This is the quilt that I am proudest of, to date. It's pretty recent, so if you've seen it, sorry!
This is a generous twin One Block Wonder. I made this quilt for Gloria, my sister, upon her high school graduation and decision to go to College of William & Mary. Each of the times I've visited her at school, I've dragged the quilt off her bed and inspected it for any damage that needs to be repaired. Of course, Gloria keeps it in pristine condition-- she doesn't even use it as a cover. It's more of a decoration. She was scandalized when I suggested taking it as the picnic blanket for screen on the green festivities.
I'm so happy that she loves this quilt because it is the most labor intensive product I have finished to date. There are around 800 patches in that quilt, all cut and sewn by me.
Still, to this day, I look at it in awe and say, "I can't believe I made that."
wow! that quilt is amazing! I've never see anything like it. I'd love to see a close up... next time you visit it, that is!
ReplyDeleteCheck my flickr photostream-- you can find close ups right around here
ReplyDeleteI adore the idea of the One Block Wonder, but I think it's beyond me. Yours is spectacular - thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteAwesome job!
ReplyDeleteOne block wonders fascinate me.
Is it difficult choosing the fabrics to make such a gorgeous quilt???
Wow, incredible quilt!
ReplyDeleteStunning. Many one block wonder quilts I've seen have left me wondering "why on earth do that" but yours is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, i like the thoose colors what you chose:)
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLori,
ReplyDeleteNot too hard choosing fabrics. There is a 60 degree mirror that you can use to help preview fabrics and get an idea of what your blocks would look like.
It's best to use a large floral print with not too many colors. That way you get interesting shapes and it doesn't get all garish.
Very pretty and it reminds me of Amy Butler's Daisy Chain (is that what you used?). The colours are fantastic!
ReplyDeletequel travail et les couleurs sont superbes on plonge dans un océan de bleus félicitations
ReplyDeleteWhat work and colors are beautiful we plunge into a sea of blue congratulations
absolutely beautiful. love the colors
ReplyDeleteSuch a GLORIOUS quilt!!! I love the color progression from the top to the bottom of the quilt. Expertly done! Obviously, your sister is LOVED! Thanks for shairng. : )
ReplyDeleteSeeing the one block wonders in the quilt festival caused me to go buy the book. Yours is really stunning!
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone!
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