Wednesday, April 22, 2009

one of My Favorite Quilts


I started this little wallhanging in a class where I first learned to paper piece. It is made from scraps of my favorite fabrics. I enjoyed making random, different blocks and then connecting them together with pieced or one fabric sashings, etc.
My favorite fabrics always make me feel good. I have this hanging in my sewing/computer room where I can see it daily. There are about 4 cats 'hidden in plain view' in the fabrics and blocks. The airplane is for my mom because she loved being a pilot. The lighthouse is for me because I like looking at them...especially if I can see the ones in Maine..one of my favorite states, even though I'm from California :-)

10 comments:

  1. Very nice quilt! Love the colors, and it is arranged so well. I am a fairly new blogger too, and I have enjoyed meeting other quilter/bloggers via this virtual quilt festival. Your doggies are precious.

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  2. It's cute I like the lighthouse :)

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  3. What a lovely story! I love quilts that have personal meaning and it's clear this one does for you.

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  4. What a beautiful quilt. Americana at its best

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  5. I really like your quilt. One of my favorite ones.

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  6. I love this...and the hidden cats..cool...I had a children's book when I was little about cats hiding in a shop....great work...

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  7. That is a GORGEOUS quilt!! I love doing things with special meaning to me, something with a story behind it. It makes it that more of a treasure.

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  8. Great quilt. I'm glad you can see it and have it inspire you as you work.

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