there IS a way. i started this quilt on monday knowing that i had to try and get it done for a surprise party today. and i DID it!!! i'm cutting it close but it's in the washer right now!:) i LOVE this quilt. i will be making one for me! :) i was on
amanda's blog last saturday looking at some of her tutorials and came across this one!!! love it. you should check it out. it's called cart wheels.
i used a solid back from joanns. it's taupe. and a burnt/rusty orange solid for the binding. i'm REALLY getting into solids.
connecting threads has SUPER nice solids at a very affordable price. you should check them out. :) wow i'm just sending you all over the place today!
here is just a little closer shot of some of the yummy fabrics in this quilt! these colors look like my friend and i hope she likes her 50th bday surprise party!!! :) hope you have a GREAT day and week!!!
wowo that is fast!!! it looks gorgeous. i love the quilting you did. the colors are so perfect for this amazing fall weather
ReplyDeleteI like it!! Love the colours, love the pattern. Lucky friend!
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That turned out really nice! Great color combo. I like using solids for a backing; even eco muslin just because I like to save the prints for the front! :)
ReplyDeleteTurned out wonderfully!
ReplyDeleteLooks great. It's fun to see how different the pattern looks up close versus far away.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice quilt! I'll have to check the pattern out.
ReplyDeleteWow, I am thoroughly impressed! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteit's FABULOUS, Heather! and i'm not just saying that because it's my pattern. I really love it! Your color choices are FANTASTIC!!! I bet she loved it!
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