It's that time.... Don't forget to get your lotion for Fall from Bath & Body....
I'm stitching away on my last block for my Penny Garden Project from Primitive Gatherings.
I started the project not knowing what the finished quilt would look like. I trust Lisa Bongeans designs--- never met an ugly one. We were told we'd have different border packages at different prices to pick from.. So I dived in Head first..
Here is the border she designed...
It looks Happy... Like a County Fair.
But completed won't fit in my house. It wasn't what I pictured. But how sad if every quilter saw everything the same...... I researched my Quilt dream and here is my game plan---Inquiring quilters asked....
It's Northern Cardinals Fabric by Holly Taylor. It's not a good picture but colored in shades of brown. We'll keep you updated with pictures. I'm going to use my wool scraps and add some things in borders, I haven't got that part of the dream figured out yet.
Don's working today so I have a date in the garden and in my quiltroom. I plan on purchasing some mums for the picnic table.
Have a great weekend.
13 comments:
Didn't know that Bath and Body had a fall scent - hmmmmm gonna check that out next week in Fargo. I also signed up for the BOW - haven't started yet - but like you when I saw the finished design I knew it wouldn't go in my house - I will re-figure something else when I get to that point. Can't wait to see your finished one. Enjoy your day
Karen
You are so right, Melanie, it's the being different that makes quilting so much fun. We all see things a bit differently and how wonderful it is to be able to bring forth our own vision for a project. It's just fun!
lovin this quilt. I'm laid up for a bit and not allowed stairs or sitting, so I'm trying not to think of the sewing downstairs....just knit, watch chick flicks and it will come...
The best quilts are the ones that you truly make your very own!
You know I love your style Mel. I really like the colors you have chosen. Holly Taylor fabrics always appeal to me. Have a super weekend!
I am going to like your borders.. I can tell :o)
Hi,
Just wanted to stop by and say hi and invite you to stop by my new blog, Simple Pleasures /formerly Michelles Cozy Cottage.
Thanks,
Michelle
I'm intrigued with your ideas for the border. Lisa's doesn't fit in my house either. Looking forward to pix as you progress.
I just went to BAth and Body yesterday to get my green apple hand soap with the skellie on it...got a coupon,,,going back for the pumkin bubble bath:) also got the owl and the skull air freshener plug ins...gotta love bath and body!
LOVE the quilt!!!!
I think your choices will be super and will make your quilt your quilt! I love how we can take a pattern, color design, etc...and make it our own with our creative choices. Your color choices are VERY NICE!
Beautiful browns! Have a great time in the sewing room.
I'm still working on my B&B summer lotion - Cherry Blosson. I never tire of it, and I wear it all the time.
I looked at Northern Cardinal at the Expo in Madison last week and almost bought it. Very pretty!
I can't wait to see how you finish yours!! I loved Lisa's version, but it didn't really "fit" my house either.
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