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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

LOVE Quilt

I started this post on Saturday, but life got in the way and I couldn't finish it....and today I am just in a funk.  I feel like so many things are going wrong around me and it's throwing me for a loop.  I looked at this quilt again today and it brings a smile to my face.

I bought this pattern back a few weeks ago and just couldn't get it out of my mind.  Last summer I got these bright charms from Connecting Threads...thought they would be perfect for this project!  I altered the pattern a bit, just to use up all the charms, then assembled it completely backwards.  Hey, it was REALLY late....no wonder none of the strips lined up.  I had to trim a ton off the top and bottom.  It was a good thing I had pre-planned to have extra negative space, cuz it went in the trash with the trimming...oh well, that's what I get for sewing at 3 in the morning.



So here is the finished top, freshly pieced and ironed.  The colors are so vibrant, too.  I used Kona Ash for the neutral.  Turns out I really like that shade of grey.  I am planning to put this baby on the wall in my hallway, in the middle, then pictures of the family all around it.

Linking up with Lee at Freshly Pieced!

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18 comments:

  1. Leigh AnneMarch 6, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    This is so cute! I have plans on making one of these heart quilts myself. Guess I'll add it to the WIP list LOL.

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  2. Tina CraigMarch 6, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    Very nice! No one will ever know that it was pieced backwards. You did a great job distributing the colors. That part drives me nuts.

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  3. ShanMarch 6, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    I love it and it has totally inspired a new project.

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  4. RachelMarch 6, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    What a striking heart. I like all the solids and the contrast with the background. It's very pretty!

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  5. SabrinaMarch 6, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    I absolutely love it! Can't wait to see how you finish it. :)

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  6. heatherMarch 6, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Love it!

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  7. audreyMarch 6, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    Ooh, this is stunning! I love it!

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  8. Danih03March 6, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    I really like this! Great colors

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  9. JanMarch 6, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    It turned out great. I really like the mix of colors.

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  10. JoanneMarch 6, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    That looks amazing!! I love the pop of colours against the background and what a wonderful idea for a wall hanging!

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  11. JHNickodemusMarch 6, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    Wow! Stunning and dramatic! Warms my heart!

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  12. marcellaMarch 6, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    That heart quilt is terrific! Glad it turned out so well even if it did give you a bit of trouble.

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  13. MareenchenMarch 6, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    Amazing! So incredibly happy. Glad it cheered you up, too!

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  14. PaulaMarch 6, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    Gorgeous - love all the colors that you used!

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  15. AdrienneMarch 6, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    gorgeous! Great work!

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  16. ReneeMarch 6, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    Well it turned out beautiful! I love the use of so many vibrant colors!

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  17. mariaMarch 16, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    Stunning. It's no wonder it makes you smile. No more sewing at 3 in the morning!

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  18. Catrina MacDonaldAugust 16, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    I found this linked on Pinterest. Love it! Well done!
    http://cottonncoffee.blogspot.ca/

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