in my quilt picture album would NOT have unearthed this picture. Actually, today is the first time it's been photographed. And you might wonder why...*S* It's one of my Ugly Duckling..an older relative of the Orphan Train quilts of the future. These blocks didn't make the cut for a baby quilt that I had made. And I was wanting to try Betsy's "new to me" utility quilting idea.
And so I sewed them together with gay abandonment. The cornerstones are all the same, and it has only one border fabric. The rest is up for grabs as to what went where.
I made the backing with just as much free spirit as the top. Even stuck the last of the blocks in there. The batt is quite low loft, so the quilt is pretty flat. I wasn't totally unhappy with the quilt, but it's not the kind you take to guild..*S* And so it remained with me, and I ended up calling it "Celebration"...a tribute to my Mom's life. Something about it reminds me of her.
In our Maverick group, it probably would be fairly well accepted. But it's not a quilt that could be called any one thing...except finished. We all know the old saying about having a face that only a mother can love...I'm happy to say I went on from here, sticking together blocks and fabric that don't fit somewhere else.
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I like it! In a way it reminds me of Quilter's Cache Squares Upon Squares but in far more lively, Finn like colors.
Or even some of our Double Four Patches or whatever their real name is.
this is my kind of quilt! I love it and would love snuggling under it anytime!
I think its a great quilt -- way to be scrappy with orphan blocks and give them a good home :-)
That's how real quilts used to be made with scrappy pieces of left over dress material and worn out clothes. You used what you had. I made a quilt like that once, long ago.
Your's is pretty with a design.
I can't believe you had so many appointments in one week...I bet you're glad that week is over. *S*
I like it when you share pictures of yourself and your family. Your mom & dad made a lovely couple.
Don't worry about visiting me...just take care of yourself.
Hugs to you Finn,
Sandy
Looks like a great one to me, Finn. Glad you decided to make it a keeper *s* Those are the ones that seem to cuddle me best when I'm having a "need" *s*
Finn, it's bright and beautiful! The quilting looks great too...I should try that utility stitching. IF I ever hand quilt anything again!
Now I have to say I don't think it's an ugly duckling at all! I like it very much. This is a quilt that someone would snuggle under without worrying about "messing it up". A quilt made to give comfort and warmth. I think it's great!
I like it too. I think the colors speak to me.
I certainly don't see this one as an ugly duckling. It has so much charm to it - as do all your scrappy, make-do quilts. I love the happy colors, and the feeling of joyful abandon that is sings to the viewer. I don't think you could make anything that I wouldn't love!
I really like that quilt and agree that it would definitely be a "maverick" quilt.
Oh Finn! I think it is great! There is something about it that speaks to me. I love the flow and colors, and your Betsy quilting is great too - so what makes it Betsy's new me quilting?
I personally am also a huge fan of low loft quilts if you couldn't tell from my pictures. I love the low loft cottons like old quilts!
Actually, it looks pretty good, I like it- no matter how you made it
Ah, your eye for fabric color selection really shows! Far from being a quilt 'only a mother could love' you've made a classic!
Hey there Finn, I think that's a great quilt, and from what I can see ... more than it's mother is loving it right now!
I love that the back is as interesting as the front. Thanx to Bonnie, I love pieced backs now, the more interesting, the better!
*hugs*
Tazzie
:-)
Ugly duckling? If that's what you think this is, I think you are to picky!! This is so cute. Bright, cheerful and happy. Just my kind of quilt!
I like this quilt - it's the sort that would be very happy at my house :-)
I like it! Some of the unexpected things in it are what I like best--love the plaid fabric at bottom center.
I like it! I think it's great too to use up old blocks, stash, etc. You did a great job pulling them all together.
What's not to love about this quilt? I love the color, design, border, and quilting.
That quilt has a very happy look to it, Finn. And if that's how you remember your Mom, all the better.
I think any baby would love to cuddle under it.
Ah, but they do fit somewhere...right there together!! All you need is for it to be warm and cuddly and that works for me. It's perfect for diving under with the weather gets chilly!
Love the hand quilting stiches!!
Love the colors!!!
Now, you know what I think about scrappy quilts - they're just the best!
i like it, actually! what is the Utility Quilt idea?
Hi Finn, I love this quilt, the colors are charming and give a warm squeeze to me heart....Hugs Tina
I love this quilt.. Got to try it.. Reminds me of tile tango.. I love scapes, too.. Hope you have had a good day..
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