Ready to Quilt

We have had a lovely weekend, lots of laughs, a great shopping trip (which we all love!!!) , an all nite dance comp with my daughter in the lounge lol, cooking meals together, watching a DVD and just relaxing (the way weekends should be!!!!).....but i did sneak out this morning to the sewing room.....i had borders to put on!!!!........its done, so heres the new layout:

Very simple, very country and hopefully easy to quilt lol

Im happy with my decision to take out the stitcheries and put them in new layout, the colours r warm and strong and I stayed "almost" to my goal of only using my stash (only the final borders and the backing had to be purchased!!!):

Its a nice, quick and easy layout and most importantly, the stitcheries have been emphasied and not lost in the quilt.....i just love it!!!.......so my quick sneak out to the sewing room ended up being a "little" longer than i intended:

Its all basted and sitting next to the machine, ready to start quilting tommorrow!!! I am really looking forward to getting started.......im actually back to where i started 2 weeks ago, except this time i love the quilt, so all should go well!!!

Hope u had a fantastic weekend!!!
Rose xxx

26 comments

  1. Oh..... I love it! I think the simple blocks do it. You wouldn't want to distract from the stitcherin. That will be a wonderful BOM. I like the idea that it's not too time comsuming. It's manageable for a first timer. I'm so excited for you! I'm happy dancing for you! Take care~

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  2. Rose, I love the color scheme--- everything about the quilt. You should be really proud.

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  3. Oh Rose it's just wonderful, love the colours and the setting you used. As you said it doesn't detract from the stitcheries. Now I can get back to my stitching, now that you've shown us the final photo...... waiting patiently isn't my strongest virtue.....lol...

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  4. Ooooooh this looks beautiful! I can't wait to see it all quilted! I have enjoyed seeing your different stictched blocks and the meanings behind them all these past weeks - what a gorgeous quilt! :)

    Also, thank you Rose for your thoughtful comments about the quilt I made for my MIL - she did like it very much and I was awfully proud of the quilt. It wasn't complicated or difficult, but I took my time and I was just very proud of the workmanship itself. :)

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  5. Oh, Rose, it's absolutely lovely ! Sooo warm and cosy ! The perfect quilt for these cute stitcheries ! I'm sure it's going to be a biiig success at the quilt shop, and I can't wait getting a web address, where I can get the pattern !
    BRAVO !

    Hugs & smiles !
    NADINE

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  6. Hi, sweetie!
    This version is most definitely more "you", I think *lol* It's a perfect setting for the stitcheries - really a frame to set them off, and it matches other things you have made earlier (like your cushions - I can see this quilt over a sofa, and the cushions in the corners :o)).
    I absolutely love it! Have lots of fun quilting it!

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  7. I've been following your blog photos the last few days and all I can say is WOW! The quilt is stunning. I'm sure the quilt will be loved forever.

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  8. This is a beautiful layout. It sets off the beautiful stitchery quite nicely. You did good! And you were able to be excited enough to put it together rather quickly. Well done.

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  9. I LOVE IT. You actually took the rigt decision when you changed the layout on it. This one appeals more to me. I want it :) LOL

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  10. You are amazing!! The quilt just looks prfect. That is the layout that was "meant" for this quit. I t enhances the stitchery block to perfection.
    How do you plan on working the bom thing? Two patterns per month for ten months or ........?
    Glad you got to have your much needed family time, I bet they all loved having fun with you.
    Well done buddy!!

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  11. It is just gorgeous Rose, you have such a wonderful eye for colour, and the stitcheries are simply amazing!
    *hugs*
    Tazzie
    :-)

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  12. I like how you have this quilt laid out Rose-hope you get it quilted up easily.

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  13. Rose, its beautiful. love the colors, ow you laid it out, everything! makes me want to dig out my embroidery that i started in september lol

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  14. Looks Fantastic Rose,
    Love the country colours. If you have it on display in any quilting shops in Laun. let me now. I will be sure to go in and check it out.
    You should be very proud. Can't wait to see what you are going to create next.
    Kristy.

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  15. It is the perfect setting for the stitcheries. Each one is set in it's own little frame in such nice earth tones. You have done a wonderful job on it:))

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  16. Very nice! The setting shows off your stitchery blocks perfectly! It looks like you are basted and ready to quilt!

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  17. You are great at all your quilting, the stitcheries are absolutely the cutest. It's fun to read about the meaning of each stitchery. I love reading your blog.

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  18. Hi Rose

    Wow, those came out nicely. Told you so ;o) - a life of their own... It works very well :o) I'm happy for you!!! Good luck with the quilting - I'm sure it will be fantastic when you're done :o)

    Love

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  19. Can't wait to see it finished!!!!

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  20. You should love it - it looks fantastic! The stitchery pieces are the stars - just as it should be. Pat yourself on the back for a job well done.

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  21. Your quilt is just gorgeous and a perfect accompaniment to your stitchery. It just looks so warm and homey.

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  22. The quilt looks just right doesn't it. The stitcheries needed an unfussy setting .

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  23. That quilt is beautiful. I love it!!

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  24. Wow! what a treasure...what a blessing to share all these family and life values. Great job!

    Pam @
    www.pamgwillim.com

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  25. What a wonderful quilt this will be when it's all finished. I love the country look you have going with this quilt.

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  26. What a lovely quilt Rose - and you do beautiful work.

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