Right away I began to sew my rainbow quilt blocks together. Thirty five minutes and two rows in and I had my first visitor. And, then my second....and then third.
It felt like Summer and reminded me just how my sewing time was last year -- a few minutes here, a few minutes there. Most the time that's alright, but this morning I was really hoping for at least an hour!
I'm hoping to find a little more time to finish off this quilt top today, wish me luck!
♥ Maureen
I love this quilt! Can't wait to see it finished, colors are amazing!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I am in awe!
ReplyDeleteGood luck! Can't wait to see it finished!!
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ReplyDeleteI LOVE it! You are my favorite fiber artist (not sure if that is what you like to be called). I really love seeing the way you combine fabric. I saw this quilt picture today on Facebook and excitedly jumped on over to your blog to get a better look and to see what you had to say about it. It's amazing! Those bright colors make me happy. :)
Good luck getting the quilt finished today!
WOW, thank you!! You can see more of this quilt in yesterday's post here -- http://maureencracknellhandmade.blogspot.com/2012/04/bottled-rainbows.html
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Thanks, Maureen! I'll take a look.
DeleteI am thinking about doing the bottled rainbow ticker tape quilt. Not sure when I'll find the time, but I think this quilt would be right up my alley - the colors and the "design as you go" aspect. Love it!
who were your visitors?? your kids? the strips look great...
ReplyDeleteYes! :) I guess that was a bit cryptic. They are home for Easter break again today -- with the size of this quilt, my lack of table space, and all three of them (and my cat) in here demanding breakfast, I had to quit! Usually they are welcome, but it's been a couple of weeks now since I have had any alone time and I am craving it! :)
DeleteI find this is the norm for me right now with 2 under 3! I have a pile of just-laundered new fabric that desperately needs ironing and I have so many projects in mind, but other things keep taking over! Grab those minutes when you can. The quilt looks lovely. :)
ReplyDeleteVisitors are nice! Your quilt is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is going to be fabulous! I hope you get a long stretch of sewing time soon!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is wonderful. I think it is my favorite of the rainbow variety.
ReplyDeleteHi Maureen! Good luck! Can't wait to see the finished product :))
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I hope you find that time! Good luck Maureen!!! =D
ReplyDeleteI love the quilt! Hope you find the time to finish it off =D
ReplyDeleteI love this bottled rainbow quilt top! It is just so beautiful! How will you finish the back? Is that bunting on the chair for a reason?
ReplyDeleteThanks Rebecca! The finish will be pretty simple -- I plan to stitch in the ditch in between each block, the bunting fabric will be the center back fabric, I am still deciding on what fabrics to add to the sides of that print?
Delete:) Maureen
I am excited to see it finished too.. I want to see how you are gonna do the stitching.. I have a wedding to plan, and new grandchild on the way,,, then another wedding.. omg.. I dont have any kids home and I dont know how you girls find the time for these big jobs you do. Its all wonderful.. Gotta go sew my zipper bag for the Zakka sew along, thanks for encouraging me to do this MC, its been fun...
ReplyDeleteHeh, you need a sign to stick on the front door 'I can't come out to play, I'm busy sewing' ;o)
ReplyDeleteI love your motivation- I swear I have not even turned on my sewing machine in a couple months! I don't know what's wrong with me...
ReplyDeleteI saw your Bottled Rainbow blocks the other day but didn't have time to comment (sound familiar?) - I love these!
ReplyDeleteWow, your work is so gorgeous!
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