(You can always click on my photos to enlarge them for a better view.)
I decided to use a fabric line featuring garden faeries for one of the quilts. Nothing like busting into my stash in search of the perfect assortment for the task at hand. So, yesterday, I pulled out the collection. 5 1/2" strips rolled into a compact package and tied with a ribbon...patiently waiting for me me to take it off the shelf and decide how it would be cut. I decided on 5 1/2" squares (my own charm squares), from the assortment, and I added 5 1/2" lavender-colored fabric for the opposing squares. Then, I added the light lavender sashing and darker lavender corner blocks between each square set.
I started cutting the fabrics around 10 am yesterday. By 6 pm, my sewing day ended with a mostly finished quilt top to show for my efforts. It's a sashed, four-patch pattern, and it measures 48" square, which should be the perfect size. I'm going to quilt this one, and the next one (for the other little lady) myself, so I'll piece the second quilt top today, and do the assembly of both quilts (pinning top, batting and back together, finish quilting and binding) when both tops are finished.I'll show you my progress tomorrow. Hope your weekend involves doing something fun or creative!
the quilt is beautiful!!! Boy you work FAST!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your progress.
Jennifer
I know another little girl who would love to dream on her own Fairy quilt, too! My, oops, her birthday is in April! Look at the head start I'm giving you! ;~P
ReplyDeleteYour two little ladies will be thrilled! Sure to awaken from their naps with fairy dust in their eyes! Every little girls favorite color, too!
Blessings!
Beautiful my very talented friend. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday to you from me!
xoRebecca
what a lovely gift....wish I had you sewing gene right now....
ReplyDeletehappy saturday...
It's gorgeous! What wonderful times these lucky little ones will have snuggled up in their quilts!
ReplyDeleteI am very interested in how you finish your quilts, Donna. I made a quilt top years ago, but never finished it, because I just don't know how to. If possible, could you share how you pin the layers together & finish them? I'd love to learn! :)
Happy weekend,
Zuzu
Beautiful, those are two very lucky little ladies!
ReplyDeleteOh, how pretty! Donna, you Amaze me! I love your ability of accomplishment. Thank you for your sweet birthday greetings! Have a lovely weekend! Twyla
ReplyDeleteOh, how perfect is that! Even older girls love faeries. ;) It looks beautiful. Enjoy the weekend. Theresa
ReplyDeleteI just love your quilts, thier gorgeous!!! Those are 2 lucky girls... I wanted to thank you for stopping by our blog and joining as a follower. I tried to join here but it didn't work, but I will try again later! Blessings~~~ Daphne
ReplyDeleteYour two little girls will love their quilts. Little ones love things that are made special for them. My hubby knits and one year he made each of the grandsons. All of the boys still use them especially in the winter months. It is good theraphy for him.
ReplyDeleteI am curious what your post will be that I see the thumbprint for. I can't stay up that late. I have already been sleeping in the chair. Not good. The storm did go through and cool us down to 72 degreees. Thank god for small favors. Have a wonderful weekend. Your Missouri Friend.
This is soooo sweet!!!
ReplyDeleteA-DO-RA-BLE!!!!!!!! The fabrics, the colors. Someone is gonna be one happy lady!
ReplyDeleteYou really work fast, don't you?