Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Spanish WIPS

I made good progress on several projects on retreat. As we were having tapas Saturday night, I kinda went with a Spanish theme - well, Kate Spain fabrics at least!

I finished the Terrain top - it just required borders. I decided to go with a dark blue tone-on-tone border - it really makes the rest of the quilt pop!


I tackled my long-neglected Good Fortune blocks


and came up with half a top... I have a bit of an idea where this is going but you will have to wait and see...


I had some time to get into Elizabeth Hartman's Craftsy class and put together a low volume mini quilt top from layer cake squares, including some Good Fortune.

 Let me tell you, putting together the puzzle pieces after a few drinks... was quite time consuming to say the least!


I am not sure what this is going to become. It's a bit small and an awkward size, so I will have to have a think... It may turn into a wall hanging if I don't come up with a better plan. Any thoughts?? Maybe two nice cushion covers?

And this is NOT Kate Spain themed, but I have my Mondrian top basted and under the machine - finally!

Linking up with WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced - gosh it feels good to have made some progress!
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24 comments:

  1. Red Quilty GirlApril 24, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    I am loving the straight line quilting on the Mondrain. :) x

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  2. Red Quilty GirlApril 24, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    oops that would be Mondrian I am thinking. :)

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  3. Danny HeyenApril 24, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Wow. Looks like you've been quite busy!

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  4. OPQuiltApril 24, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    Okay, I'm feeling like a slacker, but hey--I've been busy the rest of this month.

    Kidding. I loved reading about all your projects, from a Craftsy class, to dusting off projects-in-process and getting them going again. You have beautiful Kate Spain quilts going--she does have the dreamiest fabrics.

    Bravo to you for tackling all these terrific projects!

    Elizabeth E.
    opquilt.com

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  5. CilleApril 24, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Terrain is my probably all time favourite fabric. And your quilt looks amazing with the dark border that really sets it off. Wonderful...

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  6. ReneeApril 24, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    All of those quilts are beautiful, and so different from each other!

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  7. SelApril 24, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    Ooh, Mondrian! :D

    But I love the Terrain quilt! I've been looking at that pattern for a while and wondering if it's very complicated.

    Yours looks beautiful!

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  8. maryandpatch.blogspot.comApril 24, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    Really like the Terrain Top. An interesting, unusual pattern!

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  9. MicheleApril 24, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    Love the Terrain quilt. I have a layer cake of that and I've yet to figure out what to make with it.

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  10. Marjorie's Busy CornerApril 24, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Ok....all are lovely, but I love the Mondrian quilt!!!

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  11. AnonymousApril 24, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    Lovely projects!
    Esther

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  12. SooliApril 24, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    Got to love a sewing retreat for getting things going. Some great projects there. Your machine will need a rest for a bit to recover!

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  13. Sewing MomApril 24, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    I LOVE your terrain top...I have a stash of terrain waiting to be made into something lovely too.

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  14. FrancineApril 24, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    Love your projects! I'm so glad I'm not the only one who has a few drinks and then attempts to go back to quilting heh heh

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  15. ~Carla~April 25, 2013 at 1:29 AM

    So many gorgeous & creative things on the go!! Love that grey quilt with that pop of red especially!! :)

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  16. DorianApril 25, 2013 at 3:33 AM

    Your projects are looking great. I enjoy the Terrain top a lot. Neat design.

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  17. Molli SparklesApril 25, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    You are out of control! So much going on, and all so beautiful. I'm glad I'm not the only one who's willing to get behind the sewing machine after a glass of wine. I think it might inspire more creativity! hehe Oh, and LOVE tapas.. yum, yum, yum.

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  18. MsMidgeApril 25, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    Busy busy busy! I LOVE Terrain! I wish I had made a quilt out of it, instead I made a whole collection of little dresses and playsuits! Lucky I still have my magical bag of scraps :)

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  19. nicoleApril 25, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    Wow so many beautiful projects! Love that Mondrian quilt.

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  20. Katy CameronApril 26, 2013 at 3:49 AM

    I'm envisaging you having palpitations soon as you finally run out of Kate Spain fabric ;o)

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  21. LynneApril 26, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    Great projects underway. Good to see Mondrian moving forward!

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  22. Claire JainApril 26, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    I love your Terrain quilt! So much fun :-D Nice work knocking out those WIPs!

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  23. NicApril 26, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    Great projects. You've been busy. Love the blue border. And looking forward to seeing more of you Mondrian

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  24. UnknownMay 3, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    Hello,
    Just letting you know I have added you as a link on my new blog “Aussie Quilters Online”.
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    If you don’t want to be on this list please let me know. But I do hope this will be a wonderful resource for Australian quilters online to get in touch with one another.
    Jennidee

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