Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Charming


Meet Charming, my end of summer quilt...
 Yesterday I shared that I was practicing my free-motion quilting on this quilt. Here's one of my favorite designs that I tried out...
 But, really, the top is so busy that you don't even notice the quilting design that much anyway. Who will ever realize that it was my sampler unless I tell them?
 I really like the large floral backing fabric. It was purchased from Joanne's several years ago. The colors are perfect for my summer/fall project.
 This polka dot binding fabric is one of those fabrics that just never seems to get used up in my stash. Maybe it multiplies at night or something! (The quilting just looks like one big mess here, doesn't it! Yes, it does.)
 Though I'm not sure when the top was finished, I do remember that I made it as a leader/ender project using up 5 inch charm squares and 2.5 inch stash squares. It's a very simple design.
 The colors are so happy and cheerful. It's a nice reminder of the colorful flowers of summer. Soon we'll be seeing the beautiful fall foliage here in the Midwest.
 One last hurrah for summer!

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14 comments:

  1. charlotteSeptember 17, 2014 at 6:14 AM

    What a cute finish. I love your sampler quilting.

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  2. Lucy | Charm About YouSeptember 17, 2014 at 6:41 AM

    Bright and beautiful! Great name too :)

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  3. SarahZSeptember 17, 2014 at 6:51 AM

    Oh it is wonderful! And you are all warmed up for your friendship quilt now, right? :)

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  4. Granny Maud's GirlSeptember 17, 2014 at 11:33 AM

    It is very cheerful and summery, and not just because of the enormous hibiscus print on the back.

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  5. SusanSeptember 17, 2014 at 4:43 PM

    Your "Last Summer Hurrah" quilt is gorgeous! Your quilts are SO beautiful! Will you be keeping this one?

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  6. CarlaSeptember 17, 2014 at 8:26 PM

    You got it done! It's just delightful. Great quilting and lovely photos too. I think I saw that free motion pattern somewhere. Looks fun!

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  7. VickiSeptember 18, 2014 at 1:34 AM

    Bright, fun and beautiful! I really do love everything about this little gem.

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  8. LindaSeptember 18, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    It's beautiful! Your quilting looks great.

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  9. MimiandersSeptember 18, 2014 at 7:23 AM

    Possibly the happiest thing I've see all week! I LOVE this quilt, everything about it.
    The quilting design is super fun. If this was mine, I would have to spread it out in a prominent place so I could gaze at it every time I passed by. Kinda like when you can pints or quarts of something and have to line them up on the counter for days just to look at. I would make this pattern in a heartbeat. Good job, friend!

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  10. FlourishingPalmsSeptember 20, 2014 at 5:48 AM

    Charming is charming. The prints and colors are so you! And I love that you expanded your quilting skills on this one. Gosh, it's just plain pretty! Just like you. Thanks for sharing Friday with me. You're a very special lady, and I'm honored to call you my friend.

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  11. KarenSeptember 20, 2014 at 9:40 PM

    It is so pretty and happy Carla. Love the backing too.

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  12. Anne / Springleaf StudiosSeptember 21, 2014 at 4:42 PM

    Love all that color! Good for you using t as a sampler. I need to do that myself.

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  13. Rene'September 26, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    It is a very happy quilt!!! Love patchwork quilts like these with so much color.

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  14. Live a Colorful LifeSeptember 26, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    I agree--such a happy quilt! Do you think some day I will be able to do free motion quilting? Probably only if I actually try it for once...

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