A wee bit ago I posted about a quilt-a-long that I am participating in that's in the beginning stages. I THINK I've selected my fabrics (see below) BUT I am making a trip up north that may change my decision OR provide me with materials for a second one!
Here's my current selection, as of 7:00 am this morning with a bright yellow and a lovely deep green for accents:
Here is the quilt we will be creating:
Don't you think those florals will be stunning? I am partial to the blues and purples myself...
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The quilt-a-long is a wonderful project put together by Jill & Sarah from Becoming Martha and Create.craft.love.
60+ folks are giving the project a whirl, one week at a time. Right
now, we are all selecting our fabrics, hence the gorgeous goodies at the
top of the post.
That all being said, I have the opportunity to hit THE COOLEST quilt shop in NH today: Keepsake Quilting. If you live in New England and you quilt, chances are you've heard of this amazing shop in "Centah Hahhbah" (Center Harbor) New Hampshah (New Hampshire) - bit of New England humor there. I may find a completely different set of fabrics to use OR may decide to do two! Muahahaha! Now we are talking!
Keepsake Quilting is this fabulous quilters haven in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. It's about mid-state and smack-dab in the middle of one of our most lovely areas, right near Lake Winnipesaukee. It's a great place any time of year.
As far as the quilt-a-long goes, I am very interested in seeing if they have some sort of bundle or collection that I could use to make the quilt an "I Spy" for the boys? Hmmm.... a girl can look, right?
I am thinking like this veggie set:
Or maybe this farm one:
Oh goodness... good chance one of these will be coming home with me!
What do you guys think? The fabrics I have or one of these sets? HELP!!! I would love your input!
Quilty hugs,
Carrie
What BEAUTIFUL FABRICS!!!! Ugh - i wish I could sew :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what you create!!!! I like the veggie fabrics, too :) It's suits me anyways.
Thanks for this post!!
Thanks! I am thinking they'd make a great one.. You are more than welcome!
DeleteI'm with you - I like the blues and purples. Look at all the sets you came up with. This could get addicting! Sounds like a lot of fun. Enjoy your shopping!
ReplyDeleteIt is a bit addicting... should be oodles of fun! Thanks for stopping by, Denys!
DeletePlease make me a quilt out of the veggie set. Oh, Carrie, do you ever sleep? I haven't made a quilt in a year and I need to get started on one for my new grandson (!). This is very inspiring and maybe just what I need to get started! Such fun to pore over your fabrics. Now you need to write a post "How to keep a blog going AND make a quilt now and then: time management hints for Amy"
ReplyDeleteAh, my friend, when I hit the pillow it's pretty much instant sleep! :)
DeleteYou totally should! I would highly recommend a "rag quilt" here's one I did for my grandson: http://whittskitsfabricscrafts.blogspot.com/2010/05/my-first-of-many-rag-quilts.html
They are little fabric "sandwiches" you sew together!!
Hugs,
Carrie
I don't quilt but then I found myself checking out the animal fabric! Maybe it's like paper, and you can just stroke it and feel happy!
ReplyDeleteIt absolutely is!! I can't walk into a fabric shop and NOT touch it all! Thanks so much for the thought!
DeleteCarrie
My little one would go nuts over the animal prints! Super cute! :)-The Dose Girls
ReplyDeleteDecisions, decisions! I know!! If it's as easy as I hope, perhaps I can do a couple! <3
DeleteHeya Carrie, I was just thinking about using this as an analogy for a new poem! And I find the craft fascinating. I know some very avid quilters ( my great grandma was one) who give their craft as a token of love. Thanks for sharing....wow!
ReplyDeleteGo for it, Michelle - be sure to let me know when you post it - I'd love to read it. Handmade/handcrafted is definitely a token of love - quilts wrap you in a hug! <3
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