Saturday, September 17, 2011

To Treasure or Charity?

I have got myself into a real mess - fabrics everywhere looking for x's and +'s - to cut into bigger pieces or not? ... anyhow, while ratting through boxes I came across this 'old' flimsy made by our group Birds of a Feather in Brisbane - no that's not what it was called - tell me Christine! I could make this into a long story - trust me, I won't! Those were the days when I didn't get to quilting before I started on another project - I'm just a little better these days. I thought 'now that's a nice charity quilt' - how wicked, and now it is growing on me very quickly and the puppies need a new quilt for their spot on the lounge beside me - guess what I am going to do?


Closeup!

Sticking to my promise to myself - I can't quite get perfection on joining those seams, though I am improving, I think, lol!



So delicate, so beautiful ... lots of beautiful buds are about to burst open - what a beautiful time of year!Happy weekend!

PS - just remembered - of course! - our group in Brisbane was Kindred Spirits - thanks Christine, lol!

26 Lovely People said ...:

Anonymous said...

Happy to see you posting again, laugh we called our selfs Kindred Spirits, mind you in hindsight ( won't go there) grin
Happy sewing, love the block you are working on.

cheers
Christine

Cathy @ CabbageQuilts said...

What a gorgeous quilt Lurline, your puppies will have the biggest smile on their furry faces I'm sure! Lovely x and + blocks. xo

Anonymous said...

i agree Lurline your quilt is lovely,well done

Mistea said...

To keep for the puppies with lots of special memories woven in.
Love the new blocks.

Julie Fukuda said...

I do like that nine-patch and am having fun with the blocks too.

Heather said...

Dare I admit that I have started a quilt with charity in mind, and then couldn't part with it cause I loved it so.

JudyCinNC said...

I love the colors and pattern of this quilt. A treasure for sure and I would keep it close if I were you. When others ask what am I going to do with "yet another quilt", I reply that I will keep it until it is worthy of being given away. Enjoy the season. Judy C

Nedra said...

Your +o blocks are turning out so nicely. Ever since I saw Cathy's I've been wanting to make it, but it will have to wait for now.

Margaret said...

I love that quilt! I think it's a keeper for sure. :D Love your blocks too!

Soggibottom said...

Just called in to see what you have been up to :-)
Ah, another beautiful creation :-) x x x

Jan said...

Don't think I could part with that top - the sashing fabric is wonderful. Your pups must have good taste!

Tamara Hampton said...

I would have to keep the 9 patch as well. I love the thin red border.

nurtenbegendi.blogspot.com said...

Çok şık ve güzel bir iş olmuş. Türkiye'den selamlar gönderiyorum.

Dena said...

Oh, I think you should finish your quilt for your puppies. It's a wonderful quilt. Love your X blocks. Since going back to work, I haven't had any spare time for quilting... Or blogging. I need to make some changes to this all-about-work schedule. LOL

Julia said...

A keeper for sure Lurline...let the puppies enjoy it!
Julia ♥

Sue-Anne said...

I agree with Julia, keep it for the puppies.

Your rose is beautiful, I am still waiting for mine to come out.

Janet said...

I think the puppis need a quilt, they'll love you for it. Love, love those cross plus blocks.

antique quilter said...

oh I think you need to keep that quilt
I love nine patches and LOve this quilt!!!!!
your blocks look great, don't be so hard on yourself
beautiful rose.....
keep sewing Lurline!!!!
Kathie

John'aLee said...

A beauty! Your blocks are adorable too!

Unknown said...

Lurline ~ The quilt is exquisite & that rose is 2D4 gorgeous!

TY for your sweet note of support. This means a lot to me.

Have a beautiful week ~
TTFN ~
Hugs,
Marydon

julieQ said...

What a beautiful quilt, Lurline!! Love the nine patches...and your scrappy blocks are just my cup of tea!

Miriam said...

A beautiful quilt! I love the red border.

Have fun with your blocks and all your fabrics.

A gorgeous rose. Thank you for sharing. We have none here yet. It is a bit too early here.

Nanette Merrill said...

Spring is in your air, fall in ours. Love that we are opposite in that. The flimsy is beautiful. Truly beautiful. But I love your blocks you're making. They are really coming along.

em's scrapbag said...

The flimsy you found is fabulous!!!! And your blocks are great! Your making me feel the need to make some of my own.

wowlovetera said...

I really enjoyed reading your blogs. a beautiful quilt, Lurline!! Love the nine patches...






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