it? I can't wait to see the next steps and the video :o)

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  15. That is a beautiful quilt. What a talented girl you are! Wanna make one for all your faithful readers? Don't answer right away. Think about it.

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  16. Wow! That is just beautiful. I need to get back to my applique. It seems to be one of those things that, once I put it down, it doesn't get picked up again for a long time. Then I too, remember how much I love it.

    Good work! Join me next Friday for "Finished for Friday."

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