Then I checked my calendar and realized that a cousin is getting married at the end of April--not June like I thought. So, I put everything on hold and started a quilt to give to the happy couple. I am making an easy 9 patch on point.
I checked their registry and, based on the colors of what was on the list, decided to make the quilt red, black, beige, and white. I was able to get almost all of the 9 patch blocks made and the white alternating blocks cut out.
Be sure to head over to Judy's for Design Wall Monday. It's always fun to see what other quilters are up to.
That is going to be a great quilt and hopefully will be fairly fast to do. Yes sometimes I have a hard time giving away a quilt I especially like.
ReplyDeleteMake an ugly one. You'll sure want to get rid of it then.
ReplyDeleteI do love the colors. It's hard to give a quilt away until you see the look on the recipients face, then it's all worth it! They are going to love this quilt.
ReplyDeletethat's nice that you take the time to make a quilt for the couple. I have rarely done that because I hand quilt and it take too much time and I never have enough stacked up ready to be given away.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors.
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/
Those are great colors. It will be such a nice gift for the young couple.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I sometimes have a horrible time giving away quilts. Perhaps that is why I have lots and lots of quilts stashed through out the house. Nice beginning on the 9 patch.
ReplyDeleteI have only made one quilt I wanted to give away. And it is going on the frame today. I figure that somewhere in the quilting I will start to love it and then it will have to be yanked out of my hands when it goes to a 25th anniversary in June.
ReplyDeleteNo I love every quilt I make and find that giving one away not always easy. Even the "ugly" ones, lol. This is going to be a wonderful quilt and they will love it.
ReplyDeleteVery striking colors! Nine patches are so friendly and effective in design. It is always hard to give away a quilt you've put so much into.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see more of it. I love those colors.
ReplyDeleteI never get over wanting to keep all my quilts. I have withdrawals when I even think of giving one away. I think I am getting hives now just thinking about it.
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Nope! I miss every quilt I have given away and think of "remaking" them sometimes...it's a sickness!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to see there are others who have as much trouble parting with their creations as I do. Nine patches are so simple but effective!
ReplyDeleteNothing like a moved up deadline. The 9 patch blocks look great!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors - yep I have a hard time giving them away sometimes.
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