Thursday, July 22, 2010

Moody Blues!

Happy day! Though I am not sure - perhaps lacking a charm that Kate's quilt has - hopefully it has a mood of its own. I am so pleased to have it finished, such a simple quilt, but quite a marathon effort for me. I think it will be quite a while before I sew a full sized quilt again - maybe never. I am just so thankful I can still do handwork - I am going to have another try at clamshells again and also a little play with applique. I'm so looking forward to having it quilted.
Hope your day is happy, too!

29 Lovely People said ...:

Karen said...

Hi Lurline, I think you do yourself a dis-service. The quilt is gorgeous. So light and fresh and to me every bit as charming as Kate's.
Worth all the effort!

Margaret said...

Very pretty! I love how it came out. Looking forward to seeing it quilted.

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

Gosh I love that so much!! Clean, bright, simple, pretty!!

Anonymous said...

Lurline it will be beautiful with the quilting done you just wait.
Glad you are doing a bit and hopefully r feeling better soon.

cheers
Christine

Mary Grace McNamara said...

I love it Lurline! Like you said, simple! But the quilting will add a whole new dimension to it and make it even more lovely!

MGM

Di said...

How fresh and gorgeous it it! Will you quilt it yourself ... in time?

Barb said...

That is so fresh and lovely looking.

Quiltefia said...

Hi!! I like this very much!! Useing white fabric in quilts, will always turn up nice!!! Good idea!! Anne:-)

antique quilter said...

just takes time you will feel better and be able to do more as each month passes
keep at it and hey we love applique so prep a block and start!
Kathie

Rumi said...

This lovely quilt will be so wonderful when done. The simple design enables the quilter to embelish at will!

Terry said...

It's lovely! It has such a clean, simple look to it! Well done Lurline! :0)

Joy said...

I love it Lurline ... don't be so hard on yourself ;o)!!! Those colours are lovely and fresh and light - so pretty :o)!
Hugs,
Joy :o)

grendelskin said...

It's wonderful, so fresh and crisp! I know you're a whiz kid, but I just figured out what works for me with the clamshells so give me a shout if you wish.

Nedra said...

I love it! Very simple and clean looking. I have been working a lot with white backgrounds lately, and I think they will always be in style.

*karendianne. said...

Oh Lurline this is so lovely, so simply and quite smashing! It will surely take the quilting with delight, wont it? Enjoy the clamshells. I've made quite a bit of progress on mine but I my method (inklingo) is both simple and difficult. Have to use my brain which I'm not always a fan of. Using my brain I mean... Warm and sparkly hugs, *karendianne.

em's scrapbag said...

I like this simple quilt. Fresh and clean. You did a great job!

Anonymous said...

Hello Lurline...I was checking in on you today and finally catching up on some blogging. I think your blue and white quilt is so REFRESHING! Just seeing it makes me think cool and crisp. Job well done you!!

Talin's Corner said...

Very pretty. I like the simplicity of it.

One Flew Over said...

It is going to be a stunner! Just wait until the quilting is done...gives a whole other dimension x

Nanette Merrill said...

Simple is best sometimes isn't it.

Micki said...

It's such a classy quilt! You did a wonderful job!
Micki

Unknown said...

Love the Freshness of this quilt...will be lovely quilted..
take care
cheers

Myra said...

Sorry to hear about your machine troubles Lurline, how lovely of Julia to lend you her's, and thank goodness your large project is done!!! Looking good!!! 8-)
Hope you are having a great weekend!

Pauline said...

Hi Lurline, looks so fresh and gorgeous..I love blues and whites..

Sue-Anne said...

I love the quilt Lurline and it will really come to life once it's quilted.

Kim said...

Oh do I see some Kaffe's fabrics in there.....looks so crisp and blue is my favorite color. can't wait to see it quilted....its a real keeper.

Happy sewing however you can manage it......hand sewing is zen and peaceful.

julieQ said...

So pretty! I love the white and blue combination, it just looks so fresh to me.

Wendyb said...

I don't know about that, Lurline.....once it's quilted, I think Kate'll have a challenge on her hands!!! I think it looks fantastic!
Hope things are getting better for you!
XX sugary hugs Wendy :O)

Anonymous said...

Hi Lurline, I just stopped by to say "hi" and wish you a lovely weekend. This quilt is very sweet.