Monday, November 11, 2013

A Fall Finish

I've been getting quite a bit of sewing done lately, but only a few things have been for the quilt auction in April.  Goodness!  I'd better buckle down and put a few things together for our generous, quilt-loving friends to bid on.

In the meantime, I've been making a few things for people who deserve them.  First up: this absolutely autumn-themed quilt.

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I first spotted this pattern in Quilty Magazine and loved it.  As far as I'm concerned, you can't really go wrong with half-square triangles, squares, and plenty of Kona White.

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This is probably the scrappiest quilt back that I've ever put together, and I love it!  While I don't quite recall how the quilt top came together, I distinctly remember (happy?) playroom mayhem as I quickly finished piecing the back after starting it during naptime and not finishing before my little ones awoke!

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I realize that these Denyse Schmidt fabrics might be a few years old, but I've only been quilting for a year and a half, so everything is new to me!

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I made this quilt for my friend, Tracy, because if anyone deserves a quilt, this lady does.  I started putting it together the day after her birthday.

I'm a star procrastinator and lousy friend like that.

Around the same time, we commemorated Charlotte being on chemo for a full year now.  This got me thinking about how this means that Tracy has selflessly invited my oldest two kids into her homeschool nearly every Wednesday for a year (so that I can focus on Charlotte when I take her to her chemotherapy treatments), and what have I done to thank her?  Answer: nothing... till now.  A few weeks later, I was still working on this quilt when Tracy told me that she was celebrating her anniversary of ten years after her ovarian cancer diagnosis.

So this quilt has a threefold purpose: Happy Birthday! and Thank You! and Congratulations!

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I've been trying to be better to remember to take Charlotte's picture with the quilts before I gift them.  Usually, when she sees a quilt, she utters a super-enthusiastic, "WOW!  Pretty!"

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But I guess she wasn't too impressed with this one...


(Linking up with QuiltStory, My Quilt Infatuation, Confessions of a Fabric Addict, and Crazy Mom Quilts.)


22 comments:

  1. Lauren! That is so pretty, I love the colors and what a fun pattern. And I was just saying today that I love scrappy backs, so yay! What a great friend you have and I'm sure she's lucky to have you as well.

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  2. Lovely quilt. I find that quilts, especially big ones like this, often serve as multiple reasoned gifts. What a great way to thank/congratulate a friend.

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  3. I love it sooooooo much! You really didn't have to, you thank me all the time. I am so thankful. We love the quilt and we adore having your children every week. They are such sweeties.

    You know I love a good picture of Charlotte's reactions! Love her! Love you too, thank you!!

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  4. Beautiful quilt! The back is just as fun as the front!

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  5. I think it's lovely! Your pics are great!

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  6. I loved this pattern when I saw it in Quilty too! I love your take on it, the back is awesome too!

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  7. That face stopped me from scrolling ---what a character! I hope Charlotte's year of chemo has ended well and she doesn't have to go back for more. I adore all the fabrics you chose for this quilt and Tracy will simply fall in love with it!

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  8. Haha! I love Charlotte's expression! And her piggy-tails! The quilt is beautiful and Tracy is so well-deserving of it!

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  9. Lovely quilt and what a great pattern! And Charlotte's expression is adorable!

    Kim @ TiesThatBindQuilting

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  10. very nice quilt, and your mix of scraps, all go so well together!!

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  11. beautiful quilt! Charlotte looks SO grown up! Her face is slimming & those pig tails! She is too adorable!!! :)

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  12. such a beautiful quilt - love the back too! I am sure Tracey will just adore it!

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  13. Love it! love the colors, the negative space . . .

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  14. Three things: Denyse Schmidt never gets old. Your quilt is beautiful! Your daughter is even lovelier! I came over from Kelly's Needle and Thread Thursday :).

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  15. I wholeheartedly agree with Katyquilts' three things in the comment above! I came over from Needle & Thread Thursday too. 8-)

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  16. Love this quilt! You're definitely right- can't go wrong with the basics!

    Thank you so much for sharing at Needle and Thread Thursday!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  17. Such a lovely quilt and the story behind it! Love Charlotte's expression!

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  18. Oh my goodness, I love Charlotte's face! I'm sure she loves it, but the sun got in her eye...right?
    That is going to make me smile all day :) :) :)

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  19. gorgeous quilt. I have been thinking about making one of these. Sweet picture of your girl, too.

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  20. Love your quilt and the back is awesome too!

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  21. Oh What a sweet gift you have made for your friend. Thank yo so much for sharing of your friendship with this gal. You definitely deserve a whoop, whoop!

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  22. What a pretty quilt! I have a similar top hanging in my closet waiting for the right recipient - it was a fun pattern to make and came together easily, but has a great impact. Thanks for sharing! Visiting from Confession of a Fabric Addict.

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