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Thank you so much for all of your get-well comments on my last post. I can sort of walk around now and can even bend my knee (big development!) so I've spent the last few hours "up" and am looking to even do some sewing tonight.
It was beautiful here today, so I was able to get some nice photos of the freshly-finished Rick-Rack Quilt. In case you don't remember, this is the one I wrote about here. The quilt top has twenty blocks made with vintage sheets and tablecloths, new polka dot fabric, white linen sashing and red and white striped seersucker binding.
The back is made with strips of delft Kona cotton and a delft and white print from Fabric Depot, the name and manufacturer or which I can't remember. I spent at least two hours wandering around Fabric Depot before I chose this print but, in the end, I'm quite happy with it.
Because I did the free-motion quilting everywhere but around the rick-rack, there are some lumpy rough-square-shaped bumps on the back, but they were minimized a little when I washed and dried the quilt.
Even though this quilt isn't really my style (as my sister Sarah would say, it's kind of "old-timey") I was very happy with the vintage sheet, rick-rack and polka dot combos -- so much so that I took a photo of each individual block. If you want to check them out, they're all on Flickr.
So, now it's done and will soon be off to live with old-timey quilt enthusiast, Sarah
Oh gosh, Wasn't it beautiful today! Loved it!
O.K. Sarah if you read this, do you have a will? Would you put me in it? You know for this quilt! Because I'm totally into that "old-timey" thing. And well I've been coveting this quilt since I first layed my eyes on the little peaks that Elizabeth was giving us! Elizabeth, It's FABULOUS! Oh my heck! And the print on the back is awesome! I wonder how many times we've walked past each other in Fabric Depot? LOL. ooxx`jodi
Posted by: Jodi | October 11, 2008 at 07:04 PM
Oh my goodness! This quilt is absolutely stunning. I can't say anything more.
Posted by: Valerie | October 11, 2008 at 07:07 PM
I love it! I really like the rick-rack and polka-dots.
Posted by: Tracey | October 11, 2008 at 07:07 PM
Wow! This quilt is even better now that it is all quilted and washed. Did you free motion quilt or use a machine/frame?
Posted by: Kim | October 11, 2008 at 07:32 PM
Its BEAUTIFUL!!!! the combination of rick rack polka dots and vintage linens, make it just wonderful! Well done you...can't wait for you to start making patterns!! ;o)
Dee
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Posted by: Dee | October 11, 2008 at 07:38 PM
This is so beautiful! I recently stumbled upon your blog and immediately subscribed! What a treat to have such a lovely update as this. Love it, and great to have close-ups of all the blocks. Thanks!
Posted by: Monica | October 11, 2008 at 07:57 PM
Beautiful!!! And the rick rack is just awesome! The quilt just looks as if it was all meant to be together in just that way. :)
Posted by: Robin | October 11, 2008 at 07:58 PM
This quilt may not be quite your style, but man oh man, it is totally my style! Great job! I bet your sister loves it...
Posted by: Valerie | October 11, 2008 at 08:00 PM
Oh my, I do covet that quilt! It is just gorgeous. It makes me think of sitting on a porch out in the country, wrapped in the quilt, listening to the nighttime insects and watching lightning bugs -- very old-timey memories for me.
Posted by: Glenda | October 11, 2008 at 08:05 PM
What a beautiful quilt! The colors are perfect and the rick rack adds a wonderful, whimsical touch. Congratulations on a job well done.
Posted by: Lucinda | October 11, 2008 at 08:08 PM
This is beautiful; nicely done. I look forward to your modern quilt tutorial-- especially if you have tips on how to sew with minky without swearing or throwing whatever object happens to be closest to the sewing machine at the time. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Posted by: hayley | October 11, 2008 at 08:43 PM
It is a beautiful quilt - so sunny and cheerful. The old timey recipient will be sure to be pleased.
Posted by: jodie | October 11, 2008 at 11:02 PM
Wow, this quilt is absolutely gorgeous, i love it. You did a great job quilting it too.
Posted by: shannon | October 11, 2008 at 11:09 PM
What a happy quilt. I love it - all that colour amidst the white. I also liked your last post about where you got your blog name. Cherrie
Posted by: cherrie | October 12, 2008 at 01:07 AM
Love, love, love the colors and the rick rack poking out! What an amazing quilt.
Posted by: wendy | October 12, 2008 at 04:33 AM
So pretty. Sarah is a very lucky girl.
Posted by: Stephanie | October 12, 2008 at 05:16 AM
Coming out of lurkdom, because that quilt is just too happy to pass by! I love the colors, the white sashing and the binding! I'm not a quilter, but some quilts inspire in me the desire to start. This is one such quilt! Sarah is a lucky gal, indeed!
Posted by: amyh | October 12, 2008 at 06:21 AM
The style may be old-timey but your fabric and colour choices make this quilt one of the prettiest quilts I've ever seen! I truly love it.
Posted by: Concha | October 12, 2008 at 06:36 AM
it is BEAUTIFUL!! I love the look, lucky lucky Sarah!
Posted by: heather hales | October 12, 2008 at 07:19 AM
Wow, what a nice quilt. You have so much talent; I enjoy reading your blog and viewing all the wonderful projects you show.
Posted by: Patty | October 12, 2008 at 07:24 AM
this is beautiful. i LOVE the old-timey look! :) what a lucky sister you have. great job.
Posted by: erica | October 12, 2008 at 07:31 AM
ditto to all the comments above! an inspired combination.
Posted by: jacquie | October 12, 2008 at 08:55 AM
STUNNING!
Posted by: Liz | October 12, 2008 at 09:25 AM
It's SO nice!!! And I think it's the prefect combo of old timey and also fresh and crisp with the bright colors and the white. Plus the free motion quilting... it just all works together so well! Love it.
Posted by: Alissa | October 12, 2008 at 09:40 AM
so, so, so, so cute. Oh, to have the patience!
Posted by: heather jane | October 12, 2008 at 12:39 PM